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Kevin Heffernan Stakes

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Kevin Heffernan Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationSandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated2001 (Listed race)
Race typeThoroughbred
Race information
Distance1,300 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree year olds and older that are not maidens
WeightWeight for age
Purse$200,000 (2022)

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 1,300 metres held at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in mid November.[1] Prize money for the race is A$200,000.

History

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The race is named after former committeeman of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club, Kevin Heffernan, who died in 2012.[2]

In 2013 the event was held at Caulfield Racecourse due to construction at Sandown Racecourse.[3]

In 2021 and 2022 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse.[4]

Grade

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  • 2001–2012 - Listed race
  • 2013 onwards - Group 3

Distance

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  • 2001–2003 - 1200 metres
  • 2004 - 1250 metres
  • 2005 - 1300 metres
  • 2006–2007 - 1200 metres
  • 2008–2012 - 1300 metres
  • 2013 - 1200 metres
  • 2014 onwards - 1300 metres

Winners

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  • 2022 - Crosshaven[5]
  • 2021 - Sinawann[6]
  • 2020 - Kemalpasa[7]
  • 2019 - Teleplay[8]
  • 2018 - Cool Passion[9]
  • 2017 - Jungle Edge[10]
  • 2016 - Lucky Hussler[11]
  • 2015 - Famous Seamus[12]
  • 2014 - Fast 'n' Rocking[13]
  • 2013 - Lankan Rupee[14]
  • 2012 - Mid Summer Music[15]
  • 2011 - Soul[16]
  • 2010 - Avenue[17]
  • 2009 - Lucky Secret[18]
  • 2008 - Captain Bax[19]
  • 2007 - Gibraltar Campion[20]
  • 2006 - Tesbury Jack[21]
  • 2005 - Bomber Bill[22]
  • 2004 - Brannigan[23]
  • 2003 - Super Groove[24]
  • 2002 - Century Kid[25]
  • 2001 - Chattanooga[26]
  • 2000 - Sports[27]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Winners and Past Results for the Kevin Heffernan Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Whisper in fitting farewell". Ben Asgari Racing (Aus). 18 February 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  3. ^ "2013-14 Victorian Race Dates". racingandsports.au.com (Aus). 12 March 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Revamped Zipping Classic ready for Caulfield test". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  5. ^ "2022 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes held 26 November 2022)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  6. ^ "2021 Result – Quayclean Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 27 November 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  7. ^ "2020 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  8. ^ "2019 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 16 November 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  9. ^ "2018 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  10. ^ "2017 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 18 November 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  11. ^ "2016 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 12 November 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  12. ^ "2015 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  13. ^ "2014 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  14. ^ "2013 Result – Tmb Printing Kevin Heffernan (held 16 November 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  15. ^ "2012 Result – Tmb Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  16. ^ "2011 Result – Tmb Printing K. Heffernan Stks (held 12 November 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  17. ^ "2010 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  18. ^ "2009 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  19. ^ "2008 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  20. ^ "2007 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2007)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  21. ^ "2006 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 18 November 2006)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  22. ^ "2005 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 12 November 2005)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  23. ^ "2004 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2004)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  24. ^ "2003 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2003)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  25. ^ "2002 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 16 November 2002)". Racing NSW (Aus). Retrieved 10 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
  26. ^ "2001 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2001)". Racing NSW (Aus). Retrieved 10 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
  27. ^ "2000 Result – Kevin Heffernan Plate (held 18 November 2000)". Racing NSW (Aus). Retrieved 10 November 2015.