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held under

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conditions for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1600 metres held at

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in late October on

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Day. Prize money is A$300,000.

History

Distance

*1982 - 1600 metres

Grade

*1982–1985 - Listed race *1986–1996 - Group 3 *1997 onwards - Group 2 In 2012 the race conditions changed from handicap to

Name

* 1982–2006 - Waterford Crystal Mile * 2007–2011 - Jayco Crystal Mile * 2012 onwards - Schweppes Crystal Mile

Winners

* 2024 - Plenty Of Ammo * 2023 - Prowess * 2022 - My Oberon * 2021 - Just Folk * 2020 - Homesman * 2019 - Chief Ironside * 2018 - Cliff's Edge * 2017 - Lucky Hussler * 2016 - The United States * 2015 - Turn Me Loose *2014 - Hooked *2013 - Toydini *2012 - Silent Achiever *2011 - Testa My Patience *2010 - Sound Journey *2009 - Rangirangdoo *2008 - Sea Battle *2007 - Sonic Quest *2006 - Flash Trick *2005 - Niconero *2004 - Lad Of The Manor *2003 - Rosina Lad *2002 - Royal Code *2001 - Weasel Will *2000 - Weasel Will *1999 - Le Zagaletta *1998 - Rustic Dream *1997 -

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*1996 - Lochrae *1995 - Juggler *1994 - State Taj *1993 - Carson's Cash *1992 - Solvit *1991 - Fire Commander *1990 - Ark Regal *1989 - Fendalton *1988 - True Dreams *1987 - Tierra Rist * 1986 - Splendid Speed * 1985 - Dazzling Duke * 1984 - Keepers * 1983 - Dynamo * 1982 - Getting Closer

References