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Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

"The Spring Handicap"

Sat, 20 Sept 2025340 days ago

Race Details

1400m
$500,000
Caulfield
Victoria
Group 1
Handicap

About This Race

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is a Group 1 handicap race over 1400m at Caulfield. A key spring carnival handicap event.

History

Named after prominent racing figure Sir Rupert Clarke. Previously known as the Invitation Stakes.

On the Calendar

  • It is the 2nd richest of 7 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
  • It is the 15th richest of 96 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1400m, it is a mile test and one of 20 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
  • It falls in September 2025, alongside 27 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Caulfield Racecourse

Caulfield is a tight-turning track that rewards tactical racing. Home to the prestigious Caulfield Cup, it serves as a major lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. The track's unique layout makes it a true test of a jockey's skills.

Melbourne, VIC
1876
1800m
350m
Turf
40,000
Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes

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