Sandown Guineas

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The Sandown Guineas is a Group 2 Australian thoroughbred horse race for 3 year olds at set weights run over a distance of 1600 metres (a little under 8 furlongs) at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne in November. Prizemoney in 2007 is AUD$401,000.

[edit] Race history

• From 1968 to 1969 the race was run over 10½ furlongs (2,112 m).
• From 1957 to 1967 it was a fillies only race.
• From 1957 to 1964 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse.

[edit] Past winners

2007 Schilling 2006 Sender 2005 Cayambe 2004 Binding 2003 Pay Keys 2002 Dextrous 2001 Moon Dragon 2000 Scenic Warrior 1999 Over 1998 Sedation 1997 Special Dane 1996 King Ivor 1995 Peep On The Sly 1994 Baryshnikov 1993 Voting 1992 Navy Seal 1991 Star Video

1990 Durbridge 1989 Stargazer 1988 Blixen 1987 Ascot Lane 1986 Sea Swell 1985 Shankhill Lass 1984 Brave Salute 1983 Mr. Ironclad 1982 Cossack Prince 1981 Galleon 1980 Polar Air 1979 Snowing 1978 Just A Steal 1977 So Called 1976 Opposition 1975 Better Draw 1974 Shiftmar

1973 Taj Rossi 1972 Carnation For Me 1971 Andros 1970 Abdul 1969 Top Flat 1968 Always There 1967 Begonia Belle 1966 Hialeah 1965 Fire Band 1964 Light Fingers 1963 Ripa 1962 Birthday Card 1961 Indian Summer 1960 Lady Sybil 1959 Twilight Glow 1958 But Beautiful 1957 Orient

[edit] References

Australian Studbook - MRC Sandown Guineas Race Winners

Huxley, Dennis (2007). Miller's Guide 2007/08. Millers's Guide P\L.