Manfred Stakes Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	Manfred Stakes
Location:	Caulfield Racecourse
Inaugurated:	1968
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Distance:	1,200 metres
Track:	Left-handed
Qualification:	Three year old
Weight:	Set weights with penalties
Purse:	$200,000 (2022)
Sponsor:	IVE > Print (2022)

The Manfred Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at set weights with penalties run over a distance of 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late January or early February.^[1] Prize money is A$200,000.

History

The race is named in honour of the champion racehorse Manfred, who won the 1925 AJC Derby, Victoria Derby and W. S. Cox Plate. In 1926 he was also successful in the Caulfield Cup.^[2]

The race was usually held at Caulfield Racecourse but was moved to Sandown Racecourse for 2015 and scheduled to be raced on Australia Day. The race was upgraded in 2014 to Group 3, a class that the race held between 1983 - 1990.

Name

• 1968 - 1978 - Manfred Stakes
• 1979 - 1982 - Schweppes Cup
• 1983 - Schweppes Centenary Cup
• 1984 - 2004 - Schweppes Cup
• 2005 - Schweppervescence Cup
• 2006 - Manfred Stakes
• 2007 - 2010 - Wellington Racing Club Stakes
• 2011 onwards - Manfred Stakes

Grade

• 1968 - 1978 - Principal race
• 1979 - 1990 - Group 3
• 1991 - 2013 - Listed race
• 2014 onwards - Group 3

Distance

• 1968 - 1972 - 6 furlongs (~1200 metres)
• 1973 – 1400 metres
• 1974 - 1975 – 1600 metres
• 1976 – 1400 metres
• 1977 - 2004 – 1600 metres
• 2005 - 2010 – 1400 metres
• 2011 – 1300 metres
• 2012 - 2014 – 1200 metres
• 2015 – 1300 metres
• 2016 onwards - 1200 metres

Venue

• 1996, 2011, 2015 - Sandown Racecourse

Winners

• 2022 - Generation^[3]
• 2021 - Portland Sky^[4]
• 2020 - Super Seth^[5]
• 2019 - Tin Hat^[6]
• 2018 - Cliff's Edge^[7]
• 2017 - Legless Veuve^[8]
• 2016 - Puritan^[9]
• 2015 - Java^[10]
• 2014 - Bull Point^[11]
• 2013 - Mirage^[12]
• 2012 - Mosheen^[13]
• 2011 - Enjin Number Nine^[14]
• 2010 - Denman^[15]
• 2009 - Nicconi^[16]
• 2008 - Turffontein^[17]
• 2007 - Haradasun^[18]
• 2006 - Thin And Crispy^[19]
• 2005 - Niconero^[20]
• 2004 - Keep The Faith^[21]
• 2003 - Conspectus^[22]
• 2002 - Don Eduardo^[23]
• 2001 - Academy Dancer^[24]
• 2000 - Freemason^[25]
• 1999 - Market Price^[26]
• 1998 - Prince Standaan^[27]
• 1997 - Catainer^[28]
• 1996 - Eureka Jewel^[29]
• 1995 - Danasinga^[30]
• 1994 - Tristalove^[31]
• 1993 - Restitution^[32]
• 1992 - Dark Ksar^[33]
• 1991 - Beachside^[34]
• 1990 - Academian^[35]
• 1989 - Painted Ocean^[36]
• 1988 - Century Judge^[37]
• 1987 - Groucho^[38]
• 1986 - Khamacruz^[39]
• 1985 - Noble Peer^[40]
• 1984 - Pride Of Kellina^[41]
• 1983 - To The Wind^[42]
• 1982 - Getting Closer
• 1981 - Real Force
• 1980 - Polo Player
• 1979 - Fralo
• 1978 - Taskwin
• 1977 - Super Scope
• 1976 - †Zintoba / Silver Shaft
• 1975 - Kenmark
• 1974 - Bush Win
• 1973 - †Flying Gem / Gala Supreme
• 1972 - †Andros / Downland
• 1971 - Pilgarlic
• 1970 - Long Brandy
• 1969 - Gay Bachelor
• 1968 - Anvil

† Race run in divisions

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Manfred Stakes . Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. 10 January 2015.
2. Web site: Horse Profile>Past Champions>Manfred. racerate.com. 6 January 2018.
3. Web site: 2022 Result  - IVE > Print Manfred Stakes (held 5 February 2022). breednet.com. 5 February 2022.
4. Web site: 2021 Result  - Superior Food Service Manfred Stakes (held 30 January 2021). breednet.com. 5 February 2022.
5. Web site: 2020 Result  - Neds Manfred Stakes (held 1 February 2020). breednet.com. 1 February 2020.
6. Web site: 2019 Result  - Ladbrokes Manfred Stakes (held 2 February 2019). breednet.com. 2 February 2019.
7. Web site: 2018 Result  - Ladbrokes Manfred Stakes (held 3 February 2017). breednet.com. 3 February 2018.
8. Web site: 2017 Result  - Ladbrokes Manfred Stakes (held 4 February 2017). breednet.com. 4 February 2017.
9. Web site: 2016 Result  - Manfred Stakes (held 6 February 2016). breednet.com. 6 February 2016.
10. Web site: 2015 Result  - Thomas North Manfred Stakes (held 26 January 2015). breednet.com. 26 January 2015.
11. Web site: 2014 Result  - John Moule Manfred Stakes (held 1 February 2014). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
12. Web site: 2013 Result  - TROA Supports National Jockeys' Trust Manfred Stakes (held 2 February 2013). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
13. Web site: 2012 Result  - Shadwell Stud Australasia Stakes (held 4 February 2012). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
14. Web site: 2011 Result  - BMW Manfred Stakes (held 9 February 2011). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
15. Web site: 2010 Result  - Wellington Racing Club Stakes (held 6 February 2010). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
16. Web site: 2009 Result  - Wellington R. C. Stakes (held 8 February 2009). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
17. Web site: 2008 Result  - Wellington Racing Club Stakes (held 9 February 2008). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
18. Web site: 2007 Result  - Wellington R. C. Stakes (held 10 February 2007). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
19. Web site: 2006 Result  - Wellington Racing Club Stakes (held 11 February 2006). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
20. Web site: 2005 Result  - Wellington R. C. Stakes (held 12 February 2005). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
21. Web site: 2004 Result  - Schweppervescence Cup (held 21 February 2004). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
22. Web site: 2003 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 22 February 2003). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
23. Web site: 2002 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 23 February 2002). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
24. Web site: 2001 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 24 February 2001). Racing Victoria (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
25. Web site: 2000 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 4 March 2000). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
26. Web site: 1999 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 27 February 1999). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
27. Web site: 1998 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 28 February 1998). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
28. Web site: 1997 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 22 February 1997). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
29. Web site: 1996 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 24 February 1996). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
30. Web site: 1995 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 25 February 1995). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
31. Web site: 1994 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 26 February 1994). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
32. Web site: 1993 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 20 February 1993). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
33. Web site: 1992 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 22 February 1992). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
34. Web site: 1991 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 23 February 1991). Racing NSW (Aus.). 31 January 2017.
35. Web site: 1990 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 24 February 1990). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
36. Web site: 1989 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 25 February 1989). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
37. Web site: 1988 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 20 February 1988). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
38. Web site: 1987 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 21 February 1987). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
39. Web site: 1986 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 22 February 1986). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
40. Web site: 1985 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 23 February 1985). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
41. Web site: 1984 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 25 February 1984). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.
42. Web site: 1983 Result  - Schweppes Cup (held 26 February 1983). breednet.com. 10 January 2015.