| Group 3 race | |
| 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] Prizemoney is A$200,000.