Danehill Stakes Race Information
The Danehill Stakes is a 1100 metre set weights plus penalties race for three-year-olds run by the Victoria Race Club held in September or early October. It is run at Flemington as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1100 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 3YOs
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 5 October 2024
Danehill Stakes Race History
The Danehill Stakes was first run in 1982 and was won by a horse called Fiesta Star.
In 2021 the distance was reduced from 1200m to 1100m,
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Fun Facts
Last filly to win; Stretan Angel (2023)
Fastest time (1200m): Rich Enuff (2001) 1:08:10
Fastest time (1100m):
Golden Slipper & Danehill Stakes: Rory’s Jester (1985)
Leading jockeys: M Rodd with 3 wins (Rich Enuff 2014; Charlie Boy 2013; Aichi 2008). Glen Boss with 3 winners (Kinglike 2015; Jet Spur 2005; Fastnet Rock 2004)
Interesting trivia: 2017 winner Catchy was sired by 2004 winner Fastnet Rock. Choisir was first past the post in 2002 but was relegated to third for causing interference in the final 200m.
Past winners of the Danehill Stakes
Notable winners include Sepoy (2011), Black Caviar (2009), Fastnet Rock (2004), Falvelon (1999), Armidale (1996) and Gold Ace (1995).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | First Settler | Reserve Bank | Enriched |
| 2023 | Stretan Angel | I Am Unstoppable | Don Corleone |
| 2022 | Giga Kick | Buenos Noches | Cannonball |
| 2021 | Kallos | General Beau | Bruckner |
| 2020 | Doubtland | Amish Boy | Ranting |
| 2019 | Dalasan | Dubious | Express Pass |
| 2018 | Encryption | Thorondor | Tavisan |
| 2017 | Catchy | Jukebox | Booker |
| 2016 | Saracino | Archivesn | Samara Dancer |
| 2015 | Kinglike | Raphael’s Cat | Ready For Victory |
| 2014 | Rich Enuff | Looks Like The Cat | Ghibellines |
| 2013 | Charlie Boy | Kiss A Rose | Eclair Big Bang |
| 2012 | Snitzerland | Stralia | Rusambo |
| 2011 | Sepoy | Hallowell Belle | Unique Quality |
| 2010 | Soul | Buffering | General Truce |
| 2009 | Black Caviar | Wanted | Rarefied |
| 2008 | Aichi | Time Chief | Niccconi |
| 2007 | Tan Tat de Lago | Scenic Blast | Purrealist |
| 2006 | The One | Anamato | Sharkbite |
| 2005 | Jet Spur | Queen of the Hill | Stratum |
| 2004 | Fastnet Rock | Brannigan | Assafa |
| 2003 | Abdullah | Critical List | Bronc |
| 2002 | Planchet | Blur | Choisir |
| 2001 | Chongtong | North Boy | Spectatorial |
| 2000 | St Petersburg | Cosset | Ceffyl |
| 1999 | Falvelon | Cullen | Fappianos Son |
| 1998 | Point Danger | Jumalique | Shovhog |
| 1997 | Dantelah | Special Dane | Accuse |
| 1996 | Armidale | Regal Centre | Spartacus |
| 1995 | Gold Ace | Wavetree | Padre |
| 1994 | Daring Hombre | Minyama Verdetto |
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| 1993 | Dancing Dynamite | Sequalo | Alannon |
| 1992 | Kenfair | Inject | Campbell Fever |
| 1991 | Umatilla | Star Video | In The Bahamas |
| 1990 | Wrap Around | Final Card | Premier Copper |
| 1989 | Gift Rhythm | Impressionism | Sir Fear |
| 1988 | Speeding Fine | Leica Western | Scollata |
| 1987 | Grandiose | Potter McQueen | Golden Unicorn |
| 1986 | Cavalry | Special | Goose Lane |
| 1985 | Rory’s Jester | Prince Gaylord | Lady Zillah |
| 1984 | High Signal | County | Dark Rhythm |
| 1983 | Sculptor | Pride Of Kellina | Baracus |
| 1982 | Fiesta Star | Rancher | Salmark |