Special Harmony won the race during her top Spring. Can another filly lift to that level in the 2017 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) at 1} on Saturday?

2017 EDWARD MANIFOLD STAKES – ALL IN MARKET

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$3.50: Leather'n'Lace

$9: Anchor Bid

$11: Angelic Spirit

*All others quoted at $11 or greater in full market.

2017 EDWARD MANIFOLD STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Edward Manifold Stakes is a G2 race run under Set Weights conditions for three year old fillies at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club.

The Edward Manifold Stakes is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1932 and was won by Dutchie.

The Edward Manifold Stakes was named after a committee man from the VRC.

It has always been essentially over the mile.

The Edward Manifold Stakes was a Principal Race until graded at Group 2 from 1979.

The Freedmans had a great run going with Serenade Rose, Alinghi, Special Harmony, Ugachaka, Rose Of Danehill and Azzurro in the space of 14 years.

Fillies to do the Edward Manifold/VRC Oaks double in the last 40 years are Mosheen, Serenade Rose, Special Harmony, Richfield Lady, Spirit Of Kingston, Taj Eclipse.

The Edward Manifold Stakes is worth $200,000 in 2017.

Notable winners of the Edward Manifold Stakes include Mosheen (2011), Gallica (2008), Serenade Rose (2005), Alinghi (2004), Special Harmony (2003), Ugachaka (2001), Inaflury (1998), Rose Of Danehill (1997), Azzurro (1992), Richfield Lady (1991), Riverina Charm (1988), Midnight Fever (1987), Spirit Of Kingston (1984), Emancipation (1982), Dual Choice (1970), Storm Queen (1966), Light Fingers (1964), Wiggle (1958) and Tranquil Star (1940).

The 2016 Edward Manifold Stakes was won by Serenely Discreet from Bella Sorellastra and Waterloo Sunset.