| Group 1 race | |
| Location | Moonee Valley Racecourse Melbourne, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1968 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Ladbrokes (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three years old and older |
| Weight | Weight for Age |
| Purse | $2,000,000 (2022) |
The Manikato Stakes is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old and over under Weight for age conditions, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in late October.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$2,000,000