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This has been a race for those coming south in the Tristarc Stakes run at Caulfield on Saturday.

Savatiano was only one of many to do that leading into the race. Can it happen again in the 2021 Tristarc Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday?

2021 Tristarc Stakes: Nominations

2021 TRISTARC STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Tristarc Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Set Weights and Penalty conditions for four year old and up mares at Caulfield conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club.

The Tristarc Stakes is run over 1400m. It was first run in 1982 and was won by Walk With Me.

Vast majority of runnings have been at 1400m.

The Tristarc Stakes had been a Listed race until 1993, then a Group 3 from 1994 to 2004 before going to Group 2 from 2005.

Since 2009, eight Tristarc winners had won or went on to win a Group 1.

This race is named after the top mare Tristarc who won a Caulfield Cup.

It is the logical lead up to the Myer Classic on Derby day.

The Tristarc Stakes was worth $300,000 in 2021.

Notable winners of the Tristarc Stakes include Savatiano (2019), Shumookh (2018), Global Glamour (2017), First Seal (2016), Sweet Idea (2014), Red Tracer (2013), Streama (2012), More Joyous (2011), Typhoon Tracy (2009), Our Egyptian Raine (2004), Pernod (2001), Bonanova (1999), Camino Rose (1998), Chlorophyll (1996), Mingling Glances (1993) and Ice Cream Sundae (1990).

The 2020 Tristarc Stakes was won by Madam Rouge from She Shao Fly and Felicia.