Rose of Kingston 1981

Named after Rose of Kingston, winner of seven group races, the Rose of Kingston Stakes is held at Flemington. Not to be confused with the Rose of Kingston Handicap at Warwick Farm, the Flemington Race held on Turnbull Stakes Day is for 4 year old mares over 1400 metres. Rose of Kingston won including the 1981 Champagne Stakes, VRC Oaks and the AJC Derby.