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The Race History of Mackinnon Stakes run at Flemington on Saturday has altered dramatically since the move to the last day.
Post-Winx we might see more Cox Plate horses run here in time. There are a few entered here in the 2019 Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
2019 Mackinnon Stakes: Nominations
2019 MACKINNON STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Mackinnon Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for open class horses at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.
The Mackinnon Stakes is run over 2000m. It was first run in 1869 and was won by Glencoe.
The Mackinnon Stakes (named after a former Chairman) has always been at the mile and a quarter or 2000m.
It was always run on the first day but in 2016 was pushed back to the final Saturday of the carnival to try and attract the Cox Plate winner to run.
The Mackinnon Stakes was a Principal Race until 1979 then Group 1.
It was previously known as the Melbourne Stakes but then as the Mackinnon Stakes before sponsored by Emirates in 2016. It was back as the Mackinnon in 2018.
When the race was run on Derby Day it was often a great guide to the Melbourne Cup with numerous dual winners or horses coming out of the race. That can't happen now with the change in dates.
Horses that come out of winning the Cox Plate had not had a great recent record. In fact last horse to do the double was So You Think in 2010 but he used it as 'practice' before valiantly running third in the Cup. Before him it was Better Loosen Up in 1990.
Last 3yo to win was Casual Pass in 2003. Only six have won it.
Trap For Fools beat home two Derby winners from around the world in 2018 with Latrobe (Ireland) and Extra Brut (Victoria) in behind.
Last mare to win was La Bella Dama in 2001.
The Mackinnon Stakes is worth $2,000,000 in 2019.
Notable winners of the Mackinnon Stakes include Tosen Stardom (2017),
Post-Winx we might see more Cox Plate horses run here in time. There are a few entered here in the 2019 Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
2019 Mackinnon Stakes: Nominations
2019 MACKINNON STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Mackinnon Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for open class horses at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.
The Mackinnon Stakes is run over 2000m. It was first run in 1869 and was won by Glencoe.
The Mackinnon Stakes (named after a former Chairman) has always been at the mile and a quarter or 2000m.
It was always run on the first day but in 2016 was pushed back to the final Saturday of the carnival to try and attract the Cox Plate winner to run.
The Mackinnon Stakes was a Principal Race until 1979 then Group 1.
It was previously known as the Melbourne Stakes but then as the Mackinnon Stakes before sponsored by Emirates in 2016. It was back as the Mackinnon in 2018.
When the race was run on Derby Day it was often a great guide to the Melbourne Cup with numerous dual winners or horses coming out of the race. That can't happen now with the change in dates.
Horses that come out of winning the Cox Plate had not had a great recent record. In fact last horse to do the double was So You Think in 2010 but he used it as 'practice' before valiantly running third in the Cup. Before him it was Better Loosen Up in 1990.
Last 3yo to win was Casual Pass in 2003. Only six have won it.
Trap For Fools beat home two Derby winners from around the world in 2018 with Latrobe (Ireland) and Extra Brut (Victoria) in behind.
Last mare to win was La Bella Dama in 2001.
The Mackinnon Stakes is worth $2,000,000 in 2019.
Notable winners of the Mackinnon Stakes include Tosen Stardom (2017), So You Think (2010), Desert War (2006), Grand Armee (2004), Lonhro (2002), Ebony Grosve (1997), Danewin (1995), Veandercross (1992), Let's Elope (1991), Better Loosen Up (1990), Horlicks (1989), Empire Rose (1988), Rubiton (1987), At Talaq (1986), Rising Prince (1985), Dulcify (1979), Family Of Man (1978), Leilani (1974), Rain Lover (1968), Tobin Bronze (1966), Sky High (1961), Tulloch (1960), Rising Fast (1954/1955), Comic Court (1949/1950), Flight (1946), Tranquil Star (1942/1944/1945), Ajax (1938), Peter Pan (1932/1934), Phar Lap (1930/1931), Gloaming (1924), Wakeful (1901/1902/1903), Carbine (1890) and Malua (1884).
The 2018 Mackinnon Stakes was won by Trap For Fools from Latrobe and Extra Brut.