The Bart Cummings
The Bart Cummings is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race quality handicap, over a distance of 2500 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October.[1] The total prize money is A$500,000.
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2004 (renamed) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Lexus (2019) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | $500,000 (2019) |
| Bonuses | Winner ballot exemption from the Melbourne Cup |
History
Name
The Bart Cummings is named after legendary trainer Bart Cummings (1927–2015), trainer of twelve Melbourne Cup winners. Previously known as the Banjo Paterson Handicap,[2] the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.[3]
Grade
- Prior to 2007 - Handicap
- 2007–2013 - Listed Race
- 2014 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- 2004 – 2550 metres
- 2006 – 2540 metres
- 2007–2010 – 2520 metres
- 2011–2013 – 2500 metres
- 2014–2015 - 2520 metres
- 2016 onwards - 2500 metres
Winners
- 2019 - Surprise Baby[4]
- 2018 - Avilius[5]
- 2017 - Amelie's Star[6]
- 2016 - Almandin[7]
- 2015 - Let's Make Adeal[8]
- 2014 - Who Shot Thebarman[9]
- 2013 - Araldo[10]
- 2012 - Tanby[11]
- 2011 - Mourayan[12]
- 2010 - Harris Tweed[13]
- 2009 - Light Vision[14]
- 2008 - Light Vision[15]
- 2007 - Dolphin Jo[16]
- 2006 - Irazu[17]
- 2005 - Bugatti Royale[18]
- 2004 - Yakama[19]
- 2003 - Vicksburg[2]
- 2002 - Freegold
- 2001 - Touch The Groom
- 2000 - Brew (horse)
References
- "Winners and Past Results for The Bart Cummings". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- "2003 Result - The Banjo Paterson (held 4 October 2003)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "The Bart Cummings". horseracing.com.au (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- "2019 Result – Lexus Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- "2018 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- "2017 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- "2016 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- "2015 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- "2014 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2013 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2013)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2012 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2012)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2011 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2011)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2010 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2010)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2009 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2009)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2008 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2008)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2007 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2007)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2006 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2006)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2005 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 1 October 2005)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "2004 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2004)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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