| Group 1 race | |
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| Location | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1881 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Kennedy (since 2021) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Three year olds and older that are not maidens |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | $3,000,000 (since 2022) |
The VRC Champions Mile, registered as the Cantala Stakes, is a Group 1 Victoria Racing Club quality handicap Thoroughbred horse race run over 1,600 metres at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia on the fourth and last day during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.[1][2] Total prize money is A$3,000,000
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- ^ "Winners and Past Results for the Emirates Stakes". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2014.