Easter Cup
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| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1909 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Tobin Brothers (2022-26) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Maidens ineligible |
| Weight | Handicap Minimum – 54kg |
| Purse | $200,000 (2026) |
The Easter Cup is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open handicap horse race, over a distance of 2000 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. The race is traditionally held on Easter Saturday.[1]
1947 racebook
- From 1949 - 1961 the race was known as the Sandown Cup.
1947 WRC J. J. Liston Stakes racebook front cover
1947 WRC J. J. Liston Stakes officials & visitor information
1947 WRC Easter Cup page showing the winner, Field Balloon
Back cover showing railway arrangements and admission fares
Grade
- 1909–1978 - Principal Race
- 1979 - Listed Race
- 1980 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- 1909–1911 - 1+1⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
- 1912–1913 - 1+5⁄8 miles (~2600 metres)
- 1914 - 1+1⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
- 1915–1956 - 1+5⁄8 miles (~2600 metres)
- 1957–1972 - 1+1⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
- 1973 onwards - 2000 metres