The Angus Armanasco Stakes is a

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horse race for three-year-old fillies, held under Set Weights conditions with penalties, over a distance of 1400 metres at

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, Australia in late February. Total prizemoney is A$300,000.

History

The race is named in honour of the late Australian Racing Hall of Fame

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, Angus Armanasco.

Name

* 1976–1990 - Tranquil Star Stakes * 1991–1993 - The Dalgety Stakes * 1994 - The Inglis Premier Sale Stakes * 1995 - The Jewel Stakes * 1996 onwards - Angas Armanasco Stakes

Distance

* 1976–1981 – 1400 metres * 1982–1985 – 1600 metres * 1986–1996 – 1400 metres * 1997–2009 – 1600 metres * 2010 onwards - 1400 metres

Grade

* 1976–1979 - Principal Race * 1980–1999 - Group 3 * 2000 onwards - Group 2

Venue

In 1996 and 2023 the event was held at

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Winners

* 2023 - Shuffle Dancer * 2022 - Lavish Girl * 2021 - Yes Baby Yes * 2020 - La Tene * 2019 - Qafila * 2018 - Summer Sham * 2017 - Savanna Amour * 2016 - Catch A Fire * 2015 - Sabatini * 2014 - Spirits Dance * 2013 - Meliora * 2012 - Shopaholic * 2011 - Pinker Pinker * 2010 - Set For Fame * 2009 - Gold Water * 2008 - Zarita * 2007 -

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* 2006 - Serenade Rose * 2005 - Ballet Society * 2004 - Special Harmony * 2003 - La Bella Dame * 2002 - Elegant Fashion * 2001 - Rose Archway * 2000 - I Am A Ripper * 1999 - Rose O' War * 1998 - Champagne * 1997 - Cheval Place * 1996 - Not On Friday * 1995 - Northwood Plume * 1994 - †Party Time / Sovereign Appeal * 1993 - Big Jamaica * 1992 - Rockabye * 1991 - Tessuti * 1990 - Deira * 1989 - Seapost * 1988 - Golden Unicorn * 1987 - Shackle * 1986 - Golden Twig * 1985 - Delightful Belle * 1984 - Richebourg * 1983 - Irish Heiress * 1982 - Rogue's Delight * 1981 - Tynia * 1980 - Bravita * 1979 - Sonstone * 1978 - Pushy * 1977 - Brett’s Honour * 1976 - Better Draw †Dead heat

References

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