The present version began in 1922, and the inaugural running was won by Two Step.

The 2009 Townsville 400 is the inaugural running of this race.

The inaugural running was considered a huge success, with 187,000 in attendance.

The inaugural running of the race in 1923 was run at 1-1/4 miles.

The race name has changed many times since its inaugural running in 1973.

The inaugural running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.

The inaugural running of the combined race took place on 21 July 1951.

He was the first Classic winner to win the title, just three years after its inaugural running.

The inaugural running of the race was in 2006.

After the inaugural running, the race was then set for the Spring of each year beginning in 1955.