Epsom Handicap Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group 1
Horse Race:Epsom Handicap
Location:Randwick Racecourse,
Sydney, Australia
Inaugurated:1865
Race Type:Thoroughbred - flat
Distance:1,600 metres
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Horses three years old and older
Weight:Handicap
Purse:A$1,500,000 (2022)
Bonuses:Winner exemption from a ballot on the Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Sponsor:TAB (2022)

The Epsom Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, under handicap conditions over a distance of 1,600 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in early October.[1] Prize money is A$1,500,000.

History

In 1897 Jim McHugh weighing 4lb4lb and aged 11 years and 4 months was having his second race ride ever, on Robin Hood in the Epsom Handicap and won the race.[2]

Jockey, Donald Nicholson won the race in succession five times from 1880 to 1884 and came fifth in 1885. He was killed a few weeks later when his mount fell in the 1885 Caulfield Cup.[3]

It is one of the major races of the ATC Spring Carnival. Many great milers have won the race, including Chatham, Gunsynd, and Super Impose, who was also a dual winner of the autumn equivalent, the Doncaster Handicap.

Name

The race was named after the famous Epsom Downs Racecourse in the South of England where the classic three-year-old Epsom Derby has been contested since 1780.[1]

Grade

Distance

Venue

1945 and 1954 racebooks

Winners

† Dead heat
‡ Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza[43]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for Epsom Handicap . 1 October 2014. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014.
  2. Web site: Family steeped in fine tradition . https://web.archive.org/web/20100930153210/http://www.racingsaddles.com.au/racing-saddles-articles/1997/10/3/family-steeped-in-fine-tradition/ . dead . 30 September 2010 . Racing Saddles . Sydney Morning Herald / racingsaddles.com.au . 16 September 2010 . 3 October 1997 . Young . Craig .
  3. Web site: Facts about the Epsom. 2004. 16 September 2010. racingandsports.com.au.
  4. Web site: 2022 Result  - TAB Epsom Handicap (held 1 October 2022) . racingpost.com . 8 October 2022.
  5. Web site: 2021 Result  - TAB Epsom Handicap (held 2 October 2021). breednet.com. 2 October 2021.
  6. Web site: 2020 Result  - TAB Epsom Handicap (held 3 October 2020). breednet.com. 3 October 2020.
  7. Web site: 2019 Result  - TAB Epsom Handicap (held 5 October 2019). breednet.com. 6 May 2020.
  8. Web site: 2018 Result  - TAB Epsom Handicap (held 29 September 2018). breednet.com. 3 October 2018.
  9. Web site: 2017 Result  - TAB Epsom Hcp (held 30 September 2017). breednet.com. 30 September 2017.
  10. Web site: 2016 Result  - TAB Epsom Hcp (held 1 October 2016). breednet.com. 1 October 2016.
  11. Web site: 2015 Result  - The Star 150th Epsom Hcp (held 3 October 2015). breednet.com. 3 October 2015.
  12. Web site: 2014 Result  - The Star Epsom Hcp (held 4 October 2014). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  13. Web site: 2013 Result  - The Star Epsom Hcp (held 5 October 2013). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  14. Web site: 2012 Result  - The Star Epsom Hcp (held 6 October 2012). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Racingnetwork.Com.Au Epsom (held 1 October 2011). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Telstra T-Box Epsom Hcp (held 2 October 2010). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Arrowfield Stud Epsom Hcp (held 3 October 2009). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 4 October 2008). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  19. Web site: 2006 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 7 October 2006). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  20. Web site: 2005 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 1 October 2005). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  21. Web site: 2004 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 2 October 2004). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  22. Web site: 2003 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 4 October 2003). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  23. Web site: 2002 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 5 October 2002). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  24. Web site: 2001 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 29 September 2001). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  25. Web site: 2000 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 2 October 2000). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  26. Web site: 1999 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 2 October 1999). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  27. Web site: 1998 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 3 October 1998). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  28. Web site: 1997 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 4 October 1997). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  29. Web site: 1996 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 5 October 1996). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  30. Web site: 1995 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 30 September 1995). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  31. Web site: 1994 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 1 October 1994). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  32. Web site: 1993 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 2 October 1993). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  33. Web site: 1992 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 3 October 1992). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  34. Web site: 1991 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 5 October 1991). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  35. Web site: 1990 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 29 September 1990). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  36. Web site: 1989 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 30 September 1989). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  37. Web site: 1988 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 1 October 1988). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  38. Web site: 1987 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 3 October 1987). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  39. Web site: 1986 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 4 October 1986). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  40. Web site: 1985 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 5 October 1985). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  41. Web site: 1984 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 29 September 1984). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  42. Web site: 1983 Result  - Epsom Hcp (held 1 October 1983). breednet.com. 29 September 2015.
  43. Web site: Carnival may be delayed. The Age, Melbourne. 30 September 2014. 25 August 2007.

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