Horse race
Eurythmic Stakes Class Group 3 Location Ascot Racecourse , Perth , Western AustraliaInaugurated 1978 (as Anniversary Cup) Race type Thoroughbred Sponsor TABtouch W.A (2024)Distance 1,400 metres Surface Turf Track Left-handed Qualification 3 years old and older Weight WFA (Weight For Age) Purse A$ 200,000 (2024)
The Eurythmic Stakes , formerly known as the Northerly Stakes , is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred handicap horse race for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse , Perth , Western Australia in October.[ 1] A$ 200,000.
History
The race was renamed in 2010 after the champion Western Australian thoroughbred Northerly , winner of two W S Cox Plates (2001 & 2002), two Australian Cups (2001 & 2003) and a Caulfield Cup (2002).
In 2022, the Northerly Stakes was renamed the Eurythmic Stakes, while the Kingston Town Classic was renamed the Northerly Stakes.[ 2] [ 3]
Name
1978–2005 - Anniversary Cup
2010–2022 - Northerly Stakes
2022 - Eurythmic Stakes
Grade
Prior to 2013 - Listed Race
2013 - Group 3
Distance
1978 – 2200 metres
1979–1983 – 2400 metres
1984–1999 – 1800 metres
2000 – 1600 metres
2001–2014 – 1400 metres
2015 – 1420 metres
Venue
Winners
2024 - Comfort Me[ 4]
2023 - Karli's Karma[ 5]
2022 - Resortman[ 6]
2021 - Dance Music[ 7]
2020 - Taxagano[ 8]
2019 - The Velvet King[ 9]
2018 - Man Booker[ 10]
2017 - Silverstream[ 11]
2016 - Lite'n In My Veins[ 12]
2015 - †Black Heart Bart [ 13]
2014 - Fuchsia Bandana[ 14]
2013 - Playing God[ 15]
2012 - King Saul[ 16]
2011 - Ranger[ 17]
2010 - Famous Roman[ 18]
2009 - Megatic[ 19]
2008 - Megatic[ 20]
2007 - New Spice[ 21]
2006 - Grasspatch Girl[ 22]
2005 - Changing Lanes[ 23]
2004 - Prince Of Vasac[ 24]
2003 - Superior Star[ 25]
2002 - Mr. Callahan[ 26]
2001 - Storm Shot[ 27]
2000 - Umah[ 28]
1999 - Dynaliebe[ 29]
1998 - Paddy Me Lad[ 30]
1997 - Summer Beau[ 31]
1996 - Classy Dresser
1995 - Vagabond Boy
1994 - Zamaloid
1993 - King Diamond
1992 - Red Javelin
1991 - Vale Of Avoca
1990 - Proud Treaty
1989 - Pagonic
1988 - Eastern Flight
1987 - Leica Soldier
1986 - Track Jester
1985 - Restoration
1984 - Mr. Efficient
1983 - Rosamoss
1982 - Mnitorma
1981 - Little Imagele
1980 - Gay Affair
1979 - Regimental Honour
1978 - Meliador
† Originally the race was scheduled on 18 October 2015 but the race meeting was abandoned after the fourth race due to track safety. Race was held 21 October 2015.[ 32]
See also
References
^ "Winners and Past Results for the Northerly Stakes" . Progroupracing.com (Aus) . 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013 .^ "Perth Racing announces Kingston Town Classic will be renamed Northerly Stakes during Ascot carnival" . The West Australian . Retrieved 25 January 2025 .^ "Eurythmic Stakes" . Retrieved 25 January 2025 .^ https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/Results.aspx?Key=2024Dec07,WA . ^ "2023 Result – Eurythmic Stakes (held 21 October 2023) " . racingpost.com. Retrieved 23 October 2023 .^ "2022 Result – Crown Perth Eurythmic Stakes (held 15 October 2022) " . racingpost.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022 .^ "2021 Result – Crown Perth Northerly Stakes (held 16 October 2021) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 16 October 2021 .^ "2020 Result – Crown Perth Northerly Stakes (held 17 October 2020) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 20 October 2020 .^ "2019 Result – Crown Perth Northerly Stakes (held 19 October 2019) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019 .^ "2018 Result – Crown Perth Northerly Stakes (held 20 October 2018) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018 .^ "2017 Result – Crown Perth Northerly Stakes (held 21 October 2017) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 21 October 2017 .^ "2016 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 15 October 2016) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 15 October 2016 .^ "2015 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 21 October 2015) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015 .^ "2014 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 18 October 2014) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2013 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 19 October 2013) " . breednet.com. Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2012 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 20 October 2012) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2011 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 15 October 2011) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2010 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 16 October 2010) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2009 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 17 October 2009) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2008 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 18 October 2008) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2007 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 20 October 2007) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2006 Result – Northerly Stakes (held 21 October 2006) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2005 Result – WATC Anniversary Cup (held 15 October 2005) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2004 Result – Bundaberg Rum - WATC Anniversary Cup (held 16 October 2004) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2003 Result – Swan Draught - WATC Anniversary Cup (held 18 October 2003) " . Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2002 Result –Swan Draught WATC 150th Anniversary Cup (held 19 October 2002) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2001 Result –Swan Draught Anniversary Cup (held 20 October 2001) " . Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "2000 Result – Swan Draught - WATC Anniversary Cup (held 21 October 2000) " . Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "1999 Result – Anniversary Cup (held 16 October 1999) " . Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ "PADDY ME LAD (Career)" . Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 . 1st of 14ASCT 17Oct98 1800m Good3 ANNIV CUP Listed $35,200 ($24,700) Tim Stubberfield 56kg Barrier 7 2nd Credits 52kg, 3rd Scarlet Stormboy 52kg 1:50.09 (600m 35.94), 2L, 12th@800m, 9th@400m 6-1 ^ "SUMMER BEAU (NZ) (Career)" . Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 14 October 2015 . 1st of 10 ASCT 18Oct97 1800m Firm2 ANNIV CUP Listed $35,200 ($24,700) D Miller (Jnr) 58.5kg Barrier 7 2nd Power Plus 52.5kg, 3rd Quadrant 52kg 1:50.73 (800m 36.78), 0.3L, 9th@800m, 8th@400m 6-4 ^ Rooney, Jay (17 October 2015). "Ascot called off after track issue" . The West Australian Yahoo (Australia). Retrieved 18 October 2015 .
