Rising Fast (Chatham) Stakes

The Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) is a Group 3 race run under Handicap conditions for sprinters at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.

The Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) is now run over 1200m. It was first run in 1978 and was won by Sarsha's Choice.

The race was over the mile until 1985 then back to 1400m from 1986 onwards. It was then cut to 1200m in 2022.

The Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) was a Listed Race until 1986 then Group 3.

It is registered after a champion of the 1930s Chatham who won two Cox Plates, Epsoms and Doncaster. It was renamed as the Rising Fast in 2022.

The Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) used to be run on Derby day and as a lead up to the G1 mile on the last day but with the G1 moved to Derby day, this race was moved to Oaks day. Now it is back on Derby Day in 2022.

In 2018 Dreamforce led all the way. He'd come back in the Autumn to win a Liverpool City Cup then place in Winx's George Ryder and then the Doncaster with only Brutal in front of him both times.

2020 saw an all Adelaide finish when three Morphettville trainers ran the trifecta.

The Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) was worth $200,000 in 2024.

Notable winners of the Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) include Dreamforce (2018), Disposition (2015), Hucklebuck (2014), Fawkner (2012), All Silent (2008), Scenic Peak (2001/2003), Bezeal Bay (1998), Blue Boss (1991), Targlish (1987) and La Caissiere (1984).

The 2023 Rising Fast (Chatham Stakes) was won by Spacewalk from Crosshaven and Najem Suhail.