Begonia Belle Stakes
| Begonia Belle Stakes raced as G.H. Mumm Stakes(2014) | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 2009 (Listed race) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | G. H. Mumm |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,100 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old mares and up |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | A$200,000 |
The Begonia Belle Stakes is a registered Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for mares aged four years old and upwards, run at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1100 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in November during the VRC Spring Carnival on Crown Oaks Day.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$200,000 and $1,500 trophy.
Race history
The registered race is named after Begonia Belle, winner of the 1969 Newmarket Handicap.[2]
Race name
- 2008–2010 - Crown Promenade Stakes
- 2011 onwards - G.H. Mumm Stakes
Race distance
- 2008 onwards held over 1100 metres.
Race grade
- 2009–2013 - Listed Race
- 2013 onwards - Group 3 race
The winners
- 2014 - Vain Queen [3]
- 2013 - Dystopia [4]
- 2012 - Honey Flower [5]
- 2011 - Ortensia [6]
- 2010 - Status Symbol[7]
- 2009 - Very Discreet[8]
- 2008 - Beaming [9]
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Begonia Belle Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ↑ "Begonia Belle (winning races)". Pedigree Online Thoroughbred Database. 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Result". racenet.com (Australia). Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Result". racenet.com (Australia). Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Result". racenet.com (Australia). Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Result". racenet.com (Australia). Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "2009 Result". racenet.com (Australia). Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Result". racenet.com (Australia). Retrieved 30 October 2014.