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It is only a short Race History for the Northam Stakes run at Northam on Sunday.
It has only been a G3 race in recent years and First Among Equals is a winner of this race. Is the 2019 Northam Stakes (1100m) at Northam on Sunday one to note?
2019 NORTHAM STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Northam Stakes is a Group 3 race run under Set Weights and Penalty conditions for the sprinters at Northam conducted by the Northam Race Club.
The Northam Stakes is run over 1100m. It was first run in 2012 and was won by Barakey.
The race has only existed since 2012 but has been won by top WA sprinters.
The Northam Stakes was a Listed race to 2018 when it became a Group 3.
It is the lead up race to the Roma Cup at Belmont.
Barakey and Magnifisio both have won the G1 Winterbottom as well as this race.
The Northam Stakes is worth $150,000 in 2019.
Notable winners of the Northam Stakes include First Among Equals (2017), Magnifisio (2014/2016), Dawn Approach (2015), Beach Express (2013) and Barakey (2012).
The 2018 Northam Stakes was won by Battle Hero from Durendal and Madassa.