The race was promoted to Grade 1 status in 2010.

The race was promoted to Grade 3 status in 1999.

The race was promoted to Group 2 level in 1989.

The race was renamed and promoted to Group 3 status in 2004.

The race was promoted to Grade 2 level in 1997.

The race was promoted to Group 3 status in 2012.

In 2007 the race was promoted but had to be cancelled at the last minute.

The race was promoted back to Group 3 in 2007.

Also at this time the race was promoted to Group 1 status.

The race was promoted to Group 1 level in 1985.