George Moore Stakes

George Moore Stakes

Group 3 race
Location	Doomben Racecourse
Inaugurated	1979 (as XXXX Stakes)
Race type	Thoroughbred
Sponsor	Channel 7 (2015)
Race information
Distance	1,200 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Right-handed
Qualification	Open
Weight	Quality handicap
Purse	A$200,000 (2015)

The George Moore Stakes is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open quality handicap, over a distance of 1200 metres, held at Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane, Australia in December^[1] or late November.^[2] Prizemoney is A$200,000.

Race History

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.^[3]

Race name

• 1979–1986 - XXXX Stakes
• 1987 - Thornhill Park Stakes
• 1988 - L J Williams Quality Handicap
• 1989 - Summer Stakes
• 1990–1992 L J Williams Quality Handicap
• 1993 - Summer Stakes
• 1994–1999 - AWA Stakes
• 2000 - 2006 - Summer Stakes
• 2008 onwards - George Moore Stakes

Race grade

• 1979–1982 was a Group 3
• 1983–2000 was a Listed race
• 2001 onwards Group 3

The winners

• 2015 - Didntcostalot ^[4]
• 2014 - Big Money ^[5]
• 2013 - Lucky Hussler ^[6]
• 2012 - Startsmeup ^[7]
• 2011 - Adebisi ^[8]
• 2010 - † race not held
• 2009 - Burdekin Blues ^[9]
• 2008 - Friendly Embrace ^[10]
• 2007 - ‡ race not held
• 2006 - Natural Destiny ^[11]
• 2005 - Takeover Target ^[12]
• 2004 - Show Biz Kid ^[13]
• 2003 - Make Mine Magic ^[14]
• 2002 - Baal Yabba ^[15]
• 2001 - Alpine Express ^[16]
• 2000 - Fine Action
• 1999 - Major Victory
• 1998 - City Hall
• 1997 - Chief De Beers
• 1996 - Rip Home
• 1995 - Atlantic Crossing
• 1994 - Chief De Beers
• 1993 - Morden
• 1992 - Buck's Pride
• 1991 - Turvey
• 1990 - Gypsy Rogue
• 1989 - Mirraben
• 1989 - Mirraben
• 1987 - Mirraben
• 1986 - Paris Beau
• 1985 - Basic French
• 1984 - Fixed Flush
• 1983 - Foreign Interest
• 1982 - Marquee Star
• 1981 - Handsome Prince
• 1980 - Grand Rocky
• 1979 - Princess Reichen

† Meeting at Doomben was abandoned after the sixth race due to inclement weather.^[17]
‡ The race was not run due to Equine Influenza.^[18]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Winners and Past Results for the George Moore Stakes". Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
2. "George Moore Stakes". www.horseracinginfo.com.au.
3. "Doomben 10,000". Queensland History of Racing (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
4. "2015 Result – Channel 7 George Moore Stakes (held 28 November 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
5. "2014 Result – Chanel 7 George Moore Stakes (held 6 December 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
6. "2013 Result – Rawgroup George Moore Stakes (held 7 December 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
7. "2012 Result – George Moore Stakes (held 8 December 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
8. "2011 Result – Channel 7 George Moore Stakes (held 10 December 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
9. "2009 Result – Rhino Wrap George Moore Stakes (held 5 December 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
10. "2008 Result – City Pacific George Moore Stks (held 6 December 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
11. "2006 Result – Summer Stks (held 9 December 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
12. "2005 Result – Summer Stks (held 10 December 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
13. "2004 Result – Summer Stks (held 4 December 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
14. "2003 Result – Summer Stks (held 10 December 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
15. "2002 Result – Summer Stks (held 7 December 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
16. "2001 Result – Summer Stks (held 8 December 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
17. Davis, Glenn (11 December 2010). "Final three races abandoned at Eagle Farm". Australian Associated Press. punters.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
18. Sanders, Reid (18 August 2008). "Proceedings of the 13th Australian Racecourse Managers Conference – Equine Influenza" (PDF). Australian Racecourse Managers Association, Inc. p. 20–22. Retrieved 25 November 2014.