Missile Stakes
Introduction The '''Missile Stakes''' is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three year olds and older run at Weight for Age over a distance of 1200 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in August. Prizemoney is A$200,000.
History The race was first run in 1978.The event is the first Group race in the new racing calendar in New South Wales.===Grade===* 1978–1979 - Principal Race* 1980–2013 - Group 3* 2014 onwards - Group 2===Venue===* 1978–2011 - Rosehill  * 2012 - Warwick Farm* 2013 onwards - Randwick===Distance===* 1978–2009 - 1100 metres* 2010 onwards - 1200 metres
Winners * 2021 - Phobetor* 2020 - Eduardo* 2019 - Alizee* 2018 - Pierata* 2017 - Invincible Gem* 2016 - Tycoon Tara* 2015 - Burbero* 2014 - Sweet Idea* 2013 - Rain Affair* 2012 - Pinwheel* 2011 - Rain Affair* 2010 - Love Conquers All* 2009 - Teasing* 2008 - Captain Bax* 2007 - German Chocolate* 2006 - Imprisoned* 2005 - Dance Hero* 2004 - Spark Of Life* 2003 - Pompeii* 2002 - Lonhro* 2001 - Sportsbrat* 2000 - Padstow* 1999 - Commands* 1998 - Mr. Victory* 1997 - Guineas* 1996 - Legal Agent* 1995 - Brawny Spirit* 1994 - Klokka* 1993 - Klokka* 1992 - Joanne* 1991 - Joanne* 1990 - Potrero* 1989 - Select Prince* 1988 - Campaign King* 1987 - Campaign King* 1986 - Shankhill Lass* 1985 - Row Of Waves* 1984 - Plus Vite* 1983 - Young Blood* 1982 - Nordic Prince * 1982 - Razor Sharp * 1981 - ''race not held''* 1980 - Macho * 1979 - Salaam* 1978 - Idol
See also * List of Australian Group races* Group races
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