Liverpool City Cup
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| Location | Warwick Farm Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1970 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,300 metres |
| Track | Turf, Right-handed |
| Qualification | 3 year olds and up |
| Weight |
Handicap minimum 54 kgs. |
| Purse | $125,000 (2013) |
The Liverpool City Cup is a Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred quality open handicap horse race for horses aged three year old and upwards, run over a distance of 1300 metres at Warwick Farm Racecourse, Sydney in March. Total prize money for the race is A$125,000.
Race history
The race has had changes in grade, distance and location.[1] In 1974 the race was run in 2 divisions.[1] The race was run at Randwick Racecourse in 1980 and 1981.[1]
Race distance
- 1970 held over 1½ miles (~2400 meters)
- 1971–1972 held over 7 furlongs (~1400 metres).
- 1973–1978 held over 1400 metres.
- 1979–2007 the race distance was 1200 metres.
- 2008 onwards held over 1300 metres.
Race grade
- 1970–1978 - Principal Race
- 1979 onwards - Group 3[1]
Past winners
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† Race run in two divisions
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Winners and Past Results for the Liverpool City Cup". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2012.
- ↑ 2013 result
- ↑ 2012 result
- ↑ 2011 result
- ↑ 2010 result
- ↑ 2009 result
- ↑ 2008 result
- ↑ 2007 result
- ↑ "Blue Plume Hits Books". The Sun-Herald, Sydney (Google News Digitized). 15 March 1970. pp. 73, 74 (Result). Retrieved 6 March 2013.
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