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Underwood Stakes
Horse race in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about Australian horse race. For American horse race with similar name, see Vernon O. Underwood Stakes.
The Underwood Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race, run over 1800 metres under weight-for-age conditions, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late September each year. Total prize money for the race is A$ 1,000,000.[1]
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Quick Facts Location, Inaugurated ...
Group 1 race | |
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Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
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Inaugurated | 1924 |
Race type | Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | Quayclean (2022) |
Race information | |
Distance | 1,800 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Qualification | Three year old and older |
Weight | Weight for Age |
Purse | $1,000,000 (2022) |
Bonuses | Winner exempt from ballot in the Caulfield Cup |
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