W W Cockram Stakes
Introduction The '''W.W. Cockram Stakes''' is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for mares four years old and older, run at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Prizemoney is A$200,000.
History ===Name===The race is named in honour of prominent Victorian breeder W.W. (Wally) Cockram, who served as Vice Chairman of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club from 1970 to 1984.===Venue===*1992–1993 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse* 1994 - Caulfield Racecourse *1995–1996 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse* 1997 - Caulfield Racecourse *1998–2001 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse*2002 onwards - Caulfield Racecourse===Name===* 2002 - Sir Edward Dunlop Research Foundation Stakes* 2014 - Sportingbet Sprint Series Heat 1 Stakes* 2015 - William Hill Sprint Series Heat 1 Stakes
Winners * 2023 - Benedetta* 2022 - Chain Of Lightning* 2021 - Probabeel* 2020 - Perfect Jewel* 2019 - Pippie* 2018 - Ellicazoom* 2017 - Savanna Amour* 2016 - Ocean Embers* 2015 - Madam Gangster* 2014 - Gregers* 2013 - Octavia* 2012 - Lady Melksham* 2011 - Mid Summer Music* 2010 - Rhythm In Paris* 2009 - Cats Whisker* 2008 - Princess Gisella* 2007 - Storm Signal* 2006 - Storm Alert* 2005 - Dea* 2004 - Strikeline* 2003 - Brief Embrace* 2002 - Pernod* 2001 - Libidinious* 2000 - Tickle My* 1999 - Chillies* 1998 - Spectrum* 1997 - Tonicity* 1996 - Street Talk* 1995 - Petite Amour* 1994 - Timeless Grace * 1993 - Party Dancer* 1992 - Pride Of Demus
See also * List of Australian Group races* Group races
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