Stylish Century was a notable

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. A son of Double Century from the Forex mare Stylish he was foaled in 1986 and was trained by a number of trainers throughout his career including

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for a short time. Known for his bold, front-running style he won quality races like the 1989 AJC

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, VRC

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and the 1991 AJC Queen Elizabeth Stakes. As a 3-year old he also ran a close second to Almaarad in the 1989

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. He ran in the 1990 Japan Cup, won by David Hayes' Better Loosen Up. Stylish Century broke through the barrier and bolted prior to the race and was timed at a near world record pace for a 1000m before being vetted and declared fit to run. He ran a great race to lead them up well into the home straight and was by no means the last to cross the finish line. Retired to stud, he only had moderate success with his best performer being Buster Jones winner of the 1999

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. He died in 2003 following a spider bite.

Race record

58 starts - 11 wins, 8 seconds, 7 third

Prizemoney

A$2,510,520

Major wins

Stylish Century won the following major races: * 1989 AJC Spring Champion Stakes – (2000m) * 1989 VRC Victoria Derby – (2400m) * 1990 VATC Caulfield Autumn Classic – (1800m) * 1991 AJC Queen Elizabeth Stakes – (2000m) * 1991 VATC Sandown Cup – (2400m)

Race record

Prizemoney

Major wins

See also