Schillaci Stakes Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 2
Horse Race:	Schillaci Stakes
Inaugurated:	1970
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Sponsor:	Lexus (2022)
Distance:	1,100 metres
Track:	Left-handed
Qualification:	Three years old and older that are not maidens
Weight:	Weight for age
Purse:	A$300,000 (2022)

The Schillaci Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1,100 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in October. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.^[1]

History

Name

Previously known as the Chirnside Stakes it was renamed in 2000 in honour of the former champion sprinter Schillaci.^[2]

• 1970 - 1999 - Chirnside Stakes
• 2000 onwards - Schillaci Stakes

Distance

• 1970 - 1972 - 6 furlongs (~1200 metres)
• 1973 - 1985 – 1200 metres
• 1986 – 1219 metres
• 1987 – 1200 metres
• 1988 - 2014 – 1000 metres
• 2015 – 1100 metres

Grade

• 1970 - 1978 - Principal Race
• 1979 onwards - Group 2

Winners

• 2023 - Asfoora^[3]
• 2022 - Paulele^[4]
• 2021 - Savatoxl^[5]
• 2020 - Dirty Work^[6]
• 2019 - Trekking^[7]
• 2018 - Ball Of Muscle^[8]
• 2017 - Super Cash^[9]
• 2016 - Star Turn^[10]
• 2015 - Alpha Miss^[11]
• 2014 - Rubick^[12]
• 2013 - Unpretentious^[13]
• 2012 - Buffering^[14]
• 2011 - Black Caviar^[15]
• 2010 - Black Caviar^[16]
• 2009 - Lucky Secret^[17]
• 2008 - Wilander^[18]
• 2007 - Gold Edition^[19]
• 2006 - Miss Andretti^[20]
• 2005 - Segments^[21]
• 2004 - Patpong^[22]
• 2003 - Halibery^[23]
• 2002 - Spinning Hill^[24]
• 2001 - Mistegic^[25]
• 2000 - Falvelon^[26]
• 1999 - Magic Music^[27]
• 1998 - Show No Emotion^[28]
• 1997 - Mahogany^[29]
• 1996 - †Sequalo / Sword^[30]
• 1995 - Moss Rocket^[31]
• 1994 - Bint Marscay^[32]
• 1993 - Green Sweeper^[33]
• 1992 - King Marauding^[34]
• 1991 - Street Ruffian^[35]
• 1990 - Street Ruffian^[36]
• 1989 - Scarlet Bisque^[37]
• 1988 - Rancho Ruler^[38]
• 1987 - Ever Ready^[39]
• 1986 - Belle Spirit^[40]
• 1985 - Lake Worth^[41]
• 1984 - Mighty Avenger^[42]
• 1983 - Qubeau^[43]
• 1982 - Galleon
• 1981 - Opera Prince
• 1980 - Countess Marizza
• 1979 - Mr.Magic
• 1978 - The Judge
• 1977 - Desirable
• 1976 - Bold Mayo
• 1975 - Tontonan
• 1974 - Grey Way
• 1973 - Prize Lad
• 1972 - Tolerance
• 1971 - Proud Toff
• 1970 - Regal Vista

† Dead heat

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Schillaci Stakes . Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. 4 October 2014.
2. Web site: Schillaci Stakes. horseracinginfo.com.au (Australia) . 2014. 4 October 2014.
3. Web site: 2023 Result  - Metcap Finance Schillaci Stakes (held 14 October 2023) . racingpost.com . 18 October 2023.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - Lexus Schillaci Stakes (held 8 October 2022) . racingpost.com . 27 November 2022.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - Lexus Schillaci Stakes (held 9 October 2021). breednet.com. 10 October 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - McCafé Schillaci Stakes (held 10 October 2020). breednet.com. 10 October 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Alfa Romeo Schillaci Stakes (held 12 October 2019). breednet.com. 12 October 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Keno Schillaci Stakes (held 13 October 2018). breednet.com. 14 October 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Keno Kwikpik Schillaci Stakes (held 14 October 2017). breednet.com. 14 October 2017.
10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Schillaci Stakes (held 8 October 2016). breednet.com. 8 October 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Schillaci Stakes (held 10 October 2015). breednet.com. 10 October 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Anco Instant Turf Schillaci (held 11 October 2014). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Schweppes Schillaci Stakes (held 12 October 2013). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - Schweppes Schillaci Stakes (held 13 October 2012). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Schweppes Schillaci Stakes (held 8 October 2011). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - P F D Food Serv. Schillaci Stk (held 9 October 2010). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Pfd Food Serv. Schillaci Stks (held 10 October 2009). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Schillaci Stakes (held 11 October 2008). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Schillaci Stakes (held 13 October 2007). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 14 October 2006). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 8 October 2005). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 9 October 2004). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 11 October 2003). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 12 October 2002). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 13 October 2001). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Schillaci Stks (held 14 October 2000). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 9 October 1999). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 14 October 1998). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 15 October 1997). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 16 October 1996). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 18 October 1995). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 12 October 1994). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 8 August 1993). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 9 August 1992). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 10 August 1991). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 11 August 1990). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 12 August 1989). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 13 August 1988). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 8 August 1987). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 22 November 1986). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
41. Web site: 1985 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 23 November 1985). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
42. Web site: 1984 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 17 October 1984). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.
43. Web site: 1983 Result  - Chirnside Stks (held 12 October 1983). breednet.com. 5 October 2015.