Some facts about the Group One $1 million Emirates Stakes (1600m) to be run at Flemington on Saturday.
* First run in 1919 when won by Chal.
* Known as Cantala Stakes until 1960, George Adams Handicap 1961-84, Ampol Stakes 1985-88, Honda Stakes 1989-92, Nissan Stakes 1993-95 and Chrysler Stakes 1996-97.
* Notable winners include Amounis (1926 and 1929), Prince Cortauld (1954), Matrice (1956), Aquanita (1960-61), Wenona Girl (1963), Storm Queen (1966), Vain (1969), Gunsynd (1971), Taj Rossi (1973), Maybe Mahal (1976), Family Of Man (1978), Better Loosen Up (1989), Shaftesbury Avenue (1990), Planet Ruler (1992), Seascay (1994-95), Testa Rossa (2000), Divine Madonna (2006), Wall Street (2010).
* Winning trainers in the past with a runner this year: Jeff Lynds – Wall Street (Wall Street 2010); Grahame Begg – Secret Admirer (All Silent 2008, Bonanova 1999); Mark Kavanagh – Sound Journey, We’re Gonna Rock (Divine Madonna 2006); Grahame Begg – Palacio De Cristal (Bonanova 1999, All Silent 2008); Peter Moody – King’s Rose, Luen Yat Forever (Sky Cuddle 2004); David hayes – Largo Lad (All American 2009, Seascay 1994, Primacy 1993, Planet Ruler 1992).
* Winning jockeys in the past with a ride this year: Hugh Bowman – Wall Street (Wall Street 2010); Darren Beadman – Love Conquers All (Catalan Opening 1997); Kerrin McEvoy – Pinwheel (Desert Eagle 2001); Dwayne Dunn – Dao Dao (All Silent 2008).
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