Kevin Heffernan Stakes Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	Kevin Heffernan Stakes
Inaugurated:	2001 (Listed race)
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Distance:	1,300 metres
Track:	Left-handed
Qualification:	Three year olds and older that are not maidens
Weight:	Weight for age
Purse:	$200,000 (2022)

The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred weight for age horse race, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,300 metres held at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in mid November.^[1] Prize money for the race is A$200,000.

History

The race is named after former committeeman of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club,Kevin Heffernan, who died in 2012.^[2]

In 2013 the event was held at Caulfield Racecourse due to construction at Sandown Racecourse.^[3]

In 2021 and 2022 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse.^[4]

Grade

• 2001 - 2012 - Listed race
• 2013 onwards - Group 3

Distance

• 2001 - 2003 - 1200 metres
• 2004 - 1250 metres
• 2005 - 1300 metres
• 2006 - 2007 - 1200 metres
• 2008 - 2012 - 1300 metres
• 2013 - 1200 metres
• 2014 onwards - 1300 metres

Winners

• 2022 - Crosshaven^[5]
• 2021 - Sinawann^[6]
• 2020 - Kemalpasa^[7]
• 2019 - Teleplay^[8]
• 2018 - Cool Passion^[9]
• 2017 - Jungle Edge^[10]
• 2016 - Lucky Hussler^[11]
• 2015 - Famous Seamus^[12]
• 2014 - Fast 'n' Rocking^[13]
• 2013 - Lankan Rupee^[14]
• 2012 - Mid Summer Music^[15]
• 2011 - Soul^[16]
• 2010 - Avenue^[17]
• 2009 - Lucky Secret^[18]
• 2008 - Captain Bax^[19]
• 2007 - Gibraltar Campion^[20]
• 2006 - Tesbury Jack^[21]
• 2005 - Bomber Bill^[22]
• 2004 - Brannigan^[23]
• 2003 - Super Groove^[24]
• 2002 - Century Kid^[25]
• 2001 - Chattanooga^[26]
• 2000 - Sports^[27]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Kevin Heffernan Stakes. Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. 10 November 2014.
2. Web site: Whisper in fitting farewell. Ben Asgari Racing (Aus). 18 February 2012. 10 November 2014.
3. Web site: 2013-14 Victorian Race Dates. racingandsports.au.com (Aus). 12 March 2013. 10 November 2014.
4. Web site: Revamped Zipping Classic ready for Caulfield test . racenet.com.au . 25 November 2021.
5. Web site: 2022 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes held 26 November 2022) . racingpost.com . 27 November 2022.
6. Web site: 2021 Result  - Quayclean Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 27 November 2021). breednet.com. 27 November 2021.
7. Web site: 2020 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2020). breednet.com. 25 November 2021.
8. Web site: 2019 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 16 November 2019). breednet.com. 17 November 2019.
9. Web site: 2018 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2018). breednet.com. 17 November 2018.
10. Web site: 2017 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 18 November 2017). breednet.com. 18 November 2017.
11. Web site: 2016 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 12 November 2016). breednet.com. 12 November 2016.
12. Web site: 2015 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2015). breednet.com. 14 November 2015.
13. Web site: 2014 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2014). breednet.com. 15 November 2014.
14. Web site: 2013 Result  - Tmb Printing Kevin Heffernan (held 16 November 2013). breednet.com. 10 November 2014.
15. Web site: 2012 Result  - Tmb Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2012). breednet.com. 10 November 2014.
16. Web site: 2011 Result  - Tmb Printing K. Heffernan Stks (held 12 November 2011). breednet.com. 10 November 2014.
17. Web site: 2010 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2010). breednet.com. 10 November 2014.
18. Web site: 2009 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2009). breednet.com. 10 November 2014.
19. Web site: 2008 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2008). breednet.com. 10 November 2014.
20. Web site: 2007 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2007) . Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 10 November 2015.
21. Web site: 2006 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 18 November 2006) . Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 10 November 2015.
22. Web site: 2005 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 12 November 2005) . Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 10 November 2015.
23. Web site: 2004 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2004) . Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 10 November 2015.
24. Web site: 2003 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2003) . Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 10 November 2015.
25. Web site: 2002 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 16 November 2002) . Racing NSW (Aus) . 10 November 2015 .
26. Web site: 2001 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2001) . Racing NSW (Aus) . 10 November 2015 .
27. Web site: 2000 Result  - Kevin Heffernan Plate (held 18 November 2000) . Racing NSW (Aus) . 10 November 2015.