Doncaster Handicap Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group I
Horse Race:Doncaster Mile
Inaugurated:1866
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Australian Jockey Club
Distance:1,600 metres (~1 mile)
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Horses three years old and older
Weight:Handicap, minimum 49 kg
Purse:A$4,000,000 (2023)
Bonuses:Exempt from ballot in Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Sponsor:The Star (2023)

The Doncaster Mile, registered as the Doncaster Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group One Thoroughbred handicap race for horses three years old and older, held over 1,600 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia. Although the race has traditionally been held on Easter Monday, the race is now run on the first day of the ATC Championships Carnival at Royal Randwick.[1] Total prize money is A$4,000,000.

History

The inaugural running of the Doncaster Handicap in 1866.[2] The 1892 running of the race attracted a record 30 starters.[2] In 1930 the race was marred by a tragic fall furlongs from the winning post when one of the favourites fell and another was destroyed.[3]

Many great horses have won the race, including several who have also won the spring equivalent, the Epsom Handicap, while Super Impose created history in 1990 and 1991 by becoming the only horse to win both races on two occasions.[1]

Legendary trainer T.J. Smith won the race seven times.[1]

The record time for the race was set by Belmura Lad in 1979 with a time of 1:33.70. Beaten in 2018 by fan favourite Happy Clapper in 1.33.17.[4]

In 2005 trainer Guy Walter trained the trifecta in this race with Patezza (1st), Courts In Session (2nd) and Danni Martine (3rd). It was the first time that this has been achieved.

Distance

From 1879 to 1884 the distance of the race was 9 furlongs.[2] The race name was changed in 2010 to the Doncaster Mile, although the race is not exactly 1 mile. That was the distance of the race before 1973 when the metric system was introduced in Australia.

Winners

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See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Doncaster Handicap . 21 March 2015. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014.
  2. News: DONCASTER HANDICAP. SOME PAST HISTORY.. Cairns Post, Cairns. 18 April 1935. 13 April 2013. (Doncaster). Trove Digitized Newspapers. 2 column 2.
  3. News: THREE HORSES FALL. In Doncaster Handicap. DURWOOD DESTROYED.. The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 April 1930. 13 April 2013. 9 column 7.
  4. Web site: Doncaster Mile Handicap . 13 April 2013. races.com.au (Australia). 2012.
  5. Web site: 2023 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 1 April 2023). racingpost . 6 April 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 2 April 2022). breednet.com.au. 2 April 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 10 April 2021). breednet.com. 13 April 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 4 April 2020). breednet.com. 4 April 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 6 April 2019). breednet.com. 6 April 2019.
  10. Web site: 2018 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 7 April 2018). breednet.com. 7 April 2018.
  11. Web site: 2017 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 1 April 2017). breednet.com. 1 April 2017.
  12. Web site: 2016 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 2 April 2016). breednet.com. 2 April 2016.
  13. Web site: 2015 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 6 April 2015). breednet.com. 6 April 2015.
  14. Web site: 2014 Result  - The Star Doncaster Mile (held 12 April 2014). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  15. Web site: 2013 Result  - Bmw Doncaster (held 20 April 2013). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  16. Web site: 2012 Result  - B M W Doncaster Mile (held 21 April 2012). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  17. Web site: 2011 Result  - Emirates Doncaster Mile (held 16 April 2011). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  18. Web site: 2010 Result  - Doncaster Mile (held 17 April 2010). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  19. Web site: 2009 Result  - Doncaster Mile (held 18 April 2009). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  20. Web site: 2008 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 26 April 2008). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  21. Web site: 2007 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 9 April 2007). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  22. Web site: 2006 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 17 April 2006). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  23. Web site: 2005 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 28 March 2005). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  24. Web site: 2004 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 12 April 2004). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  25. Web site: 2003 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 19 April 2003). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  26. Web site: 2002 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 30 March 2002). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  27. Web site: 2001 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 14 April 2001). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  28. Web site: 2000 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 22 April 2000). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  29. Web site: 1999 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 3 April 1999). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  30. Web site: 1998 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 11 April 1998). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  31. Web site: 1997 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 29 March 1997). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  32. Web site: 1996 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 6 April 1996). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  33. Web site: 1995 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 15 April 1995). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  34. Web site: 1994 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 2 April 1994). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  35. Web site: 1993 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 10 April 1993). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  36. Web site: 1992 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 18 April 1992). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  37. Web site: 1991 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 30 March 1991). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  38. Web site: 1990 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 14 April 1990). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  39. Web site: 1989 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 25 March 1989). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  40. Web site: 1988 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 2 April 1988). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  41. Web site: 1987 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 18 April 1987). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  42. Web site: 1986 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 29 March 1986). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  43. Web site: 1985 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 6 April 1985). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  44. Web site: 1984 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 21 April 1984). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  45. Web site: 1983 Result  - Doncaster Hcp (held 2 April 1983). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
  46. Web site: The Championships 2015: Washed-out meeting could cost NSW racing industry $10 million in lost betting turnover . The News . 4 April 2015 . 4 April 2015 . Thomas . Ray .

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