Kevin Heffernan Stakes
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse & Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 2000 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | https://www.henley.com.au/ (2026) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres (2021-) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year olds and older that are not maidens |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | $200,000 (2026) |
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred weight for age horse race, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,400 metres held at Caulfield Racecourse and previously at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia.[1]
History
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes, first run in 2000, is named after the former committeeman of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club, who died in 2012.[2]
In 2013 the event was held at Caulfield Racecourse due to construction at Sandown Racecourse.[3]
From 2021 the race has been run at Caulfield Racecourse.[4]
Traditionally held in late November it was moved to early February in 2026.
Grade
- 2001–2012 - Listed race
- 2013 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- 2001–2003 - 1200 metres
- 2004 - 1250 metres
- 2005 - 1300 metres
- 2006–2007 - 1200 metres
- 2008–2012 - 1300 metres
- 2013 - 1200 metres
- 2014 - 2020 - 1300 metres
- 2021 onwards - 1400 metres
Winners
The following are past winners of the race.[5]
- 2026 - Tom Kitten
- 2025 (no race held)
- 2024 - Welwal[6]
- 2023 - King Magnus[7]
- 2022 - Crosshaven[8]
- 2021 - Sinawann[9]
- 2020 - Kemalpasa[10]
- 2019 - Teleplay[11]
- 2018 - Cool Passion[12]
- 2017 - Jungle Edge[13]
- 2016 - Lucky Hussler[14]
- 2015 - Famous Seamus[15]
- 2014 - Fast 'n' Rocking[16]
- 2013 - Lankan Rupee[17]
- 2012 - Mid Summer Music[18]
- 2011 - Soul[19]
- 2010 - Avenue[20]
- 2009 - Lucky Secret[21]
- 2008 - Captain Bax[22]
- 2007 - Gibraltar Campion[23]
- 2006 - Tesbury Jack[24]
- 2005 - Bomber Bill[25]
- 2004 - Brannigan[26]
- 2003 - Super Groove[27]
- 2002 - Century Kid[28]
- 2001 - Chattanooga[29]
- 2000 - Sports[30]
See also
References
- ^ "Kevin Heffernan Stakes | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports".
- ^ "Whisper in fitting farewell". Ben Asgari Racing (Aus). 18 February 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2013-14 Victorian Race Dates". racingandsports.au.com (Aus). 12 March 2013. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Revamped Zipping Classic ready for Caulfield test". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Racing Australia". www.racingaustralia.horse.
- ^ "2024 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes held 30 November 2024)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "2023 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes held 2 December 2023)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "2022 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes held 26 November 2022)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "2021 Result – Quayclean Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 27 November 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ "2020 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "2019 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 16 November 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "2018 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "2017 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 18 November 2017)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "2016 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 12 November 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "2015 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2015)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ^ "2014 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "2013 Result – Tmb Printing Kevin Heffernan (held 16 November 2013)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2012 Result – Tmb Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2012)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2011 Result – Tmb Printing K. Heffernan Stks (held 12 November 2011)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2010 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2010)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2009 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2009)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2008 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2008)". breednet.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "2007 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2007)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2006 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 18 November 2006)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2005 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 12 November 2005)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2004 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2004)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2003 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2003)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2002 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 16 November 2002)". Racing NSW (Aus). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2001 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2001)". Racing NSW (Aus). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "2000 Result – Kevin Heffernan Plate (held 18 November 2000)". Racing NSW (Aus). Retrieved 10 November 2015.