The How Now Stakes is a Group 3 event held at Caulfield Racecourse on Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
2024 How Now Stakes Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
How Now Stakes News
The How Now Stakes is a Group 3 sprint race run at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse during mid to late-November having been moved ahead of the 2023 edition from its earlier September time-slot.
The How Now Stakes forms an integral part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and is open only to mares aged four-years-old and over.
The How Now Stakes now shares the race card with the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) and Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m).
Raced over 1200, the How Now Stakes is held under set weights with penalties conditions and offers $200,000 in total prize money as of 2021.
One of the better recognised lead-up races to the How Now Stakes is the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) in August, run over 1200m. Savanna Amour (2017) was the last mare to complete the Cockram Stakes – How Now Stakes double. The Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) under the same conditions is also a good indicator of mares likely to remain in Melbourne to contest the How Now Stakes.
The 2021 How Now Stakes form was franked with the winner Bella Nipotina going on to enjoy a stellar spring carnival that included a second in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) and third to Nature Strip in the Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic (1200m).
The 2022 How Now Stakes winner Zapateo went on to frank the form the following year running third in both the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes and Group 1 The Goodwood in Adelaide in May of 2023.
The 2023 How Now Stakes form was franked with the winner Rose Quartz, now deceased, running third in the following summer’s $1 million Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast in January of 2024.
The 2024 How Now Stakes runs on Saturday November 16, 2024 as part of Caulfield’s new look Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day card held at the tail end of the spring carnival.
How Now Stakes | |
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Date: | Saturday November 16, 2024 |
Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
Distance: | 1200m |
Race Type: | 4YO&UP Mares SW+P |
Status: | Group 3 |
Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2024 How Now Stakes Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
2024 How Now Stakes Betting
The spring’s top How Now Stakes 2024 betting odds and Group 3 Caulfield racing markets will be available at Ladbrokes.com.au and provided here at Races.com.au the week leading up to Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day.
Secret Agenda ($2.80 in 2016) followed by Bella Nipotina ($3.60 in 2021) are the latest How Now Stakes betting favourites to win.
2024 How Now Stakes Form Guide
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2024 How Now Stakes Field
The How Now Stakes field attracts a line-up of quality mares each Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The official 2024 How Now Stakes Final Field & Barriers are released on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
2024 How Now Stakes Nominations
Nominations for the How Now Stakes close the Monday leading-up to Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day and will be published below.
Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
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1 | 841x3850x8 | SERASANA | M | 4 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 1 | 58kg | 79 | ||
2 | 41113x870x | VAGRANT | M | 5 | Mitchell Freedman | 2 | 57kg | 92 | ||
3 | 921111114x | WINGS OF SONG | M | 4 | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 3 | 57kg | 86 | ||
4 | 120x5610x7 | FACILE | M | 4 | Peter Snowden | 4 | 57kg | 86 | ||
5 | 11112×3740 | SANS DOUTE | M | 5 | Mark Walker | 5 | 56kg | 98 | ||
6 | 7x0120x036 | LEMPICKA | M | 6 | Ken & Kasey Keys | 6 | 56kg | 94 | ||
7 | 420x1151x1 | NIANCE (NZ) | M | 5 | Grahame Begg | 7 | 56kg | 92 | ||
8 | 36312×6055 | INFANCY | M | 4 | Kris Lees | 8 | 56kg | 86 | ||
9 | x86410x735 | ROYAL MERCHANT | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 9 | 55kg | 105 | ||
10 | 28x46x5223 | DANNY’S ST DARCI | M | 6 | Matthew Dale | 10 | 55kg | 92 | ||
11 | 167×212565 | EXTRATWO | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 11 | 55kg | 91 | ||
12 | x7920141x4 | CIGAR FLICK | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 12 | 55kg | 86 | ||
13 | 41338312×1 | BRAZEN LADY | M | 5 | Mathew Ellerton | 13 | 55kg | 83 | ||
14 | 23433x1x20 | KIN | M | 5 | James Cummings | 14 | 55kg | 82 | ||
15 | 41641732×6 | NINGALOO STAR | M | 5 | John Sargent | 15 | 55kg | 82 | ||
16 | 2x118x1310 | PHARARI | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 16 | 55kg | 81 | ||
17 | 412321×215 | LAZY SUSAN | M | 5 | Gavin Bedggood | 17 | 55kg | 78 | ||
18 | 21x3210x21 | SHE’S BULLETPROOF | M | 4 | Charlotte Littlefield | 18 | 55kg | 77 | ||
19 | 31051167×7 | BRITISH ANGEL | M | 4 | Tom Dabernig | 19 | 55kg | 76 | ||
20 | 18x103419x | LADY DI DI | M | 5 | Cliff Brown | 20 | 55kg | 76 | ||
21 | 314x211x | MISS ROUMBINI | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 21 | 55kg | 75 | ||
22 | x11586x017 | GIRL | M | 5 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 22 | 55kg | 74 | ||
23 | 11×1 | CLEO CAT | M | 4 | Tom Dabernig | 23 | 55kg | 71 | ||
24 | 211x840x39 | EXTREMELY ROWDY | M | 4 | Peter Gelagotis | 24 | 55kg | 70 | ||
25 | 9x4210x231 | ILLATIVE | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 25 | 55kg | 70 | ||
26 | 12563841×2 | TIFFANY VALENTINE | M | 5 | Phillip Stokes | 26 | 55kg | 70 | ||
27 | x2138x5430 | CATAHOULA | M | 4 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | 27 | 55kg | 66 | ||
28 | 4x1925x421 | SEA MIST | M | 4 | Matt Laurie | 28 | 55kg | 65 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
How Now Stakes History
The How Now Stakes was inaugurated in 1999, with Snippet’s Lass taking out the race that year. While the How Now Stakes doesn’t hold the long and storied history of other Caulfield events, it still stands up on its own as a respectable and worthy event.
In 2005 there was a dead heat between Sarah Michelle and Brindabella. In the same year, the How Now Stakes was upgraded from a listed race to a Group 3 event, a status it has retained since.
The How Now Stakes has been known by a variety of names throughout its short history. These include the Cranbourne Diahatsu Stakes, Dubai Convention Bureau Stakes, Dubai International Stakes and Emirates Racing Association Stakes. In 2006, the How Now Stakes returned to its correct name. Then in 2013, the race became known as the Sportingbet Sprint Series Heat 2, a name that it continued to hold throughout 2014.
Notable How Now Stakes winners include Piavonic (2000), Valentine Miss (2010), Catkins (2013), and Secret Agenda (2016) who went on to win the following year’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) in Adelaide.
How Now Stakes results since 2000 are listed below.
How Now Stakes Results
Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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2024 How Now Stakes |
1st | TBD | TBD |
2nd | TBD | ||
3rd | TBD | ||
2023 How Now Stakes |
1st | Rose Quartz | 1 minute 09.28 seconds |
2nd | Ghaanati | ||
3rd | She Dances | ||
2022 How Now Stakes |
1st | Zapateo | 1 minute 13.29 seconds |
2nd | Lavish Girl | ||
3rd | Chain Of Lightning | ||
2021 How Now Stakes |
1st | Bella Nipotina | 1 minute 10.75 seconds |
2nd | Chassis | ||
3rd | La Mexicana | ||
2020 How Now Stakes |
1st | Felicia | 1 minute 10.20 seconds |
2nd | Broadwayandfourth | ||
3rd | Fiesta | ||
2019 How Now Stakes |
1st | Manicure | 1 minute 10.41 seconds |
2nd | Angelic Ruler | ||
3rd | Dawn Dawn | ||
2018 How Now Stakes |
1st | Winter Bride | 1 minute 9.94 seconds |
2nd | Ellicazoom | ||
3rd | Platinum Angel | ||
2017 How Now Stakes |
1st | Savanna Amour | 1 minute 9.42 seconds |
2nd | Legless Veuve | ||
3rd | Ravi | ||
2016 How Now Stakes |
1st | Secret Agenda | 1 minute 12.2 seconds |
2nd | Every Faith | ||
3rd | Exclusive Lass | ||
2015 How Now Stakes |
1st | Politeness | 1 minute 10.7 seconds |
2nd | Griante | ||
3rd | Jessy Belle | ||
2014 How Now Stakes |
1st | Girl Guide | 1 minute 10.3 seconds |
2nd | A Time For Julia | ||
3rd | Shamal Wind | ||
2013 How Now Stakes |
1st | Catkins | 1 minute 12.5 seconds |
2nd | Hi Belle | ||
3rd | Flash Of Doubt | ||
2012 How Now Stakes |
1st | Detours | 1 minute 10.4 seconds |
2nd | Classy Chloe | ||
3rd | Mrs Onassis | ||
2011 How Now Stakes |
1st | Sister Madly | 1 minute 10.3 seconds |
2nd | Valentine Miss | ||
3rd | Lone Rock | ||
2010 How Now Stakes |
1st | Valentine Miss | 1 minute 9.3 seconds |
2nd | I’m A Hussy | ||
3rd | Red Flair | ||
2009 How Now Stakes |
1st | Velocitea | 1 minute 11.4 seconds |
2nd | Neroli | ||
3rd | Dollops | ||
2008 How Now Stakes |
1st | Vivacious Spirit | 1 minute 10.5 seconds |
2nd | Benatar | ||
3rd | Vormista | ||
2007 How Now Stakes |
1st | Miss Judgement | 1 minute 9.8 seconds |
2nd | Juste Momente | ||
3rd | Flying Object | ||
2006 How Now Stakes |
1st | Queen Of The Hill | 1 minute 10.9 seconds |
2nd | Megadeal | ||
3rd | Nuclear Free | ||
2005 How Now Stakes |
=1st | Sarah Michelle | 1 minute 13.9 seconds |
=1st | Brindabella | ||
3rd | Little Chloe | ||
2004 How Now Stakes |
1st | Strikeline | 1 minute 10.5 seconds |
2nd | Solar Antiquity | ||
3rd | Skewiff | ||
2003 How Now Stakes |
1st | Lovely Jubly | 1 minute 9.0 seconds |
2nd | Infinite Grace | ||
3rd | Astaroth | ||
2002 How Now Stakes |
1st | Taimana | 1 minute 9.8 seconds |
2nd | Calming | ||
3rd | Galapagos Girl | ||
2001 How Now Stakes |
1st | Miss Power Bird | 1 minute 11.3 seconds |
2nd | Purple Groove | ||
3rd | Dynamic Love | ||
2000 How Now Stakes |
1st | Piavonic | 1 minute 10.3 seconds |
2nd | Nova Clause | ||
3rd | Clemens Belle |