Sandown Stakes Race Information
The Sandown Stakes is a 1500 metre quality handicap race run by the Melbourne Racing Club in late September or early October. It is held at Sandown Hillside during the Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1500 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Sandown Hillside Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 28 September 2024
Sandown Stakes Race History
Previously run on Zipping Classic Day in mid – November, it was moved to Underwood Stakes Day in 2021.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Sandown Stakes Preview and results
2023 Sandown Stakes Preview and results
2022 Sandown Stakes Preview and results
2021 Sandown Stakes Preview and results
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Mamzelle Pedrille (1995)
Last 3YO to win: C&G = Fifty Stars (2018); Filly – no filly has won
Multiple winners: Mahisara (2012 & 2013).
Fastest time (1500m): Mahisara (2012) 1:29:20
Interesting trivia: Charmed Harmony (2015) carried the highest weight to win – 58 kg.
Past winners of the Sandown Stakes
Winners of past Sandown Stakes include Fifty Stars (2018), Redkirk Warrior (2016), Pornichet (2014), Mahisara (2012 & 2013), Under The Eiffel (2011), Swick (2006), Titanic Jack (2005), Chong Tong (2003), Cut Up Rough (1997), Mamzelle Pedrille (1995), Another Victor (1994), Wrap Around (1991), Procol Harum (1990), Luther’s Luck (1987), New Atlantis (1986) and Showmeran (1982).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Desert Lightning | Craig | Magnaspin |
| 2023 | Antino | Here To Shock | Superium |
| 2022 | Gentleman Roy | Military Expert | Pinstriped |
| 2021 | Elephant | Romancer | Harbour Views |
| 2020 | Junipal | Kenya | Buffalo River |
| 2019 | Gold Fields | Mr Exclusive | Travimyfriend |
| 2018 | Fifty Stars | Holy Snow | Fastnet Tempest |
| 2017 | Dollar For Dollar | Hellova Street | Moss ‘n’ Dale |
| 2016 | Redkirk Warrior | Stratum Star | Un De Sceaux |
| 2015 | Charmed Harmony | Tashbeeh | Burning Front |
| 2014 | Pornichet | General Groove | Spacecraft |
| 2013 | Mahisara | Go The Knuckle | Galah |
| 2012 | Mahisara | Morant | Raspberries |
| 2011 | Under The Eiffel | Sistine Angel | Orbit Express |
| 2010 | Larry’s Never Late | Demerit | Rockpecker |
| 2009 | Nine Tales | Jungle Ruler | Itsamonty |
| 2008 | Chasm | Marching | Orbit Express |
| 2007 | Gotta Have Heart | Royal Ida | Great Is Great |
| 2006 | Swick | Anwaar | Cargo Cult |
| 2005 | Titanic Jack | Zankel | Chickaloo |
| 2004 | Amtrak | Smart And Mighty | Shadowmaker |
| 2003 | Chong Tong | Lord Volksraad | Green Pick |
| 2002 | Salgado | Mr Magoo | Lord Erin |
| 2001 | Little Dozer | Le Zagaletta | Dynamic Love |
| 2000 | Normal Practice | Ab Initio | Cellar |
| 1999 | Buster Jones | Royal Voyage | Evocative |
| 1998 | Any Rhythm | Oliver Twist | Major Victory |
| 1997 | Cut Up Rough | He’s Regal | Coaltar |
| 1996 | Wavertree | Royal Discard | Nick On The Run |
| 1995 | Mamzelle Pedrille | Taos | Monsieur |
| 1994 | Another Victor | Rouslan | Blue Boss |
| 1993 | Monsieur | Defoe | Street Ruffian |
| 1992 | Minyama | Carolingian | Beppiz Boy |
| 1991 | Wrap Around | Welcome Knight | Steineck |
| 1990 | Procol Harum | Grey Man | Marwong |
| 1989 | Marabou’s Phantom | Black Blaze | Heavenly View |
| 1988 | Rendoo | Jet Fighter | Crush |
| 1987 | Luther’s Luck | Stable Gossip | Targlish |
| 1986 | New Atlantis | Sapphire Lad | Baptize |
| 1985 | Jurisdiction | Knight Of Avon | Beaumont Babe |
| 1984 | Mr Ironclad | Mighty Avenger | Ranger’s Son |
| 1983 | Vivacite | Torbek | Sports Ruler |
| 1982 | Showmeran | Honest Promise | Atropine |
| 1981 | Tower Belle | Crepellox | Aquatorial |