Cameron Handicap
| Cameron Handicap | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Broadmeadow Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1977 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Open handicap |
| Purse | A$125,000 (2014) |
The Cameron Handicap is a Newcastle Jockey Club Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred open handicap horse race over a distance of 1500 metres. It is held annually at Broadmeadow Racecourse in Newcastle, New South Wales in September. Total prize money for the race is A$125,000.
Race history
Race grade
- Up to 2004 was a listed race.
- From 2005 is a Group 3 race.
Race distance
- 2011 Distance changed to 1500 metres.
Race name
- Named after James George Cameron for lifelong dedication to Newcastle racing.[1]
The winners
- 2013 Toydini[2]
- 2012 Rolling Pin[3]
- 2011 Raspberries[4]
- 2010 Kenny's World[5]
- 2009 Absolutelyfabulous[6]
- 2008 Raheeb[7]
- 2007 race not held
- 2006 Court's In Session[8]
- 2005 Collate[9]
- 2004 Osca Warrior
- 2003 Archave
- 2002 Excellerator
- 2001 Kingsgate
- 2000 Mulan Princess
- 1999 Anthems
- 1998 Adam
- 1997 Crows Before Dawn
- 1996 Cohort
- 1995 Yarradorf
- 1994 Social Rule
- 1993 Flitter
- 1992 Brihuego
- 1991 Quick Score
- 1990 Cheval Cavalier
- 1989 Don't Play
- 1988 Windsor's Pal
- 1987 Full Page
- 1986 Sound Of Bells
- 1985 Regal Value
- 1984 Almerzo
- 1983 Tandrio
- 1982 Manuan
- 1981 Paradise Plumes
- 1980 Captain Cadet
- 1979 Romantic Dream
- 1978 Manawapoi
- 1977 Luskin Star
See also
References
- Australian Studbook - NJC Cameron Handicap Race Winners
- Huxley, Dennis (2007). Miller's Guide 007/08. Millers's Guide P\L.