Some facts about the Group One $400,000 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) to be run at Rosehill on Saturday.
* Contested under weight-for-age conditions.
* First run in 1903 when won by Cressy.
* From 1903-1908 run over six furlongs and 110 yards (1300m).
* From 1920-1984 run over 1400 metres and in 1985 over 1450m.
* From 1946-1973 known as Railway Quality Handicap except for 1968-70 when known as CP Air Quality Hcp.
* Some greats of the Australasian turf have won the race including Beauford (1921), Gay Vista (1955), Prince Regoli (1962, 1963), Time And Tide (1964, 1967), Foresight (1968, 1969), Baguette (1971), Triton (1972), Manikato (1979, 1980), Emancipation (1983, 1984), Campaign King (1987, 1988), Mouawad (1997), Lonhro (2003, 2004), Racing To Win (2006), Haradasun (2007), Weekend Hussler (2008).
* Jockeys who have won the race with a ride on Saturday: Corey Brown – Rangirangdoo (Landsighting 2001, Referral 1999); Hugh Bowman – Danleigh (Danleigh 2010, Court’s In Session 2005); Jim Cassidy – Triple Elegance (Heat Of The Moment 1986); Glen Boss – Aloha (Haradasun 2007, Racing To Win 2006).
* Trainers who have won the race with a runner on Saturday: Chris Waller – Rangirangdoo, Danleigh, Triple Elegance (Danleigh 2010); Grahame Begg – Ilovethiscity (Telesto 1994).
* John Hawkes won the race with Lonhro (2003-04) and Lord Essex (2002) before he started training in partnership with his sons Michael and Wayne. They will be represented by Dao Dao and Love Conquers All on Saturday.
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