The second edition of the Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers' Million (WHSM) returns in 2019, following on the heels of Stradivarius (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) securing the £1-million prize in its inaugural year. There are also four additional qualifying races in Dubai, Germany, France and Ireland, respectively, joining the British qualifying quartet:
- Dubai Gold Cup (Dubai) – Mar. 30*
- Vintage Crop S. (Navan) – Apr. 28*
- Longines Sagaro S. (Ascot) – May 1
- Boodles Diamond Ormonde S. (Chester) – May 9
- Comer Group International Oleander-Rennen (Berlin-Hoppegarten) – May 12*
- Yorkshire Cup (York) – May 17
- Matchbook Henry II S. (Sandown Park) – May 23
- Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (ParisLongchamp) – May 26*
*Indicates new qualifier
If a horse wins one of the initial eight qualifiers and then adds the G1 Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on June 20, the G2 Qatar Goodwood Cup on July 30, and finally the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup on Aug. 23, its connections will win an additional £1 million. Once again the bonus will be split with 70% going to the owner, and 30% divided equally between the trainer, stable staff, breeder and jockey.
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