Dahlia Stakes
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Rowley Mile Newmarket, England |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1997 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Qatar Bloodstock |
| Website | Newmarket |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m 1f (1,811 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and up fillies and mares |
| Weight | 9 st 0 lb Penalties 5 lb for Group 1 winners * 3 lb for Group 2 winners * * since 31 August last year |
| Purse | £90,000 (2017) 1st: £51,039 |
The Dahlia Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres) on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May.
The event is named after Dahlia, a successful filly in the 1970s. It was established in 1997, and initially held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2004 and upgraded to Group 2 level in 2015.
The Dahlia Stakes is currently staged on the second day of the two-day Guineas Festival meeting. It is run on the same day as the 1000 Guineas.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (6 wins):
Leading trainer (6 wins):
a The 1999 edition was run on Newmarket's July Course over 1 mile and 110 yards.
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