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Good horses often win the Hill Stakes run at Randwick on Saturday.
Hartnell was in his best of form when he won. Is the 2019 Hill Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday capable of providing a great race?
2019 HILL STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Hill Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Weights For Age conditions for open class horses at Randwick conducted by the Australian Turf Club.
The Hill Stakes is run over 1800m. It was first run in 1921 and was won by Beauford.
The Hill Stakes has been run over varying distances with most runnings over 1900m then was up to 2000m when moved to Randwick before dropping back in 2017. Once again the 2018 race is over 2000m.
The Hill Stakes was a Principal Race until graded at Group 2.
The Hill Stakes has been mostly at Rosehill until moving to Randwick in 2012.
Only mare to win in the last 17 years is Miss Marielle.
Some of the greats have won this race in their Spring campaigns.
The 2007 race was not held due to the Equine Influenza break out.
The Hill Stakes has been increased in prizemoney and is now $500,000 in 2019.
Notable winners of the Hill Stakes include Ace High (2018), Hartnell (2016), Preferment (2015), Descarado (2010), Fiumicino (2008), Desert War (2005/2006), Tie The Knot (1999), Ebony Grosve (1997), Saintly (1996), Slight Chance (1994), Super Impose (1991), Beau Zam (1987), Emancipation (1983), Gunsynd (1972), Baguette (1971), Eskimo Prince (1965), Sky High (1962), Redcraze (1956/1957), Hydrogen (1952/1953), Bernborough (1946), Shannon (1945), Peter Pan (1932/1935), Chatham (1933/1934), Phar Lap (1930/1931) and Gloaming (1922).
The 2018 Hill Stakes was won by Ace High from It's Somewhat and Egg Tart.
