Talindert Stakes Race Information
The Talindert Stakes is an 1100 metre set weights plus penalties race for two-year-olds run by the Victorian Racing Club in February. It is held at Caulfield on Lightning Stakes day.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1100 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 2YOs
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Saturday 17 February 2024
Talindert Stakes Race History
See the 2024 Talindert Stakes Preview and results.
The race was first run over 1000m in 1985 and was won by a horse called Musical Sculptor, Mostly it has been held over 1100m but has been 1000m in 1985, 1997 and 2007.
It is regarded as a traditional lead-up for the Blue Diamond Stakes and has also proved to be a decent guide to the VRC Sires Produce Stakes.
Useful Facts
Last filly to win: I’mlovin’ya (2022)
Fastest time (1100m): Microphone (2019) 1:02:83
Talindert Stakes & Blue Diamond Stakes: Star Witness (2010); Sleek Chassis (2007); Riva Diva (1992).
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Talindert Stakes
Winners of past Talindert Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2024 | Aardvark | Reasonable Point | Bittercreek |
2023 | Maharba | Helll Queen | Tacito |
2022 | I’mlovin’ya | Waltz On By | Lambda |
2021 | Ingratiating | Gimmie Par | Birdsville |
2020 | Ole Kirk | Nitrous | Mildred |
2019 | Microphone | Talented | Charleise |
2018 | Prairie Fire | Khulaasa | Invincible Lad |
2017 | Ducimus | Taking Aim | Sanadaat |
2016 | Weatherly | Conscious | Jackson |
2015 | Pasadena Girl | Stay With Me | Take Pride |
2014 | Marcado | Orujo | Lady Sharapova |
2013 | Casquets | Annenberg | Essie’s Pride |
2012 | All Too Hard | Liberty Rock | Timely Truce |
2011 | Anevay | Cash For Matt | Covered In Class |
2010 | Star Witness | Tricky Tricky | Willow Creek |
2009 | Come Hither | Tariks | Miss O’Brien |
2008 | Hips Don’t Lie | Okaylah | Apprehend |
2007 | Sleek Chassis | Rose Ceremony | Perfect Persuasion |
2006 | Miss Finland | Tipungwuti | Flame Of Sydney |
2005 | Queen Of The Hill | Duelled | Ferocity |
2004 | Eire Hostess | Smooth Groove | Tirade |
2003 | Rosarino | Gemini | Vengeance Of Rain |
2002 | Took A Chance | Our Webster | Nightbird |
2001 | Spectatorial | Raging Fire | Neiwand |
2000 | Mannington | Madam Chloe | Desert Seige |
1999 | Charm Scene Land | Sudurka | Mondial |
1998 | Dansino | Cybervain | Glammis |
1997 | Schubert | Danasuria | Portland Prince |
1996 | Clang | Prattler | Checmour |
1995 | Comic Dame | Fabulous Friscoe | Sweet Delight |
1994 | Scarlet Crown | Pelukis | Ranzest |
1993 | Motown Blue | Patty | Cailette |
1992 | Riva Diva | ||
1991 | Maritima | ||
1990 | Peignoir | ||
1989 | Belle Chanson | ||
1988 | Rich Habit | ||
1987 | Julep | ||
1986 | Rory’s Twig | ||
1985 | Musical Sculptor |