Northerly Stakes Information
The Northerly Stakes, previously known as the Kingston Town Classic, is a Group 1 race held at Ascot Racecourse each year. The 1800m event is held in December each year and is one of Perth’s premier race meetings following up from the Group 1 Railway Stakes and Group 2 Winterbottom Stakes.
The race is at Group 1 level and boasts a total prize pool of $1,500,000 making it an attractive target for local gallopers and visitors from interstate.
The Northerly Stakes 2025 will be run on Saturday December 6, 2025 at Ascot Racecourse.
The Group 1 Railway Stakes which is run at Ascot two weeks prior to the Kingston Town Classic is a common lead up race for this event.
The Kingston Town Classic is a good form line for the Group 2 CB Cox Stakes (2100m) at weight-for-age.
Northerly Stakes History
The race was renamed the Northerly Stakes in 2022.
The first iteration of the race was first staged in 1976 and won by Family Of Man, trained by George Hanlon and ridden by David Brosnan.
Notable winners include Old Comrade (2000-01), Summer Beau (1996-97), Better Loosen Up (1989), Vo Rogue (1988), Kingston Town (1982), Stormy Rex (1977) and Playing God (2010-11),
There have been five multiple winners of the race: Family Of Man (1976-78), Summer Beau (1996-97), Old Comrade (2000-01), Niconero (2006-08) and Playing God (2010-11).
It has held Group 1 status since 1979.
Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.
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When is the Northerly Stakes?
The Northerly Stakes 2025 is predicted to be run on Saturday, December 6 at Ascot Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.
Where is the Northerly Stakes 2025?
The Northerly Stakes 2025 will take place at Ascot Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, December 6.
How to live stream the 2025 Northerly Stakes
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Northerly Stakes Winners
- 2024: Light Infantry Man
- 2023: Dom To Shoot
- 2022: Amelia's Jewel
- 2021: Regal Power
- 2020: Truly Great
- 2019: Kay Cee
- 2018: Arcadia Queen
- 2017: Pounamu
- 2016: Stratum Star
- 2015: Perfect Reflection
- 2014: Moriarty
- 2013: Ihtsahymn
- 2012: Luckygray
- 2011: Playing God
- 2010: Playing God
- 2009: Sniper's Bullet
- 2008: Niconero
- 2007: Megatic