2 & 9 April 2016 Royal Randwick Sydney, Australia · 2016 Rosehill Gardens $200,000 Expressway...
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Royal RandwickSydney, Australia
2 & 9 April 2016
The Championships was inaugurated in 2014 as a “Grand Finals” concept to feature and showcase the very best of Australian racing as
the jewel in the crown of Sydney’s Autumn Carnival.
2016 will witness the third year of this exciting initiative, launched by Racing NSW in partnership with The Australian Turf Club and supported by the Government of NSW.
Held on the first and second Saturday of April each year, The Championships twelve races will be hotly contested to determine champion status over different age groups and distances. Glittering emerald encrusted trophies, designed by acclaimed Sydney jeweller Cerrone will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey of each race.
With a total of $20 million prizemoney on offer, the stage is set for two days of exciting and highly competitive racing. The very best horses in Australia will compete against some of the finest international contestants, at what has quickly
become a feature occasion in Sydney’s social and sporting calendar.
Royal Randwick, one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious racing venues, is a fitting host. Visitors and racing enthusiasts from around the country and overseas will witness world class racing, and enjoy a dazzling array of fashion and award winning hospitality at this grand occasion.
International interest and participation will be enhanced by another significant thoroughbred industry event, the Australian Easter Yearling Sale which is held nearby at Newmarket Sydney, on the 5, 6 & 7 April.
Sydney, one of the world’s most beautiful cities will provide a breathtaking backdrop, a wealth of stunning sights, beaches to explore, arts and entertainments to attend, and gourmet dining experiences to enjoy.
We look forward to welcoming you to another memorable experience at The Championships.
Photo: Destination NSW
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE PROGRAM The Championships Day 1
Saturday 2 April 2016, Royal RandwickRace Name Prizemoney
($AUD)Conditions
The Star Doncaster Mile (GR1) The Mile Championship
$3,000,000 1600m. Open Hcp. 3YO & Upwards.
Darley TJ Smith Stakes (GR1)The Open Sprint Championship
$2,500,000 1200m. SWFA. 2YO & Upwards.
BMW Australian Derby (GR1)The 3YO Classic Championship
$2,000,000 2400m. Set weights. 3YO.
Inglis Sires’ (GR1) The 2YO Championship
$1,000,000 1400m. Set weights. 2YO.
The Country Championships Final $400,000 1400m. Restricted to NSW Country Qualifiers.
Schweppes Chairman’s Quality (GR2) $300,000 2600m. Quality Hcp. 3YO & Upwards.
TAB Adrian Knox Stakes (GR3) $200,000 2000m. Quality Hcp. 3YO Fillies.
Sebring Kindergarten Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1100m. Set weights. 2YO.
Dilmah Tea PJ Bell Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 3YO.
Carbine Club Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1600m. Set weights + pen. 3YO.
TOTAL $10,000,000
The Championships Day 2, Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes DaySaturday 9 April 2016, Royal Randwick
Race Name Prizemoney ($AUD)
Conditions
Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes (GR1)The Weight for Age Championship
$4,000,000 2000m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards.
Schweppes Sydney Cup (GR1) The Stayers Championship
$2,000,000 3200m. Open Hcp. 3YO & Upwards.
Australian Oaks (GR1)The 3YO Fillies Classic Championship
$1,000,000 2400m. Set weights. 3YO Fillies.
Cellarbrations Queen of the Turf Stakes (GR1)The Fillies & Mares Championship
$1,000,000 1600m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards F&M.
Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (GR2) The 3YO Sprint Championship
$500,000 1200m. Set weights. 3YO.
Girvan Waugh Percy Sykes Stakes (GR3)The 2YO Fillies Championship
$500,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 2YO Fillies.
The Provincial Championships Final $400,000 1400m. Restricted to NSW Provincial Qualifiers.
Sapphire Stakes (GR2) $300,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 3YO & Upwards. F&M.
McGrath Estate Agents South Pacific Classic (LR) $150,000 1400m. Quality Hcp. 3YO.
TFE Fernhill Handicap (LR) $150,000 1600m. Quality Hcp. 2YO.
TOTAL $10,000,000
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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 KEY DATESNominations: 12 Noon, Monday 8 February 2016Late Entry (The Star Doncaster Mile): 12 Noon, Friday 19 February 2016Weights (The Star Doncaster Mile): 12 Noon, Monday 22 February 2016First Acceptances: 12 Noon, Tuesday 8 March 2016Day 1 Final Acceptances: 9am, Tuesday 29 March 2016 (including late entries where applicable)
SUPPORT RACESNominations: 11am, Monday 28 March 2016 Acceptances: 9am, Wednesday 30 March 2016
BARRIER DRAWSThe Championships races: Tuesday 29 March 2016All other support races: Wednesday 30 March 2016
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1Saturday 2 April 2016
THE STAR DONCASTER MILE (GR1)1600m for 3YO & Upwards $A3,000,000 Open Handicap. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 Late Nomination: $A8,250 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A11,5501st $A1,800,000 3rd $A240,000 5th $A90,000
2nd $A520,000 4th $A125,000 6th-8th $A75,000
DARLEY TJ SMITH STAKES (GR1) 1200m for 2YO & Upwards $A2,500,000Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A9,625 Late Entry: $A55,0001st $A1,400,000 3rd $A225,000 5th $A90,000
2nd $A450,000 4th $A110,000 6th-8th $A75,000
BMW AUSTRALIAN DERBY (GR1)2400m for 3YO $A2,000,000Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A7,700 Late Entry: $A44,000 1st $A1,200,000 3rd $A200,000 5th $A40,000
2nd $A400,000 4th $A100,000 6th-8th $A20,000
INGLIS SIRES’ (GR1) 1400m for 2YO $A1,000,000Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry: $A22,0001st $A600,000 3rd $A100,000 5th $A20,000
2nd $A200,000 4th $A50,000 6th-8th $A10,000
THE COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL 1400m $A400,000Set Weights. Restricted to eligible horses qualified through The Country Championships. Apprentices Cannot Claim.1st $A210,000 4th $22,000 7th-10th $2,500
2nd $A88,000 5th $10,000 11th-16th $2,000
3rd $44,000 6th $4,000
Schweppes Chairman’s Quality (GR2) 2600m for 3YO & Upwards $A300,000 Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 61kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 53kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A1,1551st $A180,000 3rd $A30,000 5th $A6,000
2nd $A60,000 4th $A15,000 6th-8th $A3,000
TAB Adrian Knox Stakes (GR3)2000m for 3YO Fillies $A200,000Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 62kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A7701st $A120,000 3rd $A20,000 5th $A4,000
2nd $A40,000 4th $A10,000 6th-8th $A2,000
Sebring Kindergarten Stakes (GR3) 1100m for 2YO $A200,000 Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A7701st $A120,000 3rd $A20,000 5th $A4,000
2nd $A40,000 4th $A10,000 6th-8th $A2,000
Dilmah Tea PJ Bell Stakes (GR3) 1200m for 3YO Fillies $A200,000Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A770.1st $A120,000 3rd $A20,000 5th $A4,000
2nd $A40,000 4th $A10,000 6th-8th $A2,000
Carbine Club Stakes (GR3) 1600m for 3YO $A200,000 Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight Colts and Geldings 56kg, Fillies 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A770 1st $A120,000 3rd $A20,000 5th $A4,000
2nd $A40,000 4th $A10,000 6th-8th $A2,000
The Championships trophies awarded have a total value of $114,500 per race.Winning owner trophy value = $57,500. Winning trainer & jockey trophy value = $28,500 each.
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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 KEY DATESNominations: 12 Noon, Monday 8 February 2016Late Entry (Schweppes Sydney Cup): 12 Noon, Friday 19 February 2016Weights (Schweppes Sydney Cup): 12 Noon, Monday 22 February 2016First Acceptances: 12 Noon, Tuesday 8 March 2016Day 2 Final Acceptances: 9am, Tuesday 5 April 2016 (including late entries where applicable)
SUPPORT RACESNominations: 11am, Monday 4 April 2016 Acceptances: 9am, Wednesday 6 April 2016
BARRIER DRAWS
The Championships races: Tuesday 5 April 2016All other support races: Wednesday 6 April 2016
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day - Saturday 9 April 2016
LONGINES QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES (GR1) 2000m for 3YO & Upwards $A4,000,000Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A15,400 Late Entry:$A66,0001st $A2,400,000 3rd $A350,000 5th $A100,000
2nd $A750,000 4th $A175,000 6th-8th $A75,000
SCHWEPPES SYDNEY CUP (GR1) 3200m for 3YO & Upwards $A2,000,000 Open Handicap. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 Late Nomination: $A2,750 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A7,7001st $A1,200,000 3rd $A175,000 5th $A50,000
2nd $A375,000 4th $A87,500 6th-8th $A37,500
AUSTRALIAN OAKS (GR1) 2400m for 3YO Fillies $A1,000,000Set Weights. 56kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry Fee: $A22,0001st $A600,000 3rd $A100,000 5th $A20,000
2nd $A200,000 4th $A50,000 6th-8th $A10,000
CELLARBRATIONS QUEEN OF THE TURF STAKES STAKES (GR1) 1600m for Fillies and Mares 3YO & Upwards $A1,000,000Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry Fee: $A22,0001st $A600,000 3rd $A100,000 5th $A20,000
2nd $A200,000 4th $A50,000 6th-8th $A10,000
THE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL 1400m $A400,000Set Weights. Restricted to eligible horses qualified through The Provincial Championships. Apprentices Cannot Claim.1st $220,000 3rd $46,000 5th $11,000
2nd $88,000 4th $23,000 6th $4,000
7th -10th $2,000
ARROWFIELD 3YO SPRINT (GR2) 1200m for 3YO $A500,000Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A1,925 Late Entry Fee: $A11,0001st $A300,000 3rd $A50,000 5th $A10,000
2nd $A100,000 4th $A25,000 6th-8th $A5,000
GIRVAN WAUGH PERCY SYKES STAKES (GR3)1200m for 2YO Fillies $A500,000 Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A1,925 Late Entry Fee: $A11,0001st $A300,000 3rd $A50,000 5th $A10,000
2nd $A100,000 4th $A25,000 6th-8th $A5,000
Sapphire Stakes (GR2)1200m for Fillies and Mares 3YO & Upwards $A300,000Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight Mares 54kg, Fillies 53kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A1,155 1st $A180,000 3rd $A30,000 5th $A6,000
2nd $A60,000 4th $A15,000 6th-8th $A3,000
McGrath Estate Agents South Pacific Classic (LR) 1400m for 3YO $A150,000 Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 62kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A5751st $A90,000 3rd $A15,000 5th $A3,000
2nd $A30,000 4th $A7,500 6th-8th $A1,500
TFE Fernhill Handicap (LR) 1600m for 2YO $A150,000Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 62kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A575 1st $A90,000 3rd $A15,000 5th $A3,000
2nd $A30,000 4th $A7,500 6th-8th $A1,500
The Championships trophies awarded have a total value of $114,500 per race.Winning owner trophy value = $57,500. Winning trainer & jockey trophy value = $28,500 each.
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SYDNEY GROUP & LISTED AUTUMN PROGRAMDate Location Prizemoney Race Name Gr Dist Age Sex Cond
30 January
2016
Rosehill Gardens
$200,000 Expressway Stakes 2 1200 3YO&Up O WFA
$150,000 Widden Stakes 3 1100 2-Y-O F SWP
$150,000 Canonbury Stakes 3 1100 2-Y-O C&G SWP
6 February
2016
Royal Randwick
$175,000 Breeders' Classic 2 1200 4YO&Up M SWP
$150,000 Eskimo Prince Stakes 3 1200 3-Y-O O SWP
13 February
2016
Royal Randwick
$250,000 Apollo Stakes 2 1400 3YO&Up O WFA
$175,000 Light Fingers Stakes 2 1200 3-Y-O F SW
$150,000 Southern Cross Stakes 3 1200 3YO&Up O Qlty
$150,000 Triscay Stakes 3 1200 4YO&Up M Qlty
$125,000 Lonhro Plate LR 1100 2-Y-O O SWP
20 February
2016
Royal Randwick
$400,000 Hobartville Stakes 2 1400 3-Y-O O SW
$250,000 Silver Slipper Stakes 2 1100 2-Y-O O SW
$175,000 Millie Fox Stakes 2 1300 3YO&Up F&M SWP
$125,000 Parramatta Cup LR 1900 3YO&Up O Qlty
27 February
2016
Warwick Farm
$600,000 Chipping Norton Stakes 1 1600 3YO&Up O WFA
$175,000 Surround Stakes 2 1400 3-Y-O F SW
$175,000 Skyline Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O C&G SW
$175,000 Sweet Embrace Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O F SW
$175,000 Guy Walter Stakes 2 1400 4YO&Up M SWP
$150,000 Liverpool City Cup 3 1300 3YO&Up O Qlty
5 March
2016
Royal Randwick
$1,000,000 Randwick Guineas 1 1600 3-Y-O O SW
$500,000 Canterbury Stakes 1 1300 3YO&Up O WFA
$500,000 Challenge Stakes 2 1000 3YO&Up O WFA
$300,000 Reisling Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O F SW
$300,000 Todman Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O C&G SW
$150,000 Aspiration Quality 3 1600 3YO&Up F&M Qlty
$150,000 Wenona Girl Handicap 3 1200 4YO&Up M Qlty
$125,000 Fireball Stakes LR 1100 3-Y-O O SWP
$125,000 Randwick City Stakes LR 2000 3YO&Up O Qlty
12 March
2016
Rosehill Gardens
$600,000 Coolmore Classic 1 1500 3YO&Up F&M Qlty
$350,000 Sky High Stakes 3 2000 3YO&Up O SWP
$175,000 Phar Lap Stakes 2 1500 3-Y-O O SW
$175,000 Ajax Stakes 2 1500 3YO&Up O Qlty
$175,000 Magic Night Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O F SW
$175,000 Pago Pago Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O C&G SW
$150,000 Maurice McCarten Stakes 3 1100 3YO&Up O Qlty
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SYDNEY GROUP & LISTED AUTUMN PROGRAMDate Location Prizemoney Race Name Gr Dist Age Sex Cond
19 March
2016
Rosehill Gardens
$3,500,000 Golden Slipper Stakes 1 1200 2-Y-O O SW
$1,000,000 George Ryder Stakes 1 1500 3YO&Up O WFA
$700,000 Ranvet Stakes 1 2000 3YO&Up O WFA
$700,000 The Galaxy 1 1100 2YO&Up O Hcp
$600,000 Rosehill Guineas 1 2000 3-Y-O O SW
$150,000 Birthday Card Stakes 3 1200 3YO&Up F&M Qlty
$150,000 Epona Stakes 3 1900 3YO&Up F&M SWP
$150,000 N E Manion Quality Cup 3 2400 3YO&Up O Qlty
$125,000 Darby Munro Stakes LR 1200 3-Y-O O SWP
26 March
2016
Rosehill Gardens
$1,500,000 The BMW 1 2400 3YO&Up O WFA
$500,000 Vinery Stud Stakes 1 2000 3-Y-O F SW
$175,000 Tulloch Stakes 2 2000 3-Y-O C&G SW
$175,000 Emancipation Stakes 2 1500 3YO&Up F&M SWP
$150,000 Sebring Stakes 3 1200 3YO&Up O Qlty
$150,000 T L Baillieu Handicap 3 1400 2-Y-O O Qlty
$150,000 Neville Sellwood Stakes 3 2000 4YO&Up O SWP
$150,000 Doncaster Prelude 3 1500 3YO&Up O Qlty
2 April 2016
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CHAMPIONSHIPS Day 1
$3,000,000 Doncaster Mile 1 1600 3YO&Up O Hcp
$2,500,000 T J Smith Stakes 1 1200 2YO&Up O WFA
$2,000,000 ATC Australian Derby 1 2400 3-Y-O O SW
$1,000,000 ATC Sires Produce Stakes 1 1400 2-Y-O O SW
$300,000 Chairman's Handicap 2 2600 3YO&Up O Qlty
$200,000 Adrian Knox Qlty Stakes 3 2000 3-Y-O F Qlty
$200,000 Carbine Club Stakes 3 1600 3-Y-O O SWP
$200,000 Kindergarten Stakes 3 1100 2-Y-O O SW
$200,000 P J Bell Stakes 3 1200 3-Y-O F SWP
9 April 2016
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CHAMPIONSHIPS Day 2
$4,000,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes 1 2000 3YO&Up O WFA
$2,000,000 Sydney Cup 1 3200 3YO&Up O Hcp
$1,000,000 ATC Oaks 1 2400 3-Y-O F SW
$1,000,000 Queen Of The Turf Stakes 1 1600 3YO&Up F&M WFA
$500,000 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint 2 1200 3-Y-O O SW
$500,000 Percy Sykes Stakes 3 1200 2-Y-O F SWP
$300,000 Sapphire Stakes 2 1200 3YO&Up F&M SWP
$150,000 South Pacific Classic LR 1400 3-Y-O O Qlty
$150,000 Fernhill Handicap LR 1600 2-Y-O O Qlty
16 April 2016
Royal Randwick
$600,000 All Aged Stakes 1 1400 2YO&Up O WFA
$500,000 Champagne Stakes 1 1600 2-Y-O O SW
$150,000 Japan Racing Assoc Plate 3 2000 3YO&Up O Qlty
$150,000 Frank Packer Plate 3 2000 3-Y-O O SW
$150,000 James H B Carr Stakes 3 1400 3-Y-O F SWP
$150,000 Hall Mark Stakes 3 1200 3YO&Up O SWP
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SYDNEY RACECOURSES
COURSE PROPER Fully grassedTrack circumference: 2224mLength of straight: 410mWidth of straight at winning post: 28m
ROYAL RANDWICK
Royal Randwick is the historic home of thoroughbred racing in Sydney. Established in 1860, and known to locals as “Headquarters”,
the recent $170 million redevelopment of the venue has created modern amenities featuring a luxury five level grandstand, with an outdoor tiered “Theatre of the Horse” amphitheatre.
The grandstand takes full advantage of its elevated position, offering prime trackside views, and an exquisite backdrop featuring the Centennial Parklands and the city skyline beyond.
The superior technology and multipurpose nature of the grandstand ensures all racegoers enjoy an enhanced experience complete with the largest
outdoor screen in the Southern Hemisphere, free Wi-Fi and a myriad of other innovations.
Located in the Eastern suburbs and just five kilometres from the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Royal Randwick is easily accessed by car and public transport. Its close proximity to the popular beaches of Bondi and Coogee, and to both domestic and international airports makes it an ideal location for interstate and international visitors.
The Royal Randwick course proper is the largest racetrack in NSW. Royal Randwick features a back straight from the 1600m mark, sweeping bends and a slight uphill gradient in the home straight known as ‘the rise’.
1400m 1200m
1000m
2000m
2400m 2600m
3200m1600m
WP
Randwick
The Star Doncaster Mile GR1Cellarbrations Queen of the Turf Stakes GR1
Darley TJ Smith Stakes GR1Arrowfield 3YO Sprint GR2Girvan Waugh Percy Sykes Stakes GR3
BMW Australian Derby GR1Australian Oaks GR1
Inglis Sires’ GR1The Country Championships Final
The Provincial Championships Final
Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes GR1
Schweppes Sydney Cup GR1
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WARWICK FARM
ROSEHILL GARDENS1400m 1300m
1200m1100m
1900m
2000m
2400m
1500m
WP
Rosehill Gardens
1400m
1600m
2200m
2100m
2400m
1000m
1200m
1300m
Warwick Farm
WP
George Ryder Stakes GR1
Ranvet Stakes GR1
The BMW GR1
The Galaxy GR1
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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS QUARANTINE CENTRE
The designated Quarantine Centre for The Championships is located at Canterbury Park Racecourse. This is the Australian Turf
Club’s major mid-week city based racing venue and the home of Sydney night racing. Situated just 11km west of Sydney CBD, and 14km from Royal Randwick, the track is regarded by many as Australia’s best racing surface.
TRAINING TRACKTraining is carried out on the course proper which is 1580m in circumference and 24m wide, with warm season turf called Kikuyu. Track access on the turf track is provided from 6.30am to 10am each morning.
STABLE STAFF ACCOMMODATIONA number of high quality serviced accommodation options are available for stable staff approximately 9km or 15 minutes driving distance away. Canterbury Park is close to excellent train and bus services. The Championships can offer assistance with accommodation and car hire recommendations.
HORSEMAN’S HANDBOOKFor detailed information on the Quarantine Centre, pre-export and post-export quarantine requirements, vaccinations, visas, registration forms and procedures and all other relevant information, please refer to the Horseman’s Handbook section of www.thechampionships.com.au
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TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
International travel allowances for horses travelling to race in The Championships from outside of Australia and New Zealand will be assessed on a
case by case basis.
If an allowance is provided, it will be provided on an ‘all in’ basis, and will be paid directly to the nominated participants.
The connections of the horse will be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred direct, including shipping, stabling, personal flights, accommodation, transportation and general expenditure and subsistence.
The Championships will meet and provide all costs incurred to run the designated Quarantine and Isolation Centre.
In general, travel allowances will only be granted for horses with a rating of 110+ that are bound for Australia to specifically compete in The Championships. Allowances are not available for horses that are being transferred from an overseas destination to race under an Australian based trainer.
The amount offered and conditions surrounding any allowances will be assessed based on The Championship(s) race being targeted, the rating of the horse, the likely cost of travel, and the profile of the horse.
The Championships reserves the right to assess each application individually, based on its merit. It is at the sole discretion of The Championships to assess whether to offer a travel allowance, and to what level.
ACCOMMODATION The Championships will assist the connections of all confirmed participants with bookings for local accommodation and transport.
RACE DAY HOSPITALITYThe Championships will provide premium race day hospitality at Royal Randwick and Rosehill Gardens, to bona fide connections with a horse competing at The Championships and in any lead up races. This will include local transport to and from the racecourse.
VISASAll visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia. Participants will need to lodge visa applications at least 6-8 weeks before their intended date of travel to Australia (or two weeks for online visa applications). A letter of invitation to The Championships 2016 can be supplied to participants to assist with the visa process.
Note: New Zealand passport holders do not usually need to lodge a visa application prior to their departure.
CANTERBURY PARK
1900m3400m
2800m 1200m 1100m 1000m
1550m
1250m
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Canterburry Park
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Doncaster Mile - The Mile Championship
One of Australia’s most famous races, first run in 1866. It is considered the mile championship of Australian racing. The Doncaster has been won by many of the best gallopers ever to race in Australia. Past winners include Tobin Bronze (1967), Super Impose (1990-1991) and Sunline (1999 & 2002). Race Record: 1-33.70 BELMURA LAD (NZ) 1979
2015 Winner: Kermadec (NZ) 2nd Real Impact (JPN) 3rd Royal Descent Time/Track 1:37.61 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: Sacred Falls (NZ) 2nd Royal Descent 3rd Weary (FR) Time/Track 01:39.59 (Heavy 9)
TJ Smith Stakes - Open Sprint Championship
First run in 1997, the race is the championship sprint race of Australia. In 1999 the race was renamed to honour trainer TJ Smith who trained champion racehorses such as Tulloch, Kingston Town and Gunsynd. In recent years the race has attracted the likes of Takeover Target and the mighty Black Caviar, who ended her unbeaten career with victory in 2013. Race Record: 1-08.71 BLACK CAVIAR 2011
2015 Winner: Chautauqua 2nd Lord of The Sky 3rd Terravista Time/Track 1:11.04 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: Lankan Rupee 2nd Rebel Dane 3rd Buffering Time/Track 1-12.14 (Heavy 9)
Australian Derby - The 3YO Classic Championship
Australia’s premier 3YO classic race has been run at Royal Randwick since 1861. Formerly known as the AJC Derby, it has been won by great champions Phar Lap (1929), Peter Pan (1932), Tulloch (1957), Kingston Town (1980), Bonecrusher (1986) and Octagonal (1996). Race Record: 2-28.41 OCTAGONAL (NZ) 1996
2015 Winner: Mongolian Khan 2nd Hauraki 3rd Volkstok’N’Barrell (NZ) Time/Track 2:37.10 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: Criterion (NZ) 2nd Tupac Amaru 3rd Hooked Time/Track 2-38.49 (Heavy 9)
CHAMPIONSHIP RACE HISTORYSires’ Produce - The 2YO Championship
This famous race is the second leg of Sydney’s 2YO Triple Crown, the first being the Group 1 Golden Slipper and the final leg being the Group 1 Champagne Stakes. Many outstanding gallopers who have won the race include Ajax (1937), Shannon (1944), Baguette (1970), Luskin Star (1977), Octagonal (1995) and Pierro (2012). Race Record: 1-21.47 PIERRO 2012
2015 Winner: Pride of Dubai 2nd Odyssey Moon/Rageese (Dead Heat)Time/Track 1:25.72 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: Peggy Jean 2nd Scratch Me Lucky 3rd Cornrow Time/Track 1-27.61 (Heavy 9)
Queen Elizabeth Stakes - The Weight for Age Championship
The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has developed into one of Australia’s best weight for age races. The race dates back to 1851 when it was called the Queen’s Plate. This race has been won by Australia’s most illustrious gallopers including Tulloch (1958, 1960 & 1961), Might And Power (1998), Lonhro (2003) and Grand Armee (2004-2005). Race Record: 2-01.22 INTERGAZE 1997
2015 Winner: Criterion (NZ) 2nd Red Cadeaux (GB) 3rd Royal Descent Time/Track 2:05.35 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: It’s A Dundeel (NZ) 2nd Sacred Falls (NZ) 3rd Carlton House (USA) Time/Track 2-03.72 (Dead 5)
Sydney Cup - The Stayers Championship
The long distance race of The Championships, it is only one of two Group 1 races in Australia run over the ‘2 mile’ trip. This famous staying race boasts many outstanding stayers amongst its winners, including The Barb (1868-1869), Carbine (1889-1890), Galilee (1967), Kingston Town (1980), Tie the Knot (1998-1999) and Makybe Diva (2004). Race Record: 3-19.00 JUST A DANCER (NZ) 19912015 Winner: Grand Marshal (GB) 2nd Who Shot Thebarman (NZ) 3rd Like a Carousel Time/Track 3:24.70 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: The Offer (IRE) 2nd Opinion (IRE) 3rd Sertorius Time/Track 3-23.86 (Dead 5)
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CHAMPIONSHIP RACE HISTORYAustralian Oaks - The 3YO Fillies Classic Championship
The premier staying race for 3YO fillies during the Sydney Autumn. Since 1994 the race was known as the AJC Australian Oaks and more recently the ATC Australian Oaks. Some of the stand-out winners of the race include Light Fingers (1965), Surround (1977), Triscay (1991) and Streama (2012). Race Record: 2-28.80 SERENADE ROSE 2006
2015 Winner: Gust of Wind (NZ) 2nd Winx 3rd Candelara (NZ) Time/Track 2:32.40 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: Rising Romance (NZ) 2nd Zanbagh 3rd Lucia Valentina (NZ) Time/Track 2-31.72 (Dead 5)
Queen of the Turf Stakes - The Fillies & Mares Championship
As the name implies, the race brings together the best fillies and mares of the Autumn. The inaugural Queen of the Turf Stakes was run in 1972, with multiple Group 1 winners on the honour roll, including Typhoon Tracy (2010), More Joyous (2011-2012) and Appearance (2013). Race Record: 1-35.85 DIAMOND DRILLE 2014
2015 Winner: Amanpour 2nd Catkins 3rd Noble Protector (GB) Time/Track 1:37.77 (Soft 7)
2014 Winner: Diamond Drille 2nd Gypsy Diamond 3rd Red Tracer Time/Track 1-35.85 (Slow 6)
Country Championship
First run in 2015, The Country Championships was created to support and promote racing in regional NSW, ensuring that horses from across the State are part of The Championships in Sydney in the autumn. Inaugural winner Artlee quickly progressed to Black Type racing. Race Record: 1-24.44 ARTLEE 2015
2015 Winner: Artlee2nd Tarangower 3rd Voodoo LadTime/Track 1:24.44 (Heavy 8)
Percy Sykes Stakes - 2YO Fillies Championship
Elevated to Group 3 status in 2013, and targeted to continue its rise to become the Championship race for 2YO Fillies in Australia. In 2011 Streama recorded her first race win in the Percy Sykes Stakes and has gone on to triumph in three Group 1 events including the 2012 Australian Oaks and the 2013 George Main Stakes. Race Record: 1-09.67 SNAPSHOTS 1997
2015 Winner: Ottoman 2nd Caleverite 3rd Lake Geneva Time/Track 1:12.44 (Heavy 8)
2014 Winner: Eloping 2nd Ygritte 3rd Shaumari Time/Track 1-10.83 (Slow 6)
3YO Sprint - The 3YO Sprint Championship
First run in 1979, the race has been claimed by a number of top line gallopers including, Lonhro (2002), Exceed And Excel (2005), and Shoot Out (2010). The shift of this race to the carnival proper and it’s target to become the 3YO Sprint Championship will see it become one of the premier events on the racing calendar. Race Record: 1.08.90 IMA CARPENTER 1989
2015 Winner: Delectation 2nd Bring Me The Maid 3rd Rekindled Power Time/Track 1:11.71 (Heavy 8)
2014 Winner: Sidestep 2nd Bounding 3rd In Cahoots Time/Track 1-10.20 (Slow 6)
Provincial Championship
First run in 2015, The Provincial Championships was created to support and promote racing at the five NSW provincial clubs which are all located close to Sydney. The series ensures horses and their connections have the opportunity to compete in The Championships in Sydney in the autumn. Race Record: 1-24.30 SURE AND FAST 2015
2015 Winner: Sure And Fast2nd Electric Power 3rd Oxford PoetTime/Track 1:24.30 (Heavy 8)
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Thursday 17 March – Wednesday 30 March
Sydney Royal Easter ShowSydney Showground, Homebush
Saturday 19 March
Rosehill Gardens Raceday, Golden Slipper Stakes
Thursday 24 March – Sunday 24 April
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – TurandotFleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney
Saturday 26 March
Rosehill Gardens Raceday, The BMW
Sunday 27 March
EASTER SUNDAY
Monday 28 March
EASTER MONDAY (Public Holiday)Sydney Easter Parade Hyde Park, Sydney
Tuesday 29 March
The Championships Day 1 Barrier DrawThe Star Doncaster Mile & BMW Australian Derby
Saturday 2 April
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 Royal Randwick
Tuesday 5 AprilThe Championships Day 2 Barrier DrawLongines Queen Elizabeth Stakes & Schweppes Sydney Cup
Tuesday 5 April – Thursday 7 April
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling SaleNewmarket, Sydney
Saturday 9 April
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 Royal Randwick
Monday 11 – Friday 15 April
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Saturday 16 April
Royal Randwick Raceday, All Aged Stakes Day
2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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OTHER USEFUL CONTACTSEquine Transport – InternationalIRT, Chris BurkeTel: +61 3 9643 3000 Email: [email protected]
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