The Schillaci Stakes is a

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horse race held under

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conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1,100 metres at

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, Australia in October. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

History

Name

Previously known as the Chirnside Stakes it was renamed in 2000 in honour of the former champion sprinter Schillaci. *1970–1999 - Chirnside Stakes *2000 onwards - Schillaci Stakes

Distance

*1970–1972 - 6

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(~1200 metres) *1973–1985 – 1200 metres * 1986 – 1219 metres *1987 – 1200 metres *1988–2014 – 1000 metres *2015 – 1100 metres

Grade

*1970–1978 - Principal Race *1979 onwards - Group 2

Winners

* 2022 -

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* 2021 - Savatoxl * 2020 - Dirty Work * 2019 -

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* 2010 -

* 2009 - Lucky Secret * 2008 - Wilander * 2007 - Gold Edition * 2006 -

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