{{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 2 | horse race = Missile Stakes | image = | caption = | location = Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia | inaugurated = 1978 | race type = Thoroughbred - flat | website = | distance = 1,200 metres | track = Right-handed | qualification = Three year olds and older | weight = Set Weights and penalties (2020 onwards), Weight for Age (to 2019 | purse = A$300,000 (2024) | bonuses = | sponsor = Darley (2024) }} The '''Missile Stakes''' is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three year olds and older run at Weight for Age over a distance of 1200 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in August.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/missile-stakes/584|title=Missile Stakes {{pipe}} Past Winners {{pipe}} Results {{pipe}} Australia {{pipe}} Racing and Sports}}</ref>
==History== The race was first run in 1978. The event is the first Group race in the new racing calendar in New South Wales.
Outsiders to have won the race include Plus Vite at 100-1 in 1984 and Hard Empire at 70-1 in 2022.
In 2020 the race changed from WFA to Set weights and penalties.
===Grade=== * 1978–1979 - Principal Race * 1980–2013 - Group 3 * 2014 onwards - Group 2
===Venue=== * 1978–2011 - Rosehill * 2012 - Warwick Farm * 2013 - Randwick * 2019 - Rosehill * 2021 - Randwick * 2022 - Randwick
===Distance=== * 1978–2009 - 1100 metres * 2010 onwards - 1200 metres
==Winners==
The following are winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=362|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2025 - ‡''race not held''<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.punters.com.au/news/trainers-question-decision-not-to-reschedule-missile-stakes-after-randwick-meeting-was-washed-out-20250809/ |title= Trainers question Missile call after Randwick washout |website=punters.com.au}}</ref> * 2024 - Schwarz<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2024-08-10/874502 |title= 2024 Result – Darley Missile Stakes ''(held 10 August 2024)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref> * 2023 - I Am Me<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/311/rosehill/2023-08-05/847026 |title= 2023 Result – Toyota Forklifts Missile Stakes ''(held 5 August 2023)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref> * 2022 - Hard Empire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2022-08-06/819048 |title= 2022 Result – Expedo Missile Stakes ''(held 6 August 2022)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref> * 2021 - Phobetor<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2021-08-07&race=Heineken+Missile+Stks |title= 2021 Result – Heineken Missile Stakes ''(held 7 August 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 August 2021}}</ref> * 2020 - Eduardo<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.racenet.com.au/horse-racing-results/rosehill-20200808/iron-jack-missile-stakes-race-7 |title= 2020 Result – Iron Jack Missile Stakes ''(held 8 August 2020)''|publisher=racenet.com.au|accessdate=8 August 2020}}</ref> * 2019 - Alizee<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Rosehill&d=2019-08-10&race=Smithfield+Rsl+Missile+Stakes |title= 2019 Result – Smithfield RSL Missile Stakes ''(held 10 August 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2019}}</ref> * 2018 - Pierata<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2018-08-04&race=Mostyn+Copper+Grp+Missile+Stks |title= 2018 Result – Mostyn Copper Group Missile Stakes ''(held 4 August 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2018}}</ref> * 2017 - Invincible Gem<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/08/2017&v=Randwick&r=7&race=Missile+Stakes|title= 2017 Result – Missile Stakes ''(held 5 August 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=5 August 2017}}</ref> * 2016 - Tycoon Tara<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/08/2016&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2015 Result – Mike Moran Missile Stakes ''(held 8 August 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=6 August 2016}}</ref> * 2015 - Burbero<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=8/08/2015&v=Randwick&r=6 |title= 2015 Result – McGrath Agents Missile Stakes ''(held 8 August 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2014 - Sweet Idea<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/08/2014&v=Randwick&r=6 |title= 2014 Result – McGrath Agents Missile Stakes ''(held 9 August 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2013 - Rain Affair<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/08/2013&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2013 Result – McGrath Real Est. Missile Stks ''(held 10 August 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2012 - Pinwheel<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/08/2012&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2012 Result – McGrath Missile Stakes ''(held 11 August 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2011 - Rain Affair<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/08/2011&v=Randwick&r=6 |title= 2011 Result – Mta Missile Stakes ''(held 6 August 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2010 - Love Conquers All<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/08/2010&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2010 Result – Jim Beam Missile Stakes ''(held 7 August 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2009 - Teasing<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/08/2009&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2009 Result – Missile Stakes ''(held 1 August 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2008 - Captain Bax<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/08/2008&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2008 Result – Missile Stakes ''(held 2 August 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2007 - German Chocolate<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/08/2007&v=ROSEHILL&r=7 |title= 2007 Result – Missile Stakes ''(held 4 August 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2006 - Imprisoned<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/08/2006&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2006 Result – The Men Of League Missile Stks ''(held 5 August 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2005 - Dance Hero<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/07/2005&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2005 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 30 July 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2004 - Spark Of Life<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/07/2004&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 2004 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 31 July 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2003 - Pompeii<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/08/2003&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2003 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 2 August 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2002 - Lonhro<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/08/2002&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2002 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 3 August 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2001 - Sportsbrat<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/07/2001&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 2001 Result – Rydges Parramatta-Missile Stks ''(held 28 July 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 2000 - Padstow<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/07/2000&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 2000 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 29 July 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1999 - Commands<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/07/1999&v=ROSEHILL&r=7 |title= 1999 Result – A P S Chemicals - Missile Stks ''(held 31 July 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1998 - Mr. Victory<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/08/1998&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1998 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 1 August 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1997 - Guineas<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/08/1997&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 1997 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 2 August 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1996 - Legal Agent<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/08/1996&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1996 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 3 August 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1995 - Brawny Spirit<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/07/1995&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1995 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 29 July 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1994 - Klokka<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/07/1994&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1994 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 30 July 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1993 - Klokka<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/07/1993&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 31 July 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1992 - Joanne<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/08/1992&v=ROSEHILL&r=7 |title= 1992 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 1 August 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1991 - Joanne<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/08/1991&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1991 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 3 August 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1990 - Potrero<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/07/1990&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1990 Result – Dow Corning Missile Stks ''(held 28 July 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1989 - Select Prince<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/07/1989&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1989 Result – Dow Corning Missile Stks ''(held 29 July 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1988 - Campaign King<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/07/1988&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 1988 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 30 July 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1987 - Campaign King<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/08/1987&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 1987 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 1 August 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1986 - Shankhill Lass<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/08/1986&v=ROSEHILL&r=6 |title= 1986 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 2 August 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1985 - Row Of Waves<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/08/1985&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 1985 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 3 August 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1984 - Plus Vite<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/07/1984&v=ROSEHILL&r=7 |title= 1984 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 28 July 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1983 - Young Blood<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/07/1983&v=ROSEHILL&r=5 |title= 1983 Result – Missile Stks ''(held 30 July 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> * 1982 - Nordic Prince * 1982 - Razor Sharp * 1981 - ''race not held'' * 1980 - Macho * 1979 - Salaam * 1978 - Idol {{refend}}
==See also== * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist|2}}
Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Open sprint category horse races