Lee Steere Classic

Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic
Group 3 race
Location Ascot Racecourse
Inaugurated 1983
Race type Thoroughbred
Race information
Distance 1,400 metres
Surface Turf
Track Left-handed
Qualification Three year old
Weight Set weights
Colts and geldings – 56½ kgs.
fillies – 54½ kgs.
Purse A$150,000 (2015)

The Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at set weights held over 1400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, Australia each year in December.[1] Prize money is A$150,000.

Race History

The race is named after Ernest Henry Lee-Steere,[2] chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club 1963–1984.

In 2005 and prior to 2000 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival.

In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

Race grade

The winners

  • 2015 - Lite'n In My Veins [3]
  • 2014 - Liberty's Gem [4]
  • 2013 - Petrol Power [5]
  • 2012 - Hard Ball Get [6]
  • 2011 - Night War [7]
  • 2010 - Playcidium Mint [8]
  • 2009 - Dino Mak [9]
  • 2008 - Destino [10]
  • 2007 - Yuro [11]
  • 2006 - Mansion House [12]
  • 2005 (Dec.) - Stormy Nova [13]
  • 2005 (Jan.) - Secret Monarch [14]
  • 2003 - Changing Lanes [15]
  • 2002 - Early Express [16]
  • 2001 - Dexian [17]
  • 2000 - Master Park [18]
  • 1999 - Zedamoss [19]
  • 1999 - Fly My Kite [20]
  • 1998 - Wolf Pack [21]
  • 1997 - The Medic [22]
  • 1995 - Ned's Brother [23]
  • 1994 (Dec.) - Discussion [24]
  • 1994 (Jan.) - Mobile Link [25]
  • 1993 - Classy Dresser [26]
  • 1992 - Mount Angelo [27]
  • 1991 - Paklani [28]
  • 1990 - Stray Bullet [29]
  • 1989 - Lady Of Battle [30]
  • 1988 - Edge Of Darkness [31]
  • 1987 - Placid Ark [32]
  • 1986 - Fimiston [33]
  • 1985 - Renminbi
  • 1984 - Top Post
  • 1983 - Corona Miss

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Lee Steere Classic". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "Racing: Perth Getting Closer a railway choice.". Canberra Times, (Canberra, ACT) (Trove Digital). 19 December 1982. p. 25. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  3. ↑ "2015 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 5 December 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "2014 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 6 December 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "2013 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 7 December 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "2012 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 15 December 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "2011 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 10 December 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "2010 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 4 December 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "2009 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 5 December 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  10. ↑ "2008 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 6 December 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "2007 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 8 December 2007)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  12. ↑ "2006 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 9 December 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "2005 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 10 December 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  14. ↑ "2005 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  15. ↑ "2003 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 20 December 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  16. ↑ "2002 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 21 December 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  17. ↑ "2001 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 22 December 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  18. ↑ "2000 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 23 December 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  19. ↑ "1999 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 28 December 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  20. ↑ "1999 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  21. ↑ "1998 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  22. ↑ "1997 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  23. ↑ "1995 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 30 December 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  24. ↑ "1994 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 31 December 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  25. ↑ "1994 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 3 January 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  26. ↑ "1993 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  27. ↑ "1992 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  28. ↑ "1991 Result – Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  29. ↑ "1990 Result – Sir E Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  30. ↑ "1989 Result – Sir E Lee-Steere Classic (held 2 January 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  31. ↑ "1988 Result – Sir E Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  32. ↑ "1987 Result – Sir E. Lee-Steere Classic (held 3 January 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  33. ↑ "1986 Result – Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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