Eurythmic Stakes (previously Northerly Stakes) Race Information
The Eurythmic Stakes is a 1400 metre set weights plus penalties race for horses three-years-old and up run by the Western Australian Turf Club in October. It is held at Ascot as the feature event of the meeting.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 19 October 2024
Eurythmic Stakes Race History
The race was first run in 1978 and was won by a horse called Meliador. It was upgraded from a Listed race to a Group 3 race for the 2013 running.
It has been held over 1400m from 2001 onwards but was 1600m in 2000 and 1800m in 1999.
Previously called the Northerly Stakes it was renamed the Eurythmic Stakes in 2022
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2023 Eurythmic Stakes Preview and results.
2022 Eurythmic Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Dance Music (2021)
Multiple winners: Megatic (2008 & 2009)
Fastest time (1400m): Ranger (2011) 1:21:45
Interesting trivia: The race was previously called the Anniversary Cup.
Past winners of the Eurhythmic Stakes
Winners of past Northerly Stakes include Black Heart Bart (2015), Playing God (2013), King Saul (2012) and Megatic (2008 and 2009).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Karli’s Karma | Valour Road | Comfort Me |
| 2022 | Resortman | Titan Blinders | Massimo |
| 2021 | Dance Music | Massimo | Valour Road |
| 2020 | Taxagano | Platoon | Massimo |
| 2019 | The Velvet King | Achernar Star | Great Shot |
| 2018 | Man Booker | Galaxy Star | Great Shot |
| 2017 | Silverstream | Great Shot | Tradesman |
| 2016 | Lite’n In My Veins | Ideal Image | Perfect Reflection |
| 2015 | Black Heart Bart | Wink And A Nod | Resonates |
| 2014 | Fuchsia Bandana | Miss Rose De Lago | Balmont Girl |
| 2013 | Playing God | Rohan | Platinum Rocker |
| 2012 | King Saul | Kerrific | Maschino |
| 2011 | Ranger | Waratah’s Secret | Mega Steel |
| 2010 | Famous Roman | Megatic | Colour Correct |
| 2009 | Megatic | Colour Correct | London |
| 2008 | Megatic | Tarzi | I Command |
| 2007 | New Spice | Jinx King | West River Charley |
| 2006 | Grasspatch Girl | Mr Diagnosis | Daka’s Gem |
| 2005 | Changing Lanes | Daka’s Gem | Danny Blue |
| 2004 | Prince Of Vasac | Blevvo | Early Express |
| 2003 | Superior Star | Mogul | Kim Lisa |
| 2002 | Mr. Callahan | Finito | Zaheed |
| 2001 | Storm Shot | Shoeless | The Grey Cardinal |
| 2000 | Umah | Moonrise | Penghulu |