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Some elite miles form the Race History of the 2018 Shannon Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.

Lotteria was a top quality mare who loved this time of year. Can another that ilk take the 2018 Shannon Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

2018 SHANNON STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Shannon Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Quality Handicap conditions for three year olds and up at Rosehill conducted by the Australian Turf Club.

The Shannon Stakes is run over 1500m. It was first run in 1978 and was won by For All Seasons.

The vast majority of Shannon Stakes runnings have been over 1500m.

Race was elevated to Group 3 until 2000 and Group 2 after that.

The race is named after one of the all-time elite horses in Shannon.

Twenty years ago big name milers like Juggler, Sprint By, Soho Square and Cole Diesel won the race but no G1 winners since 2005.

Lotteria was the last mare to win it in 2005.

The 2007 race was not held due to the Equine Influenza break out.

The Shannon Stakes is worth $200,000 in 2018.

Notable winners of the Shannon Stakes include Rock Sturdy (2014), Rolling Pin (2012), Drumbeats (2009), Stormhill (2006), Lotteria (2005), Sportsman (2003), Al Mansour (2000), Referral (1999), Quick Flick (1997), Juggler (1996), Sprint By (1995), Soho Square (1993), Cole Diesel (1989), Never Quit (1987/1988), Drawn (1986), Dalmacia (1982) and Star Dancer (1980).

The 2017 Shannon Stakes was won by Washington Heights from Mighty Lucky and Imposing Lass.