The Stocks Stakes, inaugurated in 1973, serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of W.H. Stocks. Stocks, a dedicated member of the Moonee Valley Racing Club Committee from 1953 to 1968, is commemorated through this prestigious event. This race is highly regarded as an excellent preparatory race leading up to other significant Group 2 and Group 1 contests during the Spring Carnival, such as the Rose of Kingston Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes. The Stocks Stakes has seen remarkable victories by top-quality mares, showcasing the race's enduring prestige. Among the illustrious winners are She’s Archie, Atlantic Jewel, King’s Rose, Don’t Doubt Mamma, I Am A Star, and Mystic Journey. GROUP 2 OVER 1600M FOR FOUR YEAR OLD AND OLDER MARES AT WEIGHT FOR AGE STOCKS STAKES
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