The Bart Cummings

The Bart Cummings
Group 3 race
Location Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated 2004 (renamed)
Race type Thoroughbred
Race information
Distance 2,500 metres
Surface Turf
Qualification Open
Weight Quality handicap
Purse $300,000 (2018)
Bonuses Winner ballot exemption from the Melbourne Cup

The Bart Cummings is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race quality handicap, over a distance of 2500 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October.[1] The total prize money is A$300,000.

History

Name

The Bart Cummings is named after legendary trainer Bart Cummings (19272015), trainer of twelve Melbourne Cup winners. Previously known as the Banjo Paterson Handicap,[2] the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.[3]

Grade

  • Prior to 2007 - Handicap
  • 20072013 - Listed Race
  • 2014 onwards - Group 3

Distance

  • 2004 – 2550 metres
  • 2006 – 2540 metres
  • 20072010 – 2520 metres
  • 20112013 – 2500 metres
  • 20142015 - 2520 metres
  • 2016 onwards - 2500 metres

Winners

  • 2018 - Avilius[4]
  • 2017 - Amelie's Star[5]
  • 2016 - Almandin[6]
  • 2015 - Let's Make Adeal[7]
  • 2014 - Who Shot Thebarman[8]
  • 2013 - Araldo[9]
  • 2012 - Tanby[10]
  • 2011 - Mourayan[11]
  • 2010 - Harris Tweed[12]
  • 2009 - Light Vision[13]
  • 2008 - Light Vision[14]
  • 2007 - Dolphin Jo[15]
  • 2006 - Irazu[16]
  • 2005 - Bugatti Royale[17]
  • 2004 - Yakama[18]
  • 2003 - Vicksburg[2]

See also

References

  1. "Winners and Past Results for The Bart Cummings". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 "2003 Result - The Banjo Paterson (held 4 October 2003)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  3. "The Bart Cummings". horseracing.com.au (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  4. "2018 Result The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  5. "2017 Result The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  6. "2016 Result The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  7. "2015 Result The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  8. "2014 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  9. "2013 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2013)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  10. "2012 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2012)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  11. "2011 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2011)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  12. "2010 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2010)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  13. "2009 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2009)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  14. "2008 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2008)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  15. "2007 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2007)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  16. "2006 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2006)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  17. "2005 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 1 October 2005)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  18. "2004 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2004)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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