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Myer Classic \u2013 Saturday November 4th, 2017
\n1600m | Group 1 WFA F&M | Flemington Racecourse | Prize money: $500,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Myer Classic General Information<\/h2>\n

The Group 1 Myer Classic (also known as the Empire Rose Stakes) is one of the premier middle distance races held during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival<\/a>. It is generally held on the first day of the four day Melbourne Cup Carnival<\/a>; Derby Day. The race is generally considered one of the \u2018grand finals\u2019 for middle distance fillies and mares during the Spring.<\/p>\n

The race is held over a distance of 1600m at weight-for-age conditions and is restricted to Fillies and Mares only. The prize purse sits at $500,000 with the winner taking home $300,000.<\/p>\n

History of the Myer Classic<\/h2>\n

The Myer Classic is officially registered as the Empire Rose Stakes, named after champion mare Empire Rose, who successfully completed the 1988 Mackinnon Stakes \u2013 Melbourne Cup double. The race was inaugurated in 1988, but only became Group 1 status in 2004.<\/p>\n

Despite its short history, the race has been won by some high-level fillies and mares, including; Divine Madonna, Typhoon Tracy and Red Tracer.<\/p>\n

Myer Classic Key Statistics<\/h2>\n