St George Stakes
| Group 2 race | |
Amounis, 1930 winner
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| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
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| Inaugurated | 1900 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Crown Golden Ale (2017) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,800 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Maidens ineligible |
| Weight | Weight for Age |
| Purse | $200,000 (2017) |
The Peter Young Stakes, registered as the St George Stakes, is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions over a distance of 1800 metres at Caulfield racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late February. Total prize money is A$200,000.
The race was renamed in 2012 in honour of former Chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club, Peter Young who was involved the rebranding of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club to the Melbourne Racing Club and the construction of the Sir Rupert Clarke Grandstand at Caulfield Racecourse.
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.
† Dead heat
‡ An embargo on Melbourne racing was in force by the Victorian Cabinet
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