Group III race | |
Location | Launceston Racecourse Mowbray, Australia |
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Inaugurated | 1865 |
Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Sponsor | Ladbrokes (2024) |
Race information | |
Distance | 2400 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Open |
Weight | Handicap |
Purse | A$300,000 (2024) |
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