The Bart Cummings Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	The Bart Cummings
Location:	Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated:	2000 (formerly the Banjo Paterson Handicap)
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Sponsor:	Lexus (2022)
Distance:	2,500 metres
Qualification:	Open
Weight:	Quality handicap
Purse:	$750,000 (2022)
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$750,000.

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, the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.^[2]

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^[3]
• 2021 - Grand Promenade^[4]
• 2020 - Persan^[5]
• 2019 - Surprise Baby^[6]
• 2018 - Avilius^[7]
• 2017 - Amelie's Star^[8]
• 2016 - Almandin^[9]
• 2015 - Let's Make Adeal^[10]
• 2014 - Who Shot Thebarman^[11]
• 2013 - Araldo^[12]
• 2012 - Tanby^[13]
• 2011 - Mourayan^[14]
• 2010 - Harris Tweed^[15]
• 2009 - Light Vision^[16]
• 2008 - Light Vision^[17]
• 2007 - Dolphin Jo^[18]
• 2006 - Irazu^[19]
• 2005 - Bugatti Royale^[20]
• 2004 - Yakama^[21]
• 2003 - Vicksburg^[22]
• 2002 - Freegold
• 2001 - Touch The Groom
• 2000 - Brew

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for The Bart Cummings . Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. 26 September 2014.
2. Web site: The Bart Cummings. horseracing.com.au (Australia). 2014. 26 September 2014.
3. Web site: 2022 Result  - The Lexus Bart Cummings (held 1 October 2022) . racingpost.com . 8 October 2022.
4. Web site: 2021 Result  - The Lexus Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2021). breednet.com. 2 October 2021.
5. Web site: 2020 Result  - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2020). breednet.com. 4 October 2020.
6. Web site: 2019 Result  - Lexus Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2019). breednet.com. 5 October 2019.
7. Web site: 2018 Result  - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2018). breednet.com. 6 October 2018.
8. Web site: 2017 Result  - The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2017). breednet.com. 7 October 2017.
9. Web site: 2016 Result  - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2016). breednet.com. 2 October 2016.
10. Web site: 2015 Result  - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2015). breednet.com. 4 October 2015.
11. Web site: 2014 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2014). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
12. Web site: 2013 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 5 October 2013). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
13. Web site: 2012 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2012). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
14. Web site: 2011 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2011). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
15. Web site: 2010 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2010). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
16. Web site: 2009 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 3 October 2009). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
17. Web site: 2008 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 4 October 2008). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
18. Web site: 2007 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 6 October 2007). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
19. Web site: 2006 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 7 October 2006). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
20. Web site: 2005 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 1 October 2005). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
21. Web site: 2004 Result - The Bart Cummings (held 2 October 2004). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.
22. Web site: 2003 Result - The Banjo Paterson (held 4 October 2003). Racing Vic. (Aus). 30 September 2015.