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Wakeful Stakes

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Date: Saturday, November 4, 2024
Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Queensland
Prize Money: $300,000
Distance: 2000m

The Wakeful Stakes is held at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival and is a Group 2 race specifically designed for three-year-old fillies, with it worth $300,000.

Covering a distance of 2000m, the Wakeful Stakes was inaugurated in 1932 and won by Protea. The Wakeful Stakes pays homage to the legendary mare, Wakeful, who achieved remarkable success in numerous principal races during the early years of the 1900s.

Initially contested over a mile, the Wakeful Stakes transitioned to its current 2000m format in 1953 and has since served as the traditional lead-up race to the VRC Oaks, held on the following Thursday.

Elevated to Group 2 status in 1979, the Wakeful Stakes holds great significance in the racing community. An astounding 38 fillies have accomplished the rare feat of winning both the Wakeful Stakes and the VRC Oaks, with the most recent triumph achieved by Willowy in 2021.

Additionally, 13 fillies have triumphed in the Thousand Guineas/Wakeful Stakes combination, with Atlantic Jewel being the last to achieve this remarkable feat in 2011.

Furthermore, 10 fillies have accomplished the remarkable treble of winning the Thousand Guineas, Wakeful Stakes, and VRC Oaks, with Arborea being the last to do so in 1993.


Wakeful Stakes odds 2023

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The top Wakeful Stakes bookmakers will vary dramatically outside of Australia, although with this being a feature race, it is unlikely any racing betting sites will not have markets available.

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2023 Wakeful Stakes Final Field

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Previous Wakeful Stakes Field

  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1 Silks
    Jenny Jerome
    Patrick Payne
    Damian Lane
    14
    55kg
    2 Silks
    Pavitra
    Richard & Will Freedman
    Joshua Parr
    2
    55kg
    3 Silks
    So Dazzling
    John Sargent
    Damien Oliver
    6
    55kg
    4 Silks
    Let’sbefrankbaby
    Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock
    Lachlan King
    8
    55kg
    5 Silks
    Whakamana
    Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
    Jye McNeil
    12
    55kg
    6 Silks
    Zennzella
    Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
    James McDonald
    15
    55kg
    7 Silks
    Thinking Rain
    Gary Portelli
    John Allen
    16
    55kg
    8 Silks
    As Time Goes By
    Anthony & Sam Freedman
    Ben Melham
    1
    55kg
    9 Silks
    La Gioia
    Jason Warren
    Daniel Stackhouse
    11
    55kg
    10 Silks
    Queen Air
    Lindsey Smith
    Blaike McDougall
    7
    55kg
    11 Silks
    Makrana
    Mark & Levi Kavanagh
    Michael Dee
    9
    55kg
    12 Silks
    Grey Northern
    Simon Zahra
    Damien Thornton
    5
    55kg
    13 Silks
    Whispering Lady
    Mark & Levi Kavanagh
    Craig Williams
    10
    55kg
    14 Silks
    Uptick
    John O’Shea
    Chad Schofield
    13
    55kg
    15 Silks
    Barbwire Baby
    Shayne Fisher
    Teo Nugent
    3
    55kg
    16 Silks
    Artocracy
    Peter Lafferty
    Laura Lafferty
    4
    55kg

2022 Wakeful Stakes result



1stZennzella ($10.00)
2ndPavitra ($2.70)
3rdAs Time Goes By ($2.00)

Recent Wakeful Stakes results

  • Trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, the talented filly Zennzella demonstrated her prowess by securing a Group 2 victory in the Wakeful Stakes. Under the guidance of jockey James McDonald, Zennzella showcased her potential after triumphing in a previous race on the All Weather track at Pakenham. As the gates opened, Thinking Rain and jockey John Allen, claimed the front position with 1200m remaining after a fierce battle for the lead. McDonald positioned Zennzella perfectly in second place, patiently waiting for the pace to develop as they followed the leader down the backstretch. The tempo eased around the bottom turn, causing the field to bunch up in preparation for the home straight. Approaching the 400m mark, Thinking Rain began to fade, allowing Zennzella and McDonald to seize control of the race. Despite Pavitra’s valiant pursuit, she was unable to overtake Zennzella, who maintained a strong and determined gallop all the way to the finish line, securing victory by a long neck.
  • In a stunning upset at Flemington, Godolphin emerged victorious in the Wakeful Stakes (2000m) for the third time in a decade. The triumph came courtesy of Willowy, a surprise contender who defied the odds. Priced at $11, Willowy entered the race as a last-start maiden winner over a mile at Newcastle. The additional 400m of the Wakeful Stakes proved to be her saving grace, as she showcased her remarkable stamina. In a thrilling finish, Willowy managed to overhaul Daisies ($7), the winner of the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m), within the final 50m, securing victory by half a length. This triumph marked a significant milestone for trainer James Cummings, as it was his first win in the Wakeful Stakes. The race holds a special place in the Cummings family legacy, as James’ grandfather, the legendary Bart Cummings, emerged victorious a remarkable 14 times.
  • Guided by the skilled partnership of trainer Tony & Calvin McEvoy and jockey Jamie Kah, Victoria Quay showcased a remarkable burst of speed in the final moments to secure a well-deserved Wakeful Stakes triumph. It appeared as though race favourite Personal might gain the upper hand and seize the victory, however, Kah summoned an extraordinary effort from Victoria Quay, urging her forward on the outside to grab the lead to secure a neck-length victory.
  • Miami Bound and Vegas Jewel look set for a rematch in the Group One VRC Oaks after fighting out the finish of the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington. The Danny O’Brien-trained Miami Bound ($8) edged out the Mark Kavanagh-trained Vegas Jewel ($3.70) by a neck in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) for three-year-old fillies and the pair would go on to share favouritism at $3.50 for the Oaks (2500m) five days laters. They gapped their rivals in the Wakeful on a soft track, with Palumbo ($26) six lengths away in third while $2.90 favourite Flit was fourth. The VRC Oaks had been a long-range target for O’Brien with Miami Bound who would try to emulate her dam Arapaho Miss who won the VRC Oaks in 2007.

Wakeful Stakes winners

Wakeful Stakes Past Winners
Year Horse Jockey Trainer
2022 Zennzella James McDonald Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
2021 Willowy Jye McNeil James Cummings
2020 Victoria Quay Jamie Kah Tony & Calvin McEvoy
2019 Miami Bound Damien Oliver Danny O’Brien
2018 Aristia Damian Lane Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra
2017 Luvaluva Blake Shinn John Sargent
2016 Tiamo Grace Damian Lane Darren Weir
2015 Ambience James McDonald John O’Shea
2014 Thunder Lady Blake Shinn John Sargent
2013 Kirramosa Tommy Berry John Sargent
2012 Zydeco Kerrin McEvoy Anthony Freedman
2011 Atlantic Jewel Michael Rodd Mark Kavanagh
2010 Brazilian Pulse Craig Williams Mike Moroney
2009 Faint Perfume Michael Rodd Bart Cummings
2008 Rocha Danny Nikolic Guy Walter
2007 Zarita Greg Childs Pat Hyland
2006 Tuesday Joy Danny Beasley Gai Waterhouse
2005 Serenade Rose Steven King Lee Freedman
2004 Hollow Bullet David Taggart John McArdle
2003 Timbourina Steven King Tony Wildman
2002 Hierogram Darren Beadman John Hawkes
2001 Quays Craig Williams Clarry Conners
2000 Lolita Star Stephen Baster Peter Hayes

Wakeful Stakes winners pre-2000

Wakeful Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000
Year Horse
1999 My Sienna
1998 Grand Archway
1997 Kensington Palace
1996 Danendri
1995 Saleous
1994 Dream Of The Dance
1993 Arborea
1992 Love Comes To Town
1991 Richfield Lady
1990 Beachside
1989 Tristanagh
1988 Research
1987 Imposera
1986 Diamond Shower
1985 Heat Of The Moment
1984 Our Lafite
1983 La Caissiere
1982 Royal Regatta
1981 Sheraco
1980 November Rain
1979 Brava Jeannie
1978 Scomeld
1977 Sun Sally
1976 Savoir
1975 How Now / Calera
1974 Leica Show
1973 Love Aloft / Just Topic
1972 Toltrice
1971 Kazanlik
1970 Sanderae
1969 Glad Rags
1968 With Respect
1967 Eld
1966 Star Belle
1965 Fire Band
1964 Light Fingers
1963 Raindear
1962 Lady Marg
1961 Indian Summer
1960 Wenona Girl
1959 Weeamera
1958 Chicola
1957 Amneris
1956 Sandara
1955 Evening Peal
1954 Blue Amber
1953 Caramba
1952 Just Caroline
1951 La Castana
1950 True Course
1949 Chicquita
1948 Grey Nurse
1947 Nizam’s Ring / Jalna
1946 Sweet Chime
1945 Marocain
1944 Rainbird
1943 Three Wheeler
1942 East End
1941 Kelos
1940 Session
1939 Snow White
1938 Early Bird
1937 Prairie Moon
1936 Siren
1935 Link Divine
1934 Arachne
1933 Golden Hair
1932 Protea

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