Sir John Monash Stakes - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Location Caulfield Racecourse Race type Thoroughbred Track Left-handed Purse 150,000 AUD (2016)		Inaugurated 1994 Surface Turf Distance 1,100 m
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The Sir John Monash Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, over a distance of 1100 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in July. Total prize money for the race is A$150,000.

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Race history

The race is named after the Australian military commander during the First World War, Sir John Monash.

Race name

1994–1997 - Moondah Stakes

1998 onwards - Sir John Monash Stakes

Race distance

1994–2004 – 1000 metres

2005 onwards - 1100 metres

Race grade

1994–2013 - Listed Race

2014 onwards - Group 3

References

Sir John Monash Stakes Wikipedia

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