A.V. Kewney Stakes Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 2
Horse Race:	A. V. Kewney Stakes raced as TAB Kewney Stakes
Inaugurated:	1952
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Sponsor:	TAB (2023)
Distance:	1,400 metres
Qualification:	Three year old fillies
Weight:	Set weights
Purse:	$300,000 (2023)

The A. V. Kewney Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies, run at set weights, over a distance of 1,600 metres at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in March during the VRC Autumn Racing Carnival.^[1] Total prizemoney is A$300,000.

History

The race has had several changes in grade and distance.^[1] The race is named after Arthur V. Kewney, who was the Secretary of the Victoria Racing Club for 21 years retiring in 1946 at the age of 74.^[2]

Distance

• 1952 - 1972 - miles (~2000 metres)
• 1973 - 1984 – 2000 metres
• 1985 - 2009 – 1600 metres
• 2010 - 2020 – 1400 metres
• 2021 onwards – 1600 metres

Grade

• 1952 - 1979 - Principal Race
• 1979 onwards - Group 2

Venue

In 2007 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse due to reconstruction of Flemington Racecourse.

Winners

• 2023 - Revolutionary Miss^[3]
• 2022 - Barb Raider^[4]
• 2021 - Starelle^[5]
• 2020 - Rubisaki^[6]
• 2019 - Spanish Whisper^[7]
• 2018 - Bella Martini^[8]
• 2017 - I Am A Star^[9]
• 2016 - Badawiya^[10]
• 2015 - Wawail^[11]
• 2014 - Solicit^[12]
• 2013 - Flying Snitzel^[13]
• 2012 - Empress Rock^[14]
• 2011 - Do Re Mi^[15]
• 2010 - Faint Perfume^[16]
• 2009 - Gallica^[17]
• 2008 - Zarita^[18]
• 2007 - Anamato^[19]
• 2006 - Doubting^[20]
• 2005 - Ballet Society^[21]
• 2004 - Special Harmony^[22]
• 2003 - Lashed^[23]
• 2002 - Elegant Fashion^[24]
• 2001 - Ponton Flyer^[25]
• 2000 - Umaline^[26]
• 1999 - Sunline^[27]
• 1998 - Rose Of Danehill^[28]
• 1997 - Regal Crown^[29]
• 1996 - Eureka Jewel^[30]
• 1995 - Northwood Plume^[31]
• 1994 - Tristalove^[32]
• 1993 - Orsay^[33]
• 1992 - Tarare^[34]
• 1991 - Mannerism^[35]
• 1990 - Reganza^[36]
• 1989 - Pray For Colleen^[37]
• 1988 - Tennessee Vain^[38]
• 1987 - Send Me An Angel^[39]
• 1986 - Imperial Regina^[40]
• 1985 - Love A Kiss^[41]
• 1984 - Mapperley Heights^[42]
• 1983 - More Rain^[43]
• 1982 - Voli Dream
• 1981 - Deck The Halls
• 1980 - Bravita
• 1979 - Prunella
• 1978 - Sun Sally
• 1977 - In Pursuit
• 1976 - How Now
• 1975 - Cap D'antibes
• 1974 - Love Aloft
• 1973 - Sweet Vamp
• 1972 - Gossiper
• 1971 - Sanderae
• 1970 - Gay Poss
• 1969 - Cautious Sue
• 1968 - Lowland
• 1967 - Spell
• 1966 - Dual Quest
• 1965 - Whitsome
• 1964 - Swell
• 1963 - Marpyrean
• 1962 - Holiday
• 1961 - Miss Dante
• 1960 - Mintaway
• 1959 - Wiggle
• 1958 - Gay Satin
• 1957 - Sandara
• 1956 - Arbolado
• 1955 - Orbona
• 1954 - Waltzing Lady
• 1953 - Just Caroline
• 1952 - Great Field

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Kewney Stakes . Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014.
2. News: A. V. Kewney Resigns; 21 Years Secretary Of V.R.C.. The Advertiser, Adelaide (from Melbourne). 8 June 1946. 3 March 2013. Trove Digitized Newspapers. 7.
3. Web site: 2023 Result  - TAB Kewney Stakes (held 11 March 2023). racingpost.com. 11 March 2023.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - TAB Kewney Stakes (held 12 March 2022). breednet.com.au. 12 March 2022.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - TAB Kewney Stakes (held 6 March 2021). breednet.com. 9 September 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 7 March 2020). breednet.com. 7 March 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 9 March 2019). breednet.com. 9 March 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 10 March 2018). breednet.com. 10 March 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 11 March 2017). breednet.com. 11 March 2017.
10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 12 March 2016). breednet.com. 12 March 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 14 March 2015). breednet.com. 14 March 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 8 March 2014). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Tab Kewney Stakes (held 9 March 2013). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - TAB Sportsbet Kewney Stakes (held 10 March 2012). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Kewney Stakes (held 12 March 2011). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Tabcorp Kewney Stakes (held 6 March 2010). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Pfd Food Services Kewney Stks (held 7 March 2009). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Kewney Stakes (held 8 March 2008). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Kewney Stakes (held 10 March 2007). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Kewney Stakes (held 18 March 2006). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 19 March 2005). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 6 March 2004). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 8 March 2003). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 9 March 2002). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 10 March 2001). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 11 March 2000). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - Kewney Stks (held 6 March 1999). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 7 March 1998). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 8 March 1997). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 11 March 1996). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 11 March 1995). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 14 March 1994). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 8 March 1993). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 9 March 1992). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 11 March 1991). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 12 March 1990). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 11 March 1989). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 14 March 1988). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 9 March 1987). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - A.V.Kewney Stks (held 10 March 1986). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
41. Web site: 1985 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 9 March 1985). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
42. Web site: 1984 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 10 March 1984). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.
43. Web site: 1983 Result  - A.V. Kewney Stks (held 12 March 1983). breednet.com. 3 March 2015.