The TAB Classic, registered as the Robert Sangster Stakes, is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 1 Thoroughbred Weight for Age horse race for fillies and mares two (2) years old and upwards, over a distance of 1200 metres at the Morphettville Racecourse Adelaide, Australia in the Autumn Carnival. Prize money is A$502,250 History The race was held in February prior to 2006. After rescheduling of the Adelaide Cup Carnival the SAJC moved the race to the autumn. In 2005 the race was renamed the Robert Sangster Stakes after prolific owner and breeder Robert Sangster who died in 2004. Robert Sangster was the principal of Swettenham Stud and the renaming recognises his contribution to the Australian thoroughbred industry. Name 1983–2004 - Swettenham Stud Stakes 2005–2009 - Robert Sangster Stakes 2010–2014 - Sportingbet Classic 2015 - William Hill Classic 2016–2018 - Ubet Classic 2019 onwards - TAB Classic Grade 1983 - Special Race 1984–1985 - Listed Race 1986–2003 - Group 3 2004 - Group 2 2005 onwards - Group 1 Venue The race was run in 2002 at Cheltenham Park over a distance of 1250 metres. Records The race record time for running of the 1200 metres is held by Umaline in a time of 1:08.14 in 2001. Most wins by a trainer - 3 times: Lee Freedman - 2005–07 Mick Price - 1998, 2004, 2009 Winners 2022 - Snapdancer 2021 - Instant Celebrity 2020 - Bella Vella 2019 - Spright 2018 - Shoals 2017 - Secret Agenda 2016 - Precious Gem 2015 - Miracles Of Life 2014 - Driefontein 2013 - Platelet 2012 - Black Caviar 2011 - Response 2010 - Rostova 2009 - Bel Mer 2008 - Juste Momente 2007 - Universal Queen 2006 - Ellicorsam 2005 - Alinghi 2004 - French Bid 2003 - Our Egyptian Raine 2002 - Suzy Grey 2001 - Umaline 2000 - Rain Dance Lady 1999 - Dantelah 1998 - Spirit Of Love 1997 - Apple Danish 1996 - Mad Shavril 1995 - Viminaria 1994 - Tarare 1993 - True Spirit 1992 - Western Chorus 1991 - With Me 1990 - Leica Western 1989 - Tree Of Renown 1988 - Even True 1987 - Wicked Smile 1986 - Lost Art 1985 - Showport 1984 - Vatican Lass 1983 - Ranee’s Palace See also List of Australian Group races Group races References Group 1 stakes races in Australia Sprint category horse races for fillies and