| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Morphettville Racecourse, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1968 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,100 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | 3 year old and up |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | A$127,250 (2023) |
The John Hawkes Stakes registered as the D. C. McKay Stakes is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old and over, run as a quality handicap over a distance of 1100 metres at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide, Australia during the SAJC Autumn Carnival.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$127,250.