The PB Lawrence Stakes is a Group 2 event held at Caulfield Racecourse in August as a lead-up to the mile Group 1 races of the spring.
2024 PB Lawrence Stakes Results
- 1st: #7 Gentleman Roy
- 2nd: #6 Pinstriped
- 3rd: #1 Pericles
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The PB Lawrence Stakes is the first Group 2 race during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Held at Caulfield Racecourse in mid-August, the 1400m event is held on the same day as the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) for colts and geldings and the Group 3 Quezette Stakes (1100m) for the fillies. Worth $300,000 in prize money as of 2021, the weight-for-age race is open to all horses aged three years and over.
Formerly known as the JJ Liston Stakes, the race name was changed to the P.B. Lawrence Stakes in 2010.
The PB Lawrence Stakes is a nice lead up race to the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) held a fortnight later at Caulfield, which marks the start of elite level racing for the new season in Melbourne. The only horses to manage the P.B. Lawrence Stakes/Memsie Stakes double in the past 30 years are Regal Roller (2004) and Mr Brightside (2023) nearly a decade apart.
The PB Lawrence Stakes generally attracts an above average group of gallopers many eyeing a tougher run in something like October’s Group 1 W.S. Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley later in the season.
The PB Lawrence Stakes form from 2021 was franked with the winner, Sierra Sue, going on to win that spring’s Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) and the following autumn’s 2022 Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m).
The 2022 PB Lawrence Stakes winner Mr Brightside franked the form returning in the autumn of 2023 to complete the All-Star Mile – Doncaster Mile double.
Mr Brightside returned in 2023 to become the first horse in 52 years to go back-to-back in the P.B. Lawrence Stakes results when saluting as the $2.35 favourite first-up.
He then franked the Lawrence Stakes form again taking out the Group 1 Memsie Stakes – Makybe Diva Stakes double in Melbourne at his next two starts. He then finished second in his three subsequent spring assignments at elite level in the King Charles III Stakes, Cox Plate, and Champions Mile. His autumn campaign in 2024 was equally as impressive and included wins in the CF Orr and Futurity Stakes.
The 2024 PB Lawrence Stakes ran on Saturday, August 17, 2024 as a key early lead-up to the spring majors and saw eight-year-old marvel Gentleman Roy ($5) hand Lindsay Park a third straight win in the event.
PB Lawrence Stakes | |
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Date: | Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
Distance: | 1400m |
Race Type: | Weight-for-age |
Status: | Group 2 |
Prize Money: | $300,000 |
2024 PB Lawrence Stakes Results
- 1st: #7 Gentleman Roy ($5)
- 2nd: #6 Pinstriped
- 3rd: #1 Pericles
Eight-year-old So You Think gelding, Gentleman Roy ($5), trained by Ben, Will, and JD Hayes, displayed remarkable tenacity to edge out Pinstriped and claim his third consecutive victory in the 2024 PB Lawrence Stakes results at Caulfield.
Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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1 | 7 | GENTLEMAN ROY | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Mark Zahra | 8 | 59kg | $5 | |||
2 | 6 | PINSTRIPED | Enver Jusufovic | Ben Allen | 0.3L | 4 | 59kg | $7 | ||
3 | 1 | PERICLES | James Cummings | Blake Shinn | 0.76L | 6 | 59kg | $2.70F | ||
4 | 3 | AEGON (NZ) | Andrew Forsman | Vlad Duric | 0.86L | 10 | 59kg | $16 | ||
5 | 9 | JIMMY THE BEAR | Patrick Payne | Billy Egan | 1.26L | 5 | 59kg | $9.50 | ||
6 | 2 | MUNHAMEK (GB) | Nick Ryan | Jamie Mott | 2.26L | 7 | 59kg | $7.50 | ||
7 | 5 | POUNDING | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Ms Linda Meech | 2.76L | 2 | 59kg | $21 | ||
8 | 8 | BANKERS CHOICE (NZ) | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Damian Lane | 3.26L | 9 | 59kg | $41 | ||
9 | 4 | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Ben Melham | 4.51L | 3 | 59kg | $11 | ||
10 | 11 | HONEY GIRL (GB) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 7.26L | 1 | 57kg | $71 | ||
10 | NICOLINI VITO | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 PB Lawrence Stakes Betting Odds
Betting market links to Ladbrokes.com.au offering the top PB Lawrence Stakes 2024 odds this Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Savatiano ($5 in 2020) and Mr Brightside ($4 in 2022 and $2.35 in 2023) are the last favourites in the PB Lawrence Stakes odds to salute for the punters.
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In-form veteran Munhamek heads to the Lawrence Stakes brimming with confidence after securing three consecutive wins. The nine-year-old has defied expectations, displaying remarkable zest for racing and carrying substantial weight to victory in his recent Flemington Listed Winter Championship (1600m) triumph. Despite dropping back in distance and encountering a tougher field, Munhamek’s recent form demands respect. He’s a genuine contender capable of challenging the returning stars of the turf.
2024 PB Lawrence Stakes Field
The official PB Lawrence Stakes 2024 field and barriers featuring a host of Group 1 bound gallopers will be announced by Racing Victoria the Wednesday leading-up to the race and detailed below.
The 2024 PB Lawrence Stakes final field features a quality line-up of spring-bound weight-for-age hopefuls led in betting by the returning Godolphin-raced Group 1 Doncaster Mile runner-up Pericles.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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1 | 132x62572x | PERICLES | James Cummings | Blake Shinn | 7 | 59kg | 110 | ||
2 | 7650445111 | MUNHAMEK (GB) | Nick Ryan | Jamie Mott | 8 | 59kg | 110 | ||
3 | x396x40x2x | AEGON (NZ) | Andrew Forsman | Vlad Duric | 11 | 59kg | 106 | ||
4 | 10x333468x | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Ben Melham | 3 | 59kg | 103 | ||
5 | 46×3483284 | POUNDING | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Ms Linda Meech | 2 | 59kg | 98 | ||
6 | 3x21500x0x | PINSTRIPED | Enver Jusufovic | Ben Allen | 5 | 59kg | 105 | ||
7 | 47000×7911 | GENTLEMAN ROY | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Mark Zahra | 9 | 59kg | 106 | ||
8 | 98x735662x | BANKERS CHOICE (NZ) | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Damian Lane | 10 | 59kg | 103 | ||
9 | 135×426512 | JIMMY THE BEAR | Patrick Payne | Billy Egan | 6 | 59kg | 99 | ||
10 | 779×262125 | NICOLINI VITO | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 4 | 59kg | 97 | ||
11 | 11592532×6 | HONEY GIRL (GB) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 1 | 57kg | 98 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 PB Lawrence Stakes Nominations
PB Lawrence Stakes 2024 nominations close the Monday of race week with the full list of early entries to be published here once announced.
PB Lawrence Stakes History
First won by One Up in 1949, the JJ Liston Stakes was a 10 furlong race until 1968 when it became a 7 furlong race until 1972. After it became a 1400m race, it was quickly elevated to Group Two status.
Since its inauguration My Peak (1960, 1962) and Tauto (1971, 1972) were the only horses to successfully win the race twice before the back-to-back wins by Mr Brightside (2022 and 2023) a half-century later.
The 2007 winner Apache Cat ran a successful campaign after his PB Lawrence Stakes win as he ran second in the Makybe Diva Stakes and then won several Group 1 races. Apache Cat also holds the race’s fastest winning time record with 1 minute 22.1 seconds.
Plenty of classy horses have won the PB Lawrence Stakes in recent years including five-time Group 1 winner Shoot Out who went on to win dual editions of Sydney’s Chipping Norton Stakes and Cox Plate / Melbourne Cup place-getter Hartnell.
In 2019 the PB Lawrence Stakes was won by classy filly Mystic Journey who won the inaugural $5 million The All-Star Mile at Flemington off the back of her Group 1 Australian Guineas success when becoming the first elite level winner trained in Tasmania for over 100 years that autumn.
Mr Brightside (2022-23) is the latest dual PB Lawrence Stakes champion.
Lindsay Park Racing made it three straight wins in the event in 2024 with Gentleman Roy saluting for the stable.
Recent PB Lawrence Stakes Winners
Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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2024 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Gentleman Roy | 1 minute 22.54 seconds |
2nd | Pinstriped | ||
3rd | Pericles | ||
2023 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Mr Brightside | 1 minute 21.71 seconds |
2nd | Pinstriped | ||
3rd | Aegon | ||
2022 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Mr Brightside | 1 minute 22.67 seconds |
2nd | I Am Superman | ||
3rd | Buffalo River | ||
2021 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Sierra Sue | 1 minute 23.12 seconds |
2nd | Angel Of Truth | ||
3rd | Red Can Man | ||
2020 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Savatiano | 1 minute 24.29 seconds |
2nd | Sircconi | ||
3rd | Kings Will Dream | ||
2019 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Mystic Journey | 1 minute 24.46 seconds |
2nd | Cliff’s Edge | ||
3rd | Hartnell | ||
2018 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Showtime | 1 minute 23.6 seconds |
2nd | Hartnell | ||
3rd | Widgee Turf | ||
2017 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Hartnell | 1 minute 24.0 seconds |
2nd | Charmed Harmony | ||
3rd | Black Heart Bart | ||
2016 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Miss Rose De Lago | 1 minute 24.8 seconds |
2nd | Jacquinot Bay | ||
3rd | Entirely Platinum | ||
2015 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Mourinho | 1 minute 23.54 seconds |
2nd | The Cleaner | ||
3rd | Dibayani | ||
2014 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Star Rolling | 1 minute 24.37 seconds |
2nd | Spillway | ||
3rd | Gig | ||
2013 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Puissance De Lune | 1 minute 24.26 seconds |
2nd | Ajeeb | ||
3rd | Second Effort | ||
2012 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Second Effort | 1 minute 27.67 seconds |
2nd | Zamorar | ||
3rd | Ready To Rip | ||
2011 PB Lawrence Stakes |
1st | Whobegotyou | 1 minute 23.9 seconds |
2nd | Lights Of Heaven | ||
3rd | Prince Obama | ||
2010 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Shoot Out | 1 minute 27.28 seconds |
2nd | Predatory Pricer | ||
3rd | Heart Of Dreams | ||
2009 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Predatory Pricer | 1 minute 23.4 seconds |
2nd | Whobegotyou | ||
3rd | Typhoon Tracy | ||
2008 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Light Fantastic | 1 minute 24.7 seconds |
2nd | Weekend Hussler | ||
3rd | Maldivian | ||
2007 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Apache Cat | 1 minute 22.1 seconds |
2nd | Marasco | ||
3rd | Maldivian | ||
2006 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Pompeii Ruler | 1 minute 23.6 seconds |
2nd | Red Dazzler | ||
3rd | Our Smoking Joe | ||
2005 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Lad Of The Manor | 1 minute 27.9 seconds |
2nd | Our Smoking Joe | ||
3rd | Super Elegant | ||
2004 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Regal Roller | 1 minute 26.3 seconds |
2nd | Amtrak | ||
3rd | Le Zagaletta | ||
2003 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Super Elegant | 1 minute 24.4 seconds |
2nd | Vocabulary | ||
3rd | Walk On Air | ||
2002 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Sports | 1 minute 23.2 seconds |
2nd | Le Zagaletta | ||
3rd | Tully Thunder | ||
2001 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Le Zagaletta | 1 minute 25.5 seconds |
2nd | Inaflury | ||
3rd | Umrum | ||
2000 JJ Liston Stakes |
1st | Skoozi Please | 1 minute 25.2 seconds |
2nd | Go Flash Go | ||
3rd | Ad Alta |
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