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The Race History of The Nivison run at Randwick on Saturday shows up some good mare winners.
Spinning Hill was a lovely G1 winner who took it out. Can one develop from the 2020 The Nivison (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday?
2020 THE NIVISON - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Nivison is a Group 3 race run under Set Weights and Penalty conditions for four year old and up mares at Randwick conducted by the Australian Turf Club.
The Nivison is run over 1200m. It was first run in 1994 and was won by Aunty Mary.
The Nivison has been at Warwick Farm a couple of times but at Randwick for most editions.
It is named after the Nivison family. The race is run on City Tatt's day.
The Nivison was a Listed race from 1997 to 2012 then a Group 3 thereafter.
The 2007 race was not held due to the Equine Influenza break out.
The Nivison was worth $200,000 in 2020.
Notable winners of The Nivison include Madam Rouge (2019), Avoid Lightning (2014), Balmont (2011), Madame Pedrille (2009), Besame Mucho (2004), Lucida (2003), Spinning Hill (2000), Razor Blade (1998), Amber (1996) and Aunty Mary (1994).
The 2019 Nivison was won by Madam Rouge from Reelem In Ruby and Ready To Prophet.
