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The PB Lawrence Stakes is a Group 2 event held at Caulfield Racecourse in August.
2019 PB Lawrence Stakes Results
- 1st: #11 Mystic Journey
- 2nd: #4 Cliff's Edge
- 3rd: #1 Hartnell
PB Lawrence Stakes News
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- PB Lawrence Stakes 2019 Betting Update: Hartnell Market Mover
- 2019 PB Lawrence Stakes Field: Mystic Journey Draws Barrier Two
- 2019 Cox Plate Favourite Mystic Journey Not Set on Memsie
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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 $200,000 in prize money, 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 horse to manage the P.B. Lawrence Stakes/Memsie Stakes double in the past 30 years is Regal Roller (2004).
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 2019 PB Lawrence Stakes ran on Saturday August 17, 2019 and saw the brilliant Tasmanian-trained Mystic Journey kick off her Cox Plate campaign with a win.
| PB Lawrence Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday August 17, 2019 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1400m |
| Race Type: | Weight-for-age |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2019 PB Lawrence Stakes Results
- 1st: #11 Mystic Journey
- 2nd: #4 Cliff’s Edge
- 3rd: #1 Hartnell
She had eased out from odds-on territory to $2.15 by the jump, but returning Australian Guineas / All-Star Mile double winning filly Mystic Journey was back to her best first-up dominating the 2019 PB Lawrence Stakes results and kicking off her Cox Plate bid in fine style.
Read more on the PB Lawrence Stakes 2019 winner and Ladbrokes Cox Plate favourite Mystic Journey now.
| Place | # | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Br. | Wgt. | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | MYSTIC JOURNEY | Adam Trinder | Anthony Darmanin | – | 2 | 56.5kg | $2.15F |
| 2 | 4 | CLIFF’S EDGE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Mark Zahra | 0.75L | 9 | 59kg | $9 |
| 3 | 1 | HARTNELL (GB) | James Cummings | Hugh Bowman | 1.15L | 5 | 59kg | $4 |
| 4 | 6 | SIKANDARABAD (IRE) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Jye McNeil | 2.4L | 1 | 59kg | $21 |
| 5 | 8 | MR MARATHON MAN (GB) | Michael Moroney | Damien Oliver | 4.9L | 7 | 59kg | $71 |
| 6 | 5 | FIFTY STARS (IRE) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Ben Allen | 5.65L | 8 | 59kg | $8 |
| 7 | 9 | KENEDNA | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 6.4L | 6 | 57kg | $18 |
| 8 | 7 | NEUFBOSC (FR) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Dwayne Dunn | 7.4L | 11 | 59kg | $31 |
| 9 | 3 | TRAP FOR FOOLS | Jarrod McLean | Damian Lane | 7.7L | 3 | 59kg | $31 |
| 10 | 10 | SEMARI (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Brett Prebble | 8.95L | 4 | 57kg | $151 |
| 11 | 2 | HARLEM (GB) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Jamie Kah | 9.35L | 10 | 59kg | $81 |
2019 PB Lawrence Stakes Odds
Betting market links to Ladbrokes.com.au offering the top PB Lawrence Stakes 2019 odds this Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
2019 PB Lawrence Stakes Field
The official PB Lawrence Stakes 2019 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 2019 P.B. Lawrence Stakes Field features a star-studded line-up of 11 hopefuls including the much awaited return of Australian Guineas – All-Star Mile winning filly Mystic Journey who chases her seventh straight win first-up in barrier two.
Read more on the Mystic Journey led PB Lawrence Stakes Field & Odds now.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Br. | Wgt. | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120x53233x | HARTNELL (GB) | James Cummings | Hugh Bowman | 5 | 59kg | 116 |
| 2 | 0069x4719x | HARLEM (GB) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Jamie Kah | 10 | 59kg | 110 |
| 3 | 5216x5233x | TRAP FOR FOOLS | Jarrod McLean | Damian Lane | 3 | 59kg | 110 |
| 4 | 8x071516x3 | CLIFF’S EDGE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Mark Zahra | 9 | 59kg | 105 |
| 5 | 211x60110x | FIFTY STARS (IRE) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Ben Allen | 8 | 59kg | 109 |
| 6 | 435x42170x | SIKANDARABAD (IRE) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Jye McNeil | 1 | 59kg | 103 |
| 7 | 612112x30x | NEUFBOSC (FR) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Dwayne Dunn | 11 | 59kg | 106 |
| 8 | 611x2x0410 | MR MARATHON MAN (GB) | Michael Moroney | Damien Oliver | 7 | 59kg | 102 |
| 9 | 01x931911x | KENEDNA | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 6 | 57kg | 110 |
| 10 | 18x611130x | SEMARI (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Brett Prebble | 4 | 57kg | 99 |
| 11 | 1511x1111x | MYSTIC JOURNEY | Adam Trinder | Anthony Darmanin | 2 | 56.5kg | 115 |
PB Lawrence Nominations
PB Lawrence Stakes 2019 nominations close the Monday of race week with the full list of early entries to be published here once announced.
The official 2019 P.B. Lawrence Stakes Nominations attracted 15 early hopefuls including the 2017 champion Hartnell who also ran second in the event last year and superstar filly Mystic Journey who is favourite in early Cox Plate betting this spring.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Wgt. | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120x53233x | HARTNELL (GB) | G | 9 | James Cummings | 1 | 59kg | 116 |
| 2 | 84x817333x | HUMIDOR (NZ) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 2 | 59kg | 116 |
| 3 | 1511x1111x | MYSTIC JOURNEY | M | 4 | Adam Trinder | 3 | 56.5kg | 115 |
| 4 | 0069x4719x | HARLEM (GB) | G | 8 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 4 | 59kg | 110 |
| 5 | 01x931911x | KENEDNA | M | 6 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 5 | 57kg | 110 |
| 6 | 5216x5233x | TRAP FOR FOOLS | G | 6 | Jarrod McLean | 6 | 59kg | 110 |
| 7 | 8x071516x3 | CLIFF’S EDGE | H | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 7 | 59kg | 105 |
| 8 | 211x60110x | FIFTY STARS (IRE) | H | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 8 | 59kg | 109 |
| 9 | 28863x226x | SPIRIT OF VALOR (USA) | H | 6 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 9 | 59kg | 108 |
| 10 | 612112x30x | NEUFBOSC (FR) | G | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 10 | 59kg | 106 |
| 11 | 435x42170x | SIKANDARABAD (IRE) | G | 7 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 11 | 59kg | 103 |
| 12 | 611x2x0410 | MR MARATHON MAN (GB) | G | 6 | Michael Moroney | 12 | 59kg | 102 |
| 13 | 18x611130x | SEMARI (NZ) | M | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 13 | 57kg | 99 |
| 14 | 59x315314x | SILENT ROAR | M | 5 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 14 | 57kg | 76 |
| 15 | 21x41x332 | BEAU BALMAIN (GER) | H | 5 | Jim Conlan | 15 | 59kg | 90 |
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, Tauto has been the only horse to successfully win two races in 1971 and 1972. 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 placegetter Hartnell.
Recent PB Lawrence Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
