Turnbull Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group 1
Horse Race:Turnbull Stakes
Location:Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated:1865 (as VRC Royal Park Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:2,000 metres
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Four years old and older that are not maidens
Weight:Set weights with penalties
Purse:A$1,000,000 (2022)
Bonuses:Winner exempt from ballot in the Caulfield Cup
Sponsor:TAB (2022)

The Turnbull Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race, for horses four years old and older, run under set weights with penalties conditions over a distance of 2,000 metres. The race is held at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October. Total prize money is A$1,000,000.[1]

History

It is one of the important races of the Spring Racing Carnival and is considered a major preparatory race for the Caulfield Cup, W S Cox Plate and for the Melbourne Cup.

Name

In 1948 the race was renamed after the Victoria Racing Club Chairman at the time Richard Turnbull.[2]

The race has featured in the VRC Spring meet under different names.[3]

Grade

Distance

Conditions

Gallery of noted winners

Winners

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Turnbull Stakes . Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. 28 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Turnbull Stakes. 2014. 28 September 2014. horseracing.com.au (Aus).
  3. Web site: VRC Turnbull Stakes (winners from 1865-2000). 2000. 28 September 2014. China Stud Book. Beijing Jockey Club. zh.
  4. Web site: 2022 Result  - TAB Turnbull Stakes (held 1 October 2022) . racingpost.com . 8 October 2022.
  5. Web site: 2021 Result  - TAB Turnbull Stakes (held 2 October 2021). breednet.com. 2 October 2021.
  6. Web site: 2020 Result  - TAB Turnbull Stakes (held 3 October 2020). breednet.com. 3 October 2020.
  7. Web site: 2019 Result  - TAB Turnbull Stakes (held 5 October 2019). breednet.com. 28 September 2020.
  8. Web site: 2018 Result  - TAB Turnbull Stakes (held 6 October 2018). breednet.com. 6 October 2018.
  9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Seppelt Turnbull Stakes (held 7 October 2017). breednet.com. 7 October 2017.
  10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Yellowglen Turnbull Stakes (held 2 October 2016). breednet.com. 2 October 2016.
  11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Yellowglen Turnbull Stakes (held 4 October 2015). breednet.com. 4 October 2015.
  12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 4 October 2014). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 5 October 2013). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  14. Web site: 2012 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 6 October 2012). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 2 October 2011). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 3 October 2010). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 3 October 2009). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 4 October 2008). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Turnbull Stakes (held 6 October 2007). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 7 October 2006). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 1 October 2005). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 2 October 2004). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 4 October 2003). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 5 October 2002). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 6 October 2001). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 7 October 2000). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  27. Web site: 1999 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 2 October 1999). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  28. Web site: 1998 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 3 October 1998). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  29. Web site: 1997 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 4 October 1997). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  30. Web site: 1996 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 5 October 1996). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  31. Web site: 1995 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 7 October 1995). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  32. Web site: 1994 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 2 October 1994). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  33. Web site: 1993 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 2 October 1993). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  34. Web site: 1992 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 3 October 1992). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  35. Web site: 1991 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 5 October 1991). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  36. Web site: 1990 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 6 October 1990). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  37. Web site: 1989 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 7 October 1989). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  38. Web site: 1988 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 1 October 1988). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  39. Web site: 1987 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 3 October 1987). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  40. Web site: 1986 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 4 October 1986). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  41. Web site: 1985 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 5 October 1985). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  42. Web site: 1984 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 6 October 1984). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.
  43. Web site: 1983 Result  - Turnbull Stks (held 1 October 1983). breednet.com. 30 September 2015.

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