{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 2 | horse race = Wakeful Stakes | image =260px | caption = Chicquita, 1949 winner | location = Flemington Racecourse | inaugurated = 1932 | last run = | race type = Thoroughbred | sponsor = HKJC World Pool (2025) | website = | distance = 2,000 metres | track = | qualification = Three year old fillies | weight = Set weights with penalties | purse = $300,000 (2025) | bonuses = }} The '''Wakeful Stakes''' is a Victoria Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies, run under set weights with penalties conditions, over 2,000 metres at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia on Victoria Derby Day.<ref name="Wakeful">{{cite web|url=http://www.progroupracing.com.au/group-races/victoria-racing-club/wakeful-stakes|title=Winners and Past Results for the Wakeful Stakes|work = Pro Group Racing Australia|date=2014|accessdate=25 October 2014}}</ref> Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.
==History==
The race is considered the main lead in to the Crown Oaks which is raced five days later over 2,500 metres on the third day of the VRC Spring Carnival.<ref name="Wakeful"/> Thirty-five fillies have completed the Wakeful Stakes – VRC Oaks double.
===Name===
The race is named after Wakeful, the champion mare of the early 20th century, who won the Melbourne Stakes three times (1901–1903), the predecessor to the LKS MacKinnon Stakes which was run on the same day as this event prior to 2016.
===Distance=== *1932–1953 - 1 mile (~1600 metres) *1968–1971 - 1 {{frac|1|4}} miles (~2000 metres) *1972 onwards - 2000 metres
===Grade=== *1932–1978 - Principal Race *1979 onwards - Group 2
===1954 racebook===
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File:1954 VRC LKS Mackinnon Stakes Racebook P1.jpg|1954 VRC Derby racebook front cover File:1954 VRC LKS Mackinnon Stakes Racebook P2.jpg|1954 VRC Derby raceday officials File:1954 VRC Wakeful Stakes Racebook P3.jpg|1954 VRC Wakeful Stakes page starters and results File:1954 VRC Wakeful Stakes Racebook P4.jpg|1954 VRC Wakeful Stakes page showing the winner, Blue Amber File:1954 VRC Wakeful Stakes Racebook P5.jpg|1954 VRC Wakeful Stakes page starters and results File:1954 VRC LKS Mackinnon Stakes Racebook P5.jpg|Back cover showing enclosure information for visitors
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==Winners==
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2024 - Treasurethe Moment<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/297/flemington/2024-11-02/881022 |title= 2024 Result – HKJC World PoolWakeful Stakes ''(held 2 November 2025)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=1 November 2025}}</ref> * 2023 - Amazonian Lass<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/297/flemington/2023-11-04/853729 |title= 2023 Result – TAB Wakeful Stakes ''(held 4 November 2023)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=1 November 2025}}</ref> * 2022 - Zennzella<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/297/flemington/2022-10-29/825350 |title= 2022 Result – Racing and Sports Wakeful Stakes ''(held 29 October 2022)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=29 October 2022}}</ref> * 2021 - Willowy<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Flemington&d=2021-10-30&race=Wakeful+Stakes |title= 2021 Result – ZED RUN Wakeful Stakes ''(held 30 October 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref> * 2020 - Victoria Quay<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/297/flemington/2020-10-31/770789 |title= 2020 Result – GH Mumm Wakeful Stakes ''(held 31 October 2020)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=29 October 2022}}</ref> * 2019 - Miami Bound<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Flemington&d=2019-11-02&race=G.H.+Mumm+Wakeful+Stakes |title= 2019 Result – Mumm Wakeful Stakes ''(held 2 November 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 November 2019}}</ref> * 2018 - Aristia<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Flemington&d=2018-11-03&race=Mumm+Wakeful+Stakes |title= 2018 Result – Mumm Wakeful Stakes ''(held 3 November 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 November 2018}}</ref> * 2017 - Luvaluva<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/11/2017&v=Flemington&r=2&race=G%2EH%2EMumm+Wakeful+Stakes |title= 2017 Result – Mumm Wakeful Stakes ''(held 4 November 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref> * 2016 - Tiamo Grace<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/10/2016&v=Flemington&r=2 |title= 2016 Result – Mumm Wakeful Stakes ''(held 29 October 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> * 2015 - Ambience<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/10/2015&v=Flemington&r=2 |title= 2015 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 31 October 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=31 October 2015}}</ref> * 2014 - Thunder Lady<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/11/2014&v=Flemington&r=2 |title= 2014 Result – Racing.Com Wakeful Stakes ''(held 1 November 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2013 - ''Kirramosa''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/11/2013&v=Flemington&r=2 |title= 2013 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 2 November 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2012 - Zydeco<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/11/2012&v=Flemington&r=3 |title= 2012 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 3 November 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2011 - Atlantic Jewel<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/10/2011&v=Flemington&r=3 |title= 2011 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 29 October 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2010 - ''Brazilian Pulse''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/10/2010&v=Flemington&r=3 |title= 2010 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 30 October 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2009 - ''Faint Perfume''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/10/2009&v=Flemington&r=3 |title= 2009 Result – Longines Wakeful Stakes ''(held 31 October 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2008 - Rocha<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/11/2008&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 2008 Result – Longines Wakeful Stakes ''(held 1 November 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2007 - Zarita<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/11/2007&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 2007 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 3 November 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2006 - Tuesday Joy<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/11/2006&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 2006 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 4 November 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2005 - ''Serenade Rose''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/10/2005&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 2005 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 29 October 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2004 - ''Hollow Bullet''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/10/2004&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 2004 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 30 October 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2003 - Timbourina<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/11/2003&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 2003 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 1 November 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2002 - Hierogram<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/11/2002&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 2002 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 2 November 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2001 - Quays<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/11/2001&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 2001 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 3 November 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *2000 - Lolita Star<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/11/2000&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 2000 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 4 November 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1999 - My Sienna<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/10/1999&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 1999 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 30 October 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1998 - ''Grand Archway''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/10/1998&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 1998 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 31 October 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1997 - ''Kensington Palace''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/11/1997&v=FLEMINGTON&r=5 |title= 1997 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 1 November 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1996 - Danendri<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/11/1996&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1996 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 2 November 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1995 - ''Saleous''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/11/1995&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1995 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 4 November 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1994 - Dream Of The Dance<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/10/1994&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1994 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 29 October 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1993 - ''Arborea''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/10/1993&v=FLEMINGTON&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 30 October 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1992 - Love Comes To Town<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/10/1992&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1992 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 31 October 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1991 - ''Richfield Lady''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/11/1991&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1991 Result – Wakeful Stakes ''(held 2 November 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1990 - Beachside<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/11/1990&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1990 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 3 November 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1989 - ''Tristanagh''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/11/1989&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1989 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 4 November 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1988 - ''Research''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/10/1988&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1988 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 29 October 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1987 - Imposera<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/10/1987&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1987 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 31 October 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1986 - ''Diamond Shower''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/11/1986&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1986 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 1 November 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1985 - Heat Of The Moment<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/11/1985&v=FLEMINGTON&r=4 |title= 1985 Result – Wakeful Stks ''(held 2 November 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1984 - Our Lafite<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/11/1984&v=FLEMINGTON&r=8 |title= 1984 Result – The Wakeful Stks ''(held 3 November 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1983 - La Caissiere<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/10/1983&v=FLEMINGTON&r=6 |title= 1983 Result – The Wakeful Stks ''(held 29 October 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=25 October 2015}}</ref> *1982 - Royal Regatta *1981 - Sheraco *1980 - ''November Rain'' *1979 - ''Brava Jeannie'' *1978 - ''Scomeld'' *1977 - Sun Sally *1976 - Savoir *1975 - † How Now / Calera *1974 - ''Leica Show'' *1973 - † Love Aloft / Just Topic *1972 - ''Toltrice''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eCVZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=s-UDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6323%2C1828148 |title= Flemington Results – Wakeful Stks ''(held 4 November 1972)''|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|work= News (Google) |accessdate=26 October 2015|date=5 November 1972|page=78 col 3–6}}</ref> *1971 - Kazanlik *1970 - ''Sanderae'' *1969 - Glad Rags *1968 - With Respect *1967 - Eld *1966 - Star Belle *1965 - Fire Band *1964 - ''Light Fingers'' *1963 - Raindear *1962 - Lady Marg *1961 - ''Indian Summer'' *1960 - Wenona Girl *1959 - Weeamera *1958 - ''Chicola'' *1957 - Amneris *1956 - Sandara *1955 - ''Evening Peal'' *1954 - Blue Amber *1953 - Caramba *1952 - Just Caroline *1951 - La Castana *1950 - ''True Course'' *1949 - ''Chicquita'' *1948 - ''Grey Nurse'' *1947 - † ''Nizam's Ring'' / Jalna<ref name="R1947">{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27891123/1010342?zoomLevel=3|title=Flemington Results ''(1 November 1947)'' |date=3 November 1947|accessdate=25 October 2014|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|page=9 col. 2}}</ref> *1946 - ''Sweet Chime'' *1945 - Marocain *1944 - Rainbird *1943 - ''Three Wheeler'' *1942 - ''East End'' *1941 - Kelos *1940 - ''Session'' *1939 - Snow White *1938 - Early Bird<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47985679 |title=Speedy Fillies - Race Results section Wakeful Stakes ''(held 29 October 1938)''|work=The Barrier Miner|publisher=Trove|date= 29 October 1938|accessdate=26 October 2015|page=1 col. 1–4}}</ref> *1937 - ''Prairie Moon'' *1936 - ''Siren'' *1935 - Link Divine *1934 - Arachne *1933 - ''Golden Hair'' *1932 - ''Protea'' {{refend}} {{refbegin}} '''Notes:''' <br /> † Run in divisions<br /> Fillies in italics completed the Wakeful Stakes – VRC Oaks double {{refend}}
==See also== * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist|2}}
Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Flat horse races for three-year-old fillies Category:Flemington Racecourse Category:Sports competitions in Melbourne Category:Horse races established in 1932 Category:1932 establishments in Australia