Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 10, 2023 Journalists Share Posted July 10, 2023 OddsBookmakersNewsFieldPast Winners Wakeful Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, November 4, 2024 Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Queensland 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. Wakeful Stakes odds 2023 Wakeful Stakes odds are currently unavailable at the top horse betting sites. Horsebetting.com.au will update this page when online bookmakers release Wakeful Stakes betting odds. Best Wakeful Stakes bookmakers All of our recommended horse betting sites and apps have markets for the Wakeful Stakes. Most of the Melbourne Cup Carnival races have markets opened well in advance and the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes is no exception. The top Wakeful Stakes bookmakers will vary dramatically outside of Australia, although with this being a feature race, it is unlikely any racing betting sites will not have markets available. 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Previous Wakeful Stakes Field 2022 Wakeful Stakes field 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 Lady Mark & Levi Kavanagh Craig Williams 10 55kg 14 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 2022 Wakeful Stakes result 1st – Zennzella ($10.00)2nd – Pavitra ($2.70)3rd – As Time Goes By ($2.00) Recent Wakeful Stakes results 2022: Zennzella goes from synthetic to Group 2 winner 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. 2021: Willowy continues Godolphin’s strong run in Wakeful 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. 2020: Kah guides Victoria Quay to Wakeful success 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. 2019: Miami Bound shows VRC Oaks potential 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 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 1940 Session 1939 Snow White 1938 Early Bird 1937 Prairie Moon 1936 Siren 1935 Link Divine 1934 Arachne 1933 Golden Hair 1932 Protea View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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