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Challenge Stakes (ATC)

{{about|a horse race in Australia|other races of the same name|Challenge Stakes (disambiguation)}}

{{Infobox horseraces

| surface = Turf

| class = Group 2

| horse race = Challenge Stakes

| image = 260px

| caption = High Caste, 1940 & 1942 winner

| location = Randwick Racecourse,
Sydney, Australia

| inaugurated = 1906

| race type = Thoroughbred - flat

| website =

| distance = 1,000 metres

| track = Right-handed

| qualification = Horses three years old and older

| weight = Weight for age

| purse = A$500,000 (2023)

| bonuses = Automatic qualification – The Galaxy and TJ Smith Stakes

| sponsor = [http://www.hylandsportswear.com/index.php Hyland Race Colours] (2023)

}}

The Challenge Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race at weight for age for horses three years old and older, over a distance of 1000 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in March.{{cite web|url=http://www.progroupracing.com.au/group-races/australian-turf-club/challenge-stakes|title=Winners and Past Results for the Challenge Stakes |accessdate=27 February 2015|publisher=Progroup Racing (Australia)|year = 2014}} Total prize money for the race is A$500,000.

File:Yaralla 1940 AJC Breeders Plate Randwick Racecourse Jockey Ted McMenamin Trainer Fred Cush.jpg, 1944 winner]]

History

The race was first run in 1906. Before 2003 the race was run in January or early February.

The track and race record was set by Redzel in 2018 in a time of 55.73 seconds.

=Grade=

  • 1906–1978 - Principal Race
  • 1987 onwards - Group 2

=Venue=

=Distance=

  • 1906–1972 - 5 furlongs (~1000 metres)
  • 1973–2011 – 1000 metres
  • 2012 – 1100 metres
  • 2013 onwards – 1000 metres

Winners

{{refbegin|20em}}

  • 2023 - Passive Aggressive{{cite web |url= https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2023-03-04/834863 |title= 2023 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge Stakes (held 4 March 2023)|publisher=racingpost.com|access-date=10 March 2023}}
  • 2022 - Eduardo{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2022-03-05&race=Hyland+Colours+Challenge+Stks |title= 2022 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge Stakes (held 5 March 2022)|publisher=breednet.com.au|accessdate=6 March 2022}}
  • 2021 - Eduardo{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2021-03-06&race=Hyland+Colours+Challenge+Stks |title= 2021 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge Stakes (held 6 March 2021)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=6 March 2021}}
  • 2020 - Nature Strip{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2020-03-07&race=Hyland+Race+Colours+Challenge |title= 2020 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge Stakes (held 7 March 2020)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 March 2020}}
  • 2019 - Ball Of Muscle{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2019-03-09&race=Hyland+Colours+Challenge+Stks |title= 2019 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge Stakes (held 9 March 2019)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 March 2019}}
  • 2018 - Redzel{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/03/2018&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2018 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge (held 10 March 2018)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 March 2018}}
  • 2017 - English{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/03/2017&v=Randwick&r=6 |title= 2017 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge (held 4 March 2017)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 March 2017}}
  • 2016 - English{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/03/2016&v=Randwick&r=8 |title= 2016 Result – Hyland Race Colours Challenge (held 5 March 2016)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=5 March 2016}}
  • 2015 - Miracles Of Life{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/03/2015&v=Randwick&r=8&race=Hyland+Colours+Challenge+Stks |title= 2015 Result – Hyland Colours Challenge Stks (held 7 March 2015)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 March 2015}}
  • 2014 - Villa Verde{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/03/2014&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2014 Result – Challenge Stakes (held 15 March 2014)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2013 - Snitzerland{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/03/2013&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 2013 Result – Challenge Stakes (held 16 March 2013)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2012 - Rain Affair{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/03/2012&v=Rosehill&r=4 |title= 2012 Result – Parramatta L.C. Challenge Stks (held 31 March 2012)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2011 - Hay List{{cite web |url=http://www.racing.com/form/2011-03-27/warwick-farm/race/5/results |title= 2011 Result – STEVCO SEALS & PUMPS Challenge Stks (held 27 March 2011)|publisher=Racing Vic. (Aus)|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2010 - De Lightning Ridge{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/03/2010&v=Randwick&r=4 |title= 2010 Result – Ascend Sales Challenge Stakes (held 13 March 2010)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2009 - Olonana{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/03/2009&v=RANDWICK&r=8 |title= 2009 Result – Ascend Sales Challenge Stakes (held 14 March 2009)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2008 - Hurried Choice{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/03/2008&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 2008 Result – Challenge Stks (held 1 March 2008)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2007 - Spark Of Life{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/03/2007&v=RANDWICK&r=8 |title= 2007 Result – Challenge Stakes (held 10 March 2007)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2006 - Snitzel{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/04/2006&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2006 Result – Challenge Stks (held 2 April 2006)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2005 - Impaler{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/03/2005&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2005 Result – Challenge Stks (held 13 March 2005)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2004 - Star Of Florida{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/03/2004&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2004 Result – Challenge Stks (held 28 March 2004)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2003 - Star Of Florida{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/04/2003&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2003 Result – Challenge Stks (held 6 April 2003)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2002 - Bomber Bill{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=19/01/2002&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4 |title= 2002 Result – Challenge Stks (held 19 January 2002)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2001 - Pimpala Prince{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/02/2001&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 2001 Result – Challenge Stks (held 3 February 2001)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 2000 - Easy Rocking{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=12/02/2000&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 2000 Result – Challenge Stks (held 12 February 2000)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1999 - Ab Initio{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/01/1999&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1999 Result – Challenge Stks (held 23 January 1999)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1998 - Cangronde{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/01/1998&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1998 Result – Challenge Stks (held 31 January 1998)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1997 - Cangronde{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/01/1997&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1997 Result – Challenge Stks (held 18 January 1997)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1996 - Light Up The World{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/01/1996&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 1996 Result – Challenge Stks (held 26 January 1996)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1995 - Moss Rocket{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/01/1995&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1995 Result – Challenge Stks (held 28 January 1995)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1994 - Classic Magic{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/01/1994&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1994 Result – Challenge Stks (held 22 January 1994)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1993 - Spanish Mix{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/01/1993&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – Challenge Stks (held 23 January 1993)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1992 - All Archie{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/01/1992&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1992 Result – Challenge Stks (held 25 January 1992)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1991 - Lightning Bend{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=19/01/1991&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 1991 Result – Challenge Stks (held 19 January 1991)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1990 - Show County{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=20/01/1990&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1990 Result – Challenge Stks (held 20 January 1990)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1989 - Groucho{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=21/01/1989&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1989 Result – Challenge Stks (held 21 January 1989)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1988 - Snippets{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/01/1988&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1988 Result – Challenge Stks (held 23 January 1988)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1987 - At Sea{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=24/01/1987&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1987 Result – Challenge Stks (held 24 January 1987)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1986 - At Sea{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/01/1986&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1986 Result – Challenge Stks (held 25 January 1986)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1985 - At Sea{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/01/1985&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 1985 Result – Challenge Stks (held 26 January 1985)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1984 - Razor Sharp{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/01/1984&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1984 Result – Challenge Stks (held 28 January 1984)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1983 - Razor Sharp{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/01/1983&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1983 Result – Challenge Stks (held 29 January 1983)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2015}}
  • 1982 - Razor Sharp
  • 1981 - Steel Blade
  • 1980 - Acamer
  • 1979 - Christole
  • 1978 - Monreale
  • 1977 - Crimson Cloud
  • 1976 - River Ridge
  • 1975 - Zephyr Bay
  • 1974 - War Island
  • 1973 - Bounty
  • 1972 - Playbill
  • 1971 - Farlara
  • 1970 - †Constant Rhythm / Biarritz Star{{cite news|title= Randwick Details Race 5 Challenge Stakes (Official result)|newspaper = The Age, Melbourne|date=25 January 1970|accessdate=12 March 2013|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19700126&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|page=19 (column 2)}}
  • 1969 - Gay Gauntlet
  • 1968 - Dawn Boy
  • 1967 - Gay Gauntlet
  • 1966 - Tar Girl
  • 1965 - Time And Tide
  • 1964 - The Tempest
  • 1963 - Wenona Girl
  • 1962 - Rush Bye
  • 1961 - Gili
  • 1960 - Olympiad
  • 1959 - Huntly
  • 1958 - Dubbo
  • 1957 - My Kingdom
  • 1956 - Apple Bay
  • 1955 - Gay Vista
  • 1954 - Tarien
  • 1953 - Apex
  • 1952 - True Leader
  • 1951 - Donegal
  • 1950 - San Domenico
  • 1949 - San Domenico
  • 1948 - Gay Monarch
  • 1947 - Brazier
  • 1946 - Felbeam
  • 1945 - Felbeam
  • 1944 - Yaralla
  • 1943 - Gold Salute
  • 1942 - High Caste
  • 1941 - Caesar
  • 1940 - High Caste
  • 1939 - Bradford
  • 1938 - Hammer Head
  • 1937 - Silver Rose
  • 1936 - Heritor
  • 1935 - The Marne
  • 1934 - Air Queen
  • 1933 - Captivation
  • 1932 - Golden Gate
  • 1931 - Casque D'Or
  • 1930 - Venetian Lady
  • 1929 - Whitta
  • 1928 - Greenline
  • 1927 - Don Moon
  • 1926 - Quixotic
  • 1925 - The Hawk
  • 1924 - Laneffe
  • 1923 - Duke Isinglass
  • 1922 - Sir Maitland
  • 1921 - Maltgilla
  • 1920 - Aries
  • 1919 - Sydney Damsel
  • 1918 - Bonnie Plume
  • 1917 - Wedding Day
  • 1916 - Quinn's Post
  • 1915 - Ninfia
  • 1914 - Golden Hop
  • 1913 - Golden Hop
  • 1912 - Pride Of Murillo
  • 1911 - Poi Dance
  • 1910 - Fille Fogi
  • 1909 - Neith
  • 1908 - Lord Merv
  • 1907 - Queen's Court
  • 1906 - The Pet

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† Dead heat

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See also

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20150330125040/http://www.australianturfclub.com.au/races/FeatureRaceResults.aspx?raceId=29 Challenge Stakes (ATC)]

References

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Category:Horse races in Australia