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Sometimes a good filly takes the Vamos Stakes run at Launceston on Wednesday.

Lady Lynette won it three times. What is in store in the 2020 Vamos Stakes (1400m) at Launceston on Wednesday?

2020 Vamos Stakes: Nominations

2020 VAMOS STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Vamos Stakes is a Group 3 race for fillies and mares conducted by Tasmanian Turf Club in Mowbray, Tasmania.

The Vamos Stakes was first run in 2007 and was won by Lekitama.

It was worth $150,000 in 2020.

The Vamos Stakes is run over 1400m under Weight For Age conditions.

It's always been run at that distance.

It was initiated as a Listed race but became a Group 3 from 2014.

The most outstanding record on the honour roll is that of Lady Lynette. The Tassie mare won the race three times in 2009 and then again in 2011 & 2012.

Notable winners of the Vamos Stakes include Life On The Wire (2018), I Love It (2016), Rebel Bride (2014) and Lady Lynette (2009/2011/2012).

The 2019 Vamos Stakes was won by Twitchy Frank from I Remember You and Life On The Wire.