The Eclipse Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1800 metres, run at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in mid November. Total prize money is A$200,000. History The race was not held for 2 years during World War II. The Melbourne Racing Club moved the race predominantly to Sandown in 1994. However at times the race has been rescheduled and held at Caulfield as was the case in 2013 when Sandown Racecourse was under construction. When held at Sandown Racecourse, the race has been scheduled on the inner Lakeside racecourse at times. In 2021-22 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse. Grade 1937–1978 - Principal race 1979–1995 - Listed race 1996 onwards - Group 3 Venue 1937–1993 - Caulfield Racecourse 1994–1996 - Sandown Racecourse 1997 - Caulfield Racecourse 1998–2001 - Sandown Racecourse 2002–2003 - Caulfield Racecourse 2004–2012 - Sandown Racecourse 2013 - Caulfield Racecourse 2014–2020 - Sandown Racecourse 2021–present - Caulfield Racecourse Distance 1937–1939 - 1 miles (~2200 metres) 1940 - 1 miles (~2000 metres) 1941 - 1 miles (~2400 metres) 1944 - 1 miles (~2200 metres) 1945–1952 - 1 miles (~2400 metres) 1953–1972 - 1 miles (~2000 metres) 1973–1993 - 2000 metres 1994–1996 - 2128 metres 1997 - 2000 metres 1998 - 2128 metres 1999–2001 - 2119 metres 2002–2003 - 2020 metres 2004 - 1800 metres 2005 - 2100 metres 2006–2007 - 1800 metres 2008 - 2100 metres 2009 onwards - 1800 metres Winners 2022 - Milford 2021 - Regalo Di Gaetano 2020 - So Si Bon 2019 - Pacodali 2018 - Tally 2017 - Payroll 2016 - Turnitaround 2015 - Casino Dancer 2014 - Zabisco 2013 - Mouro 2012 - Eclair Surprise 2011 - Rothera 2010 - Viking Hero 2009 - Bashful Girl 2008 - Eskimo Dan 2007 - Like It Is 2006 - Utility 2005 - Aqua D'Amore 2004 - Requisite 2003 - Zazzman 2002 - Damaschino 2001 - Fields Of Omagh 2000 - Tickle My 1999 - Taberann 1998 - Prime Address 1997 - Burning Embers 1996 - Gold City 1995 - Broann 1994 - Innocent King 1993 - Palareign 1992 - Fraar 1991 - Luisant Bijou 1990 - Gamine 1989 - Eastern Classic 1988 - Super Impose 1987 - Prince Gano 1986 - So Vague 1985 - So Vague 1984 - Brave Salute 1983 -