George Moore Stakes

The George Moore Stakes is a Group 3 Australian thoroughbred open quality handicap for horses aged 3 years old and upwards, over a distance of 1200 metres, held at Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane in December. Prizemoney is AUD$200,000.

Race History

Class

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

Name

1979 - 1986 the race was known as XXXX Stakes
1987 the race was known as the Thornhill Park Stakes
1988, 1990 - 1992 the race was known as the L J Williams Quality Handicap
1989, 1993, 2000 - 2006 the race was known as the Summer Stakes
1994 - 1999 the race was known as the AWA Stakes

The Winners

* 2006 Natural Destiny
* 2005 Takeover Target
* 2004 Show Biz Kid
* 2003 Make Mine Magic
* 2002 Baal Yabba
* 2001 Alpine Express
* 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

References

[http://www.studbook.org.au/RaceWinnersHistory.aspx?RACEID=4552 Australian Studbook - BTC Summer Stakes Race Winners]