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Randwick hosts a fabulous day of group racing in Sydney which includes the G1 George Main Stakes.

G1 George Main Stakes (1600m 3yo+ WFA)

• Notable winners: Avilius (2019), Winx (2016/2017/2018), Kermadec (2015), Sacred Falls (2014), Streama (2013), Shoot Out (2012), More Joyous (2010), Mentality (2008), Racing To Win (2006), Grand Armee (2004), Lonhro (2003), Defier (2002), Viscount (2001), Shogun Lodge (1999), Encounter (1997), Juggler (1996), Durbridge (1994), Coronation Day (1992), Shaftesbury Avenue (1990), Vo Rogue (1989), Campaign King (1987), Inspired (1984), Emancipation (1983), Kingston Town (1981/1982), Hartshill (1975), Baguette (1971), Wenona Girl (1963), Martello Towers (1961), Shannon (1946/1947).
• Winner of this race is exempt from ballot for the 2020 Epsom Handicap. 
• Race used to be run the week prior to the Epsom but is now the fortnight before instead.
• 12 of the previous 13 winners of the George Main Stakes were Group 1 winners prior to winning this.
• The Tramway/George Main double (6 times) – Sincero most recent in 2011.
• The Warwick (Winx) Stakes/George Main (13 times) – Winx most recent in 2018.
• Besides Winx, the last horse to do the George Main/Cox Plate double was Kingston Town.
• Chris Waller has won 6 of the last 8 renewals.
• Only 2 double figure winners in 20 years.
• From last season's Sydney milers – Avilius (George Main), Dreamforce (George Ryder), Kolding (Epsom/Golden Eagle) plus Star Of The Seas (3rd Epsom/2nd Doncaster) [Nettoyer (Doncaster) didn't accept].
• Last two Australian Oaks winners are here – Colette (2020) & Verry Elleegant (2019).
• Leading Trainers: Tommy Smith (12), Chris Waller (6), John Hawkes (4), Gai Waterhouse (4).
• Other Current Trainers with wins: Anthony Cummings (1), John O'Shea (1), Clarry Conners (1), Lee Freedman (1), David Hayes (1), James Cummings (1), Stephen Farley (1).
• Leading Jockeys: George Moore (9), Shane Dye (4), Hugh Bowman (4).
• Other Current Jockeys with wins: Larry Cassidy (3), Kerrin McEvoy (2), Glyn Schofield (2), Corey Brown (2), Glen Boss (2), Zac Purton (1), Blake Shinn (1), Chris O'Brien (1).

G2 The Shorts (1100m 3yo+ SW&P)

• Notable winners: Pierata (2019), Redzel (2017), Takedown (2016), Rebel Dane (2015), Terravista (2014), Hot Danish (2010), Gold Trail (2009), Bentley Biscuit (2006), Ab Initio (1999), Euclase (1991), Rigoletto (1989).
• Redzel used the Shorts as his final lead up to his win in the 2017 Everest a month later.
• Has been a G1 winners' race over the last decade or so – Bentley Biscuit, Gold Trail, Hot Danish, Terravista, Rebel Dane, Takedown, Redzel, Pierata.
• The G1 winners here are Bivouac and Catalyst.
• Ball Of Muscle is a 10yo – By the time the favourite Bivouac was born, Ball Of Muscle had had 22 starts.
• When Greyworm won the 2020 Hall Mark Stakes he defeated three former Everest runners – Trekking (3rd 2019), Le Romain (4th 2018), In Her Time (7th 2018, 9th 2019).

G2 Tea Rose Stakes  (1400m 3yoF SW)

• Notable winners: Funstar (2019), Alizee (2017), Foxplay (2016), First Seal (2014), Guelph (2013), Streama (2011), More Joyous (2009), Samantha Miss (2008), Cheeky Choice (2006), Mnemosyne (2005), Shamekha (2003), Victory Vein (2002), Ha Ha (2001), Unworldly (2000), Danglissa (1999), Sunline (1998), Stella Cadente (1997), Assertive Lass (1996), Pontal Lass (1995), Danarani (1994), Angst (1993), Burst (1992), Bold Promise (1991), Whisked (1990), Tristanagh (1989), Emancipation (1982), Dark Eclipse (1980).
• The Tea Rose Stakes was originally 1400m, then predominantly 1500m until the shortening when moved to Randwick.
• Only three times since 1999 has the Tea Rose Stakes not provided the winner of the Flight.
• Fillies to take the Tea Rose Stakes/Flight Stakes double are Funstar, Alizee, First Seal, Guelph, Streama, More Joyous, Samantha Miss, Cheeky Choice, Ha Ha, Unworldly, Danglissa, Sunline, Assertive Lass, Pontal Lass, Danarani and Angst.
• Burst and Ha Ha are the only two Golden Slipper winners to win the Tea Rose Stakes.
• Gai Waterhouse has been associated with 7 winners (Assertive Lass 1996 the other not below).
• Dame Giselle chases the Princess Series (Angst/Samantha Miss the others to do it).
• Miravalle is the close relation to dual G1 winner and Golden Slipper/Cox Plate placegetter Yankee Rose.

G3 Bill Ritchie Handicap(1400m 3yo+ Quality)

• Notable winners: Kolding (2019), Comin' Through (2017), Manawanui (2014), Boban (2013), Steps In Time (2012), Zabarra (2002/2003), Landsighting (2000), Bezeal Bay (1998), Holy Roller (1997), Monopolize (1995), Rouslan (1994), Prince Of Praise (1992), Our Poverty Bay (1990), Dinky Flyer (1985).
• The winner of this race is exempt from ballot and penalty for the 2020 Epsom Handicap. 
• Steps In Time and Judged are the only mares to win in the last 20 years.
• Boban and Kolding are the only horses to do the Bill Ritchie/Epsom Handicap double.

G3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m 3yo+ SW&P)

• Notable winners: Finche (2019), Avilius (2018), McCreery (2016), He's Your Man (2014), Herculian Prince (2010), Dress Circle (2002), Vita Man (1999), Yobro (1996), Lord Revenir (1991), Kingston Town (1980/1981), Gold And Black (1976), Analie (1973), Tails (1969/1971).
• The winner is exempt from ballot for the 2020 The Metropolitan. 
• The race was previously known as the STC Cup and the legend Kingston Town won the race twice himself in 1980 and 1981.
• Waller trained the first four over the line in 2017 led by Libran and made it 5 of the last 6 runnings with the 2019 winner Finche (7 wins in the race in total).
• In winning that race, Finche scored for three famous sets of owners including Khalid Abdullah (Frankel/Enable), Neil Werrett (Black Caviar) and Peter Tighe (Winx).

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