The Manikato Stakes is a Group One weight-for-age event that attracts quality horses and takes place at Moonee Valley during the Melbourne spring racing carnival. It was formerly known as the Freeway Stakes but was changed to honour champion sprinter Manikato who ran his best races at Moonee Valley and is now a legend of racing in this country.

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Manikato Stakes
Race Name:	Manikato Stakes
When it is run:	Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Where it is run:	Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne
Distance of race:	1200 metres
Type of race:	Standard Weight-For-Age
Status of race:	Group One
Prizemoney:	$403,000
2008 Result:	1. Typhoon Zed 2. Absolut Glam 3. Kaphero.

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The Manikato Stakes is a standard weight-for-age race over 1200 metres and has prizemoney of $403,000 and was won in 2008 by the Typhoon Zed. In past years the race has seen some quality gallopers salute, including Miss Andretti, Spark of Life, Sunline, Dane Ripper and Rubiton.