W H Stocks Stakes Race Information
The W H Stocks Stakes is a 1600 metre weight for age race for mares aged four years and over run by the Moonee Valley Racing Club in September. It is run at Moonee Valley as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1600 metres
- Conditions: Weight for age, Mares 4YO & upwards
- Track: Moonee Valley, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date:Friday 27 September 2024, night meeting
W H Stocks Stakes Race History
The race was first held in 1973 and was won by a mare called Mellition. It became a Listed race in 1979 and then a Group 3 race in 1994. It was upgraded to it’s current Group 2 status in 2005.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2023 W H Stocks Stakes Preview and results
2022 W H Stocks Stakes Preview and results
2021 W H Stocks Stakes Preview and results
Fun Facts
Multiple winners: I Am A Star (2017 & 2018)
Fastest time (1600m): Amelia’s Jewel (2023) 1:34:37 New track record
Interesting trivia: 2004 winner She’s Archie ran 2nd to Makybe Diva in the 2003 Melbourne Cup.
Past winners of the W H Stocks Stakes
Horses that perform well in this race often go on to perform well in Group 1 races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Amelia’s Jewel | Pride Of Jenni | Deny Knowledge |
| 2022 | Daisies | Elusive Express | Lady Of Honour |
| 2021 | So You Assume | Magna Bella | Quantum Mechanic |
| 2020 | Mystic Journey | Perfect Jewel | One More Try |
| 2019 | Princess Jenni | Rondinella | Oceanex |
| 2018 | I Am A Star | Mrs Gardenia | Samovare |
| 2017 | I Am A Star | Flying Jess | Hell Or Highwater |
| 2016 | Don’t Doubt Mamma | Kaniana | Miss Rose De Lago |
| 2015 | Fenway | May’s Dream | Scratchy Bottom |
| 2014 | Dear Demi | Solicit | Commanding Jewel |
| 2013 | Atlantic Jewel | Oasis Bloom | Oriental Ruby |
| 2012 | Oasis Bloom | Spirit Song | Chateau Margaux |
| 2011 | King’s Rose | Pinker Pinker | Lady Lynette |
| 2010 | Avienus | Belscenica | Lady Lynette |
| 2009 | Zarita | Cats Whisker | Soul Diva |
| 2008 | Tuesday Joy | Devil Moon | Bird of Fire |
| 2007 | Devil Moon | Brom Felinity | Hidden Strings |
| 2006 | Astrodame | Brockman’s Lass | Belle Bizaare |
| 2005 | Flowerdrum | Honest Politician | Taken |
| 2004 | She’s Archie | Annie La Vie | Zumanity |
| 2003 | Sunday Joy | Liberty Rose | Monde Special |
| 2002 | Gold Lottey | Tyrolean | Visage |
| 2001 | Lady Marion | Tickle My | Tyrolean |
| 2000 | Hula Wonder | Camarena | Mrs Bentley |
| 1999 | Sorrento | Savannah | Rose Of Dane |
| 1998 | Londolozi | Will Fly | Gliding Light |
| 1997 | Sweet Delight | Denrobe | Queenstown Kate |
| 1996 | Arctic Scent | Suma Peace | Macrosa |
| 1995 | The Penny | Ferragamo | Snap |
| 1994 | Alcove | Excited Angel | Trivia Lass Lady’s Way |
| 1993 | Bon Precieux | Antwerp | My Sparkling Star |
| 1992 | Gatherneaux | Mamzelle Perdu | Acushia Marie |
| 1991 | Pacific | Rockets Galore | Blame |
| 1990 | Natural Wonder | Memphis Blues | Miss Noralee |
| 1989 | Top Dance | Lady Have A Heart | Gay Belle |
| 1988 | Hazy Pond | Voltage | Sister Shirley |
| 1987 | Gielgud’s Belle | Pseudonym Miss | Princess Calabrina |
| 1986 | Rompalong | Kia Miss | Cooktown Lady |
| 1985 | Digger’s Lass | Coral Coast | Bev Rose |
| 1984 | Change The Tune | Gay Tulip | Suzendy |
| 1983 | Matternot | Lady Vanessa | Sannka |
| 1982 | Fiery Pax | Lemon Princess | Princess Hally |
| 1981 | Countess Caboul | Wild Lunch | Bread Eater |
| 1980 | Dondal | Firefall | What’s In A Name |
| 1979 | Country Belle | Loaming | Dondal |
| 1978 | Bold Bridget | Minuetto | Maybe Quick |
| 1977 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 1976 | Princess Veronica | Ruby Royale | El Katrina |
| 1975 | Hot Cross | Underestimated | Yumbalara |
| 1974 | Dowling Lass | Brolga Lass | Better Rose |
| 1973 | Mellition | Big Dee | Classic Wave |