| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Three-year-old colts and geldings |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $200,000 (2022) |
The C S Hayes Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and geldings, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1400 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in February. [1] Prize money for the event is A$200,000.
The race was named in honour of champion trainer Colin Hayes (1924–1999).