Missile Stakes Explained

The Missile Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three year olds and older run at Weight for Age over a distance of 1200 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in August.^[1] Prizemoney is A$300,000.

History

The race was first run in 1978.^[1] The event is the first Group race in the new racing calendar in New South Wales.

Grade

• 1978 - 1979 - Principal Race
• 1980 - 2013 - Group 3
• 2014 onwards - Group 2

Venue

• • 1978 - 2011 - Rosehill 2012 - Warwick Farm
• 2013 onwards - Randwick

Distance

• 1978 - 2009 - 1100 metres
• 2010 onwards - 1200 metres

Winners

• 2024 - Schwarz^[2]
• 2023 - I Am Me^[3]
• 2022 - Hard Empire^[4]
• 2021 - Phobetor^[5]
• 2020 - Eduardo^[6]
• 2019 - Alizee^[7]
• 2018 - Pierata^[8]
• 2017 - Invincible Gem^[9]
• 2016 - Tycoon Tara^[10]
• 2015 - Burbero^[11]
• 2014 - Sweet Idea^[12]
• 2013 - Rain Affair^[13]
• 2012 - Pinwheel^[14]
• 2011 - Rain Affair^[15]
• 2010 - Love Conquers All^[16]
• 2009 - Teasing^[17]
• 2008 - Captain Bax^[18]
• 2007 - German Chocolate^[19]
• 2006 - Imprisoned^[20]
• 2005 - Dance Hero^[21]
• 2004 - Spark Of Life^[22]
• 2003 - Pompeii^[23]
• 2002 - Lonhro^[24]
• 2001 - Sportsbrat^[25]
• 2000 - Padstow^[26]
• 1999 - Commands^[27]
• 1998 - Mr. Victory^[28]
• 1997 - Guineas^[29]
• 1996 - Legal Agent^[30]
• 1995 - Brawny Spirit^[31]
• 1994 - Klokka^[32]
• 1993 - Klokka^[33]
• 1992 - Joanne^[34]
• 1991 - Joanne^[35]
• 1990 - Potrero^[36]
• 1989 - Select Prince^[37]
• 1988 - Campaign King^[38]
• 1987 - Campaign King^[39]
• 1986 - Shankhill Lass^[40]
• 1985 - Row Of Waves^[41]
• 1984 - Plus Vite^[42]
• 1983 - Young Blood^[43]
• 1982 - Nordic Prince
• 1982 - Razor Sharp
• 1981 - race not held
• 1980 - Macho
• 1979 - Salaam
• 1978 - Idol

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Missile Stakes . 5 August 2013. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2012.
2. Web site: 2024 Result  - Darley Missile Stakes (held 10 August 2024) . racingpost.com . 10 August 2024.
3. Web site: 2023 Result  - Toyota Forklifts Missile Stakes (held 5 August 2023) . racingpost.com . 10 August 2024.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - Expedo Missile Stakes (held 6 August 2022) . racingpost.com . 10 August 2024.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - Heineken Missile Stakes (held 7 August 2021). breednet.com. 7 August 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - Iron Jack Missile Stakes (held 8 August 2020). racenet.com.au. 8 August 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Smithfield RSL Missile Stakes (held 10 August 2019). breednet.com. 10 August 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Mostyn Copper Group Missile Stakes (held 4 August 2018). breednet.com. 4 August 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Missile Stakes (held 5 August 2017). breednet.com. 5 August 2017.
10. Web site: 2015 Result  - Mike Moran Missile Stakes (held 8 August 2016). breednet.com. 6 August 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - McGrath Agents Missile Stakes (held 8 August 2015). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - McGrath Agents Missile Stakes (held 9 August 2014). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - McGrath Real Est. Missile Stks (held 10 August 2013). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - McGrath Missile Stakes (held 11 August 2012). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Mta Missile Stakes (held 6 August 2011). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Jim Beam Missile Stakes (held 7 August 2010). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Missile Stakes (held 1 August 2009). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Missile Stakes (held 2 August 2008). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Missile Stakes (held 4 August 2007). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - The Men Of League Missile Stks (held 5 August 2006). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Missile Stks (held 30 July 2005). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Missile Stks (held 31 July 2004). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Missile Stks (held 2 August 2003). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Missile Stks (held 3 August 2002). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Rydges Parramatta-Missile Stks (held 28 July 2001). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Missile Stks (held 29 July 2000). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - A P S Chemicals - Missile Stks (held 31 July 1999). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - Missile Stks (held 1 August 1998). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - Missile Stks (held 2 August 1997). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - Missile Stks (held 3 August 1996). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - Missile Stks (held 29 July 1995). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - Missile Stks (held 30 July 1994). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - Missile Stks (held 31 July 1993). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - Missile Stks (held 1 August 1992). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - Missile Stks (held 3 August 1991). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - Dow Corning Missile Stks (held 28 July 1990). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - Dow Corning Missile Stks (held 29 July 1989). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - Missile Stks (held 30 July 1988). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - Missile Stks (held 1 August 1987). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - Missile Stks (held 2 August 1986). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
41. Web site: 1985 Result  - Missile Stks (held 3 August 1985). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
42. Web site: 1984 Result  - Missile Stks (held 28 July 1984). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.
43. Web site: 1983 Result  - Missile Stks (held 30 July 1983). breednet.com. 4 August 2015.