The Bart Cummings
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ClassGroup 3
LocationFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated2003 (formerly the Banjo Paterson Handicap)
Race typeThoroughbred
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 2003 (formerly the Banjo Paterson Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Lexus (2024) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | $500,000 (2024) |
| 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$500,000.
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,[2] the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.[3]
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