The
Bletchingly Stakes is a Group 3 race run over 1200 metres at Caulfield and is the first stakes race of the new racing season in Melbourne. The race is run annually under weight-for-age conditions and is named after the champion sprinter Bletchingly.
| The Bletchingly Stakes |
| Race Name: |
Bletchingly Stakes |
| When it is run: |
Saturday August 2nd, 2008 |
| Where it is run: |
Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield, Melbourne |
| Distance of race: |
1200 metres |
| Type of race: |
Open Weight-for-age |
| Status of race: |
Group 3 |
| Prizemoney: |
$100,750 |
| 2008 Result: |
1. Commanding Hope 2. Lucky Diva 3. Red Arrow |
The Bletchingly Stakes takes place at Caulfield racecourse and heralds the start of weight-for-age group racing in Melbourne where the quality horses start to turn out in preparation for a spring campaign. The race is worth $100,750 in prizemoney and was won this year in brilliant style by the promising Commanding Hope.

Below you will find Bletchingly Stakes results dating back to 1997.