Wakeful Stakes
Wakeful Stakes
Group Two Betting Guide
| Date: | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Location: | Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
| Distance: | 2000m |
The Wakeful Stakes is held at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival and is a Group 2 race specifically designed for three-year-old fillies, with it worth $300,000.
Covering a distance of 2000m, the Wakeful Stakes was inaugurated in 1932 and won by Protea. The Wakeful Stakes pays homage to the legendary mare, Wakeful, who achieved remarkable success in numerous principal races during the early years of the 1900s.
Initially contested over a mile, the Wakeful Stakes transitioned to its current 2000m format in 1953 and has since served as the traditional lead-up race to the VRC Oaks, held on the following Thursday.
Elevated to Group 2 status in 1979, the Wakeful Stakes holds great significance in the racing community. An astounding 38 fillies have accomplished the rare feat of winning both the Wakeful Stakes and the VRC Oaks, with the most recent triumph achieved by Willowy in 2021.
Additionally, 13 fillies have triumphed in the Thousand Guineas/Wakeful Stakes combination, with Atlantic Jewel being the last to achieve this remarkable feat in 2011.
Furthermore, 10 fillies have accomplished the remarkable treble of winning the Thousand Guineas, Wakeful Stakes, and VRC Oaks, with Arborea being the last to do so in 1993.
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2024 Wakeful Stakes Final Field
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Previous Wakeful Stakes Field
No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 
Zardozi James Cummings James McDonald 10 57kg 2 Coco Sun Tony & Calvin McEvoy Mark Zahra 13 56kg 3 Konasana Chris Waller Jamie Kah 5 55kg 4 Harlow Mist John Sargent Blake Shinn 1 55kg 5 Amazonian Lass Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Tim Clark 12 55kg 6 Sentimental FlameTravis DoudleJohn Allen755kg7 Subrising Nigel Blackiston Jamie Spencer 8 55kg 8 Diamonds Choice Chris Bieg Harry Coffey 4 55kg 9 Zambezi Khan Guy Lowry Billy Egan 11 55kg 10 Aethelflaed Matthew Smith Damien Oliver 14 55kg 11 Aspenado John McArdle Craig Newitt 3 55kg 12 Bon Mistress Ken & Kasey Keys Blaike McDougall 6 55kg 13 Vieste Benjamin Smith Winona Costin 2 55kg 14 Easy Turn Patrick Kearney Madison Lloyd 9 55kg No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Jenny Jerome Patrick Payne Damian Lane 14 55kg 2 Pavitra Richard & Will Freedman Joshua Parr 2 55kg 3 So Dazzling John Sargent Damien Oliver 6 55kg 4 Let’sbefrankbaby Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock Lachlan King 8 55kg 5 Whakamana Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Jye McNeil 12 55kg 6 Zennzella Ciaron Maher & David Eustace James McDonald 15 55kg 7 Thinking Rain Gary Portelli John Allen 16 55kg 8 As Time Goes By Anthony & Sam Freedman Ben Melham 1 55kg 9 La Gioia Jason Warren Daniel Stackhouse 11 55kg 10 Queen Air Lindsey Smith Blaike McDougall 7 55kg 11 Makrana Mark & Levi Kavanagh Michael Dee 9 55kg 12 Grey Northern Simon Zahra Damien Thornton 5 55kg 13 Whispering LadyMark & Levi KavanaghCraig Williams1055kg14 Uptick John O’Shea Chad Schofield 13 55kg 15 Barbwire Baby Shayne Fisher Teo Nugent 3 55kg 16 Artocracy Peter Lafferty Laura Lafferty 4 55kg
2023 Wakeful Stakes result
1st – Amazonian Lass (+900)
2nd – Zardozi (-500)
3rd – Aethelflaed (-166.67)
Recent Wakeful Stakes results
- The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Amazonian Lass ($14.00) led all the way in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes at Flemington under the guidance of Tim Clark. As usual with the Waterhouse & Bott runners, the daughter of More Than Ready bounced well and took the lead quickly, before settling nicely for Clark. The race didn’t change complexion during the run, so the leader was allowed to do whatever she wanted out in front, and when Clark went for his filly, she kicked clear and put up a three-length break with 300m to go. Plenty of punters were tipping the race favourite Zardozi ($2.15) as the best bet of the day at Flemington, and when she got to the outside and started to run on well, the roar rang louder and louder track side. As the eventual winner was starting to shorten stride, the favourite continued to cut down the margin, but ultimately couldn’t get to Amazonian Lass and she held on to to record a good win.
- Trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, the talented filly Zennzella demonstrated her prowess by securing a Group 2 victory in the Wakeful Stakes. Under the guidance of jockey James McDonald, Zennzella showcased her potential after triumphing in a previous race on the All Weather track at Pakenham. As the gates opened, Thinking Rain and jockey John Allen, claimed the front position with 1200m remaining after a fierce battle for the lead. McDonald positioned Zennzella perfectly in second place, patiently waiting for the pace to develop as they followed the leader down the backstretch. The tempo eased around the bottom turn, causing the field to bunch up in preparation for the home straight. Approaching the 400m mark, Thinking Rain began to fade, allowing Zennzella and McDonald to seize control of the race. Despite Pavitra’s valiant pursuit, she was unable to overtake Zennzella, who maintained a strong and determined gallop all the way to the finish line, securing victory by a long neck.
- In a stunning upset at Flemington, Godolphin emerged victorious in the Wakeful Stakes (2000m) for the third time in a decade. The triumph came courtesy of Willowy, a surprise contender who defied the odds. Priced at $11, Willowy entered the race as a last-start maiden winner over a mile at Newcastle. The additional 400m of the Wakeful Stakes proved to be her saving grace, as she showcased her remarkable stamina. In a thrilling finish, Willowy managed to overhaul Daisies ($7), the winner of the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m), within the final 50m, securing victory by half a length. This triumph marked a significant milestone for trainer James Cummings, as it was his first win in the Wakeful Stakes. The race holds a special place in the Cummings family legacy, as James’ grandfather, the legendary Bart Cummings, emerged victorious a remarkable 14 times.
- Guided by the skilled partnership of trainer Tony & Calvin McEvoy and jockey Jamie Kah, Victoria Quay showcased a remarkable burst of speed in the final moments to secure a well-deserved Wakeful Stakes triumph. It appeared as though race favourite Personal might gain the upper hand and seize the victory, however, Kah summoned an extraordinary effort from Victoria Quay, urging her forward on the outside to grab the lead to secure a neck-length victory.
- Miami Bound and Vegas Jewel look set for a rematch in the Group One VRC Oaks after fighting out the finish of the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington. The Danny O’Brien-trained Miami Bound ($8) edged out the Mark Kavanagh-trained Vegas Jewel ($3.70) by a neck in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) for three-year-old fillies and the pair would go on to share favouritism at $3.50 for the Oaks (2500m) five days laters. They gapped their rivals in the Wakeful on a soft track, with Palumbo ($26) six lengths away in third while $2.90 favourite Flit was fourth. The VRC Oaks had been a long-range target for O’Brien with Miami Bound who would try to emulate her dam Arapaho Miss who won the VRC Oaks in 2007.
Wakeful Stakes winners
| Wakeful Stakes Past Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2023 | Amazonian Lass | Tim Clark | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 2022 | Zennzella | James McDonald | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 2021 | Willowy | Jye McNeil | James Cummings |
| 2020 | Victoria Quay | Jamie Kah | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 2019 | Miami Bound | Damien Oliver | Danny O’Brien |
| 2018 | Aristia | Damian Lane | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 2017 | Luvaluva | Blake Shinn | John Sargent |
| 2016 | Tiamo Grace | Damian Lane | Darren Weir |
| 2015 | Ambience | James McDonald | John O’Shea |
| 2014 | Thunder Lady | Blake Shinn | John Sargent |
| 2013 | Kirramosa | Tommy Berry | John Sargent |
| 2012 | Zydeco | Kerrin McEvoy | Anthony Freedman |
| 2011 | Atlantic Jewel | Michael Rodd | Mark Kavanagh |
| 2010 | Brazilian Pulse | Craig Williams | Mike Moroney |
| 2009 | Faint Perfume | Michael Rodd | Bart Cummings |
| 2008 | Rocha | Danny Nikolic | Guy Walter |
| 2007 | Zarita | Greg Childs | Pat Hyland |
| 2006 | Tuesday Joy | Danny Beasley | Gai Waterhouse |
| 2005 | Serenade Rose | Steven King | Lee Freedman |
| 2004 | Hollow Bullet | David Taggart | John McArdle |
| 2003 | Timbourina | Steven King | Tony Wildman |
| 2002 | Hierogram | Darren Beadman | John Hawkes |
| 2001 | Quays | Craig Williams | Clarry Conners |
| 2000 | Lolita Star | Stephen Baster | Peter Hayes |
Wakeful Stakes winners pre-2000
| Wakeful Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | ||
| 1999 | My Sienna | ||
| 1998 | Grand Archway | ||
| 1997 | Kensington Palace | ||
| 1996 | Danendri | ||
| 1995 | Saleous | ||
| 1994 | Dream Of The Dance | ||
| 1993 | Arborea | ||
| 1992 | Love Comes To Town | ||
| 1991 | Richfield Lady | ||
| 1990 | Beachside | ||
| 1989 | Tristanagh | ||
| 1988 | Research | ||
| 1987 | Imposera | ||
| 1986 | Diamond Shower | ||
| 1985 | Heat Of The Moment | ||
| 1984 | Our Lafite | ||
| 1983 | La Caissiere | ||
| 1982 | Royal Regatta | ||
| 1981 | Sheraco | ||
| 1980 | November Rain | ||
| 1979 | Brava Jeannie | ||
| 1978 | Scomeld | ||
| 1977 | Sun Sally | ||
| 1976 | Savoir | ||
| 1975 | How Now / Calera | ||
| 1974 | Leica Show | ||
| 1973 | Love Aloft / Just Topic | ||
| 1972 | Toltrice | ||
| 1971 | Kazanlik | ||
| 1970 | Sanderae | ||
| 1969 | Glad Rags | ||
| 1968 | With Respect | ||
| 1967 | Eld | ||
| 1966 | Star Belle | ||
| 1965 | Fire Band | ||
| 1964 | Light Fingers | ||
| 1963 | Raindear | ||
| 1962 | Lady Marg | ||
| 1961 | Indian Summer | ||
| 1960 | Wenona Girl | ||
| 1959 | Weeamera | ||
| 1958 | Chicola | ||
| 1957 | Amneris | ||
| 1956 | Sandara | ||
| 1955 | Evening Peal | ||
| 1954 | Blue Amber | ||
| 1953 | Caramba | ||
| 1952 | Just Caroline | ||
| 1951 | La Castana | ||
| 1950 | True Course | ||
| 1949 | Chicquita | ||
| 1948 | Grey Nurse | ||
| 1947 | Nizam’s Ring / Jalna | ||
| 1946 | Sweet Chime | ||
| 1945 | Marocain | ||
| 1944 | Rainbird | ||
| 1943 | Three Wheeler | ||
| 1942 | East End | 1941 | Kelos |
| 1940 | Session | ||
| 1939 | Snow White | ||
| 1938 | Early Bird | ||
| 1937 | Prairie Moon | ||
| 1936 | Siren | ||
| 1935 | Link Divine | ||
| 1934 | Arachne | ||
| 1933 | Golden Hair | ||
| 1932 | Protea | ||
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