| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Canberra Racecourse, Canberra, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1973 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - flat |
| Sponsor | John McGrath Auto Group (2023) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Two year old |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2023) |
The Black Opal Stakes is a Canberra Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race, for two-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres, held annually at Canberra Racecourse in Canberra, Australia in March.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$200,000.