Bletchingly’s influence remains strong in race named in his honour
Some incredibly talented horses have won the event that carries Bletchingly's name, despite the winter sprint's somewhat awkward fixturing as the last Group race of the Australian season.

For a seemingly innocuous winter Group Three, the Bletchingly Stakes boasts an impressive – bordering on outrageous – honour role.
Frequently targeted as a kick-off point for horses destined to chase bigger spring riches, ten of the past 20 winners of Australia’s last Group race of the season have also registered victories at Group One level, with dual Group One-winner Sports also prevailing in 1999.
Prolific Group One winners in Apache Cat (eight G1 wins), Shoot Out (five), Regal Roller (three) sit alongside fellow elite performers Scales Of Justice, Vega Magic, Smokin’ Joey, Mid Summer Music, Let Go Thommo, Super Elegant and Rubitano.