Re-named in honour of former chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club Mr Bill Stutt, the Group Two 2016 Stutt Stakes is held at the Moonee Valley Racecourse in September.
Worth $200,000 in prize money, the set weights race is open to all three year old horses. Colts and geldings must carry 55.5kg, while fillies are required to carry 53.5kg. Run over a mile distance, the Bill Stutt Stakes in held two weeks before the Group One Caulfield Guineas (1600m).
Held on the Moir Stakes Night, the event is the first 1600m race for three year olds in the spring carnival and is run alongside the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m), Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) and Group 3 JRA Cup (2040m).
| Stutt Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | September |
| Track: | Moonee Valley Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Open Set Weights C&G 55.5kg F 53.5kg |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize money: | $200,000 |
2016 Stutt Stakes Field
The Bill Stutt Stakes was released by Racing Victoria on Wednesday September 28 and features a final line-up of 11 three-year-olds including the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Detective shooting for three straight wins.
Check out the official 2016 Bill Stutt Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw below and click on the link to read a full race preview.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Br. | Wgt. | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2x2228x11 | DETECTIVE | Peter & Paul Snowden | Blake Shinn | 5 | 57kg | 78 |
| 2 | 114×72 | TESSERA | John O’Shea | Craig Williams | 6 | 57kg | 81 |
| 3 | 1240×11 | HEY DOC | Tony McEvoy | Luke Currie | 2 | 57kg | 76 |
| 4 | 5x45512x05 | PYX CHAMBER | John O’Shea | Michael Dee (a) | 9 | 57kg | 67 |
| 5 | 1112 | MANHATTAN STREET | Lisa Latta | Jonathan Riddell | 1 | 57kg | 73 |
| 6 | 21×11 | INFERENCE | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Dwayne Dunn | 3 | 57kg | 72 |
| 7 | 5×11 | MANDALAY BAY | Matt Laurie | Ben Melham | 4 | 57kg | 66 |
| 8 | 213 | KACHING | Ciaron Maher | Nicholas Hall | 11 | 57kg | 64 |
| 9 | 61359 | BACK TO THE BOWLER | Stuart Webb | Mark Zahra | 8 | 57kg | 63 |
| 10 | 514 | LAND OF PLENTY | Mick Price | Craig Newitt | 7 | 57kg | 63 |
| 11 | 41 | THE RICH FISHER | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Dylan Dunn (a) | 10 | 57kg | 62 |
Bill Stutt Stakes Betting
The latest Bill Stutt Stakes odds and betting markets for the Moir Stakes Night Group 2 are listed below complete with links to Ladbrokes.com.au for you to lock in your early Stutt Stakes betting tips at the right price.
2016 Stutt Stakes Nominations
The 2016 Bill Stutt Stakes nominations were released on Monday September 26 and feature 17 three-year-olds including the Tony McEvoy-trained Hey Doc and the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Detective who have both won their two last starts.
Read the full 2016 Stutt Stakes Nominations now.
Bill Stutt Stakes History
First won by Titanium in 1934, the Bill Stutt Stakes was originally named the Moonee Valley Stakes until 1990. Originally an eight furlong race, the distance was changed to 1600m in 1972. In 1979 it then changed from Principal race straight to Group Two status.
Since 1988, the fastest winning time recorded is 1 minute 34.7 seconds by Almurtajaz in 1988. The slowest time was recorded by Bundy Lad in 1992 with 1 minute 40.6 seconds. Bill Stutt Stakes Results and winning times since 2000 are listed below.
Recent Stutt Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Hey Doc | 1 minute 37.41 seconds |
| 2nd | Land Of Plenty | ||
| 3rd | Kaching | ||
| 2015 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Sovereign Nation | 1 minute 36.17 seconds |
| 2nd | Get The Picture | ||
| 3rd | Gredington | ||
| 2014 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Almalad | 1 minute 38.83 seconds |
| 2nd | Moonovermanhattan | ||
| 3rd | Kumaon | ||
| 2013 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Divine Calling | 1 minute 37.29 seconds |
| 2nd | Shamus Award | ||
| 3rd | Cluster | ||
| 2012 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Pierro | 1 minute 36.31 seconds |
| 2nd | Carringbush Jack | ||
| 3rd | Jimando | ||
| 2011 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Chase The Rainbow | 1 minute 38.31 seconds |
| 2nd | Cute Emily | ||
| 3rd | Sabrage | ||
| 2010 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Hallowlea | 1 minute 37.29 seconds |
| 2nd | Run For Levi | ||
| 3rd | Bullbars | ||
| 2009 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Carrara | 1 minute 39.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Extra Hero | ||
| 3rd | Miss With Attitude | ||
| 2008 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Whobegotyou | 1 minute 36.3 seconds |
| 2nd | All American | ||
| 3rd | Carnero | ||
| 2007 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Barbaricus | 1 minute 36 seconds |
| 2nd | Davcon | ||
| 3rd | Cecconi | ||
| 2006 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Churchill Downs | 1 minute 22.15 seconds |
| 2nd | Magic Jet | ||
| 3rd | Ankh Morpork | ||
| 2005 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Red Dazzler | 1 minute 38 seconds |
| 2nd | Stratum | ||
| 3rd | Maybe Better | ||
| 2004 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Mr Martini | 1 minute 37.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Under Command | ||
| 3rd | Danaurum | ||
| 2003 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Casual Pass | 1 minute 37.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Special Harmony | ||
| 3rd | Face Value | ||
| 2002 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Helenus | 1 minute 39.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Aint Here | ||
| 3rd | Half Hennessy | ||
| 2001 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Viscount | 1 minute 38.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Dash For Cash | ||
| 3rd | Amalfi | ||
| 2000 Bill Stutt Stakes |
1st | Sarson Trail | 1 minute 38.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Keeper | ||
| 3rd | Make Me A Miracle | ||