Winx has been installed as a $1.10 favourite as she looks to become the first horse since Kingston Town in 1981-82 to win consecutive renewals of the Colgate Optic White (George Main) Stakes.

2017 Colgate Optic White Stakes: Nominations and All In Market

2017 COLGATE OPTIC WHITE STAKES: RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The George Main Stakes is a G1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for open class horses at Randwick conducted by the Australian Turf Club.

The George Main Stakes is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1945 and was won by Modulation.

Most runnings of the George Main Stakes have been over 1600m.

The George Main Stakes has always been a Group 1.

The race was named after George Main who was Chairman of the AJC.

TJ Smith won the race an amazing 11 times.

The last three George Main Stakes winners also won the Doncaster Mile in the previous Autumn.

Horses often use the race as the lead up to the Epsom Handicap. It used to be the week before but is now run a fortnight before.

Nine of the previous ten winners of the George Main Stakes were Group 1 winners prior to winning this.

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

The George Main Stakes is worth $500,000 in 2017.

Notable winners of the George Main Stakes include Winx (2016), Kermadec (2015), Sacred Falls (2014), Streama (2013), Shoot Out (2012), Sincero (2011), More Joyous (2010), Mentality (2008), Racing To Win (2006), Grand Armee (2004), Lonhro (2003), Defier (2002), Viscount (2001), Shogun Lodge (1999), Encounter (1997), Juggler (1996), Durbridge (1994), Coronation Day (1992), Shaftesbury Avenue (1990), Vo Rogue (1989), Campaign King (1987), Inspired (1984), Emancipation (1983), Kingston Town (1981/1982), Hartshill (1975), Baguette (1971), Wenona Girl (1963), Martello Towers (1961), San Domenico (1950) and Shannon (1946/1947).

The 2016 George Main Stakes was won by Winx from Hauraki and It’s Somewhat.

WHEN IS THE 2017 COLGATE OPTIC WHITE STAKES?

WHEN: September 16, 2017