The Damien Oliver Race Information

The Damien Oliver (previously Linlithgow Stakes) is a 1400 metre open handicap race run by the Victoria Racing Club held in late October. It is run at Flemington as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

  • Race Type: Group 2
  • Distance: 1400 metres
  • Conditions: Open handicap
  • Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
  • Prizemoney: $500,000
  • Date: Saturday 2 November 2024

The Damien Oliver Race History

Previously called the Linlithgow Stakes and also called the TAB Stakes

Changed from 1200 to 1400m in 2022.

Horses may come to this race via the Schillaci Stakes, Gilgai Stakes, Caulfield Village Stakes and some will be first-up.

Our Runner by Runner Previews

2024 The Damien Oliver Preview and results.

2023 The Damien Oliver Preview and results.

2022 Linlithgow Stakes Preview and results.

The Damien Oliver Race History

See the 2023 The Damien Oliver Preview and results.

See the 2022 Linlithgow Stakes Preview and results.

Also called the TAB Stakes

Changed from 1200 to 1400m in 2022.

Horses may come to this race via the Schillaci Stakes, Gilgai Stakes, Caulfield Village Stakes and some will be first-up.

The Damien Oliver Facts

Last mare to win; Sister Madly (2011)

Last 3YO to win: C&G – Fastnet Rock (2004); Filly – Pharein (1999)

Multiple winners: Kemalpasa (2020 & 2019); Fontelina (2012 & 2013); Redelva (1988 & 1990); Scamanda (1974,1975 & 1976): All Shot (1972 & 1973); Matrice (1956 & 1957); Ellerslie (1950 & 1952); High Caste (1939, 1940 & 1941); Ajax (1938 & 1939); Chatham (1931,1932 & 1933); Amounis (1926, 1927 & 1929); The Night Patrol (1924 & 1925); Wolaroi ( 1916 & 1918)

Fastest time (1200m): Toledo (1998) 1:08:1

Interesting trivia: Phar Lap won this race in 1930. It was one of the four races he won on each of the four days of the 1930 Melbourne Cup carnival, including the Melbourne Cup.

Past winners of The Damien Oliver

Winners of past Linlithgow Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.

Year Winner Second Third
2024 Another Wil Jimmysstar Steparty
2023 Cause For Concern Bandersnatch Munhamek
2022 Old Flame Poland Ironclad
2021 Justacanta Kemalpasa Isaurian
2020 Kemalpasa Order Of Command Bold Star
2019 Kemalpasa Order Of Command Zoutori
2018 Osborne Bulls Bons Away Runson
2017 Rich Charm Missrock The Monstar
2016 Illustrious Lad Counterattack Southern Legend