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for fillies and mares three years old and older, under

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conditions, over a distance of 1600 metres at

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

History

Name

The race is named in honour of the champion mare

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. The mare won nine times at this distance including the

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. *1981–1999 - Diamond Jubilee Stakes * 2000 - Anthea Crawford Stakes *2001 onwards - Sunline Stakes

Distance

*1981–1994 - 1600 metres * 1995 - 1623 metres (held at

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) *1996–2004 – 1600 metres * 2005 – 1500 metres *2006 onwards - 1600 metres

Grade

*1981–1990 - Listed Race *1991–1995 - Group 3 *1996 onwards - Group 2

Winners

* 2022 - Shout The Bar * 2021 - Quantum Mechanic * 2020 - Mamzelle Tess * 2019 - Consensus * 2018 - Spanish Reef * 2017 - I Am A Star * 2016 - Miss Rose De Lago * 2015 - Noble Protector * 2014 - Tex'n Hurley * 2013 - Spirit Song * 2012 - Spirit Song * 2011 - Nakaaya * 2010 - Zarita * 2009 - Subtle Cove * 2008 - Laura's Charm * 2007 - Like It Is * 2006 - Candy Vale * 2005 - Beautiful Gem * 2004 - Sylvaner * 2003 - Tickle My * 2002 - Spurn * 2001 - Flushed * 2000 - Rose O’ War * 1999 - Vonanne * 1998 - Burning Embers * 1997 - Prefer An Angel * 1996 - Suma Peace * 1995 - Snap * 1994 - Not Related * 1993 - Excited Angel * 1992 - Acushla Marie * 1991 - Rockets Galore * 1990 - Marathon Star * 1989 - Boardwalk Angel * 1988 - Bianco Flyer * 1987 - Silver Satellite * 1986 - Deedle * 1985 - Mrs. Fitzherbet * 1984 - Special To Me * 1983 - Kalimna * 1982 - Lady Ice * 1981 - Epillette

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