George Moore Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Eagle Farm Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1979 (as XXXX Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | IPG Connect (2016) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2016) |
The George Moore Stakes is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open quality handicap, over a distance of 1200 metres, held at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Australia in December or late November. Prizemoney is A$200,000.
The current naming of the race is after the champion international jockey and horse trainer George Moore (1923–2008) who began his career in Brisbane. Amongst his many achievements he won the Doomben 10,000 which is held at the same track as this race a record five times.
† Meeting at Doomben was abandoned after the sixth race due to inclement weather.
‡ The race was not run due to Equine Influenza.
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