Vain Stakes


The Vain Stakes is a Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three year old colts and geldings held under set weights with penalties conditions, over a distance of 1100 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia annually in August. Total prizemoney for the race is A$200,000.

History

Name

The race was first held in 1992 and is named in honour of the former champion racehorse and sire Vain.

Distance

  • 1992-2005 – 1200 metres
  • 2006-2008 – 1100 metres
  • 2009 – 1200 metres
  • 2010 onwards - 1100 metres

Grade

Name

  • 1992-1994 - Vain Quality Stakes
  • 1995-2009 - Vain Stakes
  • 2010 - Lister Diesel Stakes
  • 2011 onwards - Vain Stakes

Venue

Winners