| Group 2 race | |
| Location | Ascot Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1937 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Sky Racing (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old |
| Weight | Set weights Colts and geldings – 56½ kg Fillies – 54½ kg |
| Purse | A$500,000 (2022) |
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