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The H.D.F. McNeil Stakes is a Group 3 sprint held at Melbourne's Caulfield Racecourse in August on Memsie Stakes Day for Coolmore Stud Stakes types.
2021 H.D.F. McNeil Stakes Results
- 1st: #8 Bruckner
- 2nd: #1 Artorius
- 3rd: #9 Heresy
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The HDF McNeil Stakes is a Group 3 1200m sprint for three year old horses.
Run under set weights with penalties conditions, the HDF McNeil Stakes is worth a total of $200,000 prize money as of 2021.
Hosted at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, the HDF McNeil Stakes forms an important part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Held on Memsie Stakes Day, the McNeil Stakes shares its race program with a number of other black-type events. Other races held on the same day include:
- Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m);
- Group 3 The Heath 1100 (1100m); and the
- Group 3 WW Cockram Stakes (1200m).
Scheduled at the outset of the Spring Racing Carnival, the McNeil Stakes play an important role in guiding form understanding for the remainder of the year.
Quite a few handy three years olds run in the McNeil Stakes, and as it’s a very competitive race it is well worth watching that could lead to a run in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Merchant Navy (2017) was the last horse to do the HDF McNeil Stakes – Coolmore Stud Stakes double.
The HDF McNeil Stakes also serves as a good lead-up race for three-year-olds looking to step-up in distance to a mile for the Thousand Guineas and Caulfield Guineas races at Caulfield later in the spring.
Super Seth (2019) was the last horse to complete the HDF McNeil Stakes – Caulfield Guineas double.
The HDF McNeil Stakes 2021 ran on Saturday August 28, 2021 and was won in an upset by Bruckner at 10/1.
| 2021 HDF McNeil Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday August 28, 2021 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1200m |
| Race Type: | 3YOs – SW+P |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2021 McNeil Stakes Results
- 1st: #8 Bruckner
- 2nd: #1 Artorious
- 3rd: #9 Heresy
The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained expensive Snitzel colt Bruckner ($11) was eye-catching winning the HDF McNeil Stakes 2021 results narrowly over the resuming Blue Diamond hero Artorius ($3F) ahead of a potential Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes target in Melbourne.
Click here to read more on the HDF McNeil Stakes win by Bruckner.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | BRUCKNER | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 2 | 57kg | $11 | |||
| 2 | 1 | ARTORIUS | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Luke Currie | 0.2L | 3 | 59.5kg | $3F | ||
| 3 | 9 | HERESY | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 0.3L | 4 | 56.5kg | $5.50 | ||
| 4 | 3 | LIGHTSABER | Peter G Moody | Luke Nolen | 1.05L | 7 | 58.5kg | $18 | ||
| 5 | 2 | GENERAL BEAU | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Damian Lane | 1.25L | 1 | 58.5kg | $3.60 | ||
| 6 | 5 | MR MOZART | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Jye McNeil | 4.5L | 8 | 57kg | $7 | ||
| 7 | 6 | ZERELLE | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Newitt | 6.25L | 5 | 57kg | $31 | ||
| 8 | 7 | THROW AT DA STUMPS | Chris Hyland | Beau Mertens | 9.75L | 6 | 57kg | $31 | ||
| 4 | EXCEED EXPECT | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Daniel Moor | 0 |
2021 McNeil Stakes Odds
The best HDF McNeil Stakes 2021 betting odds will be provided right here with market links to Ladbrokes.com.au.
2021 McNeil Stakes Field
The 2021 McNeil Stakes field of final acceptances will be published in full below once announced by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday leading-up to Memsie Stakes Day.
Just nine three-year-old sprinters make-up the H.D.F. McNeil Stakes 2021 field for this weekend including the rails-drawn General Beau and the resuming Blue Diamond winner Artorius.
- Scratchings Update: #4 Exceed Expect
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2116x | ARTORIUS | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Luke Currie | 3 | 59.5kg | 102 | |
| 2 | 12x115x2 | GENERAL BEAU | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Damian Lane | 1 | 58.5kg | 84 | |
| 3 | 21119×6 | LIGHTSABER | Peter G Moody | Luke Nolen | 8 | 58.5kg | 76 | |
| 4 | 18×1 | EXCEED EXPECT | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Daniel Moor | 6 | 57kg | 67 | |
| 5 | 14×4 | MR MOZART | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Jye McNeil | 9 | 57kg | 65 | |
| 6 | 31×7 | ZERELLE | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Newitt | 5 | 57kg | 66 | |
| 7 | 31 | THROW AT DA STUMPS | Chris Hyland | Beau Mertens | 7 | 57kg | 62 | |
| 8 | 30×1 | BRUCKNER | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Ms Jamie Kah | 2 | 57kg | 62 | |
| 9 | 21×2 | HERESY | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 4 | 56.5kg | 77 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2021 HDF McNeil Stakes Nominations
Nominations for the HDF McNeil Stakes 2021 close the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2021 HDF McNeil Stakes nominations attracted a bumper 23 three-year-old sprinters including the returning Blue Diamond Stakes winner Artorius and General Beau coming off a first-up Group 3 Vain Stakes second.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2116x | ARTORIUS | C | 3 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 1 | 59.5kg | 102 | |
| 2 | 1x721610x | SHAQUERO | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 2 | 58.5kg | 90 | |
| 3 | 12x115x2 | GENERAL BEAU | C | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | 3 | 58.5kg | 84 | |
| 4 | 21119×6 | LIGHTSABER | C | 3 | Peter G Moody | 4 | 58.5kg | 76 | |
| 5 | 21×2 | HERESY | F | 3 | James Cummings | 5 | 56.5kg | 77 | |
| 6 | 114x | STARRY LEGEND | C | 3 | John Sadler | 6 | 57kg | 72 | |
| 7 | 11×3 | GENERATION | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 7 | 57kg | 73 | |
| 8 | 15×3 | REMARQUE | C | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 8 | 57kg | 73 | |
| 9 | 15 | LIBIAMO | F | 3 | Grahame Begg | 9 | 55kg | 68 | |
| 10 | 211 | TAUNTING | C | 3 | Michael Hickmott | 10 | 57kg | 66 | |
| 11 | 131 | MYNUMEROUNO | G | 3 | Nick Ryan | 11 | 57kg | 68 | |
| 12 | 13×5 | MAZU | C | 3 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 12 | 57kg | 72 | |
| 13 | 18×1 | EXCEED EXPECT | C | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 13 | 57kg | 67 | |
| 14 | 14×4 | MR MOZART | C | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 14 | 57kg | 65 | |
| 15 | 31×7 | ZERELLE | C | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 15 | 57kg | 66 | |
| 16 | 67×17 | BRIGANTINE | C | 3 | James Cummings | 16 | 57kg | 63 | |
| 17 | 31 | THROW AT DA STUMPS | G | 3 | Chris Hyland | 17 | 57kg | 62 | |
| 18 | 30×1 | BRUCKNER | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 18 | 57kg | 62 | |
| 19 | 1 | ANCIENT GIRL (NZ) | F | 3 | Clinton McDonald | 19= | 55kg | 63 | |
| 20 | 1 | MORNING MELODY | F | 3 | Nick Harnett | 19= | 55kg | 63 | |
| 21 | 2x | RIVERPLATE (NZ) | C | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 21 | 57kg | 61 | |
| 22 | 7x | CAPITAL LEGEND | G | 3 | John Sadler | 22= | 57kg | 59 | |
| 23 | BEAUKATI | F | 3 | Clinton McDonald | 22= | 55kg | 61 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
HDF McNeil Stakes History
The HDF McNeil Stakes was inaugurated in 1989 and has continued to provide excellent racing action ever since. Good Old Ted took out the first edition of the McNeil Stakes, and since then several renowned horses have seen success.
Originally called the HDF McNeil Quality, the race name was changed for the 2005 edition to its current form. Up to and including 2005 the McNeil Stakes was raced over 1100 metres. Since 2006 it has remained at its current distance of 1200 metres. The McNeil Stakes was granted listed status in 1991, which it held until being upgraded to Group 3 in 1999. The race has remained a Group 2 event since then.
Notable McNeil Stakes winners include Danzero (1994), Miss Finland (2006), Scenic Blast (2007), Starspangledbanner (2009), Merchant Navy (2017) and that year’s Caulfield Guineas champion Super Seth (2019). McNeil Stakes results since 2000 are listed below.
HDF McNeil Stakes Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Bruckner | 1 minute 10.45 seconds |
| 2nd | Artorius | ||
| 3rd | Heresy | ||
| 2020 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Immortal Love | 1 minute 10.89 seconds |
| 2nd | Flying Award | ||
| 3rd | Tagaloa | ||
| 2019 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Super Seth | 1 minute 10.95 seconds |
| 2nd | King Of Hastings | ||
| 3rd | Sebrakate | ||
| 2018 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Native Soldier | 1 minute 9.7 seconds |
| 2nd | The August | ||
| 3rd | Seabrook | ||
| 2017 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Merchant Navy | 1 minute 10.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Booker | ||
| 3rd | Muraahib | ||
| 2016 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Defcon | 1 minute 11.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Highland Beat | ||
| 3rd | Wazzenme | ||
| 2015 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Gold Symphony | 1 minute 10.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Ready For Victory | ||
| 3rd | Demonstrate | ||
| 2014 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Chivalry | 1 minute 10.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Nordic Empire | ||
| 3rd | Awesome Rock | ||
| 2013 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Fast ‘N’ Rocking | 1 minute 10.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Prince Harada | ||
| 3rd | Thermal Current | ||
| 2012 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Lady Of Harrods | 1 minute 10.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Kabayan | ||
| 3rd | Shamexpress | ||
| 2011 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Golden Archer | 1 minute 09.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Cross Of Gold | ||
| 3rd | Vatican | ||
| 2010 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Sistine Angel | 1 minute 113.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Servant | ||
| 3rd | Intencion | ||
| 2009 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Starspangledbanner | 1 minute 10.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Tollesprit | ||
| 3rd | Eclair Fastpass | ||
| 2008 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Sugar Babe | 1 minute 10.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Whobegotyou | ||
| 3rd | Cardinal Virtue | ||
| 2007 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Scenic Blast | 1 minute 10.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Pins On Parade | ||
| 3rd | Marching | ||
| 2006 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Miss Finland | 1 minute 16.18 seconds |
| 2nd | Haradasun | ||
| 3rd | Due Sasso | ||
| 2005 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Danerich | 1 minute 06.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Line Account | ||
| 3rd | Izanami | ||
| 2004 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Tahni Girl | 1 minute 04.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Classiconi | ||
| 3rd | Oratorio | ||
| 2003 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Cahula | 1 minute 05.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Cross Current | ||
| 3rd | Abdullah | ||
| 2002 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Bel Esprit | 1 minute 01.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Yell | ||
| 3rd | Before Too Long | ||
| 2001 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Tully Dane | 1 minute 05.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Raja Lane | ||
| 3rd | King Of Prussia | ||
| 2000 HDF McNeil Stakes |
1st | Rapid Man | 1 minute 06.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Little Dozer | ||
| 3rd | Homewrecker | ||
