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The Hilary Needler Trophy is a conditions
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aged two years only. It is run at
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over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June. The race was awarded Listed status in 2001 but was downgraded in 2011. The race was first run in 1965. The sponsor, Mrs Hilary Needler, died in 2012.


Winners since 1988


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