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Kennedy Cantala Stakes betting
Formerly the Emirates Stakes, the Cantala Stakes is held at the Flemington Racecourse on the last day of the VRC Spring Carnival in November, traditionally the first Saturday after the Melbourne Cup.
The Emirates Stakes is run over 1600m and is a Group 1 handicap for thoroughbreds: three year olds at set weights. The purse is $1 million for the event, which is the richest Victorian race over the mile.
Prize money is broken down as follows:
- 1st – $600,000
- 2nd – $180,000
- 3rd – $90,000
- 4th – $45,000
- 5th – $25,000
- 6th – $20,000
- 7th – $20,000
- 8th – $20,000
The roots of the Emirates Stakes, a leading group race in Australia, go back to 1881 with a race initially called the Coburg Stakes that was a Principal Race run over 1800m. Since then the race has evolved, changed distance, had several name changes and changed grade. It is now one of the most prestigious days on the Spring Carnival calendar and the highlight of the Emirates Stakes Race Day, which holds nine races throughout the day.
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Emirates Stakes – Recent runnings
- 2015
Turn Me Loose ($9.50), a Kiwi horse ridden by Kerrin McEvoy and trained by Murray Baker, won out leaving Politeness ($10) to come second and Rock Sturdy ($31) to come third. - 2014
Hucklebuck ($10) pulled away from the pack, beating Lucky Hussler ($7) by a nose, both of whom were miles in front of their nearest competition: The Cleaner at $16. Hucklebuck was ridden by Dom Tourneur and trained by Phil Stokes. - 2013
Boban ($4.40) became the first horse since 1986 to win the Epsom Handicap and the Emirates Stakes in the same year. Boban, who was the favourite, beat out Smokin’ Joey ($21) and Speediness ($9). Boban was trained by Chris Waller and ridden by Glyn Schofield.
Previous Emirates Stakes winners
We have compiled a list of winners from the last fifty years of the Emirates Stakes:
Year | Winning Horse |
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2019 | Fierce Impact |
2018 | Best Of Days |
2017 | Shillelagh |
2016 | Le Romain |
2015 | Turn Me Loose |
2014 | Hucklebuck |
2013 | Boban |
2012 | Happy Trails |
2011 | Albert The Fat |
2010 | Wall Street |
2009 | All American |
2008 | All Silent |
2007 | Tears I Cry |
2006 | Divine Madonna |
2005 | Valedictum |
2004 | Sky Cuddle |
2003 | Titanic Jack |
2002 | Scenic Peak |
2001 | Desert Eagle |
2000 | Testa Rossa |
1999 | Bonanova |
1998 | Bezeal Bay |
1997 | Catalan Opening |
1996 | Miss Margaret |
1995 | Seascay |
1994 | Seascay |
1993 | Primacy |
1992 | Planet Ruler |
1991 | Pontormo |
1990 | Shaftesbury Avenue |
1989 | Better Loosen Up |
1988 | Our Westminster |
1987 | Warned |
1986 | Chanteclair |
1985 | Dazzling Duke |
1984 | Riverdale |
1983 | Honest Promise |
1982 | Magari |
1981 | Tower Belle |
1980 | Silver Bounty |
1979 | Bit Of A Skite |
1978 | Family Of Man |
1977 | Galway Bay |
1976 | Maybe Mahal |
1975 | Kiwi Can |
1974 | Skyjack |
1973 | Taj Rossi |
1972 | All Shot |
1971 | Gunsynd |
1970 | Levian |
1969 | Vain |
1968 | Cyron |
1967 | Heroic Stone |
1966 | Storm Queen |
Most successful Emirates horses
Five horses have managed to take out the Emirates Stakes on more than one occasion. These horses are:
- Seascay – 1995 and 1994
- Heroic Stone – 1967 and 1965
- Aquanita – 1961 and 1960
- Te Gama – 1917 and 1914
- Iolaire – 1908 and 1907
Most successful jockey’s at the Emirates
Jim Cassidy is the most successful jockey to ride the Emirates Stakes since 1983, pocketing a total of three wins and a third place from his 14 starts.
Most successful trainers at the Emirates
David Hayes has trained five winners of the Emirates Stakes over the years. He trained Planet Ruler in 1992, Primacy in 1993, Seascray in 1994 and 1995 and All American in 2009.
Tips for betting on the Emirates
Following the racers form ahead of the Emirates Stakes is the best way to be informed. How have the horses gone over 1600m or a similar distance? What are the weather conditions on the day like? Do they suit the bet you want to make? Is your chosen horse on a winning streak? Do you see good value in your bet?
With such a large field it can be a little daunting for new comers to having a punt, but in a large field you can often find good value.
Always search among your several different online bookie accounts to find the best price for the bet you want to make: get the bookies to work for you and get the best value for your punting dollar.