Kingston Town Stakes Race Information
The Kingston Town Stakes is a 2000 metre set weights plus penalties race run by the Australian Turf Club in September. It is held at Randwick as part of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 2000 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $250,000
- Date: Saturday 16 September 2023
Kingston Town Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Kingston Town Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2022 Kingston Town Stakes Preview and results.
The race was first run in 1948 over 1 1/2 miles (about 2400m) and was won by a horse called Columnist. It was known as the STC Cup from 1948 to 1983. It has been a Group 3 race since 1990 and the distance has been 2000m since 1992.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: She’s Ideel (2021)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – none; Filly – none
Multiple winners: Kingston Town (1980 & 1981); Tails (1969 & 1971); Valerius (1958 &1960)
Fastest time (2000m): Just Fine (2023) 2:00:39
Interesting trivia: Race not run in 2007 due to equine influenza.
Past winners of the Kingston Town Stakes
Winners of past Kingston Town Stakes include Finche (2019), Avilius (2018), McCreery (2016), He’s Your Man (2014), Herculian Prince (2010), Dress Circle (2002), Vita Man (1999), Yobro (1996), Lord Revenir (1991), Kingston Town (1980/1981), Gold And Black (1976), Analie (1973), Tails (1969/1971) and Valerius (1959/1960).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Just Fine | Benaud | Montefilia |
| 2022 | Alegron | Benaud | Knights Order |
| 2021 | She’s Ideel | Montefilia | Entente |
| 2020 | Taikomochi | Shared Ambition | Brimham Rocks |
| 2019 | Finche | Stampede | Carzoff |
| 2018 | Avilius | Brimham Rocks | I Am Serious |
| 2017 | Libran | Antonio Giuseppe | Life Less Ordinary |
| 2016 | McCreery | Sir John Hawkwood | Allergic |
| 2015 | Silverball | Maurus | Foundry |
| 2014 | He’s Your Man | Kingdoms | Deane Martin |
| 2013 | Prince Cheri | Honorius | Julienas |
| 2012 | Stout Hearted | Crafty Irna | Strawberry Boy |
| 2011 | Lamasery | Crafty Irna | Mourayan |
| 2010 | Herculian Prince | Stormhill | The Embassy |
| 2009 | Ready To Lift | Voice Coach | God’s Hand |
| 2008 | Hurrah | Red Lord | Sir Fussalot |
| 2007 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 2006 | Mr Martini | Vanquished | Lookout |
| 2005 | Stormhill | Railings | Carael Boy |
| 2004 | Just Polite | Seul Amour | New York Style |
| 2003 | Ariante | Dashing Away | Mrs. Tendulkar |
| 2002 | Dress Circle | Youhadyourwarning | Native Jazz |
| 2001 | Swiss Echo | Able Way | Mulan Princess |