The Peter Young Stakes – formerly the St George Stakes – is a Group 2 thoroughbred race held mid-way through the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival on Blue Diamond Stakes Day in February at Caulfield.
The Peter Young Stakes is a middle distance race run over 1800m under weight-for-age conditions and is worth $200,000. It is the first weight-for-age race at the carnival run over a distance greater than 1400m and so attracts a quality field of runners seeking a bit more distance.
There are an incredible eight group races held at the meeting including three Group 1 events, the Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m), the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) and the Futurity Stakes (1600m). The other Group 2 races on the day are the Autumn Stakes (1400m), Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) and the Caulfield Autumn Classic (1800m). Finally there is one Group 3 race, the Mannerism Stakes (1400m).
Horses running in the Peter Young Stakes may have previously contested the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes two weeks prior. The Peter Young Stakes is also an ideal lead-up to the premier weight-for-age race of the carnival, the $1million Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) held a fortnight later on Flemington’s Super Saturday of Racing.
The Peter Young Stakes has been a terrific guide to the Australian Cup over the years with many champions of the Australian turf winning both races including Pompeii Ruler (2007), Lonhro (2004), Northerly (2002 & 2003), Istidaad (1999), Dane Ripper (1998), Durbridge (1994 & 1995) and Let’s Elope (1992).
This season’s edition of the Peter Young Stakes 2017 is ran on February 25, 2017 on Blue Diamond Stakes Day.
| Peter Young Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | February 25, 2017 |
| Racecourse: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1800m |
| Conditions: | Weight-for-age |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1900 |
2017 Peter Young Stakes Results
Check out the full Peter Young Stakes 2017 Results & Finishing Order below – the Group 2 won by the Darren Weir-trained Australian Cup hope Stratum Star in a narrow effort over his in-form stablemate Humidor.
| Place | # | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Br. | Wgt. | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | STRATUM STAR | Darren Weir | Mark Zahra | – | 3 | 59kg | $6 |
| 2 | 9 | HUMIDOR (NZ) | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 0.2L | 5 | 59kg | $5 |
| 3 | 3 | THE UNITED STATES (IRE) | Robert Hickmott | Ben Melham | 0.6L | 1 | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4 | 10 | JAMEKA | Ciaron Maher | Luke Nolen | 0.8L | 8 | 57kg | $3.60F |
| 5 | 11 | REAL LOVE | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 1.3L | 10 | 57kg | $26 |
| 6 | 6 | EXOSPHERIC (GB) | Lee & Anthony Freedman | Damien Oliver | 1.4L | 9 | 59kg | $21 |
| 7 | 7 | TALLY | John O’Shea | Craig Williams | 2.15L | 2 | 59kg | $18 |
| 8 | 4 | MOURINHO | Peter Gelagotis | Anthony Darmanin | 2.35L | 11 | 59kg | $71 |
| 9 | 8 | TOM MELBOURNE (IRE) | Lee & Anthony Freedman | Joao Moreira | 3.1L | 6 | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 10 | 2 | AWESOME ROCK | Leon & Troy Corstens | Stephen Baster | 4.35L | 4 | 59kg | $11 |
| 11 | 5 | ALMOONQITH (USA) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Ryan Moore | 5.1L | 7 | 59kg | $61 |
2017 Peter Young Stakes Odds
The latest Peter Young Stakes 2017 betting odds will be provided below complete with market links to Ladbrokes.com.au the week of the race.
2017 Peter Young Stakes Field
The Peter Young Stakes attracts a class line-up of staying types heading towards the Australian Cup field in a fortnight.
The official 2017 Peter Young Stakes field and barriers will be released below on Wednesday February 22, 2017.
The completed 2017 Peter Young Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw can be seen below, with a detailed preview on the key chances including Humidor and Jameka found by following the link.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 033×850211 | STRATUM STAR | Darren Weir | Mark Zahra | 3 | 59kg | 111 |
| 2 | 0x015551x7 | AWESOME ROCK | Leon & Troy Corstens | Stephen Baster | 4 | 59kg | 113 |
| 3 | 5212x6145x | THE UNITED STATES (IRE) | Robert Hickmott | Ben Melham | 1 | 59kg | 111 |
| 4 | 610x703x80 | MOURINHO | Peter Gelagotis | Anthony Darmanin | 11 | 59kg | 109 |
| 5 | 65x808462x | ALMOONQITH (USA) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Ryan Moore | 7 | 59kg | 107 |
| 6 | 13x183538x | EXOSPHERIC (GB) | Lee & Anthony Freedman | Damien Oliver | 9 | 59kg | 112 |
| 7 | 13x02303x3 | TALLY | John O’Shea | Craig Williams | 2 | 59kg | 104 |
| 8 | 0x266223x6 | TOM MELBOURNE (IRE) | Lee & Anthony Freedman | Joao Moreira | 6 | 59kg | 98 |
| 9 | 1x31129x42 | HUMIDOR (NZ) | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 5 | 59kg | 102 |
| 10 | 4x471210x4 | JAMEKA | Ciaron Maher | Luke Nolen | 8 | 57kg | 113 |
| 11 | 4x27156x55 | REAL LOVE | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 10 | 57kg | 107 |
2017 Peter Young Stakes Nominations
The Peter Young Stakes nominations feature a host of autumn gallopers coming off lead-up runs in races like the Carlyon Cup and CF Orr Stakes and are released by Racing Victoria the Monday leading up to Blue Diamond Stakes Day.
See below for the full 2017 Peter Young Stakes Nominations – a full rundown on the key entries including Caulfield Cup winner Jameka, Darren Weir’s Magic Millions Trophy champ last start Stratum Star and his in-form stablemate Humidor found by following the link.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65x808462x | ALMOONQITH (USA) | H | 7 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 107 |
| 2 | 0x015551x7 | AWESOME ROCK | H | 5 | Leon & Troy Corstens | 113 |
| 3 | 9x44x31115 | BOOM TIME | H | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 96 |
| 4 | 3423414x | DARABAD (FR) | H | 4 | Robbie Laing | 82 |
| 5 | 706116×113 | ECUADOR (NZ) | G | 7 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 109 |
| 6 | 13x183538x | EXOSPHERIC (GB) | H | 5 | Lee & Anthony Freedman | 112 |
| 7 | 1x31129x42 | HUMIDOR (NZ) | G | 4 | Darren Weir | 102 |
| 8 | 4x471210x4 | JAMEKA | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 113 |
| 9 | 610x703x80 | MOURINHO | G | 9 | Peter Gelagotis | 109 |
| 10 | x2252911x9 | PILOTE D’ESSAI (GB) | G | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 102 |
| 11 | 4x27156x55 | REAL LOVE | M | 6 | Darren Weir | 107 |
| 12 | 7×59746312 | SPIRITOF ENDEAVOUR (USA) | G | 7 | Ryan Balfour | 71 |
| 13 | 033×850211 | STRATUM STAR | H | 5 | Darren Weir | 111 |
| 14 | 13x02303x3 | TALLY | G | 4 | John O’Shea | 104 |
| 15 | 5212x6145x | THE UNITED STATES (IRE) | H | 7 | Robert Hickmott | 111 |
| 16 | 0x266223x6 | TOM MELBOURNE (IRE) | G | 6 | Lee & Anthony Freedman | 98 |
Peter Young Stakes / St George Stakes History
The St George Stakes is one of the older Australian thoroughbred races having first run in 1900 when Parthian claimed victory. It began as a Principal race run over nine furlongs and continued under the same status and distance right up until 1973 when Australia adopted the metric system and converted the race distance to 1800m. Through that time there was only one year when the St George Stakes was not held, 1921.
In 1979 the St George Stakes was elevated to Group 2 status and the race length was dramatically shortened to 1200m for one year. The following year in 1980 the distance reverted back to 1800m. In 1982 the distance decreased to 1600m, then in 1983 it was run over 1800m, in 1984 it shortened again to 1600m for four years until 1988 when it went back to the distance it remains today 1800m, except for one year in 1995 it was run over 2000m.
It has been known as the Peter Young Stakes since 2012.
Recent St George Stakes / Peter Young Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2017 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | Stratum Star | 1 minute 48.25 seconds |
| 2nd | Humidor | ||
| 3rd | The United States | ||
| 2016 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | Bow Creek | 1 minute 48.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Fenway | ||
| 3rd | Mourinho | ||
| 2015 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | Mourinho | 1 minute 48.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Happy Trails | ||
| 3rd | Akzar | ||
| 2014 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | Fiorente | 1 minute 50.09 seconds |
| 2nd | Mourayan | ||
| 3rd | Star Rolling | ||
| 2013 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | Foreteller | 1 minute 50.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Mr Moet | ||
| 3rd | Budriguez | ||
| 2012 Peter Young Stakes |
1st | Lucas Cranach | 1 minute 48.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Illo | ||
| 3rd | Manighar | ||
| 2011 St George Stakes |
1st | Heart Of Dreams | 1 minute 48.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Precedence | ||
| 3rd | Spacecraft | ||
| 2010 St George Stakes |
1st | La Rocket | 1 minute 49.04 seconds |
| 2nd | Heart Of Dreams | ||
| 3rd | Miss Maren | ||
| 2009 St George Stakes |
1st | Theseo | 1 minute 47.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Baughurst | ||
| 3rd | Zarita | ||
| 2008 St George Stakes |
1st | Princess Coup | 1 minute 51 seconds |
| 2nd | Sirmione | ||
| 3rd | Douro Valley | ||
| 2007 St George Stakes |
1st | Pompeii Ruler | 1 minute 49.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Marasco | ||
| 3rd | Aqua D’Amore | ||
| 2006 St George Stakes |
1st | Our Smoking Joe | 1 minute 50.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Lad Of The Manor | ||
| 3rd | Vroom Vroom | ||
| 2005 St George Stakes |
1st | Elvstroem | 1 minute 49.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Makybe Diva | ||
| 3rd | Casual Pass | ||
| 2004 St George Stakes |
1st | Lonhro | 1 minute 50.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Sound Journey | ||
| 3rd | Mummify | ||
| 2003 St George Stakes |
1st | Northerly | 1 minute 51.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Fields Of Omagh | ||
| 3rd | Mr Casanova | ||
| 2002 St George Stakes |
1st | Northerly | 1 minute 49.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Old Comrade | ||
| 3rd | Piper Star | ||
| 2001 St George Stakes |
1st | Cent Home | 1 minute 47.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Giovana | ||
| 3rd | Kaapstad Way | ||
| 2000 St George Stakes |
1st | Royal Voyage | 1 minute 49.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Oliver Twist | ||
| 3rd | Arena | ||