Group 3 race | |
Location | Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne |
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Inaugurated | 1988 |
Race type | Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | Powerflo Solutions (2021) |
Race information | |
Distance | 1,600 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Mares four years old and over |
Weight | Handicap |
Purse | $200,000 (2021) |
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