JRA Cup
| JRA Cup | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne |
| Inaugurated | 1993 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Alternate Railway (2014) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,040 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Weight | Open Handicap |
| Purse | $200,000 (2014) |
The JRA Cup (Japan Racing Association) is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under open handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 2040 metres. It is held annually at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne in September. The total prize money is A$200,000.[1]
Race history
Class
- 2010 - the race was upgraded from a Listed race to Group 3.
Past winners
- 2014 – The Cleaner
- 2013 – Mourinho[2]
- 2012 – Bianmick[3]
- 2011 – Dream Pedlar[4]
- 2010 – Precedence[5]
- 2009 – Alcopop[6]
- 2007 – Maldivian
- 2006 – Pavlova
- 2005 – El Segundo
- 2004 – Beswinging
- 2003 – General Booth
- 2002 – Cheverny
- 2001 – Rain Gauge
- 2000 – Prince Benbara
- 1999 – Brave Chief
- 1998 – Il Don
- 1997 – Sunny Lane
- 1996 – Section
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for theJRA Cup". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ 2013 result
- ↑ 2012 result
- ↑ 2011 result
- ↑ 2010 result
- ↑ 2009 result