N E Manion Cup Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	N E Manion Cup
Inaugurated:	1972
Race Type:	Thoroughbred - flat
Distance:	2,400 metres
Track:	Right-handed
Qualification:	Three year old and older
Weight:	Quality handicap
Purse:	A$250,000 (2024)
Sponsor:	Precise Air (2024)

The N E Manion Cup is an Australian Turf Club Group 3 Thoroughbred quality handicap horse race for three year olds and upwards over a distance of 2400 metres, held annually at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney, Australia in March.^[1] Total prizemoney for the race is A$250,000.

History

The race is named in honour of N. E. Manion, former director of the Sydney Turf Club.^[2]

Grade

• 1973 - 1978 - Principal Race
• 1979 - 2005 - Group 3
• 2006 - 2013 - Listed Race
• 2014 onwards - Group 3

Distance

• 1973 - 1978 - 2000 metres
• 1979 onwards - 2400 metres

Winners

• 2023 - Timour^[3]
• 2022 - No Compromise^[4]
• 2021 - Favorite Moon^[5]
• 2020 - Young Rascal^[6]
• 2019 - Midterm^[7]
• 2018 - Master Of Arts^[8]
• 2017 - Big Duke^[9]
• 2016 - Libran^[10]
• 2015 - Permit^[11]
• 2014 - The Offer^[12]
• 2013 - Julienas^[13]
• 2012 - Permit^[14]
• 2011 - Bid Spotter^[15]
• 2010 - Precedence^[16]
• 2009 - Enzedex Eagle^[17]
• 2008 - The Chieftain^[18]
• 2007 - The Chieftain^[19]
• 2006 - Fooram^[20]
• 2005 - Mahtoum^[21]
• 2004 - Saturday Fever^[22]
• 2003 - Grand City^[23]
• 2002 - Manner Hill^[24]
• 2001 - Tiger's Eye^[25]
• 2000 - Pravda^[26]
• 1999 - Our Unicorn^[27]
• 1998 - Praise Indeed^[28]
• 1997 - Palos Verdes^[29]
• 1996 - Tennessee Oak^[30]
• 1995 - Super Monarch^[31]
• 1994 - Air Seattle^[32]
• 1993 - Azzaam^[33]
• 1992 - Dr Grace^[34]
• 1991 - Dr Grace^[35]
• 1990 - Lord Hybrow^[36]
• 1989 - Concordance^[37]
• 1988 - Our Palliser^[38]
• 1987 - Indian Raj^[39]
• 1986 - Marooned^[40]
• 1985 - Astrolin^[41]
• 1984 - Hawaiian Rain^[42]
• 1983 - Kaidahom^[43]
• 1982 - Sean's Pride
• 1981 - Shamrock King
• 1980 - Shahman
• 1979 - Mr. Bluebeard
• 1978 - Cold Steel^[44]
• 1977 - Rhalif
• 1976 - Paris Court
• 1975 - Sovereign Yacht
• 1974 - Gala Supreme
• 1973 - Odyssey

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

External links

• First three placegetters N.E. Manion Cup

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for NE Manion Cup . 7 March 2015. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014.
2. Web site: Turf Men Say. Aintree. 29 September 1947. The News (Adelaide). Trove. 9 March 2015.
3. Web site: 2023 Result  - Kia N E Manion Cup (held 18 March 2023). racingpost.com. 18 March 2023.
4. Web site: 2022 Result  - Queen's Cup (N E Manion Cup) (held 19 March 2022). breednet.com.au. 19 March 2022.
5. Web site: 2021 Result  - XXXX N.E. Manion Cup (held 27 March 2021). breednet.com. 30 March 2021.
6. Web site: 2020 Result  - Iron Jack N.E. Manion Cup (held 21 March 2020). breednet.com. 21 March 2020.
7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Irresistible Pools Manion Cup (held 23 March 2019). breednet.com. 24 March 2019.
8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Irresistible Pools Manion Cup (held 24 March 2018). breednet.com. 24 March 2018.
9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Irresistible Pools Manion Cup (held 18 March 2017). breednet.com. 18 March 2017.
10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Irresistible Pools Manion Cup (held 19 March 2016). breednet.com. 19 March 2016.
11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Longest Ride N E Manion Cup (held 21 March 2015). breednet.com. 21 March 2015.
12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Ambass. Travel N E Manion Cup (held 29 March 2014). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Ambassador Travel N E Manion Cup (held 30 March 2013). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
14. Web site: 2012 Result  - Ambassador Travel N E Manion Cup (held 31 March 2012). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Exponet N E Manion Cup (held 26 March 2011). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Veolia Environmental Services N E Manion Quality Cup (held 27 March 2010). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Ambassador Travel N E Manion Cup (held 28 March 2009). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Ambassador Travel N E Manion Cup (held 12 April 2008). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Crowne Plaza Parramatta N.E. Manion Cup (held 24 March 2007). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Sportsman N.E. Manion Cup (held 1 April 2007). Racing Vic. (Aus.) . 9 March 2015.
21. Web site: 2005 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 12 March 2005). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
22. Web site: 2004 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 27 March 2004). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
23. Web site: 2003 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 5 April 2003). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
24. Web site: 2002 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 16 March 2002). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
25. Web site: 2001 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 31 March 2001). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
26. Web site: 2000 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 8 April 2000). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
27. Web site: 1999 Result  - N E Manion Cup (held 20 March 1999). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
28. Web site: 1998 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 28 March 1998). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
29. Web site: 1997 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 15 March 1997). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
30. Web site: 1996 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 23 March 1996). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
31. Web site: 1995 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 1 April 1995). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
32. Web site: 1994 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 19 March 1994). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
33. Web site: 1993 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 27 March 1993). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
34. Web site: 1992 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 4 April 1992). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
35. Web site: 1991 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 16 March 1991). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
36. Web site: 1990 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 31 March 1990). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
37. Web site: 1989 Result  - N E Manion Cup (held 11 March 1989). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
38. Web site: 1988 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 19 March 1988). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
39. Web site: 1987 Result  - N.E.Manion Cup (held 4 April 1987). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
40. Web site: 1986 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 15 March 1986). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
41. Web site: 1985 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 23 March 1985). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
42. Web site: 1984 Result  - N.E.D. Manion Cup (held 7 April 1984). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
43. Web site: 1983 Result  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 19 March 1983). breednet.com. 7 March 2015.
44. News: (1978 Result) 5  - N.E. Manion Cup (held 3 March 1978). News Google Digital. The Age. 11 March 2015. 37 col. 1 - 2.