Futurity Stakes (Australia)
| Group 1 race | |
Amounis, 1930 winner
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| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
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| Inaugurated | 1897 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | italktravel (2017) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three years old and older that are not maidens |
| Weight | Weight-for-age |
| Purse | A$500,000 (2017) |
The Futurity Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 weight-for-age Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in late February. Total prize money is A$500,000.
From 2006 until 2010 it was the first leg of the Asian Mile Challenge series, and its distance was changed to 1600 metres (1 mile). The race distance was reverted in 2011.
During World War II the event was held at Flemington Racecourse. In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse.
Front cover of the 1933 VATC Futurity Stakes racebook.
1933 Futurity Stakes Raceday officials & information for patrons.
1933 Futurity Stakes conditions and results racebook.
1933 Futurity Stakes showing the winner, Winooka.
† Dead heat
‡ An embargo on Melbourne racing was in force by the Victorian Cabinet
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