The Spring Stakes is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race at Weight for age, over a distance of 1200 metres, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide, Australia in August. Total prizemoney is A$127,250. History Prior to 2006 the race was held in September. The event is the first Group race in the new racing calendar in South Australia. Race named in 2016 in honour of David R Coles who made a significant contribution to thoroughbred racing industry by the former SAJC Chairman, and pre-eminent Bloodstock agent and consultant. Coles was inducted into the South Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2003 and into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2013. Distance 1970–1971 - 6 furlongs (~1200 metres) 1972–1978 – 1200 metres 1979–1980 – 1350 metres (Held at Cheltenham Park Racecourse) 1981–2000 – 1200 metres 2001 – 1250 metres (Held at Cheltenham Park Racecourse) 2002 onwards - 1200 metres Grade 1970–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1997 - Group 2 1998 onwards - Group 3 Winners 2022 - Calypso Reign 2021 - Behemoth 2020 - Behemoth 2019 - Dalasan 2018 - Dollar For Dollar 2017 - Mio Dio 2016 - Beirut 2015 - Red Eclipse 2014 - Riziz 2013 - Just Discreet 2012 - Happy Trails 2011 - Uxorious 2010 - Rebel Raider 2009 - Midnight Mustang 2008 - El Maze 2007 - Zupaone 2006 - Royal Ida 2005 - Super Elegant 2004 - Sky Cuddle 2003 - Squillani 2002 - Strategic Image 2001 - Flavour 2000 - Spice Doll 1999 - Star Joe 1998 - Will Fly 1997 - Hero Wind 1996 - Staaraq 1995 - Hero Wind 1994 - Hero Wind 1993 - Colebrook 1992 - Black Rouge 1991 - Beau George 1990 - Redelva 1989 - Redelva 1988 - Redelva 1987 - Change Of Habit 1986 - Romantic Red 1985 - Trichelle 1984 - Gold Kildare 1983 - Belcunda 1982 - Oriental Ruler 1981 - Bargambler 1980 - Rumpus Room 1979 - Court Sabre 1978 - Pelican Point 1977 - Hartbalm 1976 - Classic Conquest 1975 - Samist 1974 - Samist 1973 - Toltrice 1972 - High Gypsy 1971 - Romantic Son 1970 - Eastern Court See also List of Australian Group races Group races References Horse races in Australia Open sprint category horse races Sport in Adelaide