16 NEXT GENERATION SPRINTERS SERIES This series for two-year-olds was introduced to showcase young up-and-coming sprinters and provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience up the unique Flemington straight. The intention is to contribute to the development of the next generation of Australia’s world-class sprinting talents. The series takes in heats at Flemington, Caulfield, Sandown and Swan Hill, culminating in the $150,000 Next Generation Sprinters Series Final (1200m) under quality handicap conditions on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 4 July. Heat Date Prizemoney Venue Distance Race Conditions Qualifiers 1 Sat 9 May Caulfield 1st NATURAL FLING $150,000 1100m 2nd JARBARDAR 2 Sat 30 May Caulfield 1st OBAMBULATE $150,000 1200m 2nd VIVID STORM 3 Fri 5 June Swan Hill 2YO Set Weights plus Penalties Elvstroem Classic $125,000 1300m Apprentices cannot claim 4 Sat 6 June Flemington 2YO Handicap $150,000 1100m Apprentices cannot claim 5 Sat 13 June Sandown Hillside 2YO Handicap $150,000 1000m Apprentices cannot claim 6 Wed 17 June Caulfield Heath 2YO Handicap $50,000 1200m Apprentices can claim Final Next Generation Sprinters Series Final Sat 4 July Flemington 2YO Quality Handicap $150,000 1200m Apprentices cannot claim Winter Race Series heats are conducted across metropolitan and regional Victorian racecourses throughout May and June, and all roads lead to Flemington Finals Race Day on July 4. Horses that place first or second in designated heats secure automatic exemption from the ballot for their respective series final. For heat results and the history of each of series, head to vrc.com.au/racing/vrc-winter-series-heats-and-finals/ HEATS AND FINALS INFORMATION WINTER RACE SERIES
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