Danehill Stakes

The Danehill Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held at set weights conditions, with penalties, for horses aged three years old over a distance of 1100 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in October. The total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

History
In 2006 the race was renamed in honour of Danehill, the leading sire of winners in Australia for nine consecutive seasons (1996–97 to 2004–05). Prior to 2005 the event was scheduled on the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival - Victoria Derby Day. The VRC moved the race to September. The race known as Ascot Vale Stakes was moved from September to Victoria Derby Day and classified as a Group 1 event.

Name

 * 1982–1986 - The Black Douglas
 * 1987–1993 - The Hilton On The Park Stakes
 * 1993 - Crown Casino Stakes
 * 1994 - Victoria Racing Club Stakes
 * 1995–2000 - The Chivas Regal
 * 2001–2005 - L'Oreal Plate
 * 2006 onwards - Danehill Stakes

Distance

 * 1982–1986 - 1100 metres
 * 1987–2020 - 1200 metres
 * 2021 onwards - 1100 metres

Grade

 * 1982–1984 - Listed Race
 * 1985–2008 - Group 3 race
 * 2009 onwards - Group 2 race

Winners

 * 2022 - Giga Kick
 * 2021 - Kallos
 * 2020 - Doubtland
 * 2019 - Dalasan
 * 2018 - Encryption
 * 2017 - Catchy
 * 2016 - Saracino
 * 2015 - Kinglike
 * 2014 - Rich Enuff
 * 2013 - Charlie Boy
 * 2012 - Snitzerland
 * 2011 - Sepoy
 * 2010 - Soul
 * 2009 - Black Caviar
 * 2008 - Aichi
 * 2007 - Tan Tat de Lago
 * 2006 - The One
 * 2005 - Jet Spur
 * 2004 - Fastnet Rock
 * 2003 - Abdullah
 * 2002 - Planchet
 * 2001 - Chong Tong
 * 2000 - St. Petersburg
 * 1999 - Falvelon
 * 1998 - Point Danger
 * 1997 - Dantelah
 * 1996 - Armidale
 * 1995 - Gold Ace
 * 1994 - I Love Sydney
 * 1993 - Dancing Dynamite
 * 1992 - Kenfair
 * 1991 - Umatilla
 * 1990 - Wrap Around
 * 1989 - Gin Rhythm
 * 1988 - Speeding Fine
 * 1987 - Grandiose
 * 1986 - Cavalry
 * 1985 - Rory's Jester
 * 1984 - High Signal
 * 1983 - Sculptor
 * 1982 - Fiesta Star