SA Fillies Classic explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	SA Fillies Classic
Location:	Morphettville Racecourse, South Australia
Inaugurated:	1951 (as South Australian Oaks)
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Distance:	2,500 metres
Track:	Left-handed
Qualification:	Three year old fillies
Purse:	$152,250 (2022)

The SA Fillies Classic is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for fillies aged three years old, over a distance of 2500 metres at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide, Australia during the SAJC Autumn Carnival.^[1]

History

After the introduction of the Australasian Oaks into the SAJC Racing Calendar the distance of the race was extended to 2400 metres. Prior to 1985 the race was held in the Spring.In 1979 the race was run at Cheltenham Park Racecourse and in 1980 the race was held at Victoria Park Racecourse.^[2]

Name

• 1951 - 2008 - South Australian Oaks
• 2009 onwards - SA Fillies Classic

Distance

• 1951 - 1972 - miles (~2000 metres)
• 1973 - 1978 – 2000 metres
• 1979 – 1850 metres^[2]
• 1980 - 1985 – 2000 metres
• 1986 - 1994 – 2400 metres
• 1995 - 2009 – 2500 metres
• 2010 - 2011 – 2400 metres
• 2012 onwards - 2500 metres

Grade

• 1951 - 1979 - Principal Race
• 1980 - 2004 - Group 1
• 2005 - 2006 - Group 2
• 2007 onwards - Group 3

Winners

• 2023 - Let'sbefrankbaby^[3]
• 2022 - The Amazonian^[4]
• 2021 - Mimi's Award^[5]
• 2020 - Realm Of Flowers^[6]
• 2019 - Moor Gait^[7]
• 2018 - Pleasuring^[8]
• 2017 - Ana Royale^[9]
• 2016 - Chabaud^[10]
• 2015 - Okahu Bay^[11]
• 2014 - Rezoned^[12]
• 2013 - Wowee^[13]
• 2012 - Red Typhoon^[14]
• 2011 - Precious Lorriane^[15]
• 2010 - Danaupair Starlet^[16]
• 2009 - Zapurple^[17]
• 2008 - Queen Of Queens^[18]
• 2007 - Watches^[19]
• 2006 - Dream The Dream^[20]
• 2005 - Irish Darling^[21]
• 2004 - Dowry^[22]
• 2003 - Larrocha^[23]
• 2002 - She’s Archie^[24]
• 2001 - Asia^[25]
• 2000 - Voile D’Or^[26]
• 1999 - Episode^[27]
• 1998 - Zacheline^[28]
• 1997 - Derobe^[29]
• 1996 - Miss Margaret^[30]
• 1995 - Cherontessa^[31]
• 1994 - Pindi^[32]
• 1993 - Our Tristalight^[33]
• 1992 - Ramyah^[34]
• 1991 - Lee’s Bid^[35]
• 1990 - Gamine^[36]
• 1989 - Heavenly Body^[37]
• 1988 - Lady Liberty^[38]
• 1987 - Marmalitre^[39]
• 1986 - Cimarra^[40]
• 1985 - †race not held
• 1984 - Neliska^[41]
• 1983 - Casey Belle^[42]
• 1982 - Irish Heiress
• 1981 - Cache
• 1980 - Brunisse
• 1979 - Argent Wonder
• 1978 - Runaway Bride
• 1977 - Deesse
• 1976 - In Pursuit
• 1975 - Ace Queen
• 1974 - Fondness
• 1973 - Ready Or Not
• 1972 - Little Papoose
• 1971 - Persian Bronze
• 1970 - Rain Amore
• 1969 - Goliette
• 1968 - Valide
• 1967 - My Lady Fair
• 1966 - Lady Twilight
• 1965 - Te Parae
• 1964 - Bluepak
• 1963 - Raindear
• 1962 - Lady Fontaine
• 1961 - Queen Dassie
• 1960 - Kind Mount
• 1959 - Rose Of Summer
• 1958 - Demeter
• 1957 - Gentle Touch
• 1956 - Sleep Tight
• 1955 - Wine Lover
• 1954 - Genteel Star
• 1953 - Never Rest
• 1952 - Sadiya
• 1951 - Gay Comedy

† Race not held in that year due to switch of race date in the racing calendar. The SAJC moved the race to the autumn for the 1985 - 86 racing season.

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for SA Oaks . Pro Group Racing Australia. 2012. 9 May 2013.
2. Web site: SA Fillies Classic. The Races SA. 9 May 2013.
3. Web site: 2023 Result  - SA Fillies Classic (held 20 May 2023). racingpost.com . 21 May 2023.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - SA Fillies Classic (held 21 May 2022). racingpost.com. 21 May 2022.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - TAB SA Fillies Classic (held 15 May 2021). breednet.com. 15 May 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - TAB SA Fillies Classic (held 16 May 2020). breednet.com. 16 May 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - TAB SA Fillies Classic (held 18 May 2019). breednet.com. 19 May 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Ubet Sa Fillies Classic (held 19 May 2018). breednet.com. 19 May 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Ubet Sa Fillies Classic (held 20 May 2017). breednet.com. 20 May 2017.
10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Ubet Sa Fillies Classic (held 21 May 2016). breednet.com. 21 May 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - W Hill Sa Fillies Classic (held 16 May 2015). breednet.com. 16 May 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Fillies Classic (held 10 May 2014). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Sportingbet Sa Fillies Classic (held 11 May 2013). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - SA Fillies Classic (held 12 May 2012). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - S A Fillies Classic (held 9 April 2011). Racing Vic. (Aus.). 10 May 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - S A Fillies Classic (held 10 April 2010). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Feltex Carpets Fillies Classic (held 4 April 2009). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - S.A. Oaks (held 12 April 2008). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - S A Oaks (held 6 May 2007). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - S A Oaks (held 7 May 2006). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - S.A. Oaks (held 16 May 2005). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 17 May 2004). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 17 May 2003). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 18 May 2002). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 19 May 2001). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 10 May 2000). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 12 May 1999). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 16 May 1998). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 17 May 1997). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 18 May 1996). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 13 May 1995). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 14 May 1994). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 15 May 1993). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 16 May 1992). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 18 May 1991). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 19 May 1990). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 13 May 1989). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 14 May 1988). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 16 May 1987). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 17 May 1986). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
41. Web site: 1984 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 6 October 1984). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.
42. Web site: 1983 Result  - South Australian Oaks (held 8 October 1983). breednet.com. 10 May 2015.