Frances Tressady Stakes Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	Frances Tressady Stakes
Inaugurated:	1975
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Sponsor:	Furphy (2022)
Distance:	1,400 metres
Qualification:	Fillies and mares three years old and older
Weight:	Set weights with penalties
Purse:	$200,000 (2022)

The Frances Tressady Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under set weight conditions with penalties, for fillies and mares aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres, held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in March.^[1] Total Prize money is A$200,000.

History

The race has had several changes in grade, name and in distance.^[1] The race is named after the brilliant filly Frances Tressady who in 1923 won the VRC Victoria Derby  - VRC Victorian Oaks double as well as finishing fifth in the Melbourne Cup.^[2]

Name

• 1975–1994 - Frances Tressady Stakes
• 1995–1999 - Devon Park Stud Stakes
• 2000 - Chairman's Club Stakes
• 2001 - Drumstick Gold Plate
• 2002–2004 - Tooheys New Plate
• 2005 - Schweppes Stakes
• 2006–2010 - Schweppervescence Trophy
• 2011–2012 - PFD Food Services Stakes
• 2013 onwards - Frances Tressady Stakes

Grade

• 1975–1979 - Listed race
• 1980–2009 - Group 3 race
• 2010 - Listed race
• 2011 onwards - Group 3 race

Distance

• 1975–1979 – 1400 metres
• 1980–1981 – 1600 metres
• 1982 – 1400 metres
• 1983–1985 – 1600 metres
• 1986 onwards - 1400 metres

Winners

• 2023 - Annavisto^[3]
• 2022 - Annavisto^[4]
• 2021 - Chaillot^[5]
• 2020 - Sylvia's Mother^[6]
• 2019 - Oregon’s Day^[7]
• 2018 - Flippant^[8]
• 2017 - Turbo Miss^[9]
• 2016 - Wawail^[10]
• 2015 - Madam Gangster^[11]
• 2014 - Five All^[12]
• 2013 - Tavarnelle^[13]
• 2012 - Raspberries^[14]
• 2011 - Aloha^[15]
• 2010 - Captain Coltish^[16]
• 2009 - Typhoon Tracy^[17]
• 2008 - Coniston Gem^[18]
• 2007 - Laura's Charm^[19]
• 2006 - Breezy^[20]
• 2005 - Skewif^[21]
• 2004 - Demographic^[22]
• 2003 - Galapagos Girl^[23]
• 2002 - Shelbourne Lass^[24]
• 2001 - Ticket To Rome^[25]
• 2000 - Northern Song^[26]
• 1999 - Fuss^[27]
• 1998 - Blue Storm^[28]
• 1997 - New Smyrna^[29]
• 1996 - New Smyrna^[30]
• 1995 - Tolanda^[31]
• 1994 - Not Related^[32]
• 1993 - Tarare^[33]
• 1992 - Aushla Marie^[34]
• 1991 - O'Deputy^[35]
• 1990 - Thelma Josephine^[36]
• 1989 - Riva Gleam^[37]
• 1988 - Aussie Consul^[38]
• 1987 - Playful Princess^[39]
• 1986 - Deedle^[40]
• 1985 - Sweet Gem^[41]
• 1984 - Kalimna Queen^[42]
• 1983 - Lemon Princess^[43]
• 1982 - Winter Flower
• 1981 - Parisian Romp
• 1980 - Palace Gossip
• 1979 - Minuetto
• 1978 - Pushy
• 1977 - Brett's Honour
• 1976 - Hartshill
• 1975 - Half A Moment

See also

• Group races
• List of Australian Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Frances Tressady Stakes . Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. 27 February 2015.
2. News: Frances Tressady again. Maid Of The Mist all the way. Paratoo successful.. Trove Digital Publisher. The Register (Adelaide) . 9 November 1923. 1 March 2013. Our Special Representative (in Melbourne). 6.
3. Web site: 2023 Result  - Tony Bourke Memorial (held 18 February 2023) . racingpost.com . 20 February 2023.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - Furphy Frances Tressady Stakes (held 5 March 2022). breednet.com.au. 5 March 2022.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - Furphy Ale Frances Tressady Stakes(held 27 February 2021). breednet.com. 27 February 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - Furphy Ale Frances Tressady Stakes(held 29 February 2020). breednet.com. 29 February 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Furphy Frances Tressady Stakes(held 2 March 2019). breednet.com. 2 March 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Frances Tressady Stakes(held 3 March 2018). breednet.com. 3 March 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Frances Tressady Stakes (held 4 March 2017). breednet.com. 4 March 2017.
10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Frances Tressady Stakes (held 5 March 2016). breednet.com. 5 March 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Frances Tressady Stakes (held 7 March 2015). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Frances Tressady Stakes (held 1 March 2014). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Frances Tressady Stakes (held 2 March 2013). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - Pfd Food Services Stakes (held 3 March 2012). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - P F D Food Services Stakes (held 5 March 2011). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Schweppervescence Trophy (held 13 March 2010). Racing NSW (Aus.). 27 February 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Schweppervescence Trophy (held 7 March 2009). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Schweppervescence Trophy (held 8 March 2008). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Schweppervescence Trophy (held 10 March 2007). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Schweppervescence Trophy (held 11 March 2006). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Schweppes Stks (held 12 March 2005). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Tooheys New Plte (held 8 March 2004). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Tooheys New Plte (held 10 March 2003). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Tooheys New Plte (held 11 March 2002). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Drumstick Gold Plte (held 12 March 2001). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Chairman's Club Stks (held 13 March 2000). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - Devon Park Stud Stks (held 8 March 1999). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - Devon Park Stud Stks (held 9 March 1998). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - Devon Park Stud Stakes (held 10 March 1997). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - Devon Park Stud Stks (held 11 March 1996). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - Devon Park Stud Stks (held 11 March 1995). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 12 March 1994). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 6 March 1993). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 7 March 1992). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 9 March 1991). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 10 March 1990). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 11 March 1989). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 12 March 1988). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 7 March 1987). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 8 March 1986). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
41. Web site: 1985 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 9 March 1985). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
42. Web site: 1984 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 10 March 1984). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.
43. Web site: 1983 Result  - Frances Tressady Stks (held 12 March 1983). breednet.com. 27 February 2015.