The Silver Slipper Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged two years old, over a distance of 1100 metres. It is held annually at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney, Australia. The race is regarded as a traditional lead up race for the Golden Slipper Stakes.
History
The following thoroughbreds captured the Silver Slipper – Golden Slipper double: Eskimo Prince (1964), Baguette (1970), Luskin Star (1977), Pierro (2012), Mossfun (2014), She Will Reign (2017), Farnan (2020)
Distance 1963–1969 - 4 furlongs (~800 metres) 1970 held - 5 furlongs (~1000 metres) 1971–1972 - 4 furlongs (~800 metres) 1973–1983 - 900 metres 1984 onwards held over 1100 metres. Grade 1963–1978 - Principal Race 1979 onwards - Group 2 Venue 1991 - Canterbury Park Racecourse
Winners
The following are past winenrs of the race.
2026 - Stretan Ruler 2025 - Beiwacht 2024 - Straight Charge 2023 - Cylinder 2022 - Best Of Bordeaux 2021 - Home Affairs 2020 - Farnan 2019 - Time To Reign 2018 - Sunlight 2017 - She Will Reign 2016 - Astern 2015 - Headwater 2014 - Mossfun 2013 - Sweet Idea 2012 - Pierro 2011 - Satin Shoes 2010 - Chance Bye 2009 - Melito 2008 - Amelia’s Dream 2007 - Shaft 2006 - Plagiarize 2005 - Domesday 2004 - Ballybleue 2003 - Hasna 2002 - Victory Vein 2001 - Excellerator 2000 - French Braids 1999 - Passmore 1998 - Iglesia 1997 - †race not held 1996 - Millward 1995 - Clang 1994 - Strategic 1993 - Dapper Magic 1992 - Gold Brose 1991 - Kenfair 1990 - Honey Be Quick 1989 - Triscay 1988 - Show County 1987 - Ballook 1986 - Maizcay 1985 - Pre Catelan 1984 - Kisses For Kathy 1983 - Giostra 1982 - Been There 1981 - Vaindarra 1980 - Black Shoes 1979 - Fiancee 1978 - Mersing 1977 - Inventive 1976 - Luskin Star 1975 - Rainbeam 1974 - St. Louis Belle 1973 - Royal Britannia 1972 - Jewel Thief 1971 - Sovereign Slipper 1970 - Regal Gauntlet 1969 - Baguette 1968 - Gaelic Spirit 1967 - Topmost 1966 - Tod Maid 1965 - Very Merry 1964 - Peace Council 1963 - Eskimo Prince
† Not raced in calendar year due to change of schedule as race moved from spring to late summer
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
External links First three placegetters Silver Slipper Stakes (ATC)
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