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Several group class sprinters are within the Race History of the Northam Stakes run at Ascot on Saturday.

First Among Equals had a good form across the country including in this race. Will the 2020 Northam Stakes (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday provide some more?

2020 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 was worth $120,000 in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak and was moved to Ascot.

Notable winners of the Northam Stakes include First Among Equals (2017), Magnifisio (2014/2016), Dawn Approach (2015), Beach Express (2013) and Barakey (2012).

The 2019 Northam Stakes was won by Rock Magic from Electric Light and Durendal.