Ottawa Stakes Race Information
The Ottawa Stakes is a 1000 metre set weights race for two-year-old fillies run by the Victorian Racing Club in early November on Oaks day. It is held at Flemington as part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1000 metres
- Conditions: Set weights, 2YO fillies
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Thursday 9 November 2023
Ottawa Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Ottawa Stakes Preview and results
See the 2022 Darley Ottawa Stakes Preview and results
See the 2020 Ottawa Stakes Preview and results
The race was first held in 1978 as a principal race over 1000m when it was won by a filly called Stage Hit. In 1979 it was made a Listed race then in 1980 it was held over 1100m and from 1981 it was over 1200m, It was not held from 1986 to 1990. In 1991 it was returned to the original 1000m, and it was upgraded to its current Group 3 status from 2013.
Useful Facts
Fastest time (1000m): Villa Verde (2012) 0:56:7
Interesting trivia: 2013 winner Oakleigh Girl was by Oakleigh Plate winner Snitzel out of Oakleigh Plate winner Miss Kournikova. Race not run between 1986 and 1990.
Past winners of the Ottawa Stakes
Winners of past Ottawa Stakes include Antelucan (2014), Oakleigh Girl (2013), Villa Verde (2012), Rostova (2008), Hips Don’t Lie (2007), Rinky Dink (2002), True Jewels (2000), Tennessee Midnight (1999), Bright Light (1995), Tennessee Magic (1994), Lady Jakeo (1992), Beach Gown (1984), Catalina Queen (1983) and Specify (1978)
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Karavas | Eneeza | Arabian Summer |
| 2022 | Charm Stone | Empress Of Wonder | Hell Queen |
| 2021 | See You In Heaven | Satin Love | Bohemian Daisy |
| 2020 | Dosh | Nice For What | Butter Blonde |
| 2019 | Aryaaf | Muntaseera | Marchena |
| 2018 | Bella Rosa | Lankan Star | Champagne Boom |
| 2017 | Setsuna | Roobeena | Aristocratic Miss |
| 2016 | Invincible Star | Lucky Louie | Madeenaty |
| 2015 | Concealer | Prompt Response | Missrock |
| 2014 | Antelucan | Thurlow | Dagny |
| 2013 | Oakleigh Girl | Top Dolly | Singularity |
| 2012 | Villa Verde | Purrific | Thump |
| 2011 | Applegate | Snitzerland | Alezan Thunder |
| 2010 | Spectrolite | Military Grace | Dinner Date |
| 2009 | She’s Got Gears | Shaaheq | Crystal Lily |
| 2008 | Rostova | I’m A Smarty Pants | Dancescape |
| 2007 | Hips Don’t Lie | Marveen | Emma Princess |
| 2006 | Royal Asscher | Beauty School | Love’s Great |
| 2005 | Follow The Till | Satin Robes | Catechuchu |
| 2004 | Red Hot Mama | Sharna Myst | Jestajewel |
| 2003 | Flying Firebird | Little Chloe | Courtney’s Cuddles |
| 2002 | Rinky Dink | Arena Star | Lanquin |
| 2001 | Flashed | Che Bella Mia | Fuji Dancer |
| 2000 | True Jewels | Twin Peaks | Karla Keys |
| 1999 | Tennessee Midnight | Foxtrot | Miss Denmark |