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Some Oaks winners form the Race History of the 2018 Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

Serenade Rose was in the middle of a brilliant prep when taking this out in 2005. Is there another top staying filly amongst the field in the 2018 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.

2018 EDWARD MANIFOLD STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Edward Manifold Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Set Weights conditions for three year old fillies at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.

The Edward Manifold Stakes is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1932 and was won by Dutchie.

The Edward Manifold Stakes was named after a committee man from the VRC.

It has always been essentially over the mile.

The Edward Manifold Stakes was a Principal Race until graded at Group 2 from 1979.

The Freedmans had a great run going with Serenade Rose, Alinghi, Special Harmony, Ugachaka, Rose Of Danehill and Azzurro in the space of 14 years.

Fillies to do the Edward Manifold/VRC Oaks double in the last 40 years are Mosheen, Serenade Rose, Special Harmony, Richfield Lady, Spirit Of Kingston, Taj Eclipse.

The Edward Manifold Stakes is worth $200,000 in 2018.

Notable winners of the Edward Manifold Stakes include Mosheen (2011), Gallica (2008), Serenade Rose (2005), Alinghi (2004), Special Harmony (2003), Ugachaka (2001), Inaflury (1998), Rose Of Danehill (1997), Azzurro (1992), Richfield Lady (1991), Riverina Charm (1988), Midnight Fever (1987), Spirit Of Kingston (1984), Emancipation (1982), Dual Choice (1970), Storm Queen (1966), Light Fingers (1964), Wiggle (1958) and Tranquil Star (1940).

The 2017 Edward Manifold Stakes was won by Bring Me Roses from Hiyaam and Leather’N’Lace.