Group 1 race | |
Location | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
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Inaugurated | 1948 as Craiglee Stakes |
Race type | Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | PFD Food Services (2022) |
Race information | |
Distance | 1,600 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Three year old and older that are not maidens |
Weight | Weight for age |
Purse | A$1,000,000 (2022) |
Bonuses | Winner exempt from ballot in the Caulfield Cup |
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