The Schillaci Stakes is a

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held under

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conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1,100 metres at

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in October. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

History

Name

Previously known as the Chirnside Stakes it was renamed in 2000 in honour of the former champion sprinter Schillaci. *1970–1999 - Chirnside Stakes *2000 onwards - Schillaci Stakes

Distance

*1970–1972 - 6

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(~1200 metres) *1973–1985 – 1200 metres * 1986 – 1219 metres *1987 – 1200 metres *1988–2014 – 1000 metres *2015 – 1100 metres

Grade

*1970–1978 - Principal Race *1979 onwards - Group 2

Winners

* 2023 - Asfoora * 2022 - Paulele * 2021 - Savatoxl * 2020 - Dirty Work * 2019 -

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* 2018 - Ball Of Muscle * 2017 - Super Cash * 2016 - Star Turn * 2015 - Alpha Miss * 2014 - Rubick * 2013 - Unpretentious * 2012 - Buffering * 2011 - Black Caviar * 2010 - Black Caviar * 2009 - Lucky Secret * 2008 - Wilander * 2007 - Gold Edition * 2006 -

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* 2005 - Segments * 2004 - Patpong * 2003 - Halibery * 2002 - Spinning Hill * 2001 - Mistegic * 2000 - Falvelon * 1999 - Magic Music * 1998 - Show No Emotion * 1997 -

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* 1996 - †Sequalo / Sword * 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 † Dead heat

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