Gothic Stakes Race Information
The Gothic Stakes is a 1400 metre set weights and penalties race for three-year-olds run by the Melbourne Racing Club in October. It is held at Caulfield as part of the Caulfield Cup Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Set weights & penalties, 3YOs
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Saturday 19 October 2024
Gothic Stakes Race History
The race was first run in 1983 as a Listed race over 1200m and was won by Roman Aspect. The distance was increased to the current 1400m in 1990.
Originally for 3YO colts & geldings it is now open to all 3YOs.
It is held on Caulfield Cup day which is the biggest event of the year at Caulfield
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Gothic Stakes Preview and results
2023 Gothic Stakes Preview and results
2022 Gothic Stakes Preview and results
2020 Gothic Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Fastest time (1400m): Roubechon (2005) 1:21:86
Interesting trivia: Darren Weir won this race 3 times in 4 years with Snitzepeg (2017), Mahuta (2015) and Stratum Star (2014).
Past winners of the Gothic Stakes
Winners of past Gothic Stakes include Mahuta (2015), Al Aneed (2012), Danehill Express (2004) and Le Zagaletta (1998).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Lofty Arch | Lovelycut | Stoli Bolli |
| 2023 | Arkansaw Kid | Facile | Don Corleone |
| 2022 | Sandpaper | Angry Skies | Custodian |
| 2021 | Extreme Flight | Prince Alexander | Sandy Prince |
| 2020 | Endanger | Osamu | So Let’s Toast |
| 2019 | Alabama Express | Hilo | Heirborn |
| 2018 | Ranier | Yulong January | Wild Planet |
| 2017 | Snitzepeg | Lord Sundowner | Wassergeist |
| 2016 | Peacock | Violate | Acatour |
| 2015 | Mahuta | Holler | Flying Light |
| 2014 | Stratum Star | Manhattan Avenue | Careless |
| 2013 | Hucklebuck | Le Mans | Olivier |
| 2012 | Al Aneed | Crystal Web | Limes |
| 2011 | Galah | Masthead | Highly Recommended |
| 2010 | Mr Chard | Skilled | Ace Acosta |
| 2009 | Kidnapped | Weasly | Bawaardi |
| 2008 | Heart Of Dreams | Drumbeats | Caymans |
| 2007 | Vandalo | Blue Sky | Teskara |
| 2006 | My Middi | Dance On Board | Bodgie |
| 2005 | Roubechon | Letter Of Intent | Airstream |
| 2004 | Danehill Express | Spirit Of Tara | Kistadan |
| 2003 | Delzao | Tchaikovsky | Winsome Loot |
| 2002 | True Glo | Redwood Falls | Stormy’s Son |
| 2001 | Gordo | Magic Hatter | Run Just Run |
| 2000 | Crystal Finale | Wurabinda | Mr Gold Flyer |
| 1999 | Torumba | Chattanooga | Over |