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The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Group 3 sprint held in late November or early December on Zipping Classic Day.
2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Results
- 1st: #3 King Magnus
- 2nd: #10 Unusual Culture
- 3rd: #2 Vilana
Kevin Heffernan Stakes News
The 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Group 3 event previously held at Sandown Racecourse at the end of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
In 2021 the Zipping Classic Day program including the Kevin Heffernan Stakes moved to late November at Caulfield Racecourse where it remained for the 2022 edition.
The 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes took place on the first Saturday in December.
Raced over 1400m (increased from 1300m in 2021), the Kevin Heffernan Stakes is held under weight-for-age conditions and pays $200,000 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), and the Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1500m).
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.
Fourth placed Streets Of Avalon franked the Kevin Heffernan form from 2020 returning in 2021 to win the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) – Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) double. He also returned to run third in the 2021 Kevin Heffernan results before a third to Zaaki in the 2022 $5 million The All-Star Mile the next autumn.
The form out of the 2021 Kevin Heffernan Stakes was further franked with the winner Sinawann returning the following January to run second in the Australia Stakes. The Kevin Heffernan runner-up in 2021, I Am Superman, meanwhile finished runner in the 2022 Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes the following spring.
The 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes ran on Saturday December 2, 2023 at Caulfield Racecourse and was won in style by the evergreen eight-year-old King Magnus ($5).
| Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday December 2, 2023 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse (since 2021) |
| Distance: | 1400m (since 2021) |
| Race Type: | WFA |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Results
- 1st: #3 King Magnus ($5)
- 2nd: #10 Unusual Culture
- 3rd: #2 Vilana
Veteran eight-year-old King Magnus ($5) sprinted off over the final 100m to post a deserving Group 3 victory in the 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes results on Zipping Classic Day.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | KING MAGNUS | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | Thomas Stockdale | 3 | 59kg | $5 | |||
| 2 | 10 | UNUSUAL CULTURE (NZ) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Craig Williams | 0.75L | 7 | 57kg | $6.50 | ||
| 3 | 2 | VILANA | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 0.85L | 4 | 59kg | $1.85F | ||
| 4 | 9 | GLINT OF SILVER | David Pfieffer | Mark Zahra | 1.85L | 2 | 59kg | $15 | ||
| 5 | 6 | NOT AN OPTION | Michael Moroney | Michael Dee | 2.6L | 1 | 59kg | $21 | ||
| 6 | 4 | CROSSHAVEN | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Daniel Stackhouse | 3.1L | 5 | 59kg | $10 | ||
| 7 | 8 | PASCERO | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 3.5L | 6 | 59kg | $16 | ||
| 1 | THE INFERNO | Cliff Brown | Damian Lane | 0 | ||||||
| 5 | LOVE TAP | Richard & Will Freedman | Jamie Mott | 0 | ||||||
| 7 | DON’T DOUBT DORY | Julien Welsh | Ben Allen | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Betting Odds
The latest Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2023 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.
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2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Form Guide
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2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our exclusive Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2023 Tips on the Zipping Classic Day event his November.
- To Win: #9 Glint Of Silver ($21 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Going for a boil over in the Kevin Heffernan with Glint Of Silver looking overs at 20/1 at time of publish. This consistent David Pfieffer-trained grey is a four-year-old son of Rubick who is racing well. This is obviously a class test but it does present as a winnable Group 3 for him. Narrow second in the grey’s race on Melbourne Cup Day with 58kg. Drawn well. Can surprise.
2023 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) – now run as The Damien Oliver – 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.
In 2023 King Magnus improved on a lead-up eighth in The Damien Olive (Linlithgow) to win the Kevin Heffernan.
The 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes field is released the Wednesday before race day and will published below as soon as available.
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2023 final field features a smart line-up of hopefuls led in betting by the James Cummings-trained Vilana down in grade here.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0x9275x440 | THE INFERNO | Cliff Brown | Damian Lane | 8 | 59kg | 101 | ||
| 2 | 0x1760x568 | VILANA | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 6 | 59kg | 106 | ||
| 3 | 06x51183x8 | KING MAGNUS | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | Thomas Stockdale | 5 | 59kg | 104 | ||
| 4 | 9927273×20 | CROSSHAVEN | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Daniel Stackhouse | 7 | 59kg | 97 | ||
| 5 | x10x735x05 | LOVE TAP | Richard & Will Freedman | Jamie Mott | 2 | 59kg | 92 | ||
| 6 | 615301×060 | NOT AN OPTION | Michael Moroney | Michael Dee | 3 | 59kg | 98 | ||
| 7 | 32427x881x | DON’T DOUBT DORY | Julien Welsh | Ben Allen | 1 | 59kg | 89 | ||
| 8 | x928185781 | PASCERO | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 9 | 59kg | 86 | ||
| 9 | 2127×63402 | GLINT OF SILVER | David Pfieffer | Mark Zahra | 4 | 59kg | 86 | ||
| 10 | 21511314×4 | UNUSUAL CULTURE (NZ) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Craig Williams | 10 | 57kg | 92 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes Nominations
The 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes nominations close the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.
2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes nominations extended until 10:00am (AEDT) on 27/11/2023.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89x21x7148 | CARDIGAN QUEEN | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 86 |
| 2 | 9927273×20 | CROSSHAVEN | G | 6 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 97 |
| 3 | 32427x881x | DON’T DOUBT DORY | G | 7 | Julien Welsh | 89 |
| 4 | 33898×8235 | FORBIDDEN CITY | M | 5 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 80 |
| 5 | 2127×63402 | GLINT OF SILVER | G | 4 | David Pfieffer | 86 |
| 6 | 06x51183x8 | KING MAGNUS | G | 8 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 104 |
| 7 | x10x735x05 | LOVE TAP | G | 6 | Richard & Will Freedman | 92 |
| 8 | 615301×060 | NOT AN OPTION | G | 6 | Michael Moroney | 98 |
| 9 | x928185781 | PASCERO | G | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 86 |
| 10 | 74x1x55411 | PICAROON | M | 6 | Tom Dabernig | 82 |
| 11 | 0x9275x440 | THE INFERNO | G | 7 | Cliff Brown | 101 |
| 12 | 2137×18 | THE MAGGSTAR | M | 5 | Tetyana Furdetska | 77 |
| 13 | 21511314×4 | UNUSUAL CULTURE (NZ) | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 92 |
| 14 | 0x1760x568 | VILANA | H | 5 | James Cummings | 106 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kevin Heffernan Stakes(Run at Caulfield Racecourse) |
1st | King Magnus | 1 minute 26.66 seconds
(Run over 1400m) |
| 2nd | Unusual Culture | ||
| 3rd | Vilana | ||
| 2022 Kevin Heffernan Stakes(Run at Caulfield Racecourse) |
1st | Crosshaven | 1 minute 24.09 seconds
(Run over 1400m) |
| 2nd | Norwegian Bliss | ||
| 3rd | Literary Magnate | ||
| 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 | ||
