Makybe Diva Stakes

Makybe Diva Stakes

Group 1 race
Comic Court, 1949 winner
Location	Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated	1948 as Craiglee Stakes
Race type	Thoroughbred
Sponsor	PFD Food Services (2022)
Race information
Distance	1,600 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Left-handed
Qualification	Three year old and older that are not maidens
Weight	Weight for age
Purse	A$1,000,000 (2022)
Bonuses	Winner exempt from ballot in the Caulfield Cup

The Makybe Diva Stakes, previously called the Craiglee Stakes, is a Victoria Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race at Weight for age conditions for three year olds and older, over a distance of 1,600 metres held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in September. Total prize money is A$1,000,000.

History

Originally named the Craiglee Stakes after the home in Sunbury of Wilfred Henry Johnston (1864 - 1951), chairman of the VRC stipendiary stewards between 1924 and 1945, the event is now dedicated to Australian Thoroughbred champion racehorse Makybe Diva, winner of three consecutive Melbourne Cups.

1948 racebook

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  Front page 1948 VRC Craiglee Stakes racebook
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  1948 VRC Craiglee Stakes raceday officials
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  Starters and results of the 1948 VRC Craiglee Stakes
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  Starters and results of the 1948 Craiglee Stakes showing the winner, Lungi
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  Back cover showing railway arrangements and charges at the entrance gates

Name

• 1948–2006 - Craiglee Stakes
• 2007 onwards - Makybe Diva Stakes

Distance

• 1948–1964 - 1+1⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
• 1965–1971 - 1 mile (~1600 metres)
• 1972 onwards - 1600 metres

Grade

• 1948–1978 - Principal Race
• 1979–2012 - Group 2 race
• 2013 onwards - Group 1 race

Winners

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races