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horse race for three year olds and older run at

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over a distance of 1200 metres at

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in August. Prizemoney is A$200,000.

History

The race was first run in 1978. The event is the first Group race in the new racing calendar in New South Wales.

Grade

* 1978–1979 - Principal Race * 1980–2013 - Group 3 * 2014 onwards - Group 2

Venue

* 1978–2011 - Rosehill * 2012 -

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* 2013 onwards - Randwick

Distance

* 1978–2009 - 1100 metres * 2010 onwards - 1200 metres

Winners

* 2021 - Phobetor * 2020 - Eduardo * 2019 - Alizee * 2018 - Pierata * 2017 - Invincible Gem * 2016 - Tycoon Tara * 2015 - Burbero * 2014 - Sweet Idea * 2013 - Rain Affair * 2012 - Pinwheel * 2011 - Rain Affair * 2010 - Love Conquers All * 2009 - Teasing * 2008 - Captain Bax * 2007 - German Chocolate * 2006 - Imprisoned * 2005 - Dance Hero * 2004 - Spark Of Life * 2003 - Pompeii * 2002 -

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* 2001 - Sportsbrat * 2000 - Padstow * 1999 - Commands * 1998 - Mr. Victory * 1997 - Guineas * 1996 - Legal Agent * 1995 - Brawny Spirit * 1994 - Klokka * 1993 - Klokka * 1992 - Joanne * 1991 - Joanne * 1990 - Potrero * 1989 - Select Prince * 1988 - Campaign King * 1987 - Campaign King * 1986 - Shankhill Lass * 1985 - Row Of Waves * 1984 - Plus Vite * 1983 - Young Blood * 1982 - Nordic Prince * 1982 - Razor Sharp * 1981 - ''race not held'' * 1980 - Macho * 1979 - Salaam * 1978 - Idol

References