Carbine Club Stakes (VRC) explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	Carbine Club Stakes (VRC)
Location:	Flemington Racecourse
Inaugurated:	1983 (Listed)
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Distance:	1,600 metres
Qualification:	Three year old
Weight:	Set weights with penalties
Purse:	$500,000 (2022)
Sponsor:	Network 10 (2022)

The Carbine Club Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1600 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, during the VRC Spring Racing Carnival.^[1] The total prize money for the race is A$500,000.

History

The race is named in honour of Carbine, a champion in the 19th century, winner of the Victoria Derby who made also a prolific impact in breeding of thoroughbreds in Australia and England.

The race is run on the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival, Victoria Derby day.

Grade

• 1983 - 1997 - Listed Race
• 1998 onwards - Group 3

Winners

• 2022 - Perfect Thought^[2]
• 2021 - Fangirl^[3]
• 2020 - Crosshaven^[4]
• 2019 - Dalasan^[5]
• 2018 - Ranier^[6]
• 2017 - Levendi^[7]
• 2016 - Comin' Through^[8]
• 2015 - Mahuta^[9]
• 2014 - Kermadec^[10]
• 2013 - Paximadia^[11]
• 2012 - Lunar Rise^[12]
• 2011 - Galah^[13]
• 2010 - Mr Chard^[14]
• 2009 - Kidnapped^[15]
• 2008 - Dr Doute's^[16]
• 2007 - Zacroona
• 2006 - Permaiscuous
• 2005 - Testifiable
• 2004 - Al Maher
• 2003 - Sir Dex
• 2002 - Delago Brom
• 2001 - All Courage
• 2000 - Inspire
• 1999 - Over
• 1998 - Toy Carousel
• 1997 - Antiquity
• 1996 - Kailey Choice
• 1995 - Saintly
• 1994 - Perfect Harmony
• 1993 - Voting
• 1992 - Baskerville
• 1991 - Rapan Boy
• 1990 - Pre Record
• 1989 - Submariner
• 1988 - Wonder Dancer
• 1987 - Top Innings
• 1986 - Warned
• 1985 - Shankhill Lass
• 1984 - Brave Salute
• 1983 - Wage Freeze
• 1982 - Emancipation

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Carbine Club Stakes. Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. 24 October 2014.
2. Web site: 2022 Result  - Network 10 Carbine Club Stakes (held 29 October 2022) . racingpost.com . 29 October 2022.
3. Web site: 2021 Result  - Paramount+ Carbine Club Stakes (held 30 October 2021). breednet.com. 31 October 2021.
4. Web site: 2020 Result  - Network 10 Carbine Club Stakes (held 31 October 2020). breednet.com. 31 October 2020.
5. Web site: 2019 Result  - Network 10 Carbine Club Stakes (held 2 November 2019). breednet.com. 2 November 2019.
6. Web site: 2018 Result  - The Carbine Club Stakes (held 3 November 2018). breednet.com. 4 November 2018.
7. Web site: 2017 Result  - The Carbine Club Stakes (held 4 November 2017). breednet.com. 4 November 2017.
8. Web site: 2016 Result  - The Carbine Club Stakes (held 29 October 2016). breednet.com. 29 October 2016.
9. Web site: 2015 Result  - Carbine Club Stakes (held 31 October 2015). breednet.com. 31 October 2015.
10. Web site: 2014 Result  - Carbine Club Stakes (held 1 November 2014). breednet.com. 25 October 2015.
11. Web site: 2013 Result  - Carbine Club Stakes (held 2 November 2013). breednet.com. 25 October 2015.
12. Web site: 2012 Result  - Inglis Carbine Club Stakes (held 3 November 2012). breednet.com. 25 October 2015.
13. Web site: 2011 Result  - Inglis Carbine Club Stakes (held 29 October 2011). racingpost.com. 25 October 2015.
14. Web site: 2010 Result  - Carbine Club Stakes (held 30 October 2010). racingpost.com. 25 October 2015.
15. Web site: 2009 Result  - Inglis Carbine Club Stakes (held 31 October 2009). racingpost.com. 25 October 2015.
16. Web site: 2008 Result  - Carbine Club Stakes (held 1 November 2008). racingpost.com. 25 October 2015.