Australian Champion Stayer
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The Australian Champion Stayer is awarded annually to the Thoroughbred horse whose performances in Australia over distances of 2,200 metres (approximately 11 furlongs) and greater are deemed to be the superior to its rivals. It has been awarded since the 1999 - 2000 season.
| Year / Season | Horse | Age | Sex | Breeding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Tie the Knot | 5yo | G | Nassipour (USA) – Whisked (AUS) |
| 2000-2001 | Brew | 6yo | G | Sir Tristram (IRE) - Horlicks (NZ) |
| 2001-2002 | Ethereal | 4yo | M | Rhythm (USA) - Romanee Conti (NZ) |
| 2002-2003 | Media Puzzle | 6yo | G | Theatrical (IRE) - Market Slide (USA) |
| 2003-2004 | Makybe Diva | 5yo | M | Desert King (IRE) - Tugela (USA) |
| 2004-2005 | Makybe Diva | 6yo | M | Desert King (IRE) - Tugela (USA) |
| 2005-2006 | Makybe Diva | 7yo | M | Desert King (IRE) - Tugela (USA) |
| 2006-2007 | Delta Blues | 5yo | H | Dance in the Dark (JPN) - Dixie Splash (USA) |
| 2007-2008 | Efficient | 4yo | G | Zabeel (NZ) - Refused The Dance (NZ) |
| 2008-2009 | Viewed | 5yo | H | Scenic (IRE) – Lovers Knot (NZ) |
| 2009-2010 | Shocking | 4yo | H | Street Cry (IRE) - Maria Di Castiglia (GB) |
| 2010-2011 | Americain | 6yo | G | Dynaformer (USA) – America (IRE) |
| 2011-2012 | Dunaden | 6yo | G | Nicobar (GB) – La Marlia (FR) |
| 2012-2013 | Green Moon | 6yo | H | Montjeu (IRE) – Green Noon (FR) |
| 2013-2014 | Fiorente | 6yo | H | Monsun (GER) – Desert Bloom (IRE) |
| 2014-2015 | Protectionist | 5yo | H | Monsun (GER) – Patineuse (IRE) |
| 2015-2016 | Preferment | 5yo | H | Zabeel (NZ) – Better Alternative (AUS) |
| 2016-2017 | Jameka | 4yo | M | Myboycharlie (IRE) – Mine Game (AUS) |
| 2017-2018 | Rekindling | 3yo | H | High Chaparral (IRE) – Sitara (GB) |
| 2018-2019 | Cross Counter | 3yo | H | Teofilo – Waitress |
| 2019-2020 | Vow And Declare | 4yo | G | Declaration of War - Geblitzt |
| 2020-2021 | Verry Elleegant | 5yo | M | Zed (NZ)- Opulence (NZ) |
| 2021-2022 | Verry Elleegant | 6yo | M | Zed (NZ)- Opulence (NZ) |
| 2022-2023 | Gold Trip | 6yo | C | Outstrip (GB)- Sarvana (FR) |
| 2023-2024 | Without A Fight | 6yo | G | Teofilo (IRE)- Khor Speed (GB) |
| 2024-2025 | Knight's Choice | 6yo | G | Extreme Choice - Midnight Pearl |
Other Australian Thoroughbred Awards
Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Australian Champion Two Year Old Australian Champion Three Year Old Australian Champion Sprinter Australian Champion Middle Distance Racehorse Australian Champion Filly or Mare Australian Champion International Performer Australian Champion Jumper Australian Champion Trainer