The Alister Clark Stakes is a Group 2 race run over 2040m at Moonee Valley in mid-March for three-year-old autumn staying types.
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Results
- 1st: #2 Shanwah
- 2nd: #4 Imperialist
- 3rd: $#6 Statuario
Alister Clark Stakes News
The Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes is a 2040m race for three-year-old runners and is open to both fillies and colts & geldings.
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Results
- 1st: #2 Shanwah ($2.20F)
- 2nd: #4 Imperialist
- 3rd: $6 Statuario
Ciaron Maher’s rising star son of boom sire Too Darn Hot, Shanwah ($2.20F), went back-to-back at Group 2 level with the Autumn Classic winner dominating the 2025 Alister Clark Stakes results with an impressive two length win for the punters to earn a shot at the Group 1 Australian Derby at Randwick on April 5.
Alister Clark Stakes 2025 Odds & Results
Dce Alister Clark Stakes (G2)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1st
2. Shanwah (2) J: Ethan Brown 57kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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2nd
4. Imperialist (4) J: Jye McNeil 57kg
T: Chris Waller |
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3rd
6. Statuario (5) J: John Allen 57kg
T: Emma-Lee & David Browne |
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4th
7. Politely Dun (3) J: Daniel Stackhouse 57kg
T: Danny O'Brien |
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5th
1. Red Aces (9) J: Luke Currie 57kg
T: Nick Ryan |
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6th
9. Rapid Cheval (1) J: Jamie Mott 55kg
T: Bevan Laming |
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7th
8. Emphasize (6) J: Craig Williams 57kg
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
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8th
3. Opening Address (7) J: Craig Newitt 57kg
T: Liam Howley |
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9th
5. Detroit City (8) J: Billy Egan 57kg
T: Dominic Sutton |
Data retrieved: 16/05/2025 07:16:19 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Raced at Moonee Valley during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival in March, the Alister Clark Stakes is a set weights and penalties event worth a $500,000.
The Alister Clark Stakes formerly took place under the lights at The Valley on a Friday evening before Melbourne’s The All-Star Mile race. For 2021, the race was moved to the Saturday race card with the 2021 All-Star Mile contested at Moonee Valley Racecourse before reverting back to its traditional position the following year as The All-Star Mile returned to Flemington for the fourth edition.
In 2023 the All-Star Mile returned to The Valley and as such the Alister Clark Stakes ran on the Saturday in Melbourne on the same date Sydney’s hosts its bumper Golden Slipper Day card.
In 2024 the All-Star Mile took place at Caulfield with the Alister Clark running on William Reid Stakes Day the Saturday after.
For the 2025 edition of the Alister Clark Stakes, the Group 2 stayed on the William Reid Stakes Day program at The Valley in March.
The Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1200m) held in February at Flemington and the Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) on Blue Diamond Stakes Day are good lead-up races into the Alister Clark Stakes. The CS Hayes – Alister Clark Stakes double was last achieved by Cliff’s Edge (2018), while Global Exchange (2019) did the Autumn Classic – Alister Clark double.
Alternatively, three-year-olds may come into the Alister Clark Stakes field via a Sydney lead-up run in the previous Saturday’s Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) that produced the 2017 winner Hardman (7th).
Hardham also went on to run third next-up at Randwick during ‘The Championships’ in the Group 1 ATC Derby (2400m). Ethiopia (2012) was the last ATC Derby winner to come off a run in Melbourne’s Alister Clark Stakes improving on his lead-up second.
The form of the 2021 Alister Clark Stakes was franked with the runner-up Young Werther finishing second in that year’s ATC Derby, which was won by the Alister Clark third placed Explosive Jack. Explosive Jack also backed up to win the SA Derby before a Queensland Derby third during an outstanding campaign.
In 2023 the Alister Clark Stakes winner Bank Mur improved on a lead-up fourth in the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington.
The Alister Clark Stakes form in 2023 was franked with the runner-up Suizuro going on to run third next-up in Sydney’s Australian Derby trifecta.
The 2024 Alister Clark Stakes form was franked with the runner-up Quintessa running fourth next-up up the Group 1 ATC Oaks in Sydney, while the winner Antrim Coast ran fourth in the SA Derby results that season.
The Alister Clark Stakes 2025 ran on Saturday March 22, 2025 on William Reid Stakes Day at The Valley as a lead-up to the Derby and Oaks races held over the autumn and was won in a commanding two-length victory by the Ciaron Maher trained favourite Shanwah ($2.20F).
| 2025 Alister Clark Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday March 22, 2025 |
| Track: | Moonee Valley Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2040m |
| Race Type: | 3YOs – Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $500,000 |
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Finishing Order
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | SHANWAH (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 2 | 57kg | $2.20F | |||
| 2 | 4 | IMPERIALIST (NZ) | Chris Waller | Jye McNeil | 2L | 4 | 57kg | $13 | ||
| 3 | 6 | STATUARIO | Emma-Lee & David Browne | John Allen | 2.1L | 5 | 57kg | $15 | ||
| 4 | 7 | POLITELY DUN | Danny O’Brien | Daniel Stackhouse | 5.1L | 3 | 57kg | $61 | ||
| 5 | 1 | RED ACES | Nick Ryan | Luke Currie | 7.1L | 9 | 57kg | $12 | ||
| 6 | 9 | RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) | Bevan Laming | Jamie Mott | 7.3L | 1 | 55kg (cd 56kg) | $14 | ||
| 7 | 8 | EMPHASIZE (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Williams | 8.55L | 6 | 57kg | $6 | ||
| 8 | 3 | OPENING ADDRESS (NZ) | Liam Howley | Craig Newitt | 13.8L | 7 | 57kg | $4.80 | ||
| 9 | 5 | DETROIT CITY | Dominic Sutton | Billy Egan | 14.05L | 8 | 57kg | $20 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Betting
The official Alister Clark Stakes 2025 betting odds on the Moonee Valley feature will be available here at Races.com.au the week of the race.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Prix De Turn ($26) defeating fellow 25/1 roughie Can’t Go Wrong in the Alister Clark Stakes quinella.
Another big upset occurred in 2024 with Antrim Coast beating the favourite Quintessa as a $51 outsider in Alister Clark Stakes betting.
Shanwah ($2.20 in 2025) was the last Alister Clark Stakes favourite to win.
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Form
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2025 Alister Clark Stakes Tips
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- To Win: #2 Shanwah ($2.60 at time of publish) – BET NOW
The favourite Shanwah is going too strong to bet against for mine in Saturday’s Alister Clark Stakes. This marks the flying son of sire of the moment Too Darn Hot’s first run at The Valley, and how he handles the tight circuit will be key. Chases a fourth win on the trot after an eye-catching 1.5 length victory in Caulfield’s Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) on Blue Diamond Day a month ago. Kept fit with a subsequent Cranbourne hit out. Was a big leap in grade to do what he did in the Group 2 last time out on speed boxing on well and will only take improvement and confidence out of it. Ethan Brown comes aboard from barrier 2 and the horse looks like he’ll see out the 2040m.
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Field
The Alister Clark Stakes field attracts a smart line-up of in-form three-year-old autumn gallopers. Many may be heading towards longer-distance races in Sydney later in the autumn such as the ATC Oaks or ATC Derby run at Randwick in April over 2400m.
The 2025 Alister Clark Stakes field and barriers are set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be announced below.
The Alister Clark Stakes 2025 final field features a quality line-up of three-year-old staying types led in betting by Ciaron Maher’s last start Autumn Classic winner Shanwah.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | H Rating |
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| 1 | 31x0216x00 | RED ACES | Nick Ryan | Luke Currie | 9 | 57kg | 82 | ||
| 2 | 374×5111 | SHANWAH (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 2 | 57kg | 84 | ||
| 3 | 41321×67 | OPENING ADDRESS (NZ) | Liam Howley | Craig Newitt | 7 | 57kg | 78 | ||
| 4 | 410x78x733 | IMPERIALIST (NZ) | Chris Waller | Jye McNeil | 4 | 57kg | 73 | ||
| 5 | 1144×40 | DETROIT CITY | Dominic Sutton | Billy Egan | 8 | 57kg | 72 | ||
| 6 | 281142×50 | STATUARIO | Emma-Lee & David Browne | John Allen | 5 | 57kg | 71 | ||
| 7 | 5233140×68 | POLITELY DUN | Danny O’Brien | Daniel Stackhouse | 3 | 57kg | 63 | ||
| 8 | 3114 | EMPHASIZE (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Williams | 6 | 57kg | 69 | ||
| 9 | 4185×2 | RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) | Bevan Laming | Jamie Mott | 1 | 55kg | 56kg | 63 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Alister Clark Stakes Nominations
The official Alister Clark Stakes 2025 nominations close the Monday of race week and will be published below as soon as announced by Racing Victoria.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | H Rating | |
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| 1 | 112 | CONFETTI GARDEN | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 75 |
| 2 | 1144×40 | DETROIT CITY | G | 3 | Dominic Sutton | 72 |
| 3 | 3114 | EMPHASIZE (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 69 |
| 4 | 0x72229x36 | HOT TOO GO | G | 3 | Danny O’Brien | |
| 5 | 410x78x733 | IMPERIALIST (NZ) | G | 3 | Chris Waller | 73 |
| 6 | 45×5321 | MATRIMONIAL | F | 3 | Nigel Blackiston | 61 |
| 7 | 41321×67 | OPENING ADDRESS (NZ) | G | 3 | Liam Howley | 78 |
| 8 | 3156×25 | PLYMOUTH | G | 3 | Glen Thompson | 78 |
| 9 | 5233140×68 | POLITELY DUN | G | 3 | Danny O’Brien | 63 |
| 10 | 4185×2 | RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) | F | 3 | Bevan Laming | 63 |
| 11 | 31x0216x00 | RED ACES | C | 3 | Nick Ryan | 82 |
| 12 | 3122×4110 | SAVOUR THE DREAM (NZ) | C | 3 | Bevan Laming | 75 |
| 13 | 69×5318113 | SCANDOVAL | G | 3 | Patrick Kearney | 66 |
| 14 | 374×5111 | SHANWAH (NZ) | G | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 84 |
| 15 | 281142×50 | STATUARIO | G | 3 | Emma-Lee & David Browne | 71 |
| 16 | 871011 | TSITSIPAS (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 70 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Alister Clark Stakes History
First won by Amiable in 1939, the Alister Clark Stakes was a Principal race up until 1977. The race was named after the foundation chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club and master of Oaklands Hunt Club from 1901 to 1908, Mr Alister Clark.
The CS Hayes Stakes and Alister Clark Stakes double was recently achieved by Cliff’s Edge (2018).
In 2022 the Alister Clark Stakes prize money was increased from $200,000 to an incredible $750,000.
The Alister Clark Stakes prize money was reduced back to $500,000 in 2024.
Recent Alister Clark Stakes
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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| 2025 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Shanwah | 2 minutes 10.65 seconds |
| 2nd | Imperialist | ||
| 3rd | Statuario | ||
| 2024 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Antrim Coast | 2 minutes 5.98 seconds |
| 2nd | Quintessa | ||
| 3rd | Zipaway | ||
| 2023 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Bank Maur | 2 minutes 6.44 seconds |
| 2nd | Suizuro | ||
| 3rd | Japanese Emperor | ||
| 2022 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Prix De Turn | 2 minutes 6.47 seconds |
| 2nd | Can’t Go Wrong | ||
| 3rd | War Eternal | ||
| 2021 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Grandslam | 2 minutes 04.73 seconds |
| 2nd | Young Werther | ||
| 3rd | Explosive Jack | ||
| 2020 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Nonconformist | 2 minutes 06.13 seconds |
| 2nd | Adelaide Ace | ||
| 3rd | Diasonic | ||
| 2019 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Global Exchange | 2 minutes 7.26 seconds |
| 2nd | Declarationofheart | ||
| 3rd | Cossetot | ||
| 2018 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Cliff’s Edge | 2 minutes 6.23 seconds |
| 2nd | Levendi | ||
| 3rd | Belfast | ||
| 2017 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Hardham | 2 minutes 5.78 seconds |
| 2nd | Ruthven | ||
| 3rd | Farson | ||
| 2016 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Tally | 2 minutes 8.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Palentino | ||
| 3rd | Hardern | ||
| 2015 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Chill Party | 2 minutes 6.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Stratum Star | ||
| 3rd | Maastricht | ||
| 2014 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Pheidon | 2 minutes 06.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Cadillac Mountain | ||
| 3rd | Surge Ahead | ||
| 2013 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Philippi | 2 minutes 05.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Sheer Talent | ||
| 3rd | Gerontius | ||
| 2012 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Highly Recommended | 2 minutes 08.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Ethiopia | ||
| 3rd | Sangster | ||
| 2011 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Domesky | 2 minutes 06.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Coldens Choice | ||
| 3rd | Folding Gear | ||
| 2010 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Linton | 1 minute 39.43 seconds |
| 2nd | Take The Rap | ||
| 3rd | Offhanded | ||
| 2009 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Pre Eminence | 1 minute 37.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Eagle Falls | ||
| 3rd | Definitive | ||
| 2008 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Sound Journey | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Playwright | ||
| 3rd | Schilling | ||
| 2007 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Casino Prince | 1 minute 36.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Furio | ||
| 3rd | Ambitious General | ||
| 2006 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Spinney | 1 minute 36.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Langarza | ||
| 3rd | Bonny Laird | ||
| 2005 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Lieutenant | 1 minute 38.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Volitant | ||
| 3rd | Renewable | ||
| 2004 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Speedy King | 1 minute 37.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Confectioner | ||
| 3rd | Strafed | ||
| 2003 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Titanic Jack | 1 minute 37.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Tycoon Ruler | ||
| 3rd | Regicide | ||
| 2002 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Royal Code | 1 minute 38.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Ebony Night | ||
| 3rd | Mr Trickster | ||
| 2001 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Mr Murphy | 1 minute 31 seconds |
| 2nd | Diamond Dane | ||
| 3rd | Fubu | ||
| 2000 Alister Clark Stakes |
1st | Pins | 1 minute 36.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Diatribe | ||
| 3rd | Oval Office | ||
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