Some facts about the set weights $500,000 Group One TJ Smith (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
* First staged in 1976 when won by Romantic Dream.
* Has also been known as the Castlemaine Stakes and Castlemaine QTC Classic.
* Notable winners include: Luskin Star (1977), Scomeld (1978), Zephyr Zip (1979), Zeditave (1988), Slight Chance (1992), Mahogany (1993), Mossman (1998), Freemason (1999), Show A Heart (2000) and Darci Brahma (2005).
* Trainers who have won the race in the last 20 years with a runner this year: Anthony Cummings – Fontelina (Outback Prince 2004).
* Winning jockeys in the last 20 years with a ride on Saturday: Kerrin McEvoy – Benfica (Juanmo 2001); Chris Munce – Double Impact (Reigning To Win 2006); Scott Seamer – Playtime (Darci Brahma 2005, Picaday 2003); Corey Brown – Immovable Site (Outback Prince 2004).
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