Edward Manifold Stakes
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History
The Edward Manifold Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Set Weights conditions for three year old fillies at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.
The Edward Manifold Stakes is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1932 and was won by Dutchie.
The Edward Manifold Stakes was named after a committee man from the VRC.
It has always been essentially over the mile.
The Edward Manifold Stakes was a Principal Race until graded at Group 2 from 1979.
The Freedmans had a great run going with Serenade Rose, Alinghi, Special Harmony, Ugachaka, Rose Of Danehill and Azzurro in the space of 14 years. Anthony and Sam Freedman joined in again with Elusive Express in 2021.
Fillies to do the Edward Manifold/VRC Oaks double in the last 45 years are Zardozi, Mosheen, Serenade Rose, Special Harmony, Richfield Lady, Spirit Of Kingston, Taj Eclipse.
The Edward Manifold Stakes was worth $300,000 in 2024.
Notable winners of the Edward Manifold Stakes include Zardozi (2023), Amphitrite (2018), Mosheen (2011), Gallica (2008), Serenade Rose (2005), Alinghi (2004), Special Harmony (2003), Ugachaka (2001), Inaflury (1998), Rose Of Danehill (1997), Azzurro (1992), Richfield Lady (1991), Riverina Charm (1988), Midnight Fever (1987), Spirit Of Kingston (1984), Emancipation (1982), Dual Choice (1970), Storm Queen (1966), Light Fingers (1964), Wiggle (1958) and Tranquil Star (1940).
The 2024 Edward Manifold Stakes was won by Too Darn Discreet from Declichy Boulevard and Killcare Beachgirl.
Previous Edward Manifold Stakes Winners
| Date | Horse | Jockey | WT | Trainer | BP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TOO DARN DISCREET
(AUS)
3F TOO DARN HOT (GB) - MAYBE DISCREET (AUS) SHAMARDAL (USA) |
M J ZAHRA | 56.0 | DAN O'SULLIVAN | 8 |
|
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ZARDOZI
(AUS)
3F KINGMAN (GB) - CHANDERI (GB) DUBAWI (IRE) |
CHAD SCHOFIELD | 56.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 1 |
|
|
SHE'S LICKETYSPLIT
(NZ)
3F TURN ME LOOSE (NZ) - SHE'S SLINKY (NZ) HANDSOME RANSOM (AUS) |
DAMIAN LANE | 56.0 | ANDREW FORSMAN | 7 |
|
|
ELUSIVE EXPRESS
(NZ)
3F JAKKALBERRY (IRE) - BRAIDED (AUS) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) |
JYE MCNEIL | 56.0 | A & S FREEDMAN | 2 |
|
|
THERMOSPHERE
(AUS)
3F EXOSPHERE (AUS) - GLOWS (AUS) CANNY LAD (AUS) |
DAMIAN LANE | 56.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 11 |
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|
MOONLIGHT MAID
(AUS)
3F PUISSANCE DE LUNE (IRE) - MANHATTAN MAID (AUS) CHOISIR (AUS) |
B MELHAM | 55.5 | MITCHELL FREEDMAN | 16 |
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AMPHITRITE
(AUS)
3F SEBRING (AUS) - OCEAN DREAM (AUS) REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) |
CRAIG WILLIAMS | 55.5 | DARREN WEIR | 8 |
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|
BRING ME ROSES
(AUS)
3F HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) - FRECKLED FACE (AUS) POLISH PATRIOT (USA) |
L CURRIE | 55.5 | TONY MCEVOY | 10 |
|
|
SERENELY DISCREET
(AUS)
3F EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) - I'M DISCREET (AUS) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) |
L NOLEN | 55.5 | PHILLIP STOKES | 11 |
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BADAWIYA
(AUS)
3F AL MAHER (AUS) - SAYURI SAN (AUS) FUJI KISEKI (JPN) |
DAMIEN OLIVER | 55.5 | MICK PRICE | 3 |
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|
FONTEIN RUBY
(AUS)
3F TURFFONTEIN (AUS) - CHARMING RUBY (AUS) RUBITON (AUS) |
M J ZAHRA | 55.5 | R W SMERDON | 8 |
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SE SAUVER
(AUS)
3F BEL ESPRIT (AUS) - SECRET CAUSE (AUS) GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (USA) |
DAMIAN LANE | 55.5 | MATT LAURIE | 9 |
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MAYBE DISCREET
(AUS)
3F SHAMARDAL (USA) - OH SO DISCREET (AUS) BLUEBIRD (USA) |
L NOLEN | 55.5 | PHILLIP STOKES | 15 |
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MOSHEEN
(AUS)
3F FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - SUMEHRA (NZ) STRAVINSKY (USA) |
D NIKOLIC | 55.5 | R W SMERDON | 8 |
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SISTINE ANGEL
(AUS)
3F TESTA ROSSA (AUS) - FAMOUS PAINTER (AUS) PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA) |
CRAIG WILLIAMS | 55.5 | ANDREW NOBLET | 15 |
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MAJESTIC MUSIC
(AUS)
3F AL MAHER (AUS) - REGAL FLUTE (AUS) ROYAL ACADEMY (USA) |
C LINDOP | 55.5 | LEON MACDONALD | 1 |
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GALLICA
(AUS)
3F REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) - SWING QUEEN (USA) KINGMAMBO (USA) |
DAMIEN OLIVER | 55.5 | MICK PRICE | 9 |
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EL DAANA
(AUS)
3F REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) - SUNDAY VALENTINE (AUS) SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) |
D DUNN | 55.5 | D A HAYES | 11 |
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SHE WILL BE LOVED
(AUS)
3F STRATEGIC (AUS) - KATIE O'NEILL (NZ) ZAFONIC (USA) |
N RAWILLER | 55.5 | MATHEW ELLERTON | 10 |
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SERENADE ROSE
(AUS)
3F STRAVINSKY (USA) - ROSE OF TRALEE (AUS) SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
STEVEN KING | 55.5 | D L FREEDMAN | 7 |
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ALINGHI
(AUS)
3F ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) - OCEANFAST (AUS) MONDE BLEU (GB) |
DAMIEN OLIVER | 55.5 | D L FREEDMAN | 10 |
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SPECIAL HARMONY
(AUS)
3F SPINNING WORLD (USA) - MAROONED LADY (AUS) MAROONED (GB) |
L CURRIE | 55.5 | D L FREEDMAN | 3 |
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COUPE
(AUS)
3F SPINNING WORLD (USA) - KINGSTON COUP (USA) SEATTLE SLEW (USA) |
V HALL | 54.0 | MATHEW ELLERTON | 11 |
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UGACHAKA
(NZ)
3F DANASINGA (AUS) - BOLSHOI STAR (NZ) THREE LEGS (GB) |
DAMIEN OLIVER | 54.0 | D L FREEDMAN | 1 |
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SO GORGEOUS
(AUS)
3F BRIEF TRUCE (USA) - CROWNING JEWEL (AUS) BLETCHINGLY (AUS) |
N RAWILLER | 54.0 | DAN O'SULLIVAN | 1 |
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