The Bart Cummings

The Bart Cummings

Class	Group 3
Location	Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated	2003 (formerly the Banjo Paterson Handicap)
Race type	Thoroughbred
Sponsor	Lexus (2024)
Race information
Distance	2,500 metres
Surface	Turf
Qualification	Open
Weight	Quality handicap
Purse	$500,000 (2024)
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$500,000.

History

Name

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

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

Distance

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

Winners

• 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]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Winners and Past Results for The Bart Cummings". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
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. "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.