Lexus Stakes

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Lexus Archer Stakes
registered as the Hotham Handicap
Group 3 race
Location Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated1869
Race type Thoroughbred
Sponsor Lexus (2022)
Race information
Distance2,500 metres
SurfaceTurf
QualificationThree year olds and older that are not maidens
WeightQuality handicap
Purse $300,000 (2022)
BonusesExemption from ballot for Melbourne Cup (if nominated)

The Hotham Handicap, raced as the Lexus Archer Stakes, is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, held under quality handicap conditions, over a distance of 2500 metres, held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia on Victoria Derby Day. [1] Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

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History

Historically the race has been a traditional lead-up for the Melbourne Cup three days later, with the winner gaining exemption from any ballot for entry to the Cup. [1]

As a "Quality Race", the weights are assigned as in a handicap, but with a maximum weight of 60 kg and a minimum weight of 52 kg.

The race is also famous due to a triple dead-heat [2] in 1956 involving Fighting Force, Ark Royal and Pandie Sun.

From 2024, the VRC moved the race from Victoria Derby day to Makybe Diva Stakes day in September.

Name

  • 1869–1978 - Hotham Handicap
  • 1979–1993 - The Dalgety
  • 1994–1995 - Crown Quality
  • 1996 - Ten News Stakes
  • 1997 - Lean Cuisine Quality
  • 1998–2008 - Saab Quality
  • 2009–2018 - Lexus Stakes
  • 2019–2021 - Lexus Hotham Stakes
  • 2022–present - Lexus Archer Stakes

Distance

Grade

Doubles wins

The following thoroughbreds have won the Hotham Handicap – Melbourne Cup in the same year.

Shocking (2009), Brew (2000), Think Big (1974), Baystone (1958), Foxzami (1949), Sirius (1944), Dark Felt (1943), White Nose (1931), King Ingoda (1922) and Nimblefoot (1870).

1953 and 1954 racebooks

Winners

† Dead heat

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Winners and Past Results for the Lexus Stakes". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Paul Daffey (4 November 2006). "Triple dead-heat in the 1956 Hotham Handicap". The Age, (Melbourne).
  3. ↑ "2022 Result – Lexus Archer Stakes (held 29 October 2022)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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