VRC Sires Produce Stakes
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The VRC Sires Produce Stakes is a Group 2 Australian thoroughbred horse race for 2 year olds run at Set Weights over 1400 metres, at Flemington Racecourse in March each year. The prizemoney in 2008 was AUD$302,000.
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[edit] Race History
[edit] Distance
In 1862/63 this race was run over 1 mile.
From 1864 to 1919 this race was run over six furlongs (approx 1200m).
From 1920 run over 7 furlongs (1400m)
[edit] Class
Prior to 2005 this race held Group 1 status.
[edit] Name
In 1866/67 this race was known as the Flemington Stakes.
In 1868 this race was known as the Sapling Stakes.
In 1873 this race was known as the Ascot Vale Stakes.
[edit] The Winners
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[edit] References
Australian Studbook - VRC Sires' Produce Stakes Race Winners