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Racing Victoria (RV) is pleased to confirm that the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes, to be run at The Valley on 18 March 2022, has received a major prizemoney increase. 

Dalton Consulting Engineers Alister Clark Stakes receives major prizemoney boost

Racing Victoria (RV) is pleased to confirm that the Group 2 Dalton Consulting Engineers&nbsp;Alister Clark Stakes, to be run at The Valley on 18 March 2022, has received a major prizemoney increase.The annual three-year-old feature, which is run over the Cox Plate distance of 2040m, will increase from $300,000 to $750,000 ahead of next year’s autumn carnival.The increase seeks to enhance the current three-year-old program throughout the Victorian Festival of Racing with the&nbsp;Dalton Consulting Engineers Alister Clark Stakes scheduled 13 days after the $1 million Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington.Racing Victoria Executive General Manager – Racing, Greg Carpenter, said: “Today’s announcement of a $450,000 boost to the Dalton Consulting Engineers&nbsp;Alister Clark Stakes will ensure that Victoria boasts a high quality three-year-old 2000m event in the month of March.“Not only does the increase enhance the current Victorian March racing calendar, but it also provides an attractive progression for Victorian horses into interstate Derbies or for those staying three-year-olds remaining in Victoria for the Galilee Series, with the Bendigo St Leger Trial, Galilee Final and VRC St Leger run during April.“The second and third placegetters in the 2021 Dalton Consulting Engineers&nbsp;Alister Clark Stakes, Young Werther and Explosive Jack, went on to quinella the 2021 ATC Derby during The Championships while 2018 runner-up Levendi went on to win the 2018 ATC Derby.“The 2020 Alister Clark Stakes winner Nonconformist also went on to run second in 2021 editions of the Caulfield Cup and The Might and Power.“I look forward to another exciting renewal of the Alister Clark Stakes under lights at The Valley in March which I’m sure will attract many quality three-year-olds chasing the new prize pool and provide an incredible weekend of racing in Melbourne with the race being run on the eve of The All-Star Mile.”MVRC CEO Michael Browell, said: “This is a significant boost for the Dalton Consulting Engineers&nbsp;Alister Clark Stakes and we thank Racing Victoria for sharing our vision in growing this important race in 2022 and beyond.“The Dalton Consulting Engineers&nbsp;Alister Clark Stakes is an important race in the autumn calendar and we will seek to continue to further enhance its standing so as to attract the highest quality three-year-olds to take part in a race.“First run in 1939 and won by champions such as Comic Court, Vo Rogue, Tranquil Star, Surround and Zabeel to name a few, it’s a race steeped in history and its future is now assured at The Valley for generations to come.”

Construction of Trackside House and Stonepine House commences&nbsp;July marked another important milestone with the sod-turning ceremony held at Moonee Valley Park, which signalled the beginning of construction for Trackside House and Stonepine House. This ceremony was significant in the ongoing redevelopment project of our new community, accomplished in collaboration with our Development Partners: Hamton, Hostplus, ISPT, and builders Icon.The commencement of Trackside House and Stonepine House stages signifies the culmination of Phase 1, and we are delighted to witness the progress of the project so far. These stages bring us closer to realising the vision of Moonee Valley Park, offering an exceptional living experience for our future residents. We eagerly anticipate the completion of these stages in 2025.Trackside House will provide 204 apartments, offering a modern and luxurious lifestyle with breathtaking views of the track. Stonepine House will feature 122 apartments, blending contemporary design with the natural beauty of the surrounding parkland. Both developments will contribute significantly to the growth and vibrancy of our community.We extend thanks to our Development Partners Hamton, Hostplus, and ISPT for their unwavering commitment and expertise throughout this journey.

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