The Ajax Stakes is an

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, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1500 metres, held annually at

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in March. Total prize money for the race is A$200,000.

History

Ajax McCarten up at Rosehill, 18 September 1937

Ajax Jockey Harold Badger Randwick Racecourse Autumn meeting 20 April 1938

Name

The race is named for the outstanding

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horse and 1938

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winner

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. *1974–1983 - Ajax Stakes * 1984 - Sir Robert Askin Cup *1985–1991 - Diners' Club Cup * 1992 - Ajax Stakes * 1993 -

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50th Anniversary Stakes *1994–1995 - Ajax Stakes * 1996 - Konica Stakes * 1997 - Ajax Stakes * 1998 - Parramatta Leagues Club Stakes * 1999 - Ajax Stakes *2000–2002 - Parramatta Leagues Club Stakes *2003 onwards - Ajax Stakes

Distance

*1974–1978 – 1200 metres *1979–1983 – 1400 metres *1984 onwards - 1500 metres

Grade

* 1974–1979 - Principal race * 1980–1983 - Listed race * 1984–2005 -

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* 2006 onwards -

race

Winners

* 2022 - Just Folk * 2021 - I Am Superman * 2020 - Imaging * 2019 - Fifty Stars * 2018 - Comin' Through * 2017 - It's Somewhat * 2016 - It's Somewhat * 2015 - Burbero * 2014 - Messene * 2013 - Havana Rey * 2012 - Niagara * 2011 - Pureness * 2010 - Brilliant Light * 2009 - Solo Flyer * 2008 - All Silent * 2007 - High Cee * 2006 - Malcolm * 2005 - River To The Sea * 2004 - True Glo * 2003 -

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* 2002 - Mowerman * 2001 - Galiano * 2000 - Normal Practice * 1999 - Confiscate * 1998 - Confiscate * 1997 - Catalan Opening * 1996 - Catalan Opening * 1995 - Protara's Bay * 1994 - Poetic King * 1993 - Soho Square * 1992 - Alderson * 1991 - From The Planet * 1990 - Windsor's Pal * 1989 - Jondolar * 1988 - Imprimatur * 1987 - Mac's Treasure * 1986 - Sea Pictures * 1985 - Royal Troubador * 1984 - Vite Cheval * 1983 - C'Est Si Bon * 1982 - Winter's Dance * 1981 - Thumb Print * 1980 - Lowan Star * 1979 - Lloyd Boy * 1978 - Count Rajan * 1977 - Tiger Town * 1976 - Wayne's Bid * 1975 - Helmsman * 1974 - Tontonan

External links

First three placegetters Ajax Stakes (ATC)

References

{{reflist, 2 Horse races in Australia