The LKS Mackinnon Stakes is a weight-for-age Group One event over a distance of 2000 metres that is run at Flemington during the Melbourne Spring racing carnival. Many horses contesting the Melbourne Cup use the Mackinnon as a final tune up to their preparation for the great race the following Tuesday.

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LKS Mackinnon Stakes
Race Name:	LKS Mackinnon Stakes
When it is run:	Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Where it is run:	Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Distance of race:	2000 metres
Type of race:	Open Weight-for-age
Status of race:	Group One
Prizemoney:	$755,000
2008 Result:	1. Thesio 2. Babaricus 3. Sirmione

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The LKS Mackinnon Stakes takes place on Victoria Derby day which is the first day of the four day Flemington spring racing carnival, and three days before the time honoured Melbourne Cup. Derby day is recognised as one of the world's great racing days with three more Group Ones and every other race a group or listed race of high quality. The race is worth $755,000 and was won in 2008 by Thesio.