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B.J. McLachlan Stakes
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| Date: | Saturday, December 21, 2024 |
| Location: | Eagle Farm Racecourse – Brisbane, Queensland |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
| Distance: | 1200m |
The B.J. McLachlan Stakes is a Group 3 race for two-year-old sprinters, hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club at Eagle Farm.
The 1200m BJ McLachlan Stakes is run under set weight conditions and has undergone various name changes over the years, including being known as the Tommy Smith Slipper, before adopting its current title in 2009.
In 2024, the race offers a total prizemoney pool of $300,000.
Notably, recent winners like Coolangatta (2021) and Storm Boy (2023) have gone on to claim victory in the lucrative Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) following their success in the B.J. McLachlan Stakes.
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B.J. McLachlan Stakes News
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2024 B.J. McLachlan Stakes Final Field
HorseBetting will update this page when the 2024 B.J. McLachlan Stakes final field is released.
Previous BJ McLachlan Stakes Fields
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No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 
Storm Boy Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Adam Hyeronimus 5 57kg 2 
Astapor Clinton Taylor Justin Stanley 1 57kg 3 
Moet At Midnight Barry Lockwood Jaden Lloyd 2 57kg 4 
Customized Peter & Paul Snowden Blake Shinn 7 57kg 5 
PiscesJames CummingsJames Orman457kg6 
Mishani Aloha Les Ross Ben Thompson 6 55kg 7 
Poster Girl Chris Munce Robbie Dolan 3 55kg
2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes result
1st – Storm Boy (-222.22)
2nd – Poster Girl (+240)
3rd – Customized (NTD)
Recent runnings of the B.J. McLachlan Stakes:
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Magic Millions favorite Storm Boy showcased his class at Eagle Farm, overcoming a wide run to win the Group 3 BJ McLachlan Stakes. Despite local pressure and Rockhampton contender Astapor looming as a threat, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt, ridden by Adam Hyeronimus, dominated the six-horse field, finishing 2.5 lengths clear of runner-up Poster Girl.
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When Gai Waterhouse says to lead them on a merry dance, you listen. Jockey James Innes Jr did just that, guiding The Novelist to a wire-to-wire victory in the Group 3 BJ McLachlan (1200m) at Doomben, securing a shot at the Magic Millions. In a stunning upset, odds-on favourite Miss Coota tasted defeat for the first time. While punters backed her heavily, The Novelist ($4.20) took control early, with Melbourne jockey Craig Williams holding back the usually on-speed Miss Coota, turning the race on its head.
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Unbeaten filly Coolangatta tightened her grip on the Magic Millions Classic (1200m) with a commanding win in the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes (1200m). Starting as the $1.30 favorite, the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained two-year-old showed her class. After contesting the early speed, she settled into second before responding sharply to James McDonald’s call, cruising to a 2.25-length victory over runner-up Thelwell, with Swiss Exile in third.
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Alpine Edge cemented his Magic Millions 2YO Classic credentials with a gritty win in the $250,000 Group 3 Magic Millions B.J. McLachlan Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm. Fresh off a debut win in the Phelan Ready Stakes, Alpine Edge faced tougher competition but proved his class in the key Magic Millions lead-up. Second favourite behind Chris Waller’s Shaquero, he surged late to edge out Baby Wong by half a length. While Subterranean over-raced early and battled on for third, Shaquero disappointed, finishing second last in the eight-horse field.
Previous winners of the B.J. McLachlan Stakes
| B.J. McLachlan Stakes Past Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2023 | Storm Boy | Adam Hyeronimus | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 2022 | The Novelist | James Innes Jnr | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 2021 | Coolangatta | James McDonald | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 2020 | Alpine Edge | Robbie Fradd | Toby & Trent Edmonds |
| 2019 | King’s Legacy | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 2018 | Sun City | James McDonald | Tony McEvoy |
| 2017 | Meryl | Christian Reith | Lee Curtis |
| 2016 | Ours To Keep | Damian Browne | Chris Munce |
| 2015 | Zelady’s Night Out | Jim Byrne | Tony Gollan |
| 2014 | Mishani Honcho | Chris Whiteley | Les Ross |
| 2013 | Unencumbered | Nathan Berry | Bjorn Baker |
| 2012 | Miss Longstocking | Damian Browne | Liam Birchley |
| 2011 | Driefontein | Tommy Berry | Gai Waterhouse |
| 2010 | Military Grace | Daniel Griffin | Gillian Heinrich |
| 2009 | Military Rose | Stathi Katsidis | Gillian Heinrich |
| 2008 (Dec) | Paprika | Shane Scriven | Liam Birchley |
| 2008 (Mar) | She’s Meaner | Jim Byrne | Gai Waterhouse |
| 2006 | Miss Watagan | Brad Stewart | Gary Bein |
| 2005 | Master Archie | Bobby El-Issa | Paddy Cunningham |
| 2004 | Snitzel | Glen Boss | Gerald Ryan |
| 2003 | Oratorio | Damien Oliver | Lee Freedman |
| 2002 | How Funny | Michael Pelling | Gai Waterhouse |
| 2001 | Sunday Joy | Michael Cahill | Gai Waterhouse |
| 2000 | Shovoff | Glen Boss | Clarry Conners |
B.J. McLachlan Stakes winners pre-2000
| B.J. McLachlan Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | ||
| 1999 | Race Not Held | ||
| 1998 | Territorial | ||
| 1997 | Mr. Innocent | ||
| 1996 | Guineas | ||
| 1995 | Sovereign State | ||
| 1994 | Pottinger | ||
| 1993 | Brave Warrior | ||
| 1992 | Gem Of The West | ||
| 1991 | Facile | ||
| 1990 | Unbid Slam | ||
| 1989 | St. Jude | ||
| 1988 | Scomasc | ||
| 1987 | Wear The Crown | ||
| 1986 | Race Not Held | ||
| 1985 | Roro | ||
| 1984 | Lady Lustre | ||
| 1983 | Crawford | ||
| 1982 | Spanian | ||
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