The Vain Stakes is a

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for three year old colts and geldings held under set weights with penalties conditions, over a distance of 1100 metres, held at

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annually in August. Total prizemoney for the race is A$200,000.

History

Name

The race was first held in 1992 and is named in honour of the former champion racehorse and sire

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Distance

* 1992–2005 – 1200 metres * 2006–2008 – 1100 metres * 2009 – 1200 metres * 2010 onwards - 1100 metres

Grade

* 1992–2012 - Listed race * 2013 - Group 3 status

Name

* 1992–1994 - Vain Quality Stakes * 1995–2009 - Vain Stakes * 2010 - Lister Diesel Stakes * 2011 onwards - Vain Stakes

Venue

*1992–1993 - held at

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*1994 -

*1995–1996 - held at

*1997 -

*1998–2001 - held at

*2002 onwards -

Winners

*2022 -

Giga Kick Giga Kick is a Thoroughbred racehorse trained and bred in Australia. He has won The Everest, two group races and over seven million dollars over his career. Career Giga Kick made his debut in an 1100m maiden race at Sale on 13 February, 2022. ...

*2021 - Ingratiating *2020 - Our Playboy *2019 - Bivouac *2018 - Tony Nicconi *2017 - Jukebox *2016 - Russian Revolution *2015 - Gold Symphony *2014 - Get The Nod *2013 - Safeguard *2012 - Psychic Mick *2011 - Sepoy *2010 - Toorak Toff *2009 - Starspangledbanner *2008 - Fernandina *2007 - Shrewd Rhythm *2006 -

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*2005 - Red Dazzler *2004 - Zankel *2003 - Happy Strike *2002 - Delago Brom *2001 - North Boy *2000 - Surtees *1999 - Dandy Kid *1998 - Splendid Horse *1997 - Schubert *1996 - Syncopated *1995 - Principality *1994 - Cannibal King *1993 - Star Of Maple *1992 - Never Undercharge

References

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History

Name

Distance

Grade

Name

Venue

Winners

See also

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