Ajax Stakes

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The 2019 Ajax Stakes is a Group 2 race that takes place at Rosehill Racecourse in late March each year.

Run over a distance of 1,500 metres, the Ajax Stakes is run as part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

The Ajax Stakes is run under quality handicap conditions and is worth $175,000 in prize money. The race is named after champion horse Ajax, who won the Cox Plate in 1938.

The Ajax Stakes was first run in 1985 when it was won by a horse called Royal Troubador. The race was originally run as a Group 3 race, however, was upgraded to Group 2 status in 2006.

The Ajax Stakes is held on Rosehill Guineas Day in Sydney and shares its day with the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas, Group 2 Magic Night Stakes, Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes and Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes.

Notable winners of the Ajax Stakes include Catalan Opening (1996-1997), Confiscate (1998-1999), Grand Armee (2003), All Silent (2008) and Cat’s Pyjamas (2011).

2019 Ajax Stakes Field

As soon as details are finalised, the 2019 Ajax Stakes field will be published here.

No Last 10 Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Probable Weight Hcp Rating
1 x21314x324 LAND OF PLENTY Peter & Paul Snowden Michael Rodd 7 59kg – 110
2 121x621x81 DREAMFORCE John Thompson Damian Lane 11 58.5kg – 109
3 1x2211x601 FIFTY STARS (IRE) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Jye McNeil 4 56.5kg – 105
4 7123222×32 WIDGEE TURF Patrick Payne Billy Egan 9 56kg – 104
5 0000x195x1 VIOLATE Brent Stanley Michael Walker 8 55kg – 102
6 730x7843x7 MCCREERY (GB) Chris Waller Ms Kathy O’Hara 15 54kg – 100
7 60x11441x5 KAONIC (NZ) Chris Waller Glyn Schofield 10 53.5kg – 99
8 465314×656 MORTON’S FORK James Cummings Jason Collett 3 53.5kg – 99
9 x31x28321x FIERCE IMPACT (JPN) Matthew Smith Corey Brown 5 53kg – 97
10 79741240×3 MASK OF TIME (IRE) Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Sam Clipperton 1 53kg – 97
11 x721227x11 SEAWAY (NZ) Chris Waller Kerrin McEvoy 6 53kg – 95
12 x20255216x ABDON (GB) Chris Waller Tommy Berry 12 53kg – 92
13 58x07700x3 SALSONIC Jason Coyle Tim Clark 13 53kg 53.5kg 88
14 1629x612x4 DYSLEXIC Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Brenton Avdulla 14 53kg 53.5kg 92
15 645127×610 BRAZEN Brett Cavanough Jay Ford 2 53kg – 78

Ajax Stakes Winners & Results

Below you will find a list of Ajax Stakes winners and results since the year 2000.

Year Results Winning Time
2019 1 TBD 2 TBD 3 TBD  TBD
2018 1 Comin’ Through 2 Tom Melbourne 3 Radipole  1:28.52
2017 1 It’s Somewhat 2 New Tipperary 3 Testashadow  1:31.04
2016 1 It’s Somewhat 2 Excess Knowledge 3 Dances On Stars  1:28.16
2015 1 First Seal 2 Supara 3 Slightly Sweet  1:28.9
2014 1 Messene 2 Weary 3 Malavio  1:28.1
2013 1 Havana Rey 2 Riva De Lago 3 Monton  1:30.4
2012 1 Niagara 2 Star of Octagonal 3 Alma’s Fury  1:28.8
2011 1 Pureness 2 Mentality 3 Lebrechaun  1:30.4
2010 1 Brilliant Light 2 Centennial Park 3 Mentality  1:28.5
2009 1 Soho Flyer 2 Marching 3 Chasm  1:28.7
2008 1 All Silent 2 Friday Creek 3 Bobadah  1:29.2
2007 1 High Cee 2 Danleigh 3 The Free Stater  1:29.7
2006 1 Malcolm 2 Lantwin 3 Utzon  1:28.7
2005 1 River To The Sea 2 Daniel’s The Man 3 This Manshood  1:27.8
2004 1 True Glo 2 Gordo 3 So Assertive  1:28.7
2003 1 Grand Armee 2 Lord Essex 3 Carael Boy  1:28.4
2002 1 Mowerman 2 Make Me A Miracle 3 Gordo  1:27.9
2001 1 Galiano 2 Palladium Star 3 Emission  1:27.7
2000 1 Normal Practice 2 Beauchamp 3 Old Man  1:28.4

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