{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 2 | horse race = P B Lawrence Stakes<br />{{small|Registered as J J Liston Stakes}} | image =260px| | caption = Chicquita, 1951 winner | location = Caulfield Racecourse | inaugurated = 1943 | last run = | race type = Thoroughbred | sponsor = [https://catanachs.com.au/ Catanach's Jewellers] (2024 & 2025) | website = | distance = 1,400 metres | track = | qualification = Three years old and older that are not maidens | weight = Weight for age | purse = $300,000 (2025) | bonuses = }} The '''P B Lawrence Stakes''', registered as the '''J J Liston Stakes''', is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in August.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/pb-lawrence-stakes/332|title=Pb Lawrence Stakes | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}</ref>
==History==
The inaugural running of the race in 1943 was run at Flemington Racecourse and was won by Lawrence trained by 2004 Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductee Lou Robertson.<ref>{{cite news |title=J.J. Liston First Running |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245801612 |access-date=30 November 2023 |agency=Trove |issue=Page 8 |publisher=The Herald - Melbourne |date=20 November 1943}}</ref>
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===Name=== The race name from 1943 to 2010 was the J J Liston Stakes, named after J. J. Liston (a prominent horse owner and president of the Williamstown Race Club).<ref name="JJ">{{cite web|url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/liston-john-james-7204|title=Liston, John James (1872–1944)|author=David Dunstan|work = Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography|publisher= Australian National University|year=2013|access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref> In 2011 the race name was changed to honour Peter B. Lawrence, who served 12 years as Chairman of the MRC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingvictoria.net.au/p_PB_Lawrence_Stakes.aspx|title=Back to Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes|work = Racing Victoria Limited|year=2013|accessdate=14 August 2013}}</ref>
===Distance=== *1949–1964 – 1 mile (~1600m) *1965–1972 - 7 furlongs (~1400m) *1973 onwards – 1400 metres
===Grade=== *1949–1978 – Principal Race *1979 onwards Group 2 {{refbegin|20em}} ===Venue=== *1949–1964 – Flemington Racecourse *1965–1983 – Sandown Racecourse * 1984 – Caulfield Racecourse *1985–1996 – Sandown Racecourse * 1997 – Caulfield Racecourse *1998–2001 – Sandown Racecourse *2002 onwards – Caulfield Racecourse {{refend}}
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=335|title=Racing Australia|website=racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2025 - Private Eye * 2024 – Gentleman Roy<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/469/caulfield/2024-08-17/875049 |title= 2024 Result – Catanach's Jewellers P.B. Lawrence Stakes'' (held 17 August 2024)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> * 2023 – Mr Brightside * 2022 – Mr Brightside<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/469/caulfield/2022-08-13/819324 |title= 2022 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes'' (held 13 August 2022)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=14 August 2022}}</ref> * 2021 – Sierra Sue<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/caulfield-20210814/pb-lawrence-stakes-race-8 |title= 2021 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes'' (held 14 August 2021)''|publisher=racenet.com.au|accessdate=14 August 2021}}</ref> * 2020 – Savatiano<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2020 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes'' (held 15 August 2020)''|publisher=racenet.com.au|accessdate=16 August 2020}}</ref> * 2019 – Mystic Journey<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2019 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes'' (held 17 August 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=17 August 2019}}</ref> * 2018 – Showtime<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2018 Result –P.B. Lawrence Stakes'' (held 18 August 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=18 August 2018}}</ref> * 2017 – Hartnell<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2017 Result – Back To Caul. P.B. Lawrence ''(held 19 August 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 August 2017}}</ref> * 2016 – Miss Rose De Lago<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2016 Result – Back To Caul. P.B. Lawrence ''(held 13 August 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 August 2016}}</ref> * 2015 – Mourinho<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2015 Result – Back To Caul. Lawrence Stakes ''(held 15 August 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=15 August 2015}}</ref> * 2014 – Star Rolling<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2014 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes ''(held 16 August 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2013 – Puissance De Lune<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2013 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes ''(held 17 August 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2012 – Second Effort<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2012 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes ''(held 18 August 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2011 – Whobegotyou<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2011 Result – P.B. Lawrence Stakes ''(held 13 August 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2010 – Shoot Out<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2010 Result – Ks Enviro. J.J. Liston Stakes ''(held 14 August 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2009 – Predatory Pricer<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2009 Result – J.J. Liston Stakes ''(held 15 August 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2008 – Light Fantastic<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2008 Result – J.J. Liston Stakes ''(held 16 August 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2007 – Apache Cat<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2007 Result – J.J. Liston Stakes ''(held 18 August 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2006 – Pompeii Ruler<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2006 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 19 August 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2005 – Lad Of The Manor<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2005 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 20 August 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2004 – Regal Roller<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2004 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 21 August 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2003 – Super Elegant<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2003 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 23 August 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2002 – Sports<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2002 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 24 August 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2001 – Le Zagaletta<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2001 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 25 August 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 2000 – Skoozi Please<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 2000 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 26 August 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1999 – Inaflury<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1999 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 21 August 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1998 – Vonanne<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1998 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 22 August 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1997 – Happy Star<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1997 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 23 August 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1996 – Delsole<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1996 Result – J. J. Liston Stks ''(held 24 August 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1995 – Baryshnikov<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1995 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 26 August 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1994 – Mahogany<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1994 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 21 August 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1993 – Bundy Lad<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1993 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 28 August 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1992 – Jim's Mate<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1992 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 29 August 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1991 – Dr.Grace<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1991 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 31 August 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1990 – Sydeston<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1990 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 25 August 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1989 – Kairau Lad<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1989 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 26 August 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1988 – My Steely Dan<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1988 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 27 August 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1987 – Military Plume<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1987 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 29 August 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1986 – Luther's Luck<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1986 Result – J.J.Liston Stks ''(held 30 August 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1985 – King Delamere<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1985 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 24 August 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1984 – Bow Mistress<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1984 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 18 August 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1983 – Pleach<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/race-history?racename=mrc+j+j+liston+stakes |title= 1983 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 27 August 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 August 2015}}</ref> * 1982 – Cobra * 1981 – Sovereign Red * 1980 – Grey Sapphire * 1979 – Waitangirua * 1978 – So Called * 1977 – Vice Regal * 1976 – Bold Mayo * 1975 – Wave King * 1974 – Brandy Balloon * 1973 – Zambari * 1972 – Tauto * 1971 – Tauto * 1970 – Regal Vista * 1969 – Maritana * 1968 – Winfreux * 1967 – Stellar Belle * 1966 – Tobin Bronze<ref name="TB">{{cite news|title= Tobin Bronze shows class|newspaper = The Sydney Morning Herald |date=28 August 1966|accessdate=14 August 2013|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hyRZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SucDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4466%2C8296007|page=56 ''(column 6–7)''}}</ref><ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hyRZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SucDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6085%2C8307438 Official 1966 Result]</ref> * 1965 – Samson<ref name="Samson">{{cite news|url= https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tIYQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9JQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7066%2C3985324|newspaper = The Age |date=23 August 1965|accessdate=6 December 2017|title=Sandown Park results - 1965 Result – J.J. Liston Stks ''(held 21 August 1965)''|page=19 ''(column 1–3)''}}</ref> * 1964 – Craftsman * 1963 – Nicopolis * 1962 – My Peak * 1961 – Anonyme * 1960 – My Peak * 1959 – Gay Saba * 1958 – Lord * 1957 – Syntax * 1956 – Cyklon King * 1955 – Cromis * 1954 – Clear Springs * 1953 – Bytact * 1952 – Ellerslie * 1951 – Chicquita * 1950 – Clement * 1949 – One Up<ref name="oneup">{{cite news|title= ONE UP'S AIL WAY WIN: FLEMINGTON LISTON STAKES|newspaper = The Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, NSW |date=27 August 1949|accessdate=14 August 2013|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48597497|publisher= Trove News Archive (Digitize)|page=1}}</ref> * 1948 - Flemish * 1947 - Valcurl * 1946 - Attley * 1945 - Three O Three * 1944 - Not Run * 1943 - Lawrence {{refend}}
==See also== * Quezette Stakes * Vain Stakes * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist|2}}
Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Caulfield Racecourse Category:Sports competitions in Melbourne Category:Recurring sporting events established in 1943 Category:1943 establishments in Australia