Bill Ritchie Handicap

Bill Ritchie Handicap
Group 3 race
Location Randwick Racecourse (2014)
Inaugurated 1867 (as AJC Squatters' Handicap)
Race type Thoroughbred - flat
Race information
Distance 1,400 metres
Surface Turf
Track Right-handed
Qualification three year old and older
Weight Quality Handicap
Purse A$125,000 (2014)

The Bill Ritchie Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open quality handicap horse race for three year olds and upwards, over a distance of 1400 metres. It is held annually at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney in September. Total prize money for the race is A$125,000.[1]

Race history

Originally the race was known as the AJC Squatters' Handicap which was run as early as 1867. The race was renamed in 1994 after the New South Wales racehorse owner-breeder Bill Ritchie.[1]

Race venue

Race grade

The winners

  • 2014 Manawanui
  • 2013 Boban [2]
  • 2012 Steps In Time [3]
  • 2011 Thankgodyourehere [4]
  • 2010 Drumbeats [5]
  • 2009 McClintock [6]
  • 2008 Judged [7]
  • 2007 race not run
  • 2006 Coalesce [8]
  • 2005 Flaming [9]
  • 2004 Osca Warrior
  • 2003 Zabarra
  • 2002 Zabarra
  • 2001 Fouardee
  • 2000 Landsighting
  • 1999 Brave Prince
  • 1998 Bezeal Bay
  • 1997 Holy Roller
  • 1996 Mamzelle Pedrille
  • 1995 Monopolize
  • 1994 Rouslan
  • 1993 Belas Knap
  • 1992 Prince Of Praise
  • 1991 Rechabite
  • 1990 Our Poverty Bay
  • 1989 Royal Reel
  • 1988 Pleasant Flight
  • 1987 Royal Reel
  • 1986 Full Page
  • 1985 Dinky Flyer
  • 1984 Muffler
  • 1983 Leica Planet
  • 1982 Note Of Victory
  • 1981 Gooree Pride
  • 1980 Tulip Town
  • 1979 Drummer
  • 1978 Go Mod

See also

References