R. N. Irwin Stakes

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The R. N. Irwin Stakes is a Group 3 Australian thoroughbred horse race for horses aged 3 years old and over, over a distance of 1100m.

It is held at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide.

[edit] Race History

1955 - 1972 held over 6 furlongs (approx. 1200m)
1973 - 1974 held over 1200m
1975 - 1979 held over 1100m
1980 - 1981 held over 1450m
1982 - 1985 held over 1200m
1986 - 1998 held over 1100m
1999 - 2000 held over 1450m
2001 - 2002 held over 1000m
2003 onwards held over 1100m.

1955 – 1979 was a Principal Race
1980 – 1990 was a Group 2
1991 onwards Group 3

1955 onwards the race has been called the ‘R.N. Irwin Stakes’

[edit] The Winners

2008 - Here De Angels 2007 - Flying Object 2006 - Leone Chiara 2005 - Super Elegant 2004 - Stand By Me 2003 - Bomber Bill 2002 - Regal Kiss 2001 - Stand By Me 2000 - Suit 1999 - Sports 1998 - La Baraka 1997 - Scorn Bold 1996 - Scorn Bold 1995 - Hero Wind 1994 - Kenvain 1993 - Hot Arch 1992 - Street Ruffian 1991 - Beau George

1990 - Leica Western 1989 - Jet Fighter 1988 - Redelva 1987 - Lord Galaxy 1986 - Rory's Jester 1985 - Red Tempo 1984 - Copper Rocket 1983 - Montrose Lass 1982 - Galleon 1981 - Ducatoon 1980 - Domax 1979 - Stormy Rex 1978 - Lipman 1977 - Silent Gift 1976 - High Value 1975 - Red Loam 1974 - Toltrice 1973 - Idolou

1972 - Eastern Court 1971 - Sanderae 1970 - Fileur 1969 - Steel Helmet 1968 - Fileur 1967 - Sunny Coronation 1966 - Contempler 1965 - Millionairess 1964 - Naelyn 1963 - Benibasha 1962 - Kelvin Valley 1961 - Rain King 1960 - Bomba 1959 - Power Duke 1958 - Sleep Tight 1957 - In Transit 1956 - Columbo King 1955 - Never Rest

[edit] References

Australian Studbook - SAJC R.N. Irwin Stakes Race Winners