The Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes is a 2040m race for three-year-old runners and is open to both fillies and colts & geldings.
Raced at Moonee Valley during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival in March, the Alister Clark Stakes is a set weights and penalties event worth $200,000 in prize money. The Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1200m) held in February at Flemington and the Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) on Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes Day are good lead-up races into the Alister Clark Stakes.
The Alister Clark Stakes 2017 ran under lights on Friday March 17, 2017.
| Alister Clark Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | March 17, 2017 |
| Track: | Moonee Valley Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2040m |
| Race Type: | 3YOs – Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2017 Alister Clark Stakes Results
Check out the official Alister Clark Stakes 2017 Results & Finishing Order below – the race won in an upset by the Australian Derby-bound Hardham who beat home the better fancied duo of Ruthven (2nd) and Farson (3rd) to become just the third double-figure Alister Clark Stakes winner in 30 years.
| Place | # | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Br. | Wgt. | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | HARDHAM | David Brideoake | Luke Nolen | – | 10 | 57kg | $12 |
| 2 | 3 | RUTHVEN | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 0.75L | 2 | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 3 | 1 | FARSON | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Stephen Baster | 0.95L | 3 | 57kg | $2.70F |
| 4 | 7 | ARCTIC FLOW | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 3.7L | 4 | 57kg | $26 |
| 5 | 6 | CAPTAIN RHETT | Pat Carey | Rhys McLeod | 5.45L | 1 | 57kg | $21 |
| 6 | 11 | MISS STRATHALLAN | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Regan Bayliss | 5.65L | 7 | 55kg | $19 |
| 7 | 9 | LYNCH MOB | Tony McEvoy | Luke Currie | 5.75L | 11 | 57kg | $101 |
| 8 | 10 | PARTHESIA (NZ) | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 5.95L | 8 | 55kg | $16 |
| 9 | 12 | MANNING ROAD | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Chris Symons | 6.05L | 9 | 55kg | $101 |
| 10 | 8 | ELECTRIC CHARLIE | John & Chris Ledger | Dean Yendall | 9.55L | 5 | 57kg | $51 |
| 11 | 5 | SUNDAY PRAY | John Moloney | Patrick Moloney | 13.3L | 6 | 57kg | $11 |
| – | 2 | CLIFF HANGER | Lee & Anthony Freedman | Ben E Thompson (a) | – | 0 | – | – |
2017 Alister Clark Stakes Odds
The official Alister Clark Stakes 2017 betting odds on the Moonee Valley night feature will be available below the week of the race.
2017 Alister Clark Stakes Field
The Alister Clark Stakes field attracts a smart line-up of in-form three-year-old autumn gallopers. Many may be heading towards longer-distance races in Sydney later in the autumn such as the ATC Oaks or ATC Derby run at Randwick in April over 2400m.
The 2017 Alister Clark Stakes field and barriers are set for release on Wednesday March 15, 2017 and will be announced below.
The official Alister Clark Stakes 2017 Final Field attracted a dozen three-year-olds including Farson chasing his fourth win on the trot and drawn ideally in barrier three.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weigth | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4×14111 | FARSON | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Stephen Baster | 3 | 57kg | 84 |
| 2 | 30167×212 | CLIFF HANGER | Lee & Anthony Freedman | Ben E Thompson (a) | 9 | 57kg | 75 |
| 3 | 112×52 | RUTHVEN | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 2 | 57kg | 74 |
| 4 | 1x3670x67 | HARDHAM | David Brideoake | Luke Nolen | 11 | 57kg | 66 |
| 5 | 160×4221 | SUNDAY PRAY | John Moloney | Patrick Moloney | 6 | 57kg | 66 |
| 6 | x837x52223 | CAPTAIN RHETT | Pat Carey | Rhys McLeod | 1 | 57kg | 66 |
| 7 | 9×2161 | ARCTIC FLOW | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 4 | 57kg | 66 |
| 8 | 2217645 | ELECTRIC CHARLIE | John & Chris Ledger | Dean Yendall | 5 | 57kg | 62 |
| 9 | 3×33 | LYNCH MOB | Tony McEvoy | Luke Currie | 12 | 57kg | 59 |
| 10 | 9231×99481 | PARTHESIA (NZ) | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 8 | 55kg | 74 |
| 11 | 936×14 | MISS STRATHALLAN | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Regan Bayliss | 7 | 55kg | 64 |
| 12 | 0x3313 | MANNING ROAD | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Chris Symons | 10 | 55kg | 62 |
2017 Alister Clark Stakes Nominations
The official Alister Clark Stakes 2017 nominations close the Monday of race week and will be published below as soon as announced by Racing Victoria.
Check out the full 2017 Alister Clark Stakes Nominations below – early entries led by the Autumn Classic winner Farson who is tracking towards a Sydney run on April 1 in the Australian Derby.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9×2161 | ARCTIC FLOW | G | 3 | Darren Weir | 66 |
| 2 | 8x60x9133 | BLUE OCEAN | F | 3 | Lee & Anthony Freedman | 61 |
| 3 | x837x52223 | CAPTAIN RHETT | G | 3 | Pat Carey | 66 |
| 4 | 30167×212 | CLIFF HANGER | G | 3 | Lee & Anthony Freedman | 75 |
| 5 | 1513 | COMIC SET | G | 3 | Michael Kent | – |
| 6 | 2217645 | ELECTRIC CHARLIE | G | 3 | John & Chris Ledger | 62 |
| 7 | 4×14111 | FARSON | G | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 84 |
| 8 | 0x216 | GOOD HOST | G | 3 | Cindy Alderson | 62 |
| 9 | 1x3670x67 | HARDHAM | C | 3 | David Brideoake | 66 |
| 10 | 51429×338 | LAND OF PLENTY | C | 3 | Grahame Begg | 71 |
| 11 | 3×33 | LYNCH MOB | G | 3 | Tony McEvoy | – |
| 12 | 062 | MANDLAKAZI | G | 3 | Pat Carey | – |
| 13 | 0x3313 | MANNING ROAD | F | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | 62 |
| 14 | 936×14 | MISS STRATHALLAN | F | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 64 |
| 15 | 85×443321 | NAMIB | F | 3 | Mitchell Freedman | 58 |
| 16 | 9231×99481 | PARTHESIA (NZ) | F | 3 | Darren Weir | 74 |
| 17 | 165×844 | RIBBON OF CHOICE | G | 3 | Brian Gentle | 59 |
| 18 | 442 | ROCK WITH YOU | G | 3 | Leon & Troy Corstens | 58 |
| 19 | 112×52 | RUTHVEN | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 74 |
| 20 | x454282x06 | SEABURGE | C | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 107 |
| 21 | 6×114173 | SNITZSON | C | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | – |
| 22 | 8421×3 | SO BELLE | F | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 62 |
| 23 | 160×4221 | SUNDAY PRAY | G | 3 | John Moloney | 66 |
Alister Clark Stakes History
First won by Amiable in 1939, the Alister Clark Stakes was a Principal race up until 1977. The race was named after the foundation chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club and master of Oaklands Hunt Club from 1901 to 1908, Mr Alister Clark.
The CS Hayes Stakes and Alister Clark Stakes double has been recently achieved by Lieutenant in 2005. Sometime has won the race twice in 1963-64 as has Family Man in 1977 and 1979. Since 1998, the fastest winning time for the Alister Clark Stakes was recorded by Mr Murphy in 2001 with 1 minute 31 seconds. The slowest time was by Lieutenant in 2001 with 1 minute 38.9 seconds.
Recent Alister Clark Stakes
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2017 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Hardham | 2 minutes 5.78 seconds |
| 2nd | Ruthven | ||
| 3rd | Farson | ||
| 2016 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Tally | 2 minutes 8.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Palentino | ||
| 3rd | Hardern | ||
| 2015 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Chill Party | 2 minutes 6.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Stratum Star | ||
| 3rd | Maastricht | ||
| 2014 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Pheidon | 2 minutes 06.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Cadillac Mountain | ||
| 3rd | Surge Ahead | ||
| 2013 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Philippi | 2 minutes 05.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Sheer Talent | ||
| 3rd | Gerontius | ||
| 2012 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Highly Recommended | 2 minutes 08.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Ethiopia | ||
| 3rd | Sangster | ||
| 2011 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Domesky | 2 minutes 06.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Coldens Choice | ||
| 3rd | Folding Gear | ||
| 2010 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Linton | 1 minute 39.43 seconds |
| 2nd | Take The Rap | ||
| 3rd | Offhanded | ||
| 2009 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Pre Eminence | 1 minute 37.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Eagle Falls | ||
| 3rd | Definitive | ||
| 2008 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Sound Journey | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Playwright | ||
| 3rd | Schilling | ||
| 2007 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Casino Prince | 1 minute 36.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Furio | ||
| 3rd | Ambitious General | ||
| 2006 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Spinney | 1 minute 36.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Langarza | ||
| 3rd | Bonny Laird | ||
| 2005 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Lieutenant | 1 minute 38.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Volitant | ||
| 3rd | Renewable | ||
| 2004 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Speedy King | 1 minute 37.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Confectioner | ||
| 3rd | Strafed | ||
| 2003 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Titanic Jack | 1 minute 37.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Tycoon Ruler | ||
| 3rd | Regicide | ||
| 2002 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Royal Code | 1 minute 38.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Ebony Night | ||
| 3rd | Mr Trickster | ||
| 2001 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Mr Murphy | 1 minute 31 seconds |
| 2nd | Diamond Dane | ||
| 3rd | Fubu | ||
| 2000 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Pins | 1 minute 36.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Diatribe | ||
| 3rd | Oval Office | ||