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Could we see back to back winners in the Vamos Stakes run at Launceston on Wednesday?
Deroche won well last year and tries again in the 2021 Vamos Stakes (1400m) at Launceston on Wednesday.
2021 Vamos Stakes: Nominations
2021 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 2021.
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.
Deroche won for the fillies in 2020. She had won the Magic Millions 3yo Classic on the Sunday and backed up 3 days later to win the Vamos Stakes.
Notable winners of the Vamos Stakes include Deroche (2020), Life On The Wire (2018), I Love It (2016), Rebel Bride (2014) and Lady Lynette (2009/2011/2012).
The 2020 Vamos Stakes was won by Deroche from Miss Mandito and Jentico.
