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The Race History of Craven Plate run at Randwick on Saturday shows it was previously a bigger race on the calendar.

Legends have won this race. Who takes out the 2019 Craven Plate (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday?

2019 Craven Plate: Nominations

2019 CRAVEN PLATE - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Craven Plate is a Group 3 race run under Weight For Age conditions for open class horses at Randwick conducted by the Australian Turf Club.

The Craven Plate is run over 2000m. It was first run in 1867 and was won by Yattendon.

The Craven Plate has been moved from Epsom day to be run a fortnight later and can be a Cox Plate lead up.

Has basically been at 2000m bar for the one running on the Kensington track in 2001 when at 1800m won by The Man.

The Craven Plate was a Principal Race then at Listed level from 1984 to 1992 then a Group 3 thereafter.

Race was not held in 1946 and also 1979-1983.

The 2007 race was not held due to the Equine Influenza break out.

The Craven Plate is worth $500,000 in 2019.

Notable winners of the Craven Plate include It's Somewhat (2016), Mourayan (2012), My Kingdom Of Fife (2011), Mummify (2005), Yippyio (1997/2000), Tie The Knot (1999), Stony Bay (1995), Telesto (1992), Hayai (1984/1985), Ming Dynasty (1978), Battle Heights (1976), Tulloch (1960), Prince Darius (1957/1958), Playboy (1950), Flight (1943/1945), Peter Pan (1935), Chatham (1932/1933/1934), Phar Lap (1929/1930/1931), Gloaming (1919/1922/1924), Wakeful (1902), Carbine (1890) and The Barb (1868).

The 2018 Craven Plate was won by Moss 'N' Dale from Dourkhan and Egg Tart.