Kevin Heffernan Stakes

The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred weight for age horse race, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,300 metres held at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in mid November. Prize money for the race is A$200,000.

History
The race is named after former committeeman of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club, Kevin Heffernan, who died in 2012.

In 2013 the event was held at Caulfield Racecourse due to construction at Sandown Racecourse.

In 2021 and 2022 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse.

Grade

 * 2001–2012 - Listed race
 * 2013 onwards - Group 3

Distance

 * 2001–2003 - 1200 metres
 * 2004 - 1250 metres
 * 2005 - 1300 metres
 * 2006–2007 - 1200 metres
 * 2008–2012 - 1300 metres
 * 2013 - 1200 metres
 * 2014 onwards - 1300 metres

Winners

 * 2022 - Crosshaven
 * 2021 - Sinawann
 * 2020 - Kemalpasa
 * 2019 - Teleplay
 * 2018 - Cool Passion
 * 2017 - Jungle Edge
 * 2016 - Lucky Hussler
 * 2015 - Famous Seamus
 * 2014 - Fast 'n' Rocking
 * 2013 - Lankan Rupee
 * 2012 - Mid Summer Music
 * 2011 - Soul
 * 2010 - Avenue
 * 2009 - Lucky Secret
 * 2008 - Captain Bax
 * 2007 - Gibraltar Campion
 * 2006 - Tesbury Jack
 * 2005 - Bomber Bill
 * 2004 - Brannigan
 * 2003 - Super Groove
 * 2002 - Century Kid
 * 2001 - Chattanooga
 * 2000 - Sports