Chairman's Handicap (ATC)

The Chairman's Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred quality handicap horse race for horses three years old and older, held over a distance of 2600 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in April.[1] Prizemoney is A$300,000.
The winner of this race is exempt from ballot and penalty in weights for the ATC Sydney Cup.[1]

Chairman's Handicap
Group 2 race
LocationRandwick Racecourse
Sydney, New South Wales
Inaugurated1979
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
SponsorSchweppes (2020)
Race information
Distance2,600 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree years old and older
WeightQuality Handicap
Purse$300,000 (2020)
BonusesExempt from ballot and penalty for Sydney Cup

History

Name
  • 1979–2011 - Chairman's Handicap
  • 2012–2013 - Chairman's Quality
  • 2014–2017 - Chairman's Handicap
  • 2018 onwards - Chairman's Quality

Grade
  • 1979–2001 - Group 3
  • 2002 onwards - Group 2[2]

Distance
  • 1979–1999 - 2600 metres
  • 2000–2003 - 2400 metres
  • 2004 onwards - 2600 metres

Chairman's Handicap - Sydney Cup

The race is traditionally a lead up for the Sydney Cup which is run one week later. The following horses have won the Chairman's Handicap - Sydney Cup double in the same year:

  • 1986 - Marooned
  • 1987 - Major Drive
  • 1990 - King Aussie
  • 1997 - Linesman
  • 2002 - Henderson Bay
  • 2008 - No Wine No Song
  • 2010 - Jessicabeel
  • 2014 - The Offer

Winners
  • 2020 - Raheen House[3]
  • 2019 - Gallic Chieftain[4]
  • 2018 - Sir Charles Road[5]
  • 2017 - Big Duke[6]
  • 2016 - Libran[7]
  • 2015(1) - Tremec[8]
  • 2014 - The Offer[9]
  • 2013 - Tremec[10]
  • 2012 - Permit[11]
  • 2011 - Once Were Wild[12]
  • 2010 - Jessicabeel[13]
  • 2009 - Divine Rebel[14]
  • 2008 - No Wine No Song[15]
  • 2007 - No Wine No Song[16]
  • 2006 - Fooram[17]
  • 2005 - Philosophe[18]
  • 2004 - Mummify[19]
  • 2003 - Grey Song[20]
  • 2002 - Henderson Bay[2]
  • 2001 - Steel Phoenix[21]
  • 2000 - Pravda[22]
  • 1999 - Steel Phoenix[23]
  • 1998 - Joss Sticks[24]
  • 1997 - Linesman[25]
  • 1996 - Cornwall King[26]
  • 1995 - Spiritual Star[27]
  • 1994 - Paris Fire[28]
  • 1993 - Te Akau Nick[29]
  • 1992 - Demerit[30]
  • 1991 - Prizaan[31]
  • 1990 - King Aussie[32]
  • 1989 - Just Trish[33]
  • 1988 - Round The World[34]
  • 1987 - Major Drive[35]
  • 1986 - Marooned[36]
  • 1985 - Duanette's Girl[37]
  • 1984 - What A Nuisance[38]
  • 1983 - Lord Mop[39]
  • 1982 - Bianco Lady
  • 1981 - Gatcombe
  • 1980 - Just Jealous
  • 1979 - Lady Dignitas

Notes:

  • ^(1) Date of race rescheduled due to postponement of the Easter Saturday meeting because of the heavy track conditions. The meeting was moved to Easter Monday, 6 April 2015.[40]
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See also

References
  1. "Winners and Past Results for the Chairman's Handicap". Progroup Racing (Australia). 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  2. "2002 Result – Chairmans Hcp (held 30 March 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  3. "2020 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Quality (held 4 April 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. "2019 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Quality (held 6 April 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  5. "2018 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Quality (held 7 April 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  6. "2017 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Hcp (held 1 April 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  7. "2016 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Hcp (held 2 April 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  8. "2015 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Hcp (held 6 April 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  9. "2014 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 12 April 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  10. "2013 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Qlty Hcp (held 13 April 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  11. "2012 Result – Chairman's Qlty (held 14 April 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  12. "2011 Result – Schweppes Chairman's Hcp (held 9 April 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  13. "2010 Result – S.M.H. Chairman's Hcp (held 10 April 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  14. "2009 Result – Emirates Chairman's Hcp (held 11 April 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  15. "2008 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 26 April 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  16. "2007 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 7 April 2007)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  17. "2006 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 15 April 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  18. "2005 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 26 March 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  19. "2004 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 10 April 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  20. "2003 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 19 April 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  21. "2001 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 14 April 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  22. "2000 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 22 April 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  23. "1999 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 3 April 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  24. "1998 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 11 April 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  25. "1997 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 29 March 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  26. "1996 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 6 April 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  27. "1995 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 15 April 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  28. "1994 Result – Chairmans Hcp (held 2 April 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  29. "1993 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 10 April 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  30. "1992 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 18 April 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  31. "1991 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 30 March 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  32. "1990 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 14 April 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  33. "1989 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 25 March 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  34. "1988 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 2 April 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  35. "1987 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 18 April 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  36. "1986 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 29 March 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  37. "1985 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 6 April 1985)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  38. "1984 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 21 April 1984)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  39. "1983 Result – Chairman's Hcp (held 2 April 1983)". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  40. Thomas, Ray (4 April 2015). "The Championships 2015: Washed-out meeting could cost NSW racing industry $10 million in lost betting turnover". The News. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
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