{{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 1 | horse race = Surround Stakes | image = | caption = | location = Randwick Racecourse,<br> Sydney, Australia | inaugurated = 1979 | last run = | race type = Thoroughbred | sponsor = The Chase (2025-26) | website = | distance = 1,400 metres | track = Right-handed | qualification = Three year old fillies | weight = Set weights – 56 kg | purse = $750,000 (2026) | bonuses = }} The '''Surround Stakes''' is an Australian Turf Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies, run at set weights over a distance of 1400 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in late February or early March.
==History== The race is named after 1976–1977 Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year, Surround the only three-year-old filly in history to win the Cox Plate. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/surround-stakes/460|title=Surround Stakes | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}</ref>
Gai Waterhouse trained the winners in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2024 (with Adrian Bott).
Jim Cassidy had wins with Gold Edition (2007), Dear Demi (2013) and Thump (2014).
In 2025, The Chase commenced a three year partnership as naming rights sponsor of the time honoured race which has been renamed the G1 The Chase Surround Stakes<ref>https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/superstars-chase-glory-at-royal-randwick-on-verry-big-day-of-group-1-racing/</ref> The Chase is a thoroughbred operation that supports the Australian breeding division of the China Horse Club.
===Grade=== * 1979–1985 – Group 3 * 1986–2017 – Group 2 * 2018 onwards – Group 1
===Venue=== * 1979 – Warwick Farm Racecourse * 1980–1981 – Randwick Racecourse * 1982–2000 – Warwick Farm Racecourse * 2001 – Randwick Racecourse * 2002–2007 – Warwick Farm Racecourse * 2008–2009 – Randwick Racecourse * 2010–2015 – Warwick Farm Racecourse * 2016 onwards – Randwick Racecourse
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=493|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
* 2026 - Tempted * 2025 – Lady Shenandoah<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-28 |title=Surround Stakes 2025 Tips & Betting Selections |url=https://www.bets.com.au/horse-racing/group-1-races/surround-stakes/ |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=bets.com.au |language=en}}</ref> * 2024 – Tropical Squall * 2023 – Sunshine In Paris<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2023-02-25/834102 |title=2023 Result – DrinkWise Surround Stakes ''(held 25 February 2023)''|publisher=racingpost.com|access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref> * 2022 – Hinged<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2022-02-26&race=Drinkwise+Surround+Stks |title=2022 Result – DrinkWise Surround Stakes ''(held 26 February 2022)''|publisher=breednet.com.au|accessdate=26 February 2022}}</ref> * 2021 – Forbidden Love<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2021-02-27&race=Cellarbrations+Surround+Stakes |title=2021 Result – Cellarbrations Surround Stakes ''(held 27 February 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2021}}</ref> * 2020 – Probabeel<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2020-02-29&race=Heineken+3+Surround+Stakes |title=2020 Result – Heineken 3 Surround Stakes ''(held 29 February 2020)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=29 February 2020}}</ref> * 2019 – Nakeeta Jane<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2019-03-02&race=Surround+Stakes |title=2019 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 2 March 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 March 2019}}</ref> * 2018 – Shoals<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2018-03-03&race=James+Boag%27s+Surround+Stakes |title=2018 Result – James Boag's Surround Stakes ''(held 3 March 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=28 August 2018}}</ref> * 2017 – La Bella Diosa<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/02/2017&v=Randwick&r=6 |title=2017 Result – Theraces.Com.Au Surround Stks ''(held 25 February 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 February 2017}}</ref> * 2016 – Ghisoni<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=27/02/2016&v=Randwick&r=5 |title=2016 Result – Coolmore Surround Stakes ''(held 27 February 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=27 February 2016}}</ref> * 2015 – First Seal<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/02/2015&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4&race=Surround+Stakes |title=2015 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 28 February 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> * 2014 – Thump<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=8/03/2014&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 2014 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 8 March 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2013 – Dear Demi<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/03/2013&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 2013 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 9 March 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2012 – Streama<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/03/2012&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4 |title= 2012 Result – Patinack Farm Surround Stakes ''(held 10 March 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2011 – Parables<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/03/2011&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=5 |title= 2011 Result – Patinack Farm Surround Stakes ''(held 5 March 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2010 – More Joyous<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/03/2010&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=3 |title= 2010 Result – Jim Beam Surround Stakes ''(held 6 March 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2009 – Portillo<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/03/2009&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 2009 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 7 March 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2008 – Chinchilla Rose<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/03/2008&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 2008 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 22 March 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2007 – Gold Edition<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/03/2007&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2007 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 3 March 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2006 – Regal Cheer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/03/2006&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2006 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 11 March 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2005 – Lotteria<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=19/02/2005&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=5 |title= 2005 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 19 February 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2004 – Only Words<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/03/2004&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2004 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 6 March 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2003 – Bollinger<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/03/2003&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2003 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 15 March 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2002 – Hosannah<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/02/2002&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 2002 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 23 February 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2001 – On Type<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/03/2001&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 2001 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 10 March 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 2000 – Ad Alta<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/03/2000&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 2000 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 18 March 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1999 – Savannah Success<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=27/02/1999&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=6 |title= 1999 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 27 February 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1998 – Staging<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/03/1998&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4 |title= 1998 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 7 March 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1997 – Dashing Eagle<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/02/1997&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=5 |title= 1997 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 22 February 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1996 – Shame<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/03/1996&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1996 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 2 March 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1995 – Princess D'Or<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/03/1995&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1995 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 11 March 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1994 – So Keen<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/02/1994&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1994 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 26 February 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1993 – Skating<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/03/1993&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4 |title= 1993 Result – Surround Stakes ''(held 6 March 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1992 – Office<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/03/1992&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1992 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 14 March 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1991 – Let's Hurry<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/02/1991&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=5 |title= 1991 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 23 February 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1990 – Ochiltree<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/03/1990&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=5 |title= 1990 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 10 March 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1989 – Glenview<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/02/1989&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4 |title= 1989 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 18 February 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1988 – Judyann<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=27/02/1988&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1988 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 27 February 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1987 – Khaptivaan<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/03/1987&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=4 |title= 1987 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 14 March 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1986 – Ma Chiquita<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/02/1986&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=8 |title= 1986 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 22 February 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1985 – Avon Angel<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/03/1985&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1985 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 2 March 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1984 – La Caissiere<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/03/1984&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1984 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 17 March 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1983 – Royal Regatta<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/02/1983&v=Warwick%20Farm&r=7 |title= 1983 Result – Surround Stks ''(held 26 February 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> * 1982 – Lost World * 1981 – Hanalei * 1980 – Brava Jeannie * 1979 – Impede
==See also== * List of Australian Group races * Group races
== External links == *[http://www.australianturfclub.com.au/races/FeatureRaceResults.aspx?raceId=30 First three placegetters Surround Stakes (ATC)]
==References== {{reflist|2}}
Category:Group 1 stakes races in Australia Category:Horse races established in 1979 Category:1979 establishments in Australia Category:Randwick Racecourse Category:Mile category horse races for fillies and mares