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for horses aged three years old and over at

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, over a distance of 1000 metres at

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in September.

History

The race was named in honour of former

Secretary Ian McEwen.

Distance

*1995 onwards held over 1000 metres

Grade

*1995–1997 - Unlisted race *1997–2005 - Listed Race *2006–2012 - Group 3 *2013 onwards - Group 2

Name

* 1995 - The Anniversary Trophy *1996–2005 - Ian McEwen Trophy *2006 onwards - McEwen Stakes

Venue

* 1995 -

Caulfield Racecourse Caulfield Racecourse Reserve is located nine kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, on the boundary of Caulfield and Caulfield East in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs. The Reserve was set aside for three purposes, racing, recreation and a publi ...

* 2007 -

Winners

* 2022 - Rothfire * 2021 - The Inferno * 2020 - Bella Vella * 2019 - Faatinah * 2018 -

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* 2017 - Russian Revolution * 2016 - Wild Rain * 2015 -

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* 2014 - Angelic Light * 2013 - Kuroshio * 2012 - Bel Sprinter * 2011 - Buffering * 2010 -

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* 2009 - Nicconi * 2008 - Kaphero * 2007 - Here De Angels * 2006 -

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* 2005 - Strikeline * 2004 - Edgeton * 2003 - Yell * 2002 - Mistegic * 2001 - Strategic Image * 2000 - Testa Rossa * 1999 - Theatre * 1998 - Flavour * 1997 - Another Excuse * 1996 - Red Hope * 1995 - Sequalo

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ian Mcewen Trophy Horse races in Australia Open sprint category horse races