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G1 mares abound in the Race History of the Rose Of Kingston Stakes run at Flemington on Saturday.

Divine Madonna was a brilliant finisher who won this. Is that the way the 2021 Rose Of Kingston Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday will go?

2021 Rose Of Kingston Stakes: Nominations

2021 ROSE OF KINGSTON STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Set Weights and Penalty conditions for four year old and up mares at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes is run over 1400m. It was first run in 1989 and was won by Lady Jess.

It is registered as the Rose Of Kingston Stakes after the Derby and Oaks winning filly but has been run as the Blazer Stakes for many years. She was also the dam of Melbourne Cup winner Kingston Rule.

It has always been run around the 1400m race distance.

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes was a Listed Race then upgraded to Group 3 from 1997 and a Group 2 from 2005.

Mares who run well here often do the same in the Myer Classic and/or Cantala Stakes.

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes was worth $300,000 in 2021.

Notable winners of the Rose Of Kingston Stakes include Invincibella (2018), Mosheen (2012), Palacio De Cristal (2010), Divine Madonna (2006), Sky Cuddle (2005), Hosannah (2002), Tickle My (2001), Chlorophyll (1996) and Excited Angel (1993).

The 2020 Rose Of Kingston Stakes was won by Sierra Sue from She Shao Fly and Missile Mantra.