The Shannon Stakes is a Group 2 handicap race for 3yo and upwards held each September at Rosehill racecourse in Sydney. The race is run over a distance of 1500 metres and worth $150,000 in prizemoney. The 2009 Shannon Stakes was taken out by Drumbeats from Rangirangdoo and Strat's Flyer.
| Shannon Stakes info |
| Date: |
Saturday September 18th, 2010 |
| Track: |
Rosehill racecourse, Sydney |
| Distance: |
1500 metres |
| Race Type: |
3yo&up Quality Hcp |
| Status: |
Group 2 |
| Prizemoney: |
$150,000 |
| 2009 Winner: |
Drumbeats |
The Shannon Stakes is a quality handicap and the conditions of the race suits horses on the up who can get in with a light weight and beat the handicapper. The race has been won by some classy types such as Al Mansour (2000), Armed for Action (1998) and Juggler in 1996.
Makybe Diva's half brother Musket won the race in fine style in 2008, while Rangirangdoo (2nd in 2009) went on to win the Gr2 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley after placing in this event.
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2009 Shannon Stakes result
1. $7.50 Drumbeats 52.0 K Mc Evoy
2. $2.90 Rangirangdoo 54.0 G Schofield
3. $8.00 Strat's Flyer 57.0 Bowman
Then followed:
4. $41.00 Dane Julia 52.0 G Buckley
5. $2.70 O'Lonhro 55.0 J Ford
6. $101.00 Cape Breton 52.0 Ms K O'Hara
7. $201.00 Music Review 52.5 T Clark
8. $12.00 Ivory Pegasus 53.0 J Cassidy
9. $151.00 Yallingup 52.0 C Munce
Margins: Sht 1/2 hd, 2-3/4 len
Time: 1:30.13
2009 Shannon Stakes: Drumbeats and Rangirangdoo went stride for stride over the last 200m with Drumbeats proving too strong close to home to score by the bearest margin, while Strat's Flyer held his ground to snare third place.
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Shannon Stakes recent results
| Year |
Winner |
2nd |
3rd |
Time |
|
2009 |
Drumbeats |
Rangirangdoo |
Strat's Flyer |
1:30.1 |
|
2008 |
Musket |
Black Piranha |
Ice Chariot |
1:30.5 |
|
2007 |
Race Not Run |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Stormhill |
Temple Hills |
Newton's Rings |
1:28.4 |
|
2005 |
Lotteria |
Studebaker |
Swick |
1:30.2 |
|
2004 |
Nips |
Whoc |
Irongail |
1:28.3 |
|
2003 |
Sportsman |
Amex |
Nips |
1:28.1 |
|
2002 |
Gordo |
Shot Of Thunder |
Evander |
1:29.7 |
|
2001 |
On Type |
Century Kid |
Diamond Dane |
1:22.4 |
|
2000 |
Al Mansour |
Chinhoyi |
Varicool |
1:29.5 |
|
1999 |
Referral |
Lahar |
Lease |
1:29.7 |
|
1998 |
Armed For Action |
Dodge |
Champagne |
1:28.7 |
|
1997 |
Quick Flick |
Might And Power |
Here's The Prince |
1:29.5 |
|
1996 |
Juggler |
Catalan Opening |
Valance |
1:28.9 |
|
1995 |
Sprint By |
Cheunganoff |
My Diamond Rouge |
1:30.4 |
|
1994 |
Play Or Pay |
Star Dancer |
Tenor |
1:28.8 |
|
1993 |
Soho Square |
Ghost Story |
Ausmart |
1:28.7 |
|
1992 |
Palatin |
Century Reign |
Big Dreams |
1:29.1 |
|
1991 |
Deposition |
Livistona Lane |
Majestic Boy |
1:33.2 |
|
1990 |
Go Bush |
High Regard |
Dixon Street |
1:30.8 |
|
1989 |
Cole Diesel |
Nanutarra |
Temple Front |
1:29.6 |
|
1988 |
Never Quit |
Robian Steel |
Magnetic Island |
1:30.9 |
