The Doncaster Prelude, registered as Royal Parma Stakes, is an Australian Turf Club Group 3 Thoroughbred quality handicap horse race, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1500 metres, held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney. Total prize money for the race is A$160,000.[1]

Doncaster Prelude
registered as Royal Parma Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationRosehill Gardens Racecourse
Sydney, New South Wales
Inaugurated1985
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
SponsorACY Securities (2022)
Race information
Distance1,500 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree year old and older
WeightQuality Handicap – Minimum 54 kg
Purse$160,000 (2022)
BonusesExempt from ballot and penalty in the Doncaster Mile

History

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The registered race is named after champion two-year-old Royal Parma, winner of the Golden Slipper Stakes in 1968.[2] The race was originally run at Rosehill racecourse on the Golden Slipper Stakes race meeting but after the merging of the two principal race clubs in Sydney the race was moved to a later date and now the race is a prelude to the rich Doncaster Handicap.[1]

Name

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  • 1985–1991 - Royal Parma Stakes[3]
  • 1992 - Caravan Stakes[4]
  • 1993–1997 - Royal Parma Stakes
  • 1998 - Concept Sports Stakes[5]
  • 1999–2004 - Royal Parma Stakes
  • 2005 - Allied Express Stakes[6]
  • 2006–2009 - Royal Parma Stakes
  • 2010 onwards - Doncaster Prelude

Distance

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  • 1985–2000 – 1500 metres[3]
  • 2001–2003 – 1400 metres
  • 2004–2005 – 1500 metres
  • 2006 – 1400 metres
  • 2007 – 1500 metres
  • 2008–2009 – 1400 metres
  • 2010–2013 - 1600 metres
  • 2014 onwards - 1500 metres

Grade

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  • 1986–2010 - Listed Race
  • 2011 onwards - Group 3

Venue

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Winners

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  • 2023 - Bandersnatch[8]
  • 2022 - Mr Mozart[9]
  • 2021 - Yao Dash[10]
  • 2020 - Cascadian[11]
  • 2019 - Mister Sea Wolf[12]
  • 2018 - Cellarman[13]
  • 2017 - Spectroscope[14]
  • 2016 - Havana Cooler[15]
  • 2015 - Excess Knowledge[16]
  • 2014 - Weary[17]
  • 2013 - Skyerush[18]
  • 2012 - Fast Clip[19]
  • 2011 - My Kingdom Of Fife[20]
  • 2010 - Brilliant Light[21]
  • 2009 - Dao Dao[22]
  • 2008 - Valedictum[23]
  • 2007 - Mr Ubiquitous[24]
  • 2006 - Gorgonite[25]
  • 2005 - Osca Warrior[6]
  • 2004 - Allgunadoit[26]
  • 2003 - Helsinborg[27]
  • 2002 - Defier[28]
  • 2001 - Final Fantasy[29]
  • 2000 - Le Zagaletta[30]
  • 1999 - Adam[31]
  • 1998 - Corporate James[5]
  • 1997 - Ravarda
  • 1996 - Buzzoff[32]
  • 1995 - Salivate[33]
  • 1994 - Cobbora[34]
  • 1993 - Blue Boss[35]
  • 1992 - Alderson[4]
  • 1991 - Livistona Lane
  • 1990 - Painted Ocean
  • 1989 - Card Shark
  • 1988 - Tumble On
  • 1987 - Eastern Classic
  • 1986 - Swift Cheval[3]
  • 1985 - Bring Home

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Winners and Past Results for the Doncaster Prelude". Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Rosehill Results (Official 1968 result Race 4 Golden Slipper Stakes)". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 March 2013. p. 64 (column 1–2). Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Rosehill Results (Official result 1986 Race 3 Royal Parma Stakes, 1500m.)". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 March 1986. p. 69 (column 2). Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  4. ^ a b 1992 result
  5. ^ a b "1998 Result – Concept Sports Stakes (held 28 March 1998)". Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  6. ^ a b "2005 Result – Allied Express Stakes (held 19 March 2005)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Group 1 racing on Monday at Newcastle". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  8. ^ "2023 Result – Racing and Sports Doncaster Prelude (held 25 March 2023)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  9. ^ "2022 Result – ACY Securities Doncaster Prelude (held 28 March 2022)". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  10. ^ "2021 Result – ACY Securities Doncaster Prelude (held 3 April 2021)". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  11. ^ "2020 Result – PFD Food Services Doncaster Prelude (held 28 March 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  12. ^ "2019 Result – PFD Food Services Doncaster Prelude (held 30 March 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  13. ^ "2018 Result – Mounties Doncaster Prelude (held 31 March 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  14. ^ "2017 Result – Rydges P'matta Doncaster Prel. (held 25 March 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  15. ^ "2016 Result – Hyland Colours Doncaster Prel. (held 26 March 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  16. ^ "2015 Result – Hyland Race Colours Donc. Prel (held 28 March 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  17. ^ "2014 Result – Doncaster Prelude (held 5 April 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  18. ^ "2013 Result – Bmw Doncaster Prelude (held 13 April 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  19. ^ "2012 Result – Doncaster Prelude (held 14 April 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  20. ^ "2011 Result – Emirates Doncaster Mile Prel. (held 9 April 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  21. ^ "2010 Result – Emirates Doncaster Prelude (held 10 April 2010)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  22. ^ "2009 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 4 April 2009)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  23. ^ "2008 Result – Watpac Royal Parma Stakes (held 19 April 2008)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  24. ^ "2007 Result – The Fat Quaddies Royal Parma Stakes (held 31 March 2007)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  25. ^ "2006 Result – Jayco Royal Parma Stakes (held 8 April 2006)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  26. ^ "2004 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 3 April 2004)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 3 April 2004.
  27. ^ "2003 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 5 April 2003)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  28. ^ "2002 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 16 March 2002)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  29. ^ "2001 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 31 March 2001)". Racing Vic (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  30. ^ "2000 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 8 April 2000)". Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  31. ^ "1999 Result – Royal Parma Stakes (held 20 March 1999)". Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  32. ^ 1996 result
  33. ^ 1995 result
  34. ^ 1994 result
  35. ^ 1993 result