Roman Consul Stakes

The Roman Consul Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in early October.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

Roman Consul Stakes

Group 2 race
Location	Randwick Racecourse, Sydney
Inaugurated	1978
Race type	Thoroughbred – flat
Sponsor	Polytrack (2019)
Race information
Distance	1,200 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Right-handed
Qualification	Three year old
Weight	Set weights Colts and geldings 56½ kg Fillies 54½ kg
Purse	A$300,000 (2019)
Bonuses	Winner exemption from a ballot on the T J Smith Stakes

History

The race is named after the late 1960s racehorse Roman Consul, who won the Chelmsford Stakes three times (1967–69).[1] Prior to 2006 the race was run in early September.[2]

Grade

• 1979–1983 – Listed race
• 1984–2004 – Group 3
• 2005 onwards – Group 2

Distance

• 1979–2000 – 1200 metres
• 2001 – 1100 metres
• 2002 onwards – 1200 metres

Venue

• 1979–1999 – Randwick Racecourse
• 2000 – Rosehill Racecourse
• 2001–2003 – Randwick Racecourse
• 2004 – Warwick Farm Racecourse
• 2005 onwards – Randwick Racecourse

Winners

• 2019 – Cosmic Force [3]
• 2018 – Sesar[4]
• 2017 – Viridine[5]
• 2016 – Russian Revolution[6]
• 2015 – Exosphere[7]
• 2014 – Brazen Beau[8]
• 2013 – Zoustar[9]
• 2012 – Jolie Bay[10]
• 2011 – Foxwege[11]
• 2010 – Buffering[12]
• 2009 – Shellscrape[13]
• 2008 – Montana Flyer[14]
• 2007 – †race not held
• 2006 – Reigning to Win[15]
• 2005 – Denmarket[2]
• 2004 – Fastnet Rock[16]
• 2003 – Exceed And Excel[17]
• 2002 – Snowland[18]
• 2001 – Stylish Lass[19]
• 2000 – Kootoomootoo[20]
• 1999 – Easy Rocking[21]
• 1998 – Laurie's Lottery[22]
• 1997 – Encounter[23]
• 1996 – Anthems[24]
• 1995 – Our Maizcay[25]
• 1994 – Marwina[26]
• 1993 – Jetball[27]
• 1992 – Slight Chance[28]
• 1991 – Prince of Praise[29]
• 1990 – Bureaucracy[30]
• 1989 – Show County[31]
• 1988 – Wonder Dancer[32]
• 1987 – Christmas Tree[33]
• 1986 – Rendoo[34]
• 1985 – Wat of the Moment[35]
• 1984 – Red Anchor
• 1983 – March Magic
• 1982 – Andretti
• 1981 – Swift Gun
• 1980 – Hanalei
• 1979 – Meriville

† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza[36]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Winners and Past Results for Roman Consul Stakes". Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
2. "2005 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
3. "2019 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 12 October 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
4. "2018 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 6 October 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
5. "2017 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 7 October 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
6. "2016 Result – The Star Roman Consul (held 1 October 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
7. "2015 Result – Canterbury Bmw Roman Consul (held 3 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
8. "2014 Result – Syd. City Toyota Roman Consul (held 4 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
9. "2013 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 5 October 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
10. "2012 Result – Vili's Pie Roman Consul Stakes(held 6 October 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
11. "2011 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 1 October 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
12. "2010 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 2 October 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
13. "2009 Result – Inglis Insurance Roman Consul (held 3 October 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
14. "2008 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 4 October 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
15. "2006 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 October 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
16. "2004 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
17. "2003 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
18. "2002 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
19. "2001 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
20. "2000 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
21. "1999 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
22. "1998 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
23. "1997 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
24. "1996 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
25. "1995 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
26. "1994 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
27. "1993 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
28. "1992 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
29. "1991 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
30. "1990 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
31. "1989 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
32. "1988 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
33. "1987 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
34. "1986 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
35. "1985 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1985)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
36. "Carnival may be delayed". The Age, Melbourne. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 30 September 2014.