The Bart Cummings
| The Bart Cummings | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 2004 (Unlisted race) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,520 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | quality handicap |
| Purse | $150,000 (2014) |
The Bart Cummings is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race quality handicap, over a distance of 2520 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in early October.[1] The total prize money is A$150,000.
Race history
Race name
The Bart Cummings is named after legendary trainer Bart Cummings, trainer of twelve Melbourne Cup winners. Previously known as the Banjo Paterson Handicap, the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.[2]
Race grade
- Prior to 2007 - Unlisted race
- 2007–2013 - Listed Race
- 2014 onwards - Group 3
Race distance
- 2007 - 2530 metres
- 2007–2010 - 2520 metres
- 2011–2013 - 2500 metres
- 2014 onwards - 2520 metres
The winners
- 2014 – Who Shot Thebarman[3]
- 2013 – Araldo
- 2012 – Tanby
- 2011 – Mourayan
- 2010 – Harris Tweed
- 2009 – Light Vision
- 2008 – Light Vision
- 2007 – Dolphin Jo
- 2006 – Irazu
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the The Bart Cummings". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ↑ "The Bart Cummings". horseracing.com.au (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ↑ "2014 result". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 October 2014.