National Stakes (SAJC)

The David Coles AM Stakes, registered as the National Stakes is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged two years old, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide, Australia during the Autumn Carnival.

Name

 * 1985–1993 - National Stakes
 * 1994–1998 - SGIC Stakes
 * 1999 - Stillwell Stakes
 * 2000 - National Stakes
 * 2001–2012 - The Jansz
 * 2013–2020 - National Stakes
 * 2021 onwards - David Coles AM Stakes

Grade

 * 1985–1986 - Listed Race
 * 1987 onwards - Group 3

Records
The race record time for running of the 1200 metres is held by Triple Asset in a time of 1:10.11 in 2011.

Most wins by a trainer - 3 times:
 * Colin S. Hayes - 1987, 1989, 1990
 * Leon Macdonald - 1996, 2009, 2012

Winners

 * 2023 - Heuristic
 * 2022 - Maximillius
 * 2021 - Heresy
 * 2020 - Extra Time
 * 2019 - Li'l Kontra
 * 2018 - Marcel From Madrid
 * 2017 - I'll Have A Bit
 * 2016 - I Am A Star
 * 2015 - Prince Of Brooklyn
 * 2014 - Moonovermanhattan
 * 2013 - Vivi Veloce
 * 2012 - Dinkum Diamond
 * 2011 - Triple Asset
 * 2010 - Toorak Toff
 * 2009 - Majestic Music
 * 2008 - Viennese
 * 2007 - Gabbidon
 * 2006 - Lectrice
 * 2005 - Tonz More Fun
 * 2004 - General’s Dynasty
 * 2003 - Great Is Great
 * 2002 - Rohatyn
 * 2001 - Cable
 * 2000 - Super Elegant
 * 1999 - Spargo
 * 1998 - Gold Crystal
 * 1997 - La Baraka
 * 1996 - Will Fly
 * 1995 - Embargo
 * 1994 - Linbird
 * 1993 - Harkaway
 * 1992 - Mookta
 * 1991 - Jakpil
 * 1990 - Sushi Rocket
 * 1989 - Dancer’s Choice
 * 1988 - Pride Of Ingenue
 * 1987 - Kaapstad
 * 1986 - Bataan
 * 1985 - Seiger