Inaugurated 1975 Surface Turf Purse 150,000 USD (2017) | Distance 1,400 m | |
Qualification Fillies and mares three years old and older Weight Set weights with penalties | ||
The Frances Tressady Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under set weight conditions with penalties, for fillies and mares aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres, held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in March. Total Prize money is A$150,000.
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Race history
The race has had several changes in grade, name and in distance. The race is named after the brilliant filly Frances Tressady who in 1923 won the VRC Victoria Derby – VRC Victorian Oaks double as well as finishing fifth in the Melbourne Cup.
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