The Bart Cummings is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race quality handicap, over a distance of 2500-2530 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October.
History
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, the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.
Grade Prior to 2007 - Handicap 2007–2013 - Listed Race 2014 onwards - Group 3
Distance 2500 metres - 2010–11, 2016–18, 2510 metres - 2020, 2022 2520 metres - 2008–09, 2012–15, 2019, 2021, 2023–26 2530 metres - 2007
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Mr Monaco 2025 - Valiant King 2024 - Just Fine 2023 - Future History 2022 - Lunar Flare 2021 - Grand Promenade 2020 - Persan 2019 - Surprise Baby 2018 - Avilius 2017 - Amelie's Star 2016 - Almandin 2015 - Let's Make Adeal 2014 - Who Shot Thebarman 2013 - Araldo 2012 - Tanby 2011 - Mourayan 2010 - Harris Tweed 2009 - Light Vision 2008 - Light Vision 2007 - Dolphin Jo 2006 - Irazu 2005 - Bugatti Royale 2004 - Yakama 2003 - Vicksburg
See also
Danehill Stakes Edward Manifold Stakes Gilgai Stakes Rose of Kingston Stakes Turnbull Stakes List of Australian Group races Group races
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