The Spring Champion Stakes is an

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for three-year-olds at

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over a distance of 2000 metres at

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in October. Prize money is A$2,000,000.

History

The race has been won by horses that later became champions. These include Kingston Town,

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and

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. The

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is considered a major preparatory race for this event.

Name

Originally when the race was inaugurated it was known as the Australasian Champion Stakes. The event was changed to its current name in 1978.

Grade

* 1971–1978 - Principal Race * 1979 onwards - Group 1

Distance

* 1971 - 1 miles (~2000 metres) * 1972–1982 – 2000 metres * 1983 – 2100 metres * 1984–2000 – 2000 metres * 2001 – 1800 metres (run at Randwick's inner course known as the Kensington) * 2002 onwards - 2000 metres

Venue

* 1971–1982 -

* 1983 -

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* 1984 onwards -

Winners

* 2022 - Sharp 'n' Smart * 2021 - Profondo * 2020 - Montefilia * 2019 - Shadow Hero * 2018 - Maid Of Heaven * 2017 - Ace High * 2016 - Yankee Rose * 2015 - Vanbrugh * 2014 - Hampton Court * 2013 - Complacent * 2012 -

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* 2011 - Doctor Doom * 2010 - Erewhon * 2009 - Monaco Consul * 2008 - Sousa * 2007 - †''race not held'' * 2006 - Teranaba * 2005 - Hotel Grand * 2004 -

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* 2003 - Niello * 2002 - Platinum Scissors * 2001 - Viking Ruler * 2000 - Universal Prince * 1999 - Fairway * 1998 - Dignity Dancer * 1997 -

* 1996 - Magic of Sydney * 1995 -

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* 1994 - Danewin * 1993 - Fraternity * 1992 - Coronation Day * 1991 - Kinjite * 1990 - St. Jude * 1989 - Stylish Century * 1988 - Sakana * 1987 -

* 1986 - Imprimatur * 1985 - Easter * 1984 - Lucks A Lottery * 1983 - Sir Dapper * 1982 - Veloso * 1981 - Best Western * 1980 - Prince Majestic * 1979 - Kingston Town * 1978 - Lefroy * 1977 - Sir Silver Lad * 1976 - Cheyne Walk * 1975 - Taras Bulba * 1974 - Asgard * 1973 - Gold Brick * 1972 - Latin Knight * 1971 - Gay Icarus † Not held because of outbreak of

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References

{{reflist, 2 Flat horse races for three-year-olds Group 1 stakes races in Australia Randwick Racecourse