The Bill Ritchie Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open quality handicap horse race for horses three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres, held annually at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in September.
History Originally the race was known as the AJC Squatters' Handicap, which was run as early as 1867. The race was renamed in 1994 after the New South Wales racehorse owner-breeder Bill Ritchie.
Venue 1980–1990 - Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 2002–2003 - Randwick Racecourse 2005–2010 - Warwick Farm Racecourse 2011 - Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 2012 onwards - Randwick Racecourse
Grade 1979–1997 - Listed Race 1998 onwards - Group 3
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - General Salute 2025 - With Your Blessing 2024 - McHale 2023 - Rediener 2022 - Top Ranked 2021 - Atishu 2020 - Probabeel 2019 - Kolding 2018 - Siege Of Quebec 2017 - Comin' Through 2016 - Sons Of John 2015 - Sadler's Lake 2014 - Manawanui 2013 - Boban 2012 - Steps In Time 2011 - Thankgodyourehere 2010 - Drumbeats 2009 - McClintock 2008 - Judged 2007 - †race not held 2006 - Coalesce 2005 - Flaming 2004 - Osca Warrior 2003 - Zabarra 2002 - Zabarra 2001 - Fouardee 2000 - Landsighting 1999 - Brave Prince 1998 - Bezeal Bay 1997 - Holy Roller 1996 - Mamzelle Pedrille 1995 - Monopolize 1994 - Rouslan 1993 - Belas Knap 1992 - Prince Of Praise 1991 - Rechabite 1990 - Our Poverty Bay 1989 - Royal Reel 1988 - Pleasant Flight 1987 - Royal Reel 1986 - Full Page 1985 - Dinky Flyer 1984 - Muffler 1983 - Leica Planet 1982 - Note Of Victory 1981 - Gooree Pride 1980 - Tulip Town 1979 - Drummer 1978 - Go Mod
† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza
See also Kingston Town Stakes Tea Rose Stakes the Shorts List of Australian Group races Group races
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