# Expressway Stakes
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{{Infobox horseraces
| surface = Turf
| class = Group 2
| horse race = Expressway Stakes
| image =
| caption =
| location = [Rosehill Gardens Racecourse](/source/Rosehill_Gardens_Racecourse)
[Sydney](/source/Sydney), [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales), [Australia](/source/Australia)
| inaugurated = 1974
| race type = [Thoroughbred](/source/Thoroughbred) – [Flat racing](/source/Flat_racing)
| website =
| distance = 1,200 metres
| track = Right-handed
| qualification = Three year olds and older
| weight = [Set Weights plus Penalties](/source/Set_Weights_plus_Penalties)
| purse = [$](/source/Australian_dollar)300,000 (2026)
| bonuses =
| sponsor = [Asahi Superdry](/source/Asahi_Breweries) (2025-26)
}}
The '''Expressway Stakes''' is an [Australian Turf Club](/source/Australian_Turf_Club) [Group 2](/source/Group_races) [Thoroughbred](/source/Thoroughbred) open horse race for three-year-olds and older, run under [Weight for Age](/source/Weight_for_Age) conditions over a distance of 1200 metres at [Rosehill Racecourse](/source/Rosehill_Racecourse), [Sydney](/source/Sydney), [Australia](/source/Australia) in late January or early February.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/expressway-stakes/441|title=Expressway Stakes | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}]
==History==
===Distance===
*1974–1979 – 1100 metres
*1980–1997 – 1200 metres
* 1998 – 1100 metres
* 1999 – 1300 metres
*2000–2003 – 1200 metres
* 2004 – 1180 metres
* 2005 onwards - 1200 metres
===Grade===
* 1974– 1978 - Principal race
*1979 onwards - Group 2
===Venue===
* 1974–1982 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
* 1983 - [Warwick Farm Racecourse](/source/Warwick_Farm_Racecourse)
* 1984 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
* 1985–1986 - [Warwick Farm Racecourse](/source/Warwick_Farm_Racecourse)
* 1987 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
* 1988–1991 - [Warwick Farm Racecourse](/source/Warwick_Farm_Racecourse)
* 1992–2001 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
* 2002 - [Warwick Farm Racecourse](/source/Warwick_Farm_Racecourse)
* 2003–2005 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
*2006–2007 - [Rosehill Racecourse](/source/Rosehill_Racecourse)
* 2008 - [Canterbury Park Racecourse](/source/Canterbury_Park_Racecourse)
*2009–2012 - [Rosehill Racecourse](/source/Rosehill_Racecourse)
* 2013 - [Warwick Farm Racecourse](/source/Warwick_Farm_Racecourse)
* 2014 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
* 2015–2019 - [Rosehill Racecourse](/source/Rosehill_Racecourse)
* 2020 - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
* 2021–2023 - [Rosehill Racecourse](/source/Rosehill_Racecourse)
* 2024 onwards - [Randwick Racecourse](/source/Randwick_Racecourse)
==Winners==
The following are the past winners of the race.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=254|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}]
{{refbegin|20em}}
* 2026 - Joliestar
* 2025 - Magic Time
* 2024 - King Of Sparta
* 2023 - Mariamia
* 2022 - [Overpass](/source/Overpass_(horse))[{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Rosehill&d=2022-01-29&race=XXXX+Expressway+Stakes |title= 2022 Result – XXXX Expressway Stakes ''(held 29 January 2022)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=29 January 2022}}]
* 2021 - [Savatiano](/source/Savatiano_(horse))[{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Rosehill&d=2021-01-30&race=Iron+Jack+Expressway+Stakes |title= 2021 Result – Iron Jack Expressway Stakes ''(held 30 January 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 March 2021}}]
* 2020 - Standout[{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2020-02-01&race=Tab+Expressway+Stakes |title= 2020 Result – TAB Expressway Stakes ''(held 1 February 2020)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=1 February 2020}}]
* 2019 - [Alizee](/source/Alizee_(horse))[{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Rosehill&d=2019-02-02&race=Expressway+Stakes |title= 2019 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 2 February 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 February 2019}}]
* 2018 - [Trapeze Artist](/source/Trapeze_Artist_(horse))[{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/02/2018&v=Rosehill&r=7 |title= 2018 Result – Sydney Markets Expressway Stks ''(held 3 February 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=3 February 2018}}]
* 2017 - Music Magnate[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/01/2017&v=Rosehill&r=6 |title= 2017 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 28 January 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=28 January 2017}}]
* 2016 - Our Boy Malachi[{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/01/2016&v=Rosehill&r=7 |title= 2016 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 30 January 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 January 2016}}]
* 2015 - Weary[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/01/2015&v=Rosehill&r=6 |title= 2015 Result – Scsi Expressway Stakes ''(held 31 January 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 February 2015}}]
* 2014 - Appearance[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=8/02/2014&v=Randwick&r=6 |title= 2014 Result – Scsi Expressway Stakes ''(held 8 February 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2013 - Happy Galaxy[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/02/2013&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2013 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 9 February 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2012 - Rain Affair[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/02/2012&v=Rosehill&r=9 |title= 2012 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 11 February 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2011 - Centennial Park[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/02/2011&v=Rosehill&r=6 |title= 2011 Result – Cleanevent Expressway Stakes ''(held 5 February 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2010 - Rangirangdoo[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/02/2010&v=Rosehill&r=6 |title= 2010 Result – Green Day Expressway Stakes ''(held 6 February 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2009 - Burdekin Blues[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/02/2009&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 2009 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 7 February 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2008 - Paratroopers[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/02/2008&v=CANTERBURY&r=7 |title= 2008 Result – Expressway Stakes ''(held 23 February 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2007 - Mentality[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/02/2007&v=ROSEHILL&r=7 |title= 2007 Result – De Bortoli - Expressway Stks ''(held 3 February 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2006 - Court's In Session[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/02/2006&v=ROSEHILL&r=7 |title= 2006 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 11 February 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2005 - Court's In Session[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/01/2005&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 2005 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 29 January 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2004 - Sportsman[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/02/2004&v=RANDWICK-KENSINGTON&r=7 |title= 2004 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 14 February 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2003 - [Lonhro](/source/Lonhro)[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/02/2003&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 2003 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 22 February 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2002 - Ateates[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/02/2002&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=5 |title= 2002 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 2 February 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2001 - [Tie The Knot](/source/Tie_The_Knot)[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/02/2001&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 2001 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 17 February 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 2000 - Mr. Innocent[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/02/2000&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 2000 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 26 February 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1999 - Kidman's Cove[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/02/1999&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1999 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 6 February 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1998 - Hockney[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/02/1998&v=RANDWICK%20-%20INNER&r=5 |title= 1998 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 14 February 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1997 - Cangronde[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/02/1997&v=RANDWICK%20-%20INNER&r=4 |title= 1997 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 1 February 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1996 - [Saintly](/source/Saintly)[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/02/1996&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1996 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 10 February 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1995 - Moss Rocket[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/02/1995&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1995 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 18 February 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1994 - Soho Square[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/02/1994&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1994 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 5 February 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1993 - Let's Hurry[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/02/1993&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 14 February 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1992 - Joanne[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=8/02/1992&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1992 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 8 February 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1991 - Potrero[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/02/1991&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=4 |title= 1991 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 16 February 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1990 - ''race not held''
* 1989 - Groucho[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/02/1989&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=4 |title= 1989 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 11 February 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1988 - At Sea[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=20/02/1988&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=6 |title= 1988 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 20 February 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1987 - Diamond Shower[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/02/1987&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1987 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 7 February 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1986 - Avon Angel[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/02/1986&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=6 |title= 1986 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 15 February 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1985 - Royal Troubador[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/02/1985&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1985 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 23 February 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1984 - Sir Dapper[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/02/1984&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1984 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 11 February 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1983 - Sheraco[{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=19/02/1983&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=6 |title= 1983 Result – Expressway Stks ''(held 19 February 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 January 2015}}]
* 1982 - Trench Digger
* 1981 - Goreham
* 1980 - [Kingston Town](/source/Kingston_Town_(horse))[{{cite web |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KzxkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DecDAAAAIBAJ&pg=897%2C3584963|title=Randwick Results – Expressway Stakes ''(held 9 February 1980)''|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=13 January 2015|date=10 February 1980|page=76 col 1|work=News Google}}]
* 1979 - Joy Love
* 1978 - [Luskin Star](/source/Luskin_Star)
* 1977 - Red Ruffian
* 1976 - Avellino
* 1975 - [Zephyr Bay](/source/Zephyr_Bay)
* 1974 - I'm Scarlet
{{refend}}
==See also==
* [List of Australian Group races](/source/List_of_Australian_Group_races)
* [Group races](/source/Group_races)
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
Category:Horse races in Australia
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