Carbine Club Stakes (VRC)

The Carbine Club Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1600 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, during the VRC Spring Racing Carnival. The total prize money for the race is A$500,000.

History

The race is named in honour of Carbine, a champion in the 19th century, winner of the Victoria Derby who made also a prolific impact in breeding of thoroughbreds in Australia and England.
The race is run on the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival, Victoria Derby day.