Kevin Heffernan Stakes Race Information
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a 1400 metre weight-for-age race run by the Melbourne Racing Club in November. It is held at Sandown Hillside at the end of the Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Weight-for-age
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
Kevin Heffernan Stakes Race History
Coming soon. Was over 1300m at Sandown Hillside in 2020 then 1400m at Caulfield from 2021.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Preview and results.
2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Preview and results.
2022 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Preview and results.
2020 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Teleplay (2019)
Last 3YO to win: C&G = none; Filly – Gibraltar Campion (2007)
Multiple winners: nil
Fastest time (1300m): Lucky Hussler (2016) 1:16:43
Interesting trivia: Held At Caulfield in 2013.
Past winners of the Kevin Heffernan Stakes
Winners of past Kevin Heffernan Stakes include Lucky Hussler (2016), Lankan Rupee (2013), Century Kid (2002).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Welwal | Arkansaw Kid | Warnie |
| 2023 | King Magnus | Unusual Culture | Vilana |
| 2022 | Crosshaven | Norwegian Bliss | Literary Magnate |
| 2021 | Sinawann | I Am Superman | Streets Of Avalon |
| 2020 | Kemalpasa | Order of Command | Neighbourhood |
| 2019 | Teleplay | Home Of The Brave | Hey Doc |
| 2018 | Cool Passion | First Among Equals | Savanna Amour |
| 2017 | Jungle Edge | Casino Wizard | Thronum |
| 2016 | Lucky Hussler | Illustrious Lad | Super Cash |
| 2015 | Famous Seamus | Generalife | Gracious Prospect |
| 2014 | Fast N Rocking | Generalife | Flamberge |
| 2013 | Lankan Rupee | Hot Snitzel | Famous Seamus |
| 2012 | Mid Summer Music | Hot Snitzel | Unpretentious |
| 2011 | Soul | Masthead | Doubtful Jack |
| 2010 | Avenue | Dubleanny | Royal Ida |
| 2009 | Lucky Secret | Posadas | Diplomatic Force |
| 2008 | Captain Bax | Posadas | Juggle The Books |
| 2007 | Gibraltar Campion | Cargo Cult | Cocinero |
| 2006 | Tesbury Jack | Cocinero | Let Go Thommo |
| 2005 | Bomber Bill | Unabated | Air Cooled |
| 2004 | Brannigan | Dandy Kid | Mr Lofty |
| 2003 | Super Groove | Recurring | Rustic Mist |
| 2002 | Century Kid | Suit | Belle Du Jour |
| 2001 | Chattanooga | Libidinous | Toledo |
| 2000 | Sports | Paint | Cullen |