Belmont Sprint
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ClassGroup 3
LocationBelmont Park Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
Inaugurated1963
Race typeThoroughbred
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Belmont Park Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1963 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Swan Draught (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Weight for Age |
| Purse | $200,000 (2025) |
The Belmont Sprint is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred open Weight for Age race over a distance of 1400 metres at Belmont Park Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in late May or early June.[1] Total prizemoney for the race is A$200,000.
Grade
- 1963–1979 - Principal Race
- 1980 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- 1963–1972 - 6 furlongs
- 1973 - 1300 metres
- 1974–1977 - 1200 metres
- 1978–1981 - 1300 metres
- 1982 onwards - 1400 metres
Venue
2025 - Pinjarra Park
Conditions
In 2015 the race conditions were changed from a Quality handicap to Weight for Age.