Northerly Stakes

What Is the Northerly Stakes?

The Northerly Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth each December. Run over 1,800 metres under weight‑for‑age conditions, it forms an important part of the Perth Summer Carnival. Named after WA champion Northerly, it regularly attracts strong middle‑distance and sprinting types preparing for bigger targets later in the carnival.

Key Facts

• Location: Ascot Racecourse, Perth
• Distance: 1,800m 
• Class: Group 3
• Conditions: Weight‑for‑age
• Track: Turf
• Prize Money: $1,500,000
• Feature Carnival: Perth Summer Carnival

When Was the Northerly Stakes First Run?

The event was introduced to honour one of Western Australia’s greatest horses. It has since become a key early-season pointer for local and visiting gallopers. 

When Is the Northerly Stakes Held?

The race takes place annually in early December during the Perth Summer Carnival. 

How Long Is the Northerly Stakes?

The contest is run over 1,800 metres on the Ascot turf track.

How Many Runners Are In the Northerly Stakes?

Fields typically feature 10–14 starters, depending on nominations and acceptances.

Who Will Win the Northerly Stakes?

Predicting the result often comes down to race fitness, early‑summer form, and how each runner handles Ascot’s conditions. 

Previous Winners of the Northerly Stakes