Lee Steere Classic Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Listed Race
Horse Race:Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic
Inaugurated:1983
Race Type:Thoroughbred
Distance:1,400 metres
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three year old
Weight:Set weights
Colts and geldings  - 56½ kg
fillies  - 54½ kg
Purse:A$100,000 (2019)
Sponsor:TABTouch (2019)

The Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic is a Perth Racing Listed Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at set weights held over 1400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in December.[1] Prize money is A$100,000.

History

The race is named after Ernest Henry Lee-Steere,[2] chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club 1963–1984.

In 2005 and prior to 2000 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival.

In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

The race was downgraded to a Listed Race in 2016.

Grade

Winners

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Lee Steere Classic. Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. 25 November 2014.
  2. News: Racing: Perth Getting Closer a railway choice. . Canberra Times, (Canberra, ACT). 19 December 1982 . 14 March 2014 . 25. Trove Digital.
  3. Web site: 2019 Result  - TABTouch Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 7 December 2018). breednet.com. 7 December 2019.
  4. Web site: 2018 Result  - TABTouch Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 8 December 2018). breednet.com. 8 December 2018.
  5. Web site: 2017 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 9 December 2017). breednet.com. 7 December 2018.
  6. Web site: 2016 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 3 December 2016). breednet.com. 3 December 2016.
  7. Web site: 2015 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 5 December 2015). breednet.com. 5 December 2015.
  8. Web site: 2014 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 6 December 2014). breednet.com. 6 December 2014.
  9. Web site: 2013 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 7 December 2013). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  10. Web site: 2012 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 15 December 2012). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  11. Web site: 2011 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 10 December 2011). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  12. Web site: 2010 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 4 December 2010). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  13. Web site: 2009 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 5 December 2009). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  14. Web site: 2008 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 6 December 2008). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  15. Web site: 2007 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 8 December 2007). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  16. Web site: 2006 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 9 December 2006). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  17. Web site: 2005 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 10 December 2005). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  18. Web site: 2005 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 2005). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  19. Web site: 2003 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 20 December 2003). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  20. Web site: 2002 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 21 December 2002). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  21. Web site: 2001 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 22 December 2001). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  22. Web site: 2000 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 23 December 2000). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  23. Web site: 1999 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 28 December 1999). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  24. Web site: 1999 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1999). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  25. Web site: 1998 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1998). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  26. Web site: 1997 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1997). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  27. Web site: 1995 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 30 December 1995). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  28. Web site: 1994 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 31 December 1994). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  29. Web site: 1994 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 3 January 1994). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  30. Web site: 1993 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1993). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  31. Web site: 1992 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1992). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  32. Web site: 1991 Result  - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1991). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  33. Web site: 1990 Result  - Sir E Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1990). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  34. Web site: 1989 Result  - Sir E Lee-Steere Classic (held 2 January 1989). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  35. Web site: 1988 Result  - Sir E Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1988). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  36. Web site: 1987 Result  - Sir E. Lee-Steere Classic (held 3 January 1987). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.
  37. Web site: 1986 Result  - Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (held 1 January 1986). breednet.com. 23 November 2014.