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.

Australian Champion Stayer [1]
Year / SeasonHorseAgeSexBreeding
1999-2000 Tie the Knot 5yoG Nassipour (USA) – Whisked (AUS)
2000-2001 Brew 6yoG Sir Tristram (IRE) - Horlicks (NZ)
2001-2002 Ethereal 4yoM Rhythm (USA) - Romanee Conti (NZ)
2002-2003 Media Puzzle 6yoG Theatrical (IRE) - Market Slide (USA)
2003-2004 Makybe Diva 5yoM Desert King (IRE) - Tugela (USA)
2004-2005 Makybe Diva 6yoM Desert King (IRE) - Tugela (USA)
2005-2006 Makybe Diva 7yoM Desert King (IRE) - Tugela (USA)
2006-2007 Delta Blues 5yoH Dance in the Dark (JPN) - Dixie Splash (USA)
2007-2008 Efficient 4yoG Zabeel (NZ) - Refused The Dance (NZ)
2008-2009 Viewed 5yoH Scenic (IRE) – Lovers Knot (NZ)
2009-2010 Shocking 4yoH Street Cry (IRE) - Maria Di Castiglia (GB) [2]
2010-2011 Americain 6yoG Dynaformer (USA) – America (IRE)
2011-2012 Dunaden 6yoGNicobar (GB) – La Marlia (FR)
2012-2013 Green Moon 6yoH Montjeu (IRE) – Green Noon (FR)
2013-2014 Fiorente 6yoH Monsun (GER) – Desert Bloom (IRE)
2014-2015 Protectionist 5yoH Monsun (GER) – Patineuse (IRE)
2015-2016Preferment5yoH Zabeel (NZ) – Better Alternative (AUS)
2016-2017Jameka4yoM Myboycharlie (IRE) – Mine Game (AUS)
2017-2018 Rekindling 3yoH High Chaparral (IRE) – Sitara (GB)
2018-2019 Cross Counter 3yoH Teofilo – Waitress
2019-2020 Vow And Declare 4yoG Declaration of War - Geblitzt
2020-2021 Verry Elleegant 5yoMZed (NZ)- Opulence (NZ)
2021-2022 Verry Elleegant 6yoMZed (NZ)- Opulence (NZ)

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

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  2. "Typhoon Tracy named Horse of the Year". Thoroughbred Village. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2011.