Golden Slipper day will be run tomorrow at Rosehill racecourse which includes five Group 1 races on the day. We take a look at each of the Group 1 races there prize money amounts, times that they will be run and the conditions of the race.
Vinery Stud Stakes
The Storm Queen Stakes is worth $400,000 in prize money, and takes place over a distance of 2000 metres under set weight conditions. This event is a great test for three year old fillies who want to prove themselves in a major Group 1 race.
Date – Saturday, 6th of April, 2013
Race 4 of 9
Time – 1.55pm AEST
Status – Group 1
Distance – 2000 metres
Conditions – 3 year old, set weights
Prize Money – $400,000
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The BMW
The BMW is the second richest race of the day, worth a total of $2.25 million. This event is run over a distance of 2400 metres, providing a nice counterpoint to the pace of the Golden Slipper Stakes.
Date – Saturday, 6th of April, 2013
Race 5 of 9
Time – 2.30pm AEST
Status – Group 1
Distance – 2400 metres
Conditions – weight for age
Prize Money – $2.25M
Queen Of The Turf Stakes
The Queen of the Turf Stakes is a specialised event for fillies and mares, held each year over 1500 metres under weight for age conditions.
Date – Saturday, 6th of April, 2013
Race 6 of 9
Time – 3.15pm AEST
Status – Group 1
Distance – 1500 metres
Conditions – weight for age, fillies and mares
Prize Money – $400,000
Golden Slipper Stakes
This race is the centrepiece of Golden Slipper Day and the richest horse race in the world for two year olds. With $3.5 million in prize money up for grabs, this race is one of the most exciting events on the Australian sporting calendar.
Date – Saturday, 6th of April, 2013
Race 7 of 9
Time – 4.00pm AEST
Status – Group 1
Distance – 1200 metres
Conditions – 2 year olds, set weights
Prize Money – $3.5M
George Ryder Stakes
The George Ryder Stakes has been known to attract top quality sprinters over the years, including names like Danleigh and Lonhro who won back to back in 2003 and 2004.
Date – Saturday, 6th of April, 2013
Race 8 of 9
Time – 4.45pm AEST
Status – Group 1
Distance – 1500 metres
Conditions – weight for age
Prize Money – $400,000