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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Race History
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)
Class
Prior to 2005 this race held Group 1 status.
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.
The Winners
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References
Australian Studbook - VRC Sires' Produce Stakes Race Winners
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