The 2016 [cf “race_name”] is the final event in the three race Sportingbet Sprint Series. Officially registered as the Northwood Plume Stakes, this race is referred to as the [cf “race_name”] due to a sponsorship agreement.

Along with the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) and the Group 3 How Now Stakes (1200m), the [cf “race_name”] comprises an impressive series of races designated specifically for mares.

Raced over 1200m (like the rest of the series), the [cf “race_name”] is a set weights with penalties contest for mares aged four years and older. Because of the race conditions, you can usually expect the classier types to come out on top.

The [cf “race_name”] is worth $150,000, with a $50,000 bonus to the winner if they previously won one of the two heats.

Held on Caulfield Guineas Day, the [cf “race_name”] sits on an absolutely massive racing program. A total of ten black-type events are held on the day, which include the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, Group 1 Caulfield Stakes, Group 1 Thousand Guineas, Group 1 Toorak Handicap, Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes, Group 2 Schillaci Stakes, Group 3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes, Listed Debutant Stakes and Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes.

The How Now Stakes and Cockram Stakes are two of the more popular lead up races to the [cf “race_name”]. The Group 3 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) held at Rosehill is another viable option.

After the [cf “race_name”], the classier mares often progress onto fairly prestigious events such as the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes.

Originally, the Northwood Plume Stakes was named after the horses of the same name, who took out the Thousand Guineas in 1994. In 2013, the [cf “race_name”] was recognised with an upgrade to Group 3 status. The race, along with the other two events in the series, provides an important opportunity for mares to showcase their skills.

The [cf “race_name”] has gone by a few different labels prior to the current sponsorship, including the Carlton Draught Northwood Plume Stakes and the Le Tan Stakes.

Notable [cf “race_name”] winners include Crimson Reign (2005), Belong To Many (2008) and Serene Star (2012).

2016 [cf “race_name”] Field

The [cf “race_name”] field usually contains a fairly classy set of mares. Those horses which make it into the final [cf “race_name”] field usually have fairly decent black-type experience and can stand up against some of the better colts and geldings.

The 2016 [cf “race_name”] field is now published here.

2016 [cf “race_name”] Nominations

The [cf “race_name”] nominations are usually a fairly inclusive list of the top mares currently in the midst of their racing campaign. Mares target the [cf “race_name”] nominations following decent runs earlier in the spring, and as a result there’s usually a bit of form for punters to look to.

The 2016 [cf “race_name”] nominations will be published here on Monday, October 5th.

[cf “race_name”] Results

[cf “race_name”] results and winning times since 2005 are listed below.