George Ryder Stakes

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The George Ryder Stakes is a Group 1 Australian thoroughbred horse race at Weight for Age run over a distance of 1500 metres at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney in April. The prizemoney in 2008 was AUD$404,900.

Contents 1 Race History 2 Race Information 3 The Winners 4 References

[edit] Race History

1973 - 1984 held over 1400m.
1985 held over 1450m.
1986 onwards held over 1500m.

[edit] Race Information

Traditionally the race has very few runners and is usually a sit and sprint affair, due to a lack of horses to pressure the leaders and ensure the race is run at a genuine tempo.

[edit] The Winners

2008 - Weekend Hussler 2007 - Haradasun 2006 - Racing To Win 2005 - Court's In Session 2004 - Lonhro 2003 - Lonhro 2002 - Lord Essex 2001 - Landsighting 2000 - Al Mansour 1999 - Referral 1998 - Quick Flick 1997 - Mouawad

1996 - Ravarda 1995 - March Hare 1994 - Telesto 1993 - Schillaci 1992 - Kinjite 1991 - Bureaucracy 1990 - Straussbrook 1989 - Wong 1988 - Campaign King 1987 - Campaign King 1986 - Heat Of The Moment 1985 - Hula Drum

1984 - Emancipation 1983 - Emancipation 1982 - Pure Of Heart 1981 - Prince Ruling 1980 - Manikato 1979 - Manikato 1978 - Command Module 1977 - Pacific Ruler 1976 - Superior Air 1975 - Dalrello 1974 - Itchy Feet 1973 - All Shot

[edit] References

Australian Studbook - STC George Ryder Stakes Race Winners