Desert Gold Stakes

The Desert Gold Stakes is a horse race held by the Wellington Racing Club at Trentham Racecourse named in honor of the great filly, Desert Gold. The horses taking part are 3 year-old fillies which race over 1600 metres.

History
The race was first held in 1947 when there was two Desert Gold Stakes, the first in January won by Indian Dawn and then another in October won by Regal Gem.

It is now held on Wellington Cup day in late January. The race was previously held in March (2003-2005) and late October (up to 2001).

The Desert Gold Stakes was raced over a 1500m journey from 2000 - 2005. The 1998 event was raced over 1600m at Hastings.

The race is currently a Group 3 event. In the 1980s it held Group 2 status.

Race results
The following are the winners and place-getters of the Desert Gold Stakes since 1947.