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Noted MV mares feature in the Race History of the Stocks Stakes run at Moonee Valley on Friday.

I Am A Star was one of those. There are plenty of them in the 2020 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Friday.

2020 Stocks Stakes: Nominations

2020 STOCKS STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Stocks Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Weights For Age conditions for four year old and up mares at Moonee Valley conducted by the Moonee Valley Racing Club.

The Stocks Stakes is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1973 and was won by Mellition.

The Stocks Stakes has always been run at Moonee Valley and run on the Grand Final week card, either pre GF or post GF.

It has always been at the mile.

From 1979 the Stocks Stakes was Listed until 1992 then up to 2004 when it became a Group 3 before achieving Group 2 status after that.

Many elite mares who've achieved G1 wins have taken it out.

After winning the 2017 Sunline in the Autumn, I Am A Star won the Spring version six months on. She won the Stocks again in 2018.

Princess Jenni won the fillies equivalent race (Alexandra Stakes) in the Autumn then returned to take the Stocks Stakes in the Spring.

The Stocks Stakes was worth $200,000 in 2020.

Notable winners of the Stocks Stakes include Princess Jenni (2019), I Am A Star (2017/2018), Fenway (2015), Dear Demi (2014), Atlantic Jewel (2013), King's Rose (2011), Avienus (2010), Zarita (2009), Tuesday Joy (2008), Devil Moon (2007), She's Archie (2004), Sunday Joy (2003), Hula Wonder (2000), Londolozi (1998), Arctic Scent (1996), Alcove (1994), Gatherneaux (1992) and Natural Wonder (1990).

The 2019 Stocks Stakes was won by Princess Jenni from Rondinella and Oceanex.