George Main Stakes

George Main Stakes

Widely regarded as the premier weight-for-age event at the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival, the Group 1 George Main Stakes takes place at the Royal Randwick Racecourse each year during September.

Spanning 1,600 metres, the Stakes is worth $300,000 and an important event for its contenders, as the winner becomes exempt from ballot on the Epsom Handicap. Many of the George Main Stakes starters will back up in the prestigious Handicap held the following week.

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Named after George Main, a former chairman of the Australian Jockey Club (AJC), the Stakes was first raced in 1945, with the fastest time being set in 2006 at 1.33.75 by Racing To Win. A quality race which allows top class milers and stayers to compete well, the George Main Stakes is a thrilling race to watch every year and has had some of Australia’s top quality horses win it including Road To Rock (2009), Grand Armee (2004), Lonhro (2003) and Kingston Town (1981, 1982).

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George Main Stakes Information

• Date: 25th September 2012
• Location: Randwick Racecourse
• Distance: 1,600 metres
• Race Status: Group 1
• Race Conditions: 3YO Plus, Weight-For-Age
• Prize Money: $300,000