The Straight Six Race Information
The Straight Six is a 1200 metre open handicap race run by the Victoria Racing Club in May. It is held at Flemington as the feature event of the meeting.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Saturday 13 May 2023
The Straight Six Race History
See the 2023 Straight Six Preview and results.
See the 2022 Straight Six Preview and results.
See the 2021 Straight Six Preview and results.
The race was first held as a Listed race over 1200m at Flemington in 1979 when it was won by Caledonian Planet. It is held over the straight 1200m course at Flemington which is ideal for sprint races.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Nautical (2016)
Multiple winners: Lonely Dreamer (1989 & 1991)
Fastest time (1200m): Tashbeeh (2017) 1:08:55
Interesting trivia: 2021 winner Romancer started at 125 to 1.
Past winners of The Straight Six
Winners of past The Straight Six’s include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2022 | Ocean Beyond | Crestani | On The Lead |
| 2021 | Romancer | I’m Telling Ya | Irish Songs |
| 2020 | Great Again | Rich Charm | Home Of The Brave |
| 2019 | Order Of Command | Milwaukee | Sirius Suspect |
| 2018 | First Among Equals | Divine Quality | Knowable |
| 2017 | Tashbeeh | Yesterday’s Songs | Tried And Tired |
| 2016 | Nautical | Whistle Baby | Odyssey Moon |
| 2015 | Lumosty | Le Bonsir | Reparations |
| 2014 | Lonhspresso | Le Bonsir | Essay Raider |
| 2013 | Mister Milton | By The Way | That’s The One |
| 2012 | Curtana | Stratcombe | Rocking Force |
| 2011 | Dubleanny | Perturbo | Rocky Times |
| 2010 | Catapulted | Eight Bills | El Mandon |
| 2009 | Midnight Mustang | Grand Sasso | Augusta Proud |
| 2008 | Sunburnt Land | Soaressa | Monet Rules |
| 2007 | Dr Nipandtuck | Miss Mooney Mooney | Hanna Rossa |
| 2006 | Miss Andretti | Stratton Place | Straight Legs |
| 2005 | Songs Of Vienna | Via De Lago | Cahuita |
| 2004 | Regent Street | Super Impressive | Sensational Spot |
| 2003 | Arena Valadora | Sir Chuckle | Lock The Key |
| 2002 | Princesa | Lewinsky | Rapid Waters |
| 2001 | Intelligent Star | Crystal Finale | Chattanooga |
| 2000 | Rancho Spark | Emotional Success | Ruscidi |
| 1999 | River Affair | French Clock | Emigrant |
| 1998 | Classic Day | All Enquiries | Manhattan Von |
| 1997 | Another Excuse | Century Blazer | Apple Danish |
| 1996 | Royal Discard | Alpiner | Regalteer |
| 1995 | Campaign Warrior | Mister Elegant | Sir Boom |
| 1994 | Colbranat | Springhill Lad | Draft Choice |