Futurity Stakes (MRC)


The Futurity Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 weight-for-age Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in late February. Total prize money is A$750,000.

History

From 2006 until 2010 it was the first leg of the Asian Mile Challenge series, and its distance was changed to 1600 metres. The race distance was reverted in 2011.

Distance

  • 1898-1972 - 7 furlongs
  • 1973-1978 – 1400 metres
  • 1979 – 1800 metres
  • 1989-1995 – 1400 metres
  • 1996 – 1411 metres
  • 1997-2005 – 1400 metres
  • 2006-2010 – 1600 metres
  • 2011 onwards - 1400 metres

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.
In 2023 the race was run at Sandown Racecourse.

Winners

† Dead heat

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