Cyril Flower Stakes

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The race was first held over 1200m in 1974 when it was won by a five-year-old called Cambana Lad. In 1975 the distance was increased to 1800m and it was won by Comet Again. The distance returned to 1200m for 1976 and 1977 then was increased to 1400m from 1978 to 1981, In 1982 it returned to the current 1200m distance apart form 1983 and 1985 when it was 1400m.

The race is mainly won by four-year-old geldings and Heron Bridge was the oldest horse to win at nine-years-old. Only three mares and two fillies have ever won this race. When My Bella Mae won in 2023 she was the first filly to win since Pure Gamble in 1980. In 2024 it is being run at Bunbury due to extreme heat forecast at Ascot.

Last mare to win: This’ll Testya (2020)

Last 3YO to win: C&G  – Dark Beau (1986); Filly – My Bella Mae (2023)

Multiple winners: On Target (2005 & 2007); Corporate Gun (1999 & 2000).

Fastest time (1200m): Noble Steed (2008) 1:09:11

Leading jockeys : Two jockeys have won this race on three occasions – Mark Sestich (Corporate Gun 2000,  Island Gossip 1990 & White Tiger 1985) and Rod Kemp (Even Row 1986, Wynton Lad 1984 & Western Coast 1979).

Leading trainers: Neville Parnham was won three times (Platoon 2021, Tarzi 2009 & Irish Pride 2002) Two trainers have won this race on two occasions – Peter Giadresco (Watermans Bay 2013 & Devils Dance 2004), and Chris Stelmach (On Target in 2007 & 2005).

Interesting trivia: Race not held in 1991. Battle Hero carried the biggest weight to win with 60kg in 2018.

Winners of past Cyril Flower Stakes include Black Heart Bart (2015), Watermans Bay (2013), Heron Bridge (1987) and Marjoleo.