National Stakes (SAJC)


The David Coles AM Stakes, registered as the National Stakes is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged two years old, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide, Australia during the Autumn Carnival.

History

Name

  • 1985-1993 - National Stakes
  • 1994-1998 - SGIC Stakes
  • 1999 - Stillwell Stakes
  • 2000 - National Stakes
  • 2001-2012 - The Jansz
  • 2013-2020 - National Stakes
  • 2021 onwards - David Coles AM Stakes

Grade

Records

The race record time for running of the 1200 metres is held by Triple Asset in a time of 1:10.11 in 2011.
Most wins by a trainer - 3 times:

Winners

  • 2025 - Steel Trap
  • 2024 - Flyer
  • 2023 - Heuristic
  • 2022 - Maximillius
  • 2021 - Heresy
  • 2020 - Extra Time
  • 2019 - Li'l Kontra
  • 2018 - Marcel From Madrid
  • 2017 - I'll Have A Bit
  • 2016 - I Am A Star
  • 2015 - Prince Of Brooklyn
  • 2014 - Moonovermanhattan
  • 2013 - Vivi Veloce
  • 2012 - Dinkum Diamond
  • 2011 - Triple Asset
  • 2010 - Toorak Toff
  • 2009 - Majestic Music
  • 2008 - Viennese
  • 2007 - Gabbidon
  • 2006 - Lectrice
  • 2005 - Tonz More Fun
  • 2004 - General’s Dynasty
  • 2003 - Great Is Great
  • 2002 - Rohatyn
  • 2001 - Cable
  • 2000 - Super Elegant
  • 1999 - Spargo
  • 1998 - Gold Crystal
  • 1997 - La Baraka
  • 1996 - Will Fly
  • 1995 - Embargo
  • 1994 - Linbird
  • 1993 - Harkaway
  • 1992 - Mookta
  • 1991 - Jakpil
  • 1990 - Sushi Rocket
  • 1989 - Dancer’s Choice
  • 1988 - Pride Of Ingenue
  • 1987 - Kaapstad
  • 1986 - Bataan
  • 1985 - Seiger