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Peter Young Stakes

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Peter Young Stakes
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The Peter Young Stakes, registered as the St George Stakes, is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions over a distance of 1800 metres at Caulfield racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late February.[1] Total prize money is A$300,000.

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High Caste, 1940 & 1942 winner
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Tranquil Star, 1941, 1944, 1945 winner
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Ajax, 1939 winner
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Eurythmic, 1922 winner

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History

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The race was renamed in 2012 in honour of former Chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club, Peter Young who was involved in the rebranding of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club to the Melbourne Racing Club and the construction of the Sir Rupert Clarke Grandstand at Caulfield Racecourse.[2]

Name

  • 19002011 – St George Stakes
  • 2012 onwards – Peter Young Stakes

Distance

  • 19001903 – 1 mile (~1600 metres)
  • 19041972 – 118 miles (~1800 metres)
  • 19731978 – 1800 metres
  • 1979 – 1200 metres
  • 19801981 – 1800 metres
  • 1982 – 1600 metres
  • 1983 – 1800 metres
  • 19841987 – 1600 metres
  • 19881994 – 1800 metres
  • 1995 – 2000 metres
  • 1996 onwards – 1800 metres

Grade

  • 19001978 – Principal Race.
  • 1979 onwards – Group 2

Venue

During World War II the event was held at Flemington Racecourse. In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse.

1949 and 1951 racebooks

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Winners

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† Dead heat

‡ An embargo on Melbourne racing was in force by the Victorian Cabinet[51]

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