Schillaci Stakes

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The Schillaci Stakes is a Group 2 Australian thoroughbred horse race held under open weight for age conditions, for horses aged 3 years old and upwards, over a distance of 1000m. It is held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne during October.

Previously know as the ‘Chirnside Stakes’ it was re-named in 2000 in honour of the former champion sprinter Schillaci.

Contents 1 Race History 1.1 Distance 1.2 Class 1.3 Name 2 The Winners

[edit] Race History

[edit] Distance

1970 - 1972 held over 6 furlongs (approx. 1200m)
1973 - 1985 held over 1200m
1986 held over 1219m
1987 held over 1200m
1988 onwards held over 1000m

[edit] Class

1970 – 1978 was a Principal Race
1979 onwards Group 2

[edit] Name

1970 - 1999 the race was known as the ‘Chirnside Stakes’
2000 onwards the race re-named and known as the ‘Schillaci Stakes’

[edit] The Winners

2007 - Gold Edition 2006 - Miss Andretti 2005 - Segments 2004 - Patpong 2003 - Halibery 2002 - Spinning Hill 2001 - Mistegic 2000 - Falvelon 1999 - Magic Music 1998 - Show No Emotion 1997 - Mahogany 1996 - Sequalo / Sword (dead heat)

1995 - Moss Rocket 1994 - Bint Marscay 1993 - Green Sweeper 1992 - King Marauding 1991 - Street Ruffian 1990 - Street Ruffian 1989 - Scarlet Bisque 1988 - Rancho Ruler 1987 - Ever Ready 1986 - Belle Spirit 1985 - Lake Worth 1984 - Mighty Avenger 1983 - Qubeau

1982 - Galleon 1981 - Opera Prince 1980 - Countess Marizza 1979 - Mr.Magic 1978 - The Judge 1977 - Desirable 1976 - Bold Mayo 1975 - Tontonan 1974 - Grey Way 1973 - Prize Lad 1972 - Tolerance 1971 - Proud Toff 1970 - Regal Vista