Edward Manifold Stakes

The 2018 Edward Manifold Stakes is a Group 2 event run at the start of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. It’s an event for three year old fillies run under set weights across a 1600m trip.

The winners at the end of the mile are greeted with $200,000 in prize money and the illustrious Edward Manifold Stakes title. The race is run on the same day as the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes and is the first of the top quality Group racing for fillies during the carnival.

Only the best fillies can navigate their way across the vast Flemington track and they always need to find a little bit extra to win the Edward Manifold Stakes.

There are a few options coming into this event including the Group 3 HDF McNeil Stakes or the Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude.

For the top performers in this race the path is a little more direct with the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield run just 10 days later.

From there they can continue their Group 1 charge in the Wakeful Stakes and ultimately the Crown Oaks.

There have been plenty of top performers in the Edward Manifold stakes with the very best of them going on to grab a prized Thousand Guineas double.

Gallica in 2008, Alinghi in 2004, Special Harmony in 2003, Inaflury in 1998, Azzurro in 1992, Richfield Lady in 1991 and Riverina Charm in 1988 can all lay claim to achieving wins in both races.

Some other notable recent runners in the Manifold Stakes include She Will Be Loved which beat Miss Finland in 2006 and 2010 winner Sistine Angel ahead of Brazilian Pulse and Shamrocker.

2018 Edward Manifold Stakes Field

The Edward Manifold Stakes generally features a fairly strong selection of three year old fillies. As a Group 2 event with considerable prestige and prize money, the Edward Manifold Stakes field is often targeted by a high number of genuinely talented three year olds.

When the 2018 Edward Manifold Stakes field is released, it will be uploaded here.

2018 Edward Manifold Stakes Nominations

The Edward Manifold Stakes nominations have over the years developed a reputation for top quality. The creme de la creme of Victorian fillies enter the Edward Manifold Stakes nominations, seeking Group 2 glory and a winnable mile challenge.

No. Last 10 Horse Sex Age Trainer Ballot Weight Hcp Rating
1 10×3300 KINKY BOOM F 3 Tony McEvoy 1 55.5kg 68
2 23123×34 KRONE F 3 Darren Weir 2 55.5kg 74
3 11x344x07 GONGS F 3 James Cummings 3 55.5kg 74
4 31×93 TAHITIAN DANCER F 3 Shane Nichols 4 55.5kg 68
5 3x242x537 ARISTIA F 3 Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra 5 55.5kg 64
6 422×11 AMPHITRITE F 3 Darren Weir 6 55.5kg 67
7 541×0 RUBIRA F 3 Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman 7 55.5kg 69
8 6×122 YULONG METEOR F 3 Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 8 55.5kg 63
9 2837×01 MISS LOUISIANA F 3 Anthony Freedman 9 55.5kg 61
10 6×221 DARK CONFIDANT F 3 David & B Hayes & T Dabernig 10 55.5kg 62
11 861×7 DUCALE F 3 Paul Perry 11 55.5kg 62
12 32166 STRYKER QUEEN F 3 Matt Laurie 12 55.5kg 61
13 3331 STRIPPING ROYALTY (NZ) F 3 Darren Weir 13 55.5kg 62
14 333×51 DIAMOND BEAUTY F 3 Matt Laurie 14 55.5kg 61
15 215 OREGON DREAMER (NZ) F 3 Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 15 55.5kg 63
16 21 THOUSAND WISHES F 3 Danny O’Brien 16 55.5kg 62
17 162 GAELIC DREAM F 3 David & B Hayes & T Dabernig 17 55.5kg 63
18 0x15 PIERRO BELLE F 3 Tony McEvoy 18 55.5kg 63
19 0x431 DISENCHANTED F 3 Brent Stanley 19 55.5kg 63
20 211 VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) F 3 Darren Weir 20 55.5kg 67
21 325 PARIS SHOWGIRL F 3 Henry Dwyer 21 55.5kg 59
22 3×82 SHE’S ON TIME (NZ) F 3 Cindy Alderson 22 55.5kg 59
23 274 MISS MATRIARCH F 3 Robbie Griffiths 23 55.5kg 56
24 33 BLONDE DISPOSITION F 3 David Brideoake 24 55.5kg 60
25 8×4 BEAUTY OPTION F 3 Grahame Begg 25 55.5kg 59

The 2017 Edward Manifold Stakes nominations will be provided here on Monday, September 28th.

Edward Manifold Stakes Results

Edward Manifold Stakes results and winning times since 2000 are displayed below.

Year Results Winning Time
2018 1 TBD 2 TBD 3 TBD TBD
2017 1 Bring Me Roses 2 Hiyaam 3 Leather’n’lace 1:38.3
2016 1 Serenely Discreet 2 Bella Sorellastra 3 Waterloo Sunset 1:37.5
2015 1 Badawiya 2 Sacred Eye 3 My Poppette 1:36.4
2014 1 Fontein Ruby 2 Maastricht 3 Crafty 1:37.6
2013 1 Se Sauver 2 Star Fashion 3 Solicit 1:39.6
2012 1 Maybe Discreet 2 Members Joy 3 Commanding Jewel 1:37.6
2011 1 Mosheen 2 Bliss Street 3 Celebrity Girl 1:38.1
2010 1 Sistine Angel 2 Brazilian Pulse 3 Shamrocker 1:38.1
2009 1 Majestic Music 2 Fomalite 3 Silent Surround 1:38.3
2008 1 Gallica 2 Cats Whisker 3 Sparks Fly 1:38.0
2007 1 El Daana 2 Serious Speed 3 Absolut Glam 1:40.1
2006 1 She Will Be Loved 2 Miss Finland 3 My Only Hope 1:37.0
2005 1 Serenade Rose 2 Empress Lily 3 Mary Marvel 1:37.2
2004 1 Alinghi 2 Ballet Society 3 Kylikwong 1:36.4
2003 1 Special Harmony 2 Ashenti 3 Bahamian Star 1:38.2
2002 1 Coupe 2 Fuji Dancer 3 Lashed 1:39.4
2001 1 Ugachuka 2 Li Lo Lill 3 Hot Beat 1:38.7
2000 1 So Gorgeous 2 Shelbourne Lass 3 Dashing Granada 1:37.9

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