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$500,000.

The Bart Cummings
Group 3 race
LocationFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated2000 (formerly the Banjo Paterson Handicap)
Race typeThoroughbred
SponsorLexus (2024)
Race information
Distance2,500 metres
SurfaceTurf
QualificationOpen
WeightQuality handicap
Purse$500,000 (2024)
BonusesWinner ballot exemption from the Melbourne Cup

History

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Name

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The Bart Cummings is named after legendary trainer Bart Cummings (1927–2015), 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

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  • Prior to 2007 - Handicap
  • 2007–2013 - Listed Race
  • 2014 onwards - Group 3

Distance

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  • 2004 – 2550 metres
  • 2006 – 2540 metres
  • 2007–2010 – 2520 metres
  • 2011–2013 – 2500 metres
  • 2014–2015 – 2520 metres
  • 2016 onwards - 2500 metres

Winners

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  • 2022 - Lunar Flare[4]
  • 2021 - Grand Promenade[5]
  • 2020 - Persan[6]
  • 2019 - Surprise Baby[7]
  • 2018 - Avilius[8]
  • 2017 - Amelie's Star[9]
  • 2016 - Almandin[10]
  • 2015 - Let's Make Adeal[11]
  • 2014 - Who Shot Thebarman[12]
  • 2013 - Araldo[13]
  • 2012 - Tanby[14]
  • 2011 - Mourayan[15]
  • 2010 - Harris Tweed[16]
  • 2009 - Light Vision[17]
  • 2008 - Light Vision[18]
  • 2007 - Dolphin Jo[19]
  • 2006 - Irazu[20]
  • 2005 - Bugatti Royale[21]
  • 2004 - Yakama[22]
  • 2003 - Vicksburg[2]
  • 2002 - Freegold
  • 2001 - Touch The Groom
  • 2000 - Brew

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Winners and Past Results for The Bart Cummings". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ "2022 Result – The Lexus Bart Cummings (held 1 October 2022)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  5. ^ "2021 Result – The Lexus Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  6. ^ "2020 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  7. ^ "2019 Result – Lexus Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  8. ^ "2018 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  9. ^ "2017 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  10. ^ "2016 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  11. ^ "2015 Result – The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  12. ^ "2014 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  13. ^ "2013 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2013)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  14. ^ "2012 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2012)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  15. ^ "2011 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2011)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  16. ^ "2010 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2010)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  17. ^ "2009 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2009)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  18. ^ "2008 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2008)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  19. ^ "2007 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2007)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  20. ^ "2006 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2006)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  21. ^ "2005 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 1 October 2005)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  22. ^ "2004 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2004)". Racing Vic. (Aus). Retrieved 30 September 2015.