The Colonel Reeves Stakes is a

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horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1100 metres at

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, Western Australia in November. Prize money is A$150,000.

History

* The race is named in honour of Colonel Reeves, who convened the first meeting of The Western Australian Turf Club on 22 October 1852. * In 2003 the race was run at

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Grade

*1987–2004 - Listed race *2005 onwards - Group 3

Distance

*1987–2008 – 1200 metres *2009 onwards - 1100 metres

Name

* 2001–2002 - Channel Nine Stakes

Winners

* 2021 - Elite Street * 2020 - Celebrity Queen * 2019 - Flirtini * 2018 - Durendal * 2017 - State Solicitor * 2016 - Vega Magic * 2015 - Rock Magic * 2014 - Shining Knight * 2013 - The Rising * 2012 - Barakey * 2011 - Avante * 2010 - Ma Ma Machine * 2009 - Revolition * 2008 - Danny Beau * 2007 - So Secret * 2006 - Electric General * 2005 - Ellicorsam * 2004 - Avenida Madero * 2003 - Golden Delicious * 2002 - Secret Remedy * 2001 - Lady Belvedere * 2000 - Highwood * 1999 - † Zedavite / Terwilliger * 1998 - Scouts Honour * 1997 - On A Swing * 1996 - Legerman * 1995 - ''race not held'' * 1994 - ‡ Tolo Harbour ''(December)'' * 1994 - ‡ Sheer Grey ''(January)'' * 1993 - ''race not held'' * 1992 - Business Beat * 1991 - † M'Lady's Jewel / Richmond Boy * 1990 - Bovader * 1989 - Ossie Pak * 1988 - Heron Bridge * 1987 - Track Jester * 1986 - Miss Symphony * 1985 - Jemoyn * 1984 - Heron Bridge † Run in Divisions
‡ Note: 2 races in 1994 - January and December (Scheduling change for 1994–95 season)

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