| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1992 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | ive (2024) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,100 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Three year old colts and geldings |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $200,000 (2024) |
The Vain Stakes is a Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three year old colts and geldings held under set weights with penalties conditions, over a distance of 1100 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia annually in August.[1] Total prizemoney for the race is A$200,000.