Northerly Stakes.
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The Northerly Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age event that stands as one of Western Australia’s most significant races, marking the pinnacle of the Perth Summer Racing Carnival. It is run over a distance of 1800 metres at Ascot Racecourse in early December. Boasting a prize pool of $1.5 million, this event regularly attracts some of Australia’s finest middle-distance horses. Formerly known as the Kingston Town Classic, the race was renamed in honour of the champion Western Australian galloper Northerly, affectionately known as “The Fighting Tiger,” whose toughness and will to win captured the nation’s imagination in the early 2000s. Since its inaugural running in 1976, the Northerly Stakes has become a highlight of the racing calendar, often serving as a culmination of Western Australia’s premier races such as the Railway Stakes. The event not only celebrates local talent but also draws elite interstate contenders seeking to claim glory in the west. Taking place in December, the Northerly Stakes serves as a fitting finale to the spring and early-summer racing season, bridging the gap between the Melbourne Spring Carnival and the Perth summer features. Its prestigious title, rich history, and association with one of Australia’s most beloved horses ensure it remains a cherished and fiercely contested event in Australian racing.
A memorable highlight in the race’s history came in 2013, when the outstanding mare Luckygray claimed her second victory in the event, becoming the first horse to win the race twice under its former name, the Kingston Town Classic. Her achievement cemented her status as a modern Western Australian racing icon and added another chapter to the rich legacy of the Northerly Stakes.
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Recent Results
Each year, the Northerly Stakes are a spectacle of action and pure thoroughbred talent. Here are some of its recent winners:
2026 - TBD, Saturday 5th December
2025 - Cosmic Crusader
2024 - Light Infantry Man
2023 - Dom To Shoot
2022 - Amelia's Jewel
2021 - Regal Power
2020 - Truly Great
2019 - Kay Cee
2018 - Arcadia Queen
2017 - Pounamu
2016 - Stratum Star
2015 - Perfect Reflection
2014 - Moriarty
2013 - Ihtsahymn
2012 - Luckygray
2011 - Playing God
2010 - Playing God