Some facts about the Group One $400,000 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
* For fillies and mares three-year-olds and upwards at standard weight-for-age.
* First run in 1972 when won by Refulgence.
* Upgraded to Group One status in 2005.
* Outstanding past winners include Favoured (1974), Just Topic (1975), Scomeld (1980), Romanee Conti (1992), Kenbelle (1997), Arletty (1998), Camino Rose (1999), Danglissa (2000), Mnemosyne (2006), Divine Madonna (2007), Forensics (2008), Typhoon Tracy (2010).
* Romanee Conti is the dam of 2001 Caulfield-Melbourne Cup heroine Ethereal.
* Jockeys with rides on Saturday who have won the race before: Luke Nolen – Set For Fame (Typhoon Tracy 2010); Glen Boss – Palacio De Cristal (Divine Madonna (2007, The Perfume Garden 2004).
* Trainers who have previously won the race with a starter on Saturday:- Gai Waterhouse – More Joyous, Montana Flyer (In A Bound 2004, Danglissa 2000, Light Up The World 1995).
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