Launceston Cup
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| Location |
Launceston Racecourse Mowbray, Australia |
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| Inaugurated | 1865 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | AAMI (2013) |
| Website | http://www.tsrc.com.au |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2400 metres (~1½ miles) |
| Track | Turf, left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | A$225,000 (2013) |
The Launcston Cup is a Tasmanian Turf Club Group 3 open handicap Thoroughbred horse race run over a distance of 2400 metres at Launceston Racecourse in Mowbray in February. It is competed for prize money of A$225,000.
It is part of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival, and is also one of Tasmania's main annual social events. The Cup was first run in 1865. The 2014 race will be the 148th running of the event.
Race History
Distance
- 1865–1873 the race distance was 3 miles
- 1874–1879 the race distance was 2 miles
- 1880–1891 the race distance was 14 furlongs
- 1892–1968 the race distance was 12 furlongs
- 1969–1973 the race distance was 12 furlongs
- 1974–2001 the race distance was 2600 metres
- 2002 onwards the race distance was 2400 metres
Class
- 1875–1979 was a Principal race
- 1980 onwards was a Group 3 race
Past winners
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See also
References
- Huxley, Dennis (2007). Miller's Guide 007/08. Millers's Guide P\L.
External links
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