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The race was first held in 1974 over 1400m then the distance was reduced to 1200m in 1984. It was called the Australia Day Stakes up to 2009, then it was run in March over 1100m as the WATC Stakes from 2010 to 2013. In 2014 it was renamed the Scenic Blast Stakes and in 2016 the distance reverted to 1200m.

Scenic Blast first raced in 2007 where he won the Listed Supremacy Stakes over 1100m on his debut at Ascot. In 2009 he won the Group 1 Newmarket (1000m) and Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1200m) in Melbourne.

Last mare to win: Angelic Miss (2023)

Last 3YO to win: C&G Surtee (1993); Filly – ?

Fastest time (1200m): Zanella (2006) 1:09:35

Leading jockeys: Paul Harvey with 4 wins (Impressive Stats 2005; Lady Belvedere 2002; Sounds Of Legend 1998; Tackle The Pak 1991). Peter Knuckey and Jason Whiting have each ridden 3 winners.

Leading trainers: George Daly with 4 wins (Jacks Or Better 1997; Quadrant 1996; Surtee 1993; James Street 1978)

Interesting trivia: Barrier 4 has produced most winners in this race.

Winners of past Scenic Blast Stakes include Red Ora (2016), Marasco (2007), Jacks Or Better (1997), Starstruck (1995), Dark Beau (1991), Asian Beau (1979) and Alpine Wind (1976).