Thomas Lyons Stakes Race Information
The Thomas Lyons Stakes is a 1400 metre weight-for-age race run by the Tasmanian Racing Club in early February. It is held at Hobart on Hobart Cup day.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Weight-for-age, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Hobart Racecourse, Hobart, Tasmania
- Prizemoney: $125,000
- Date: Sunday 9 February 2025

Thomas Lyons Stakes Race History
The race dates back to at least 1978 when it was won by Sarsha’s Choice.
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2025 Thomas Lyons Stakes Preview and results.
2024 Thomas Lyons Stakes Preview and results.
2023 Thomas Lyons Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Mystic Journey (2019)
Last 3YO to win: Filly – Mystic Journey (2019)
Multiple winners: Hellova Street (2017 & 2018); Youthful Jack (2012 & 2013); Conquering (2009 & 2011), Royal Rambo (1999 & 2001); Man On The Run (1995 & 1997); Golden Serpent (1993 & 1996):
Fastest time (1400m): Noble Sensation (2002) 1:23:6
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Thomas Lyons Stakes
Winners of past Thomas Lyons Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2025 | First Accused | Durazzo | The Inevitable |
2024 | Just A Tribute | First Accused | Turk Warrior |
2023 | The Inevitable | Alpine Wolf | First Accused |
2022 | More Than Exceed | Mandela Effect | Justacanta |
2021 | Newhart | Mystic Journey | Blaze Forth |
2020 | Mandela Effect | Hellova Street | I’m Wesley |
2019 | Mystic Journey | Hellova Street | Chamois Road |
2018 | Hellova Street | Lord Da Vinci | Gee Gees Top Notch |
2017 | Hellova Street | Lord Da Vinci | Admiral |
2016 | Admiral | Powercharged | Perplexing |
2015 | Streetwise Savoire | Admiral | Hellova Street |
2014 | Road Trippin’ | Jakcorijim | Rebel Bride |
2013 | Youthful Jack | Cellarmaster | My Temptation |
2012 | Youthful Jack | Rave Night | Life To The Full |
2011 | Conquering | Rocky Times | Royal Ida |
2010 | Royal Ida | Conquering | Life To The Full |
2009 | Conquering | Scenic Silver | Captain Chaos |
2008 | Stuyvesant | Browneyed Boy | Riceman |
2007 | Colonel Parker | Fine Omens | Bay Ritz |
2006 | Browneyed Boy | Ra Sun | Personal Peak |
2005 | Lonely Shore | Jay Kay Bee | A Dreamer |
2004 | Riley Redwing | Jay Kay Bee | Chardere |
2003 | Umrum | King Flyer | Sedation |
2002 | Noble Sensation | Royal Rambo | Chardere |
2001 | Royal Rambo | O’Donnell | Noble Sensation |
2000 | O’Donnell | Tiger Talk | Royal Rambo |