Gilgai Stakes Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 2
Horse Race:	Gilgai Stakes registered as the Baguette Stakes
Inaugurated:	1984
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Distance:	1,200 metres
Qualification:	Three years old and older that are not maidens
Weight:	Set weights with penalties
Purse:	$300,000 (2022)

The Gilgai Stakes, registered as the Baguette Stakes, is a Victoria Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, at Set Weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October.^[1] Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

History

Originally the race was named after the former VRC chairman Sir Rupert Steele.^[2] The registered name of the race, Baguette Stakes, is named after the champion horse Baguette. The current race name is named after Gilgai Farm Stud, a horse breeding farm in Nagambie, Victoria,^[3] the birthplace of the champion racehorse Black Caviar.

Name

• 1984 - 1998 - Sir Rupert Steele Stakes
• 1999 - Gilgai Farm Stakes
• 2000 onwards - Gilgai Stakes

Grade

• 1984 - 1986 - Listed Race
• 1987 - 2006 - Group 3
• 2007 onwards - Group 2

Winners

• 2022 - Private Eye^[4]
• 2021 - Kementari^[5]
• 2020 - Zoutori^[6]
• 2019 - Sunlight^[7]
• 2018 - I Am Excited^[8]
• 2017 - Keen Array^[9]
• 2016 - The Quarterback^[10]
• 2015 - Chautauqua^[11]
• 2014 - Chautauqua^[12]
• 2013 - Platelet^[13]
• 2012 - Hallowell Belle^[14]
• 2011 - Temple Of Boom^[15]
• 2010 - Hay List^[16]
• 2009 - All Silent^[17]
• 2008 - El Cambio^[18]
• 2007 - Stanzout^[19]
• 2006 - Fast N Famous^[20]
• 2005 - Falkirk^[21]
• 2004 - Recapitalize^[22]
• 2003 - Bomber Bill^[23]
• 2002 - Cosmic Strike^[24]
• 2001 - Belle Du Jour^[25]
• 2000 - Bomber Bill^[26]
• 1999 - Black Bean^[27]
• 1998 - Rebel^[28]
• 1997 - Rock You^[29]
• 1996 - Poetic King^[30]
• 1995 - Racer's Edge^[31]
• 1994 - Hareeba^[32]
• 1993 - Simonstad^[33]
• 1992 - Storaia^[34]
• 1991 - Vain Sovereign^[35]
• 1990 - Joanne^[36]
• 1989 - Grandiose^[37]
• 1988 - Redelva^[38]
• 1987 - Placid Ark^[39]
• 1986 - Campaign King
• 1985 - Rich Fields Lad
• 1984 - Royal Troubador

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Gilgai Stakes . Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. 28 September 2014.
2. Web site: Theo Howe dies at 82. Chris. Bassani. 6 January 2012. 28 September 2014. horseracing.com.au.
3. Web site: About Us (Gilgai Farm). 2014. 28 September 2014. horseracing.com.au.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 1 October 2022) . racingpost.com . 8 October 2022.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 2 October 2021). breednet.com. 2 October 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 3 October 2020). breednet.com. 3 October 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 5 October 2019). breednet.com. 5 October 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 6 October 2018). breednet.com. 6 October 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 7 October 2017). breednet.com. 7 October 2017.
10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 2 October 2016). breednet.com. 2 October 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 4 October 2015). breednet.com. 4 October 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 4 October 2014). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 5 October 2013). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 6 October 2012). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 2 October 2011). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 3 October 2010). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 3 October 2009). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 4 October 2008). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Gilgai Stakes (held 6 October 2007). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 7 October 2006). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 1 October 2005). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 2 October 2004). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 4 October 2003). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 5 October 2002). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 6 October 2001). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Gilgai Stks (held 7 October 2000). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - Gilgai Farm Stks (held 2 October 1999). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 3 October 1998). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 4 October 1997). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 5 October 1996). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 7 October 1995). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 2 October 1994). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 2 October 1993). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 3 October 1992). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 5 October 1991). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 6 October 1990). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 7 October 1989). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 1 October 1988). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - Rupert Steele Stks (held 3 October 1987). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.