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The fillies and mares have their chance for a major in the NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes run at Te Aroha on Saturday.

Dane Julia scored for Lee Freedman in 2009. Who takes the 2019 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha on Saturday.

2019 NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for fillies and mares at Te Aroha race course conducted by the Racing Te Aroha.

The NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes is run over 1600m.

The NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes is the only fillies and mares Group 1 in New Zealand.

This is the feature race each year at Te Aroha.

One of the most interesting recent winners was Dane Julia who took it out in 2009. The former South African mare who came to Lee Freedman, defeated a big field and tried to do it again a year later but never came into the race.

NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes is worth NZ$200,000 in 2019.

Some notable recent winners of NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes include Diademe (2015), Viadana (2014), Xanadu (2013), Dane Julia (2009), Special Mission (2008), Saint Cecile (2001/2002) and Tall Poppy (2000).

The 2018 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes was won by Miss Wilson from Thee Auld Floozie and Nicoletta.