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The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Group 3 sprint held inn November on Zipping Classic Day.
2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Results
- 1st: #10 Sinawann
- 2nd: #7 I Am Superman
- 3rd: #1 Streets Of Avalon
Kevin Heffernan Stakes News
The 2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Group 3 event held at Sandown Racecourse* at the end of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
*Note: In 2021 the Zipping Classic Day program including the Kevin Heffernan Stakes moved to late November at Caulfield Racecourse.
Raced over 1400m (increased from 1300m in 2021), the Kevin Heffernan Stakes is held under weight-for-age conditions and pays $2000,000 total prize money.
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is the last weight-for-age sprint in the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, and is held on the last day of black-type racing, Zipping Classic Day.
Other races on the same schedule include the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m), Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m),Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m), Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1500m) and three Listed events, including the Sandown Cup (3200m).
Those horses which target the Kevin Heffernan Stakes tend to do so following a fairly successful spring season contesting sprints over similar distances. Other weight-for-age events are also fairly common targets for the classier types that run in the Kevin Heffernan Stakes. Following this race, horses tend to take a variety of paths. The paddock is a reasonably popular destination, while the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) over in Perth might attract some classier types.
The 2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes ran on Saturday November 27, 2021 at Caulfield Racecourse and was won by the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained import Sinawann ($8).
| Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday November 27, 2021 |
| Track: | Sandown Racecourse (Caulfield Racecourse in 2021) |
| Distance: | 1300m (1400m in 2021) |
| Race Type: | WFA |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Results
- 1st: #10 Sinawann ($8)
- 2nd: #7 I Am Superman
- 3rd: #1 Streets Of Avalon
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | SINAWANN (IRE) | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Craig Williams | 9 | 59kg | $8 | |||
| 2 | 7 | I AM SUPERMAN (IRE) | Peter & Paul Snowden | Jye McNeil | 0.75L | 4 | 59kg | $3F | ||
| 3 | 1 | STREETS OF AVALON | Shane Nichols | Zac Spain | 2L | 1 | 59kg | $6.50 | ||
| 4 | 11 | CAMBOURNE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Brett Prebble | 3.25L | 10 | 59kg | $17 | ||
| 5 | 5 | CROSSHAVEN | Ben & JD Hayes | Daniel Stackhouse | 3.35L | 5 | 59kg | $7.50 | ||
| 6 | 4 | AGE OF CHIVALRY (NZ) | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Damian Lane | 3.55L | 6 | 59kg | $7 | ||
| 7 | 3 | RANIER | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 4.05L | 3 | 59kg | $9 | ||
| 8 | 9 | RIDDLE ME THAT | Matt Laurie | Beau Mertens | 5.3L | 7 | 59kg | $26 | ||
| 9 | 2 | SURPRISE BABY (NZ) | Gavin Bedggood | Jordan Childs | 12.3L | 2 | 59kg | $21 | ||
| 10 | 8 | MASK OF TIME (IRE) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 14.3L | 8 | 59kg | $91 | ||
| 6 | SIRCCONI | Nick Ryan | Rhys McLeod | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Betting Odds
The latest Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2021 odds will be listed below, market links to Ladbrokes.com.au also provided so you can lock in our your Kevin Heffernan Stakes tips at the right price this spring.
Kemalpasa ($3.70 in 2020) was the last Kevin Heffernan Stakes favourite to salute for the punters.
2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Field
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes field usually attracts a pretty talented group of weight-for-age sprinters. In recent years, the quality of the Kevin Heffernan Stakes field has improved considerably, with more notable horses, often Group 1 winners, contesting the event.
Good lead-up races into the Kevin Heffernan Stakes field each spring include the Group 1 Kennedy Cantala (1600m) two weeks earlier on Victoria Derby Day, the Group 2 Linlithgow Stakes (1200m) at that same opening Melbourne Cup Carnival meeting and the Group 3 Chatham Stakes (1400m).
Kemalpasa (2020) was the last horse to do the Linlithgow Stakes – Kevin Heffernan Stakes double with Order Of Command also running second in both events that spring.
The 2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes field is released the Wednesday before race day and will published below as soon as available.
2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Nominations
The 2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes nominations close the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.
Kevin Heffernan Stakes History
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes was a listed race until 2013, when it was granted an upgrade to Group 3. This change occurred in light of the increasingly decent fields that were contesting the race.
Quite a few talented young sprinters come through the Kevin Heffernan Stakes, and it has over time developed a reputation for throwing some of the best sprinters on the Melbourne circuit into contention.
Prior to 2004, the Kevin Heffernan Stakes was run over 1200m. It was increased to 1250m in 2004 and again to 1300m in 2005. In 2006, the distance was reduced to 1200m for two years. In 2008, the Kevin Heffernan Stakes returned to 1300m. In 2013, it was held over 1200m. In 2014, it was back to 1300m.
In 2021 the Kevin Heffernan Stakes took place over 1400m at Caulfield Racecourse.
Notable recent Kevin Heffernan Stakes winners include Lankan Rupee (2013) and Lucky Hussler (2016). Kevin Heffernan Stakes results, place getters and winning times since 2000 are provided below.
Kevin Heffernan Stakes Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (Run at Caulfield Racecourse) |
1st | Sinawann | 1 minute 22.14 seconds
(Run over 1400m) |
| 2nd | I Am Superman | ||
| 3rd | Streets Of Avalon | ||
| 2020 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Kemalpasa | 1 minute 16.71 seconds |
| 2nd | Order Of Command | ||
| 3rd | Neighbourhood | ||
| 2019 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Teleplay | 1 minute 17.26 seconds |
| 2nd | Home Of The Brave | ||
| 3rd | Hey Doc | ||
| 2018 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Cool Passion | 1 minute 16.59 seconds |
| 2nd | First Among Equals | ||
| 3rd | Savanna Amour | ||
| 2017 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Jungle Edge | 1 minute 17.49 seconds |
| 2nd | Casino Wizard | ||
| 3rd | Thronum | ||
| 2016 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Lucky Hussler | 1 minute 16.43 seconds |
| 2nd | Illustrious Lad | ||
| 3rd | Super Cash | ||
| 2015 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Famous Seamus | 1 minute 18.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Generalife | ||
| 3rd | Gracious Prospect | ||
| 2014 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Fast ‘N’ Rocking | 1 minute 17.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Generalife | ||
| 3rd | Flamberge | ||
| 2013 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Lankan Rupee | 1 minute 09.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Hot Snitzel | ||
| 3rd | Famous Seamus | ||
| 2012 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Mid Summer Music | 1 minute 17.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Hot Snitzel | ||
| 3rd | Unpretentious | ||
| 2011 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Soul | 1 minute 18.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Masthead | ||
| 3rd | Doubtful Jack | ||
| 2010 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Avenue | 1 minute 19.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Dubleanny | ||
| 3rd | Royal Ida | ||
| 2009 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Lucky Secret | 1 minute 16.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Posadas | ||
| 3rd | Diplomatic Force | ||
| 2008 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Captain Bax | 1 minute 18.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Posadas | ||
| 3rd | Juggle The Books | ||
| 2007 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Gibralter Campion | 1 minute 11.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Cargo Cult | ||
| 3rd | Cocinero | ||
| 2006 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Tesbury Jack | 1 minute 08.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Cocinero | ||
| 3rd | Megadeal | ||
| 2005 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Bomber Bill | 1 minute 17.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Unabated | ||
| 3rd | Air Cooled | ||
| 2004 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Brannigan | 1 minute 17.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Dandy Kid | ||
| 3rd | Mr Lofty | ||
| 2003 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Super Groove | 1 minute 11.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Recurring | ||
| 3rd | Rustic Mist | ||
| 2002 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Century Kid | 1 minute 10.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Suit | ||
| 3rd | Belle du Jour | ||
| 2001 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Chattanooga | 1 minute 10.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Libidinous | ||
| 3rd | Toledo | ||
| 2000 Kevin Heffernan Stakes |
1st | Sports | 1 minute 09.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Paint | ||
| 3rd | Cullen | ||
