2022 Danehill Stakes: Race History

The Race History of the Danehill Stakes run at Flemington on Saturday shows it has swapped dates recently.

Black Caviar winning the Danehill Stakes
Black Caviar winning the Danehill Stakes Picture: Racing and Sports

Black Caviar won the race in a previous age. Who scores in the 2022 Danehill Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on Saturday?

2022 Danehill Stakes: Nominations

2022 DANEHILL STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Danehill Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Set Weights and Penalty conditions for three year olds at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.

The Danehill Stakes is now run over 1100m. It was first run in 1982 and was won by Fiesta Star.

The Danehill Stakes has always been run at Flemington.

The race was renamed after the legendary stallion Danehill. It used to be run on Derby Day but swapped with the Ascot Vale Stakes which itself was renamed the Coolmore Stud Stakes. The race has now moved to Turnbull Stakes day.

After being a Listed race it became a Group 3 in 1985 and a Group 2 in 2009.

The great Black Caviar won this as her fourth race start.

NSW horses have a top record in the Danehill Stakes with the likes of Kallos, Doubtland, Encryption, Charlie Boy, Snitzerland, Sepoy, Soul, Aichi, Fastnet Rock etc.

The 2002 race won by Planchet will be remembered for a famous protest as Choisir lost the race controversially.

The Danehill Stakes was worth $300,000 in 2022.

Notable winners of the Danehill Stakes include Dalasan (2019), Catchy (2017), Rich Enuff (2014), Snitzerland (2012), Sepoy (2011), Black Caviar (2009), Fastnet Rock (2004), Falvelon (1999), Dantelah (1997), Gold Ace (1995), Umatilla (1991), Wrap Around (1990) and Rory's Jester (1985).

The 2021 Danehill Stakes was won by Kallos from General Beau and Bruckner.


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