Group 3 race | |
Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
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Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Sponsor | Schweppes (2022) |
Race information | |
Distance | 2,000 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Three year old fillies |
Weight | Set weights with penalties |
Purse | $200,000 (2022) |
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