Silver Slipper Stakes

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The Silver Slipper Stakes is a Group 2 Australian thoroughbred horse race for horses aged 2 years old, over a distance of 1100m.

It is held annually at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney. The race is regarded as a traditional lead up for the STC Golden Slipper Stakes.

[edit] Race History

1963 - 1969 held over 4 furlongs (approx. 800m)
1970 held over 5 furlongs (approx. 1000m)
1971 - 1972 held over 4 furlongs
1973 - 1983 held over 900m
1984 onwards held over 1100m.

1963 – 1978 was a Principal Race
1979 onwards Group 2

[edit] The Winners

2008 - Amelia’s Dream 2007 - Shaft 2006 - Plagiarize 2005 - Domesday 2004 - Ballybleue 2003 - Hasna 2002 - Victory Vein 2001 - Excellerator 2000 - French Braids 1999 - Passmore 1998 - Iglesia 1997 - Race Not Held 1996 - Millward 1995 - Clang 1994 - Strategic 1993 - Dapper Magic 1992 - Gold Brose 1991 - Kenfair 1990 - Honey Be Quick 1989 - Triscay 1988 - Show County 1987 - Ballook 1986 - Maizcay

1985 - Pre Catelan 1984 - Kisses For Kathy 1983 - Giostra 1982 - Been There 1981 - Vaindarra 1980 - Black Shoes 1979 - Fiancee 1978 - Mersing 1977 - Inventive 1976 - Luskin Star 1975 - Rainbeam 1974 - St. Louis Belle 1973 - Royal Britannia 1972 - Jewel Thief 1971 - Sovereign Slipper 1970 - Regal Gauntlet 1969 - Baguette 1968 - Gaelic Spirit 1967 - Topmost 1966 - Tod Maid 1965 - Very Merry 1964 - Peace Council 1963 - Eskimo Prince