Peter Young Stakes

Updated on Oct 04, 2024

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Location Caulfield Racecourse Race type Thoroughbred Qualification Maidens ineligible Sponsor Crown Lager (2017) Weight Weight for Age		Inaugurated 1900 Surface Turf Distance 1,800 m Purse 200,000 USD (2017)

The Peter Young Stakes, registered as the St George Stakes, is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions over a distance of 1800 metres at Caulfield racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late February. Total prize money is A$200,000.

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Race history

The race was renamed in 2012 in honour of former Chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club, Peter Young who was involved the rebranding of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club to the Melbourne Racing Club and the construction of the Sir Rupert Clarke Grandstand at Caulfield Racecourse.

Race name

1900–2011 – St George Stakes

2012 onwards – Peter Young Stakes

Race distance

1900–1903 – 1 mile (~1600 meters)

1904–1972 – 1 ¹⁄₈ miles (~1800 metres)

1973–1978 – 1800 metres

1979 – 1200 metres

1980–1981 – 1800 metres

1982 – 1600 metres

1983 – 1800 metres

1984–1987 – 1600 metres

1988–1994 – 1800 metres

1995 – 2000 metres

1996 onwards – 1800 metres

Race grade

1900–1978 – Principal Race.

1979 onwards – Group 2

Race venue

During World War II the event was held at Flemington Racecourse. In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse.

References

Peter Young Stakes Wikipedia

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