The Kindergarten Stakes is a Group 3

Group races

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Thoroughbred

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 horse race for horses aged two years old, at set weights, over a distance of 1100 metres.

It is held annually in March at Randwick Racecourse

Randwick Racecourse

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 in Sydney

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Race history

1989 onwards held over 1,100 metres.

1986 – 1997 was a Listed Race

1998 onwards Group 3

1989 onwards the race has been called the ‘Kindergarten Stakes’.

The winners

• 2011 - Anise
• 2010 - Solar Charged
• 2009 - Wanted
• 2008 - Mr Profumo
• 2007 - Forensics
• 2006 - Plagiarize
• 2005 - Flying Pegasus
• 2004 - Crimson Reign
• 2003 - Niello
• 2002 - Snowland
• 2001 - Royal Courtship
• 2000 - Belle Du Jour
• 1999 - Easy Rocking

• 1998 - Peat Bog
• 1997 - Guineas
• 1996 - Armidale
• 1995 - Furacao
• 1994 - Dr. Zackary
• 1993 - Bint Marscay
• 1992 - Slight Chance
• 1991 - Vionnet
• 1990 - Bold Tie
• 1989 - Show County
• 1988 - Star Watch
• 1987 - Christmas Tree