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The Australia Stakes is a Group 2 sprint held at Moonee Valley Racecourse in late January as a lead-up to the Group 1 races run over the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
The 2024 Australia Stakes is a Group 2 race held each year in late January at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne. Run over 1200m under weight-for-age conditions, this sprint race is worth $350,000 in prize money.
It is one of only a couple of Group 2 races held in January anywhere in the country and signals the return of regular black type racing to Melbourne.
The Australia Stakes serves as a nice campaign kick-off for sprinters heading towards tougher races during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
It is a key lead-up race into the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) run at Caulfield in February and Black Caviar (2012) followed by Streets Of Avalon (2021) are the last runners to do the double.
In 2022 the Australia Stakes winner Marabi franked the form winning the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Blue Diamond Stakes Day next start.
The Australia Stakes 2024 ran on Saturday January 27, 2024 at The Valley and was won in an exciting late burst up the middle by the Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained favourite Veight ($2.15F).
2024 Australia Stakes | |
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Date: | Saturday January 27, 2024 |
Track: | Moonee Valley Racecourse |
Distance: | 1200m |
Race Type: | Weight-for-age |
Status: | Group 2 |
Prize Money: | $350,000 |
Tony & Calvin McEvoy’s Caulfield Guineas runner-up from the spring, Grunt colt Veight ($2.15F), let it rip up the middle over the final 50m first-up to charge home and salute for the punters in the 2024 Australia Stakes results at The Valley.
Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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1 | 8 | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 3 | 55kg | $2.15F | |||
2 | 11 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Craig Williams | 0.2L | 2 | 55kg | $5 | ||
3 | 3 | RECOMMENDATION | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 0.4L | 7 | 58.5kg | $3.20 | ||
4 | 1 | CROSSHAVEN | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Blaike McDougall | 0.5L | 6 | 58.5kg | $16 | ||
5 | 2 | CURRAN | Lyn Tolson & Leonie Proctor | Matthew Cartwright | 2.5L | 8 | 58.5kg | $21 | ||
6 | 7 | ZETHUS | Stephen Brown | Ms Mickaelle Michel | 3.25L | 1 | 58.5kg | $31 | ||
7 | 6 | STRUCK BY | Travis Doudle | Beau Mertens | 7L | 4 | 58.5kg | $21 | ||
8 | 5 | SNAPPER (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Jordan Childs | 17L | 5 | 58.5kg | $41 | ||
4 | SWEET RIDE | Annabel Neasham | Ms Jamie Kah | 0 | ||||||
10 | SCENTIFY | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Jye McNeil | 0 | ||||||
9 | BRAVE MEAD | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Luke Currie | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
The latest Australia Stakes 2024 odds and betting markets provided by Ladbrokes.com.au will be published below as soon as available for you to back your Australia Stakes betting tips at the best prices.
Marabi ($1.80 in 2022), Jigsaw ($3.10 in 2023), and Veight ($2.15 in 2024) are the last Australia Stakes betting favourites to get the job done.
Stay tuned for our exclusive Australia Stakes 2024 Tips on the autumn autumn lead-up in Melbourne this January.
Sticking with the deserving favourite fresh who was a dual nominee before accepting for the Australia Stakes to kick off his next campaign. The talented Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained Grunt colt has his first start at The Valley, but is unbeaten fresh so is expected to run well first-up. Two-from-three at the distance and comes in without an official lead-up trial. Last start back in November was fifth down the Flemington straight in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m). Second over the mile in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) prior to that so has versatility and class in spades. Can win.
The Australia Stakes field attracts a quality line-up of middle-distance sprinters that are usually kicking off their Melbourne Festival of Racing campaigns.
The Australia Stakes field features top gallopers that are more often than not Group 1 performed.
The 2024 Australia Stakes field is due for release on January 24th, 2024 and will be published in full below.
The Australia Stakes 2024 final field features a small but quality field of autumn-bound sprinters including Caulfield Guineas runner-up Veight and the in-form Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Recommendation up in grade.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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1 | 7273×20692 | CROSSHAVEN | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Blaike McDougall | 9 | 58.5kg | 94 | ||
2 | 1703×50232 | CURRAN | Lyn Tolson & Leonie Proctor | Matthew Cartwright | 11 | 58.5kg | 95 | ||
3 | 11×2162312 | RECOMMENDATION | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 10 | 58.5kg | 99 | ||
4 | 322x4317x0 | SWEET RIDE | Annabel Neasham | Ms Jamie Kah | 8 | 58.5kg | 94 | ||
5 | 7140x400x7 | SNAPPER (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Jordan Childs | 7 | 58.5kg | 92 | ||
6 | 5135×44813 | STRUCK BY | Travis Doudle | Beau Mertens | 6 | 58.5kg | 91 | ||
7 | 147x54366x | ZETHUS | Stephen Brown | Ms Mickaelle Michel | 2 | 58.5kg | 94 | ||
8 | 114x1525x | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 5 | 55kg | 100 | ||
9 | 118x32132x | BRAVE MEAD | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Luke Currie | 3 | 55kg | 81 | ||
10 | 1x1230x | SCENTIFY | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Jye McNeil | 1 | 55kg | 77 | ||
11 | 1129x | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Craig Williams | 4 | 55kg | 78 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Early entries for The Valley’s Group 2 Australia Stakes close the Monday leading-up to the event and will be updated below once announced.
Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
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1 | 118x32132x | BRAVE MEAD | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 81 |
2 | 7273×20692 | CROSSHAVEN | G | 6 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 94 |
3 | 1703×50232 | CURRAN | G | 6 | Lyn Tolson & Leonie Proctor | 95 |
4 | 411x9740x | KING COLORADO | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 96 |
5 | 13553x404x | NUGGET (GB) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 105 |
6 | 11×2162312 | RECOMMENDATION | G | 4 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 99 |
7 | 1x1230x | SCENTIFY | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 77 |
8 | 7140x400x7 | SNAPPER (NZ) | G | 6 | Michael Moroney | 92 |
9 | 1129x | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 78 |
10 | 5135×44813 | STRUCK BY | G | 6 | Travis Doudle | 91 |
11 | 322x4317x0 | SWEET RIDE | H | 4 | Annabel Neasham | 94 |
12 | 114x1525x | VEIGHT | C | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 100 |
13 | 147x54366x | ZETHUS | G | 5 | Stephen Brown | 94 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Formerly called the Carlyon Stakes until 2010, the Moonee Valley Racing Club changed the race name to the Australia Stakes to celebrate Australia Day.
This race is not to be confused with the Group 1 William Reid Stakes, which was previously called the Australia Stakes, and is now once again called the William Reid Stakes and runs in March.
Originally a Listed race and known as the Carlyon Stakes, this race earned Group 3 status in 1990 until 1994 when it was again elevated to Group 2 status.
The Australia Stakes has been won by plenty of outstanding horses over the years including recent champions such as Black Caviar (2010 & 2012) and Malaguerra (2017).
Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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2024 Australia Stakes |
1st | Veight | 1 minute 9.64 seconds |
2nd | Southport Tycoon | ||
3rd | Recommendation | ||
2023 Australia Stakes |
1st | Jigsaw | 1 minute 9.75 seconds |
2nd | Turaath | ||
3rd | Calypso Reign | ||
2022 Australia Stakes |
1st | Marabi | 1 minute 11.42 seconds |
2nd | Sinawann | ||
3rd | Turaath | ||
2021 Australia Stakes |
1st | Streets Of Avalon | 1 minute 10.06 seconds |
2nd | Viridine | ||
3rd | Tavisan | ||
2020 Australia Stakes |
1st | Scales Of Justice | 1 minute 9.77 seconds |
2nd | Hey Doc | ||
3rd | Embrace Me | ||
2019 Australia Stakes |
1st | Whispering Brook | 1 minute 9.84 seconds |
2nd | Fell Swoop | ||
3rd | Land of Plenty | ||
2018 Australia Stakes |
1st | Thronum | 1 minute 10.48 seconds |
2nd | Mr Sneaky | ||
3rd | Stellar Collision | ||
2017 Australia Stakes |
1st | Malaguerra | 1 minute 9.29 seconds (Equal Track Record) |
2nd | Black Heart Bart | ||
3rd | Sirbible | ||
2016 Australia Stakes |
1st | Holler | 1 minute 10.96 seconds |
2nd | Churchill Dancer | ||
3rd | Rebel Dane | ||
2015 Australia Stakes |
1st | Mourinho | 1 minute 9.9 seconds |
2nd | It Is Written | ||
3rd | Dissident | ||
2014 Australia Stakes |
1st | Richie’s Vibe | 1 minute 10.96 seconds |
2nd | Moment Of Change | ||
3rd | It Is Written | ||
2013 Australia Stakes |
1st | Sea Lord | 1 minute 10.5 seconds |
2nd | Pinwheel | ||
3rd | Outlandish Lad | ||
2012 Australia Stakes |
1st | Black Caviar | 1 minute 09.4 seconds |
2nd | Zedi Knight | ||
3rd | Doubtful Jack | ||
2011 Australia Stakes |
1st | Whitefriars | 1 minute 09.6 seconds |
2nd | Undeniably | ||
3rd | Typhoon Tracy | ||
2010 Australia Stakes |
1st | Black Caviar | 1 minute 10.1 seconds |
2nd | Here De Angels | ||
3rd | La Rocket | ||
2009 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Lucky Secret | 1 minute 11.2 seconds |
2nd | Light Fantastic | ||
3rd | Von Costa De Hero | ||
2008 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Let Go Thommo | 1 minute 10.8 seconds |
2nd | Maldivian | ||
3rd | Casino Prince | ||
2007 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | El Segundo | 1 minute 11.2 seconds |
2nd | Cocinero | ||
3rd | Super Elegant | ||
2006 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | California Dane | 1 minute 9.8 seconds |
2nd | Virage De Fortune | ||
3rd | Casual Pass | ||
2005 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Super Elegant | 1 minute 10.5 seconds |
2nd | Strikeline | ||
3rd | Ruben | ||
2004 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Vocabulary | 1 minute 11.5 seconds |
2nd | Super Elegant | ||
3rd | Confederate Kid | ||
2003 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Yell | 1 minute 10.3 seconds |
2nd | Libidinious | ||
3rd | Pernod | ||
2002 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Royal Code | 1 minute 11 seconds |
2nd | Intelligent Star | ||
3rd | Ustinov | ||
2001 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Piavonic | 1 minute 11.8 seconds |
2nd | Ateates | ||
3rd | Le Zagaletta | ||
2000 Carlyon Stakes |
1st | Slavonic | 1 minute 12.1 seconds |
2nd | Sports | ||
3rd | Le Zagaletta |