THE CHAMPIONSHIPS A Thoroughbred Experience

ROYAL RANDWICK , 12-19 April 2014

01 LOVE EVERY SECOND IN SYDNEY Sydney is recognised as one of the most vibrant and exciting international cities in the world. Cosmopolitan Sydney is Australia’s gateway for visitors, and home to three of the most potent symbols of Australia around the world - , and Sydney Harbour. But, beyond the famous icons, there’s a lot more to uncover in the Harbour City.

Photo: Adam Taylor; Destination NSW 02 MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM THE NSW PREMIER THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHAIRMAN OF RACING NSW On behalf of the NSW Government It is with great pleasure I invite The Australian Turf Club (ATC) I warmly invite you to spend a week in you to attend The Championships, is thrilled to be hosting The Sydney in April to experience the first which is the jewel in the crown of Championships at Royal Randwick’s running of The Championships at Royal Autumn racing in Australia. This new world-class grandstand and Randwick. initiative injects almost $A10 million surrounding redevelopment. prizemoney across the two Saturdays The event, an initiative of Racing NSW of championship racing. The venue The ATC is renowned for our focus and Australian Turf Club and supported is the stunning Royal Randwick, on quality and customer service. This by the NSW Government, represents newly refurbished yet full of history event allows our team to showcase two championship days of racing at one and tradition. Over $A18 million in their talents and the beauty of the of the world’s greatest racecourses, prizemoney is on offer in a program new Royal Randwick to a worldwide Royal Randwick. that includes ten ‘Championship’ races. audience. This will be one of the biggest racing carnivals in the world and we The Championships is one of the In 2014 these two Saturdays will be the look forward to staging the event in signature events on the Sydney and pinnacle of the racing year in NSW. The partnership with Racing NSW and the NSW events calendar. Our tourism road to The Championships is also lined NSW Government. and major events agency, Destination with riches. Upgrades to prizemoney for NSW, will continue to work closely key lead up events have occurred. Sydney racing is in a phase of renewal with Racing NSW to take The and growth and everyone at the ATC is Championships to the world. The excitement and entertainment of excited to be your host in delivering The The Championships will provide a Championships at Royal Randwick, in Autumn is a wonderful time to visit great economic benefit to NSW as our Australia’s global city, Sydney. We fully NSW, Australia’s home of . initiative delivers a new ‘destination intend to take your thoroughbred racing Sydney is our global city, and I encourage event’ for Sydney. experience to new heights. you to attend The Championships at Royal Randwick and enjoy the world Please come and enjoy the well known class racing as well as all the attractions hospitality of your host, the Australian and stunning beauty of the harbour city. Turf Club.

Barry O’Farrell John Messara, AM John Cornish NSW Premier Chairman, Racing NSW Chairman, ATC

1 A DAZZLING ARRAY Every great racing city needs a great racing event that brings together the best of the best. The Championships, an initiative of Racing NSW, to be hosted by the Australian Turf Club, gives Sydney that event. The two days feature a dazzling array of time honoured races. It is the ultimate collection of ten Championship races that will draw together the best horses from each age and distance category.

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS – DAY 1 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS – DAY 2 1. The Star Doncaster Mile – $3m 1. Queen Elizabeth Stakes – $4m The world’s richest mile race and long acknowledged A race steeped in history, the increase in prizemoney as Australia’s mile championship. In 2014 total to $A4 million makes the Queen Elizabeth the prizemoney will be $A3 million plus a miniature world’s richest 2000m turf race. replica of the perpetual trophy from 1858 donated by the Packer family. 2. Schweppes Sydney Cup – $1m An increase in prizemoney to $A1 million sees the 2. Darley TJ Smith Stakes – $2.5m Sydney Cup become the autumn championship in the This race has quickly established itself as the sprinting 2 mile handicap category. championship of Australia. In 2014 the prizemoney increases to $A2.5 million, making it the world’s 3. Australian Oaks – $1m richest open sprint race. Black Caviar won the race The premier staying test for 3YO fillies in Australia. twice, first in 2011 in what many regard as her greatest Run since 1885 it now becomes one of the world’s victory and then in 2013, her 25th and final victory. richest Oaks. 3. BMW – $2m 4. Queen of the Turf Stakes – $1m Australia’s premier race for staying 3YOs. First run in The fillies & mares mile championship. Run at 1861, it has been run in the autumn since 1979. With 1500m since 1972 at Rosehill, the race moves to $A2 million in prizemoney in 2014 it is Australia’s Royal Randwick over 1600m in 2014 with $A1 richest Derby. million on offer.

4. Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes – $1m 5. Royal Sovereign Stakes – $500k Forms the second leg of the 2YO triple crown. Moved from February, the race becomes the autumn It is Royal Randwick’s 2YO championship race, won sprint championship for 3YOs. most recently by Guelph in 2013 and Pierro in 2012. 6. Royal Randwick Stakes – $500k Originally named the Keith Mackay Stakes, the boost in prizemoney makes the race the Australian championship for 2YO fillies.

2 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE PROGRAM The Championships Day 1 – Saturday 12 April 2014 Race Name Prizemoney Conditions ($A) The Star Doncaster Mile (GR1) $3,000,000 1600m. Open Hcp. 3YO & Upwards. Darley TJ Smith Stakes (GR1) $2,500,000 1200m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards. BMW Australian Derby (GR1) $2,000,000 2400m. Set weights. 3YO. Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes (GR1) $1,000,000 1400m. Set weights. 2YO. Schweppes Chairman’s Quality (GR2) $300,000 2600m. Quality Hcp. 3YO & Upwards. TAB Stakes (GR3) $200,000 2000m. Quality Hcp. 3YO Fillies. (GR3) $200,000 1100m. Set weights. 2YO.

PJ Bell Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 3YO Fillies. Bacardi Together Carbine Club Stakes $200,000 1600m. Set weights + pen. 3YO. (GR3) TOTAL $9,600,000

The Championships Day 2 – Saturday 19 April 2014 Race Name Prizemoney Conditions ($A) Queen Elizabeth Stakes (GR1) $4,000,000 2000m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards. Schweppes Sydney Cup (GR1) $1,000,000 3200m. Open Hcp. 3YO & Upwards. Australian Oaks (GR1) $1,000,000 2400m. Set weights. 3YO Fillies. Queen of the Turf Stakes (GR1) $1,000,000 1600m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards F&M. Royal Sovereign Stakes (GR2) $500,000 1200m. Set weights. 3YO. Royal Randwick Stakes (GR3) $500,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 2YO Fillies. Drummond Golf Sapphire Stakes (GR2) $300,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 3YO & Upwards F&M. McGrath Estate Agents South Pacific $150,000 1400m. Quality Hcp. 3YO. Classic (LR) Adina Apartment Hotels Fernhill $150,000 1600m. Quality Hcp. 2YO. Handicap (LR) TOTAL $8,600,000

*Races in gold shaded area indicate Championship Events 3 ABOUT ROYAL RANDWICK Royal Randwick is the historic home of thoroughbred racing in Sydney. Established in 1860, it remains as Australia’s longest standing horse racing venue. Known to locals as ‘Headquarters’ the recent $A170 million redevelopment of the venue has created modern amenities to accompany the traditional charm of this beautiful racecourse. The Royal Randwick course proper Located just five kilometres from the city centre, the course is the largest track in NSW. Royal is easily accessed by car and public transport. Royal Randwick Randwick features a long back straight is also close to the international and domestic airports and the from the 1600 metre mark, sweeping popular eastern suburbs beaches of Bondi and Coogee, making bends and a slight uphill gradient in the it an ideal location for interstate and international visitors. home straight known as ‘the rise’.

4 Course Proper 1200 Chute 1150m Track Specifications 1400m 1100m 1100m Course proper – fully grassed 1600m 1000m Track circumference: 2224m 1000m Length of straight: 410m Width of straight at winning post: 28m 1550m 3200m 1250m 1300m 1400m 2800m Kensington track – fully grassed (Strathayr) 1800m Circumference: 2100m Length of straight: 401m 1750m Training Tracks 1800m B (grass): 1501m x 20m 2800m

WINNING POST 2400m Steeple track (grass): 1800m x 19m 2000m Dirt track: 1942m x 13m Sand track: 1440m x 6.5m 2400m 2600m Inside track (metal & ashes): 1801m x 11m

5 RACE CONDITIONS The Championships Day 1 – Saturday 12 April 2014

The Star Doncaster Mile (GR1) Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes (GR1) Kindergarten Stakes 1600m for 3YO & Upwards 1400m for 2YO (GR3) 1100m for 2YO Open Handicap. Apprentices cannot claim. Set Weights. Colts and geldings 56.5kg, fillies Set Weights. Colts and geldings 56.5kg, fillies Nomination: $A165 Late nominations: $A8,250 54.5kg. Apprentices cannot claim. 54.5kg. Apprentices cannot claim. First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Nomination: $A110 Acceptance: $A770 $A11,550 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry: $A22,000 $A200,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A3,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. 1st $A120,000 1st $A1,800,000 $A1,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. 2nd $A40,000 2nd $A600,000 1st $A600,000 3rd $A20,000 3rd $A300,000 2nd $A200,000 4th $A10,000 4th $A150,000 3rd $A100,000 5th $A4,000 5th $A60,000 4th $A50,000 6th-8th $A2,000 6th-8th $A30,000 5th $A20,000 6th-8th $A10,000 PJ Bell Stakes (GR3) 1200m Darley TJ Smith Stakes (GR1) 1200m for 3YO Fillies for 3YO & Upwards Schweppes Chairman’s Quality Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight 54kg. Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices cannot (GR2) 2600m for 3YO & Upwards Apprentices cannot claim. Nomination: $A110 claim. The winner of this race is exempt Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight Acceptance: $A770. from ballot for the 2014 Breeders Cup Turf 61kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 53kg. Apprentices Sprint. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: cannot claim. Winner exempt from ballot and $A200,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A220 Final Acceptance: $A9,625 Late Entry: penalty in 2014 Schweppes Sydney Cup. 1st $A120,000 $A55,000 Nomination: $A110 Acceptance: $A1,155 2nd $A40,000 3rd $A20,000 $A2,500,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A300,000 PRIZE MONEY. 4th $A10,000 1st $A1,500,000 1st $A180,000 5th $A4,000 2nd $A500,000 2nd $A60,000 6th-8th $A2,000 3rd $A250,000 3rd $A30,000 4th $A125,000 4th $A15,000 Bacardi Together Carbine Club 5th $A50,000 5th $A6,000 Stakes (GR3) 1600m for 3YO 6th-8th $A25,000 6th-8th $A3,000 Set Weights and Penalties. Colts and geldings 56kg, fillies 54kg. Apprentices cannot claim. BMW Australian Derby (GR1) TAB Adrian Knox Stakes (GR3) Nomination: $A110 Acceptance: $A770 $ 2400m for 3YO 2000m for 3YO Fillies Set Weights. Colts and geldings 56.5kg, fillies Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight $A200,000 PRIZEMONEY. 54.5kg. Apprentices cannot claim. 62kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 54kg. 1st $A120,000 Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Apprentices cannot claim. Winner exempt from 2nd $A40,000 Final Acceptance: $A7,700 Late Entry: ballot in 2014 Australian Oaks. 3rd $A20,000 $A44,000 Nomination: $A110 Acceptance: $A770 4th $A10,000 $A2,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A200,000 PRIZEMONEY. 5th $A4,000 1st $A1,200,000 1st $A120,000 6th-8th $A2,000 2nd $A400,000 2nd $A40,000 3rd $A200,000 3rd $A20,000 4th $A100,000 4th $A10,000 5th $A40,000 5th $A4,000 6th-8th $A20,000 6th-8th $A2,000

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 – KEY DATES THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 – KEY DATES Nominations: 12 Noon, Monday 17 February 2014 Nominations: 12 Noon, Monday 17 February 2014 Late Entry (BMW Doncaster Mile): 12 Noon Friday 28 February 2014 Late Entry (Schweppes Sydney Cup): 12 Noon Friday 28 February 2014 Weights (BMW Doncaster Mile): 12 Noon, Monday 3 March 2014 Weights (Schweppes Sydney Cup): 12 Noon, Monday 3 March 2014 First Acceptances: 12 Noon, Monday 17 March 2014 First Acceptances: 12 Noon, Monday 17 March 2014 Day 1 Final Acceptances: 12 Noon, Tuesday 8 April 2014 Day 2 Final Acceptances: 12 Noon, Tuesday 15 April 2014 (including late entries where applicable) (including late entries where applicable) Support Races Support Races Nominations: 11AM, Monday 7 April 2014 Nominations: 11AM, Monday 14 April 2014 Acceptances: 9AM, Wednesday 9 April 2014 Acceptances: 9AM, Wednesday 16 April 2014 * For full conditions visit racingnsw.com.au 6 The Championships Day 2 – Saturday 19 April 2014

Queen Elizabeth Stakes (GR1) Queen of the Turf Stakes (GR1) Drummond Golf Sapphire Stakes 2000m for 3YO & Upwards 1600m for Fillies and Mares 3YO & (GR2) 1200m for Fillies and Mares Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices cannot Upwards 3YO & Upwards claim. Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices cannot Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight mares Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 claim. 54kg, fillies 53kg. Apprentices cannot claim. Final Acceptance: $A15,400 Late Entry: Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Nomination: $A110 Acceptance: $A1,155 $A66,000 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry Fee: $A22,000 $A300,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A4,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. 1st $A180,000 1st $A2,400,000 $A1,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. 2nd $A60,000 2nd $A800,000 1st $A600,000 3rd $A30,000 3rd $A400,000 2nd $A200,000 4th $A15,000 4th $A200,000 3rd $A100,000 5th $A6,000 5th $A80,000 4th $A50,000 6th-8th $A3,000 6th-8th $A40,000 5th $A20,000 6th-8th $A10,000 McGrath Estate Agents South Schweppes Sydney Cup (GR1) 3200m Pacific Quality (LR) 1400m for 3YO for 3YO & Upwards Royal Sovereign Stakes (GR2) 1200m Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight Open Handicap. Apprentices cannot claim. for 3YO 62kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 54kg. Nomination: $A165 Late nominations: $A2,750 Set Weights.Colts and geldings 56.5kg, fillies Apprentices cannot claim. Nomination: $A110 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: 54.5kg. Apprentices cannot claim. Acceptance: $A575 $A3,850 Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A1,925 Late Entry Fee: $A150,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A11,000 $A1,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. 1st $A90,000 1st $A600,000 2nd $A30,000 $A500,000 PRIZEMONEY. 2nd $A200,000 3rd $A15,000 1st $A300,000 3rd $A100,000 4th $A7,500 2nd $A100,000 4th $A50,000 5th $A3,000 3rd $A50,000 5th $A20,000 6th-8th $A1,500 6th-8th $A10,000 4th $A25,000 5th $A10,000 Australian Oaks (GR1) 2400m 6th-8th $A5,000 Adina Apartment Hotels Fernhill for 3YO Fillies Handicap (LR) 1600m for 2YO Royal Randwick Stakes (GR3) Set Weights. 56kg. Apprentices cannot claim. Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 1200m for 2YO Fillies 62kg. Lowest Handicap Weight 54kg. Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry Fee: Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight 54kg. Apprentices cannot claim. Nomination: $A110 $A22,000 Apprentices cannot claim. Acceptance: $A575 Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 $A1,000,000 PRIZEMONEY. Final Acceptance: $A1,925 Late Entry Fee: $A150,000 PRIZEMONEY. $A11,000 1st $A600,000 1st $A90,000 2nd $A200,000 2nd $A30,000 $A500,000 PRIZEMONEY. 3rd $A100,000 3rd $A15,000 1st $A300,000 4th $A50,000 4th $A7,500 2nd $A100,000 5th $A20,000 5th $A3,000 3rd $A50,000 6th-8th $A10,000 6th-8th $A1,500 4th $A25,000 5th $A10,000 6th-8th $A5,000

7 STABLING/TRAINING/QUARANTINE

The Championships Event Team will offer assistance to Air Transport trainers and owners requiring stabling, transportation International Racehorse Transport is available to and quarantine for horses entered for any of the ten transport horses interstate and internationally. Championship races. IRT – International Racehorse Transport For assistance or further details please contact: Australia: Mr. Chris Burke Mr. Ian Mackay Ph: 1800 331 215 Chief Executive Officer, The Championships E: [email protected] W: irt.com Ph: +612 9551 7500. E: [email protected] New Zealand: Mr. Greg Pope Ph: +649 297 2022 Horse Accommodation E: [email protected] W: irt.com Stabling can be rented on, or near Royal Randwick and at private establishments adjacent to Rosehill Gardens and Warwick Farm. Trainers are responsible Road Transport for their own arrangements, however the ATC and The A range of reliable horse transport companies operate Championships Event Team can offer assistance. modern fleets to transport horses in and around Sydney as well as interstate. Most companies have locations Training Facilities close to metropolitan racecourses. The executive team Royal Randwick: Mr. Nevesh Ramdhani at Australian Turf Club and The Championships Event Ph: +612 9663 8400 Team are able to assist you as required. E: [email protected] Quarantine Warwick Farm: Mr. Mark Jones Quarantine for international horses has been arranged at Ph: +612 9602 6199 the Werribee quarantine facility in Victoria. E: [email protected] Horsemen’s Handbook Rosehill Gardens: Mr. Chris Toogood A full Horsemen’s Handbook will be available in Ph: +612 9760 6239 February 2014. E: [email protected]

8 Photo: Joan Marcus, ©Disney

SYDNEY EVENTS Sydney plays host to a diverse range of events and in Autumn there is always something to do and see. Below is a taste of what’s on during The Championships to ensure that your visit to Sydney is full of excitement. Inglis Australian Easter Mercedes-Benz Fashion Sporting Events Yearling Sale Week Australia Sydney loves all codes of football. Australasia’s finest bred and A celebration of fashion and culture. conformed yearlings go under the Australia’s hottest designers showcase Australian Rules (AFL) hammer at Newmarket. their Spring Summer collections. Sydney Swans v North Newmarket, Sydney Carriageworks, Sydney Melbourne Kangaroos 8 – 10 April 6 – 10 April , Moore Park Sunday 13 April, 1.10pm The Lion King Sydney Royal Easter Show Disney’s landmark musical event Fun for everyone, showcasing the best of Sydney Swans v Fremantle creating worldwide phenomenon Australian agriculture and country life. Dockers that will redefine your expectations Sydney Showground, Homebush Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park of theatre. 10 – 23 April Saturday 19 April, 4.40pm Capitol Theatre, Sydney Now showing Heavenly Schubert - Sydney Rugby League (NRL) Symphony Orchestra Taronga Wild! Rhinos Sea Eagles v Sharks Schubert and Shostakovich are the A huge herd of wildly colourful rhino Brookvale Oval, Brookvale stars in a program of extraordinary Sunday 13 April, 3.00pm sculptures charge into town. contrasts and powerful emotion. Various venues across NSW, Sydney Opera House Rabbitohs v Bulldogs Until 28 April 10 – 12 April ANZ Stadium, Homebush Handa Opera on Sydney Good Friday 18 April, 4.00pm Harbour - Madama Butterfly Pinocchio - Sydney Theatre Company Sea Eagles v Cowboys Experience the grandeur of opera A rollicking revision of the classic tale of outdoors on a giant stage at the Brookvale Oval, Brookvale water’s edge. a wooden with a nose for trouble. Good Friday 18 April, 7.40pm Sydney Opera House Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Dragons v Warriors 21 March – 13 April 11 April – 4 May WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ferrari Challenge 2014 Saturday 19 April, 5.30pm Ballroom the Musical The biggest gathering of Ferraris ever Super Rugby A championship ballroom dancer seen in Australia. defies all the rules to follow his heart. Sydney Park, Waratahs v Bulls , The Star Eastern Creek Allianz Stadium, Moore Park From 25 March 11 – 13 April Saturday 19 April, 7.40pm

9 Photo: Peter Lik; Destination NSW Photo:

Photo: Hamilton Lund; Destination NSW SYDNEY ATTRACTIONS It’s rare for a world city such as Sydney to have a bounty of stunning natural attractions – beaches, national parks, gardens, pristine waterways and plenty of green space. As a result, Sydney’s physical allure and laid-back outdoor lifestyle make it one of the most enjoyable cities in the world. You don’t have to travel far in Sydney to discover one of more than 70 surf beaches and 30 secluded harbour beaches that people from around the world enjoy, including the iconic Bondi and Manly beaches.

The famous Sydney landmarks provide their own entertainment as you take an exhilarating BridgeClimb on Sydney Harbour Bridge, enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Sydney Opera House or explore Sydney Harbour and its small islands on ferries, yachts, cruise vessels, high-speed jet boats or kayaks.

For a city of four million, Sydney has an astonishing assortment of arts, music and theatre, on at any time of the year. Acclaimed Aboriginal performers from Bangarra Dance Company perform regularly at the Sydney Opera House as do the Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 10 Photo: Strand Arcade

Boathouse at Palm Beach, modern Vietnamese at Luke SHOPPING Nguyen’s Red Lantern and organic, biodynamic and Label lovers should head to the CBD and the sustainable fare at Billy Kwong. Mall, the Strand Arcade and the ; don’t miss a peek at Versace, Gucci and Finnish design If you enjoy stylish restaurants make sure you visit some store, Marimekko. Sought-after local labels including Akira of the city’s best that have starred on the S.Pellegrino Isogawa, Camilla Franks, Dion Lee, Willow and MJ Bale World’s Best Restaurants list; Tetsuya’s, Quay, Marque are also likely to be on your wish list. Find them and other and Momofuku Seiobo. For a unique and very memorable cutting edge luxury brands in shopping neighbourhoods Sydney dining experience, take a seaplane from Sydney such as Mosman, Paddington, Double Bay, Balmain, Surry Harbour to a beautiful riverside restaurant nearby such as Hills and Bondi. Or just visit Australia’s largest department Cottage Point Inn or Jonah’s Restaurant at Whale Beach. store Myer, in the city or Bondi Junction, for everything that’s fashionable in the one place. ACCOMMODATION When the weekend rolls around, Sydney’s markets Sydney has a wide range of accommodation to suit all reign. You’ll find artworks and homewares at Bondi, budgets and tastes. There are five star hotels by the second-hand fashion, books, jewellery and more at Glebe, harbour, boutique hotels in inner-city suburbs and self- Balmain, Paddington and Eveleigh. contained apartments such as Adina Apartment Hotels. The Star in Pyrmont is Sydney’s 5 Star hotel and premier entertainment destination, whilst some other popular FOOD destinations to stay in Sydney are; Paddington, Manly, An ever-growing list of gourmet restaurants, boutique , Coogee, the Sydney CBD and Darling cafés and casual pubs means you’ll never be short of Harbour. There is a selection of five-star properties inspiration on where to eat in Sydney. For a unique around The Rocks and with excellent Sydney dining experience, visit the funky noodle bar restaurants, bars and five-star harbour views. at Ms G’s, or try the legendary fish and chips from The For more information on Sydney go to Sydney.com 11 FOR THE RECORD – CHAMPIONSHIP RACE HISTORY

The Mile Championship The 2YO Championship The Doncaster Mile is one of Australia’s most The Sires’ Produce Stakes was first run at famous races, first run in 1866. It is considered Royal Randwick in 1867. This famous race is the the mile championship of Australian racing. The second leg of Sydney’s 2YO Triple Crown, the first Doncaster has been won by many of the best being the Group 1 Golden Slipper and the final leg gallopers ever to race in Australia. Past winners being the Group 1 Champagne Stakes. include Tobin Bronze (1967), In 2012, Pierro became the sixth horse in (1990-1991) and Sunline (1999 & 2002). Australian turf history to complete the 2YO Triple Crown. Many outstanding gallopers who Race Record: 1-33.70 BELMURA LAD have won the race include Ajax (1937), Shannon (NZ) 1979 (1944), Baguette (1970), Luskin Star (1977), 2013 Winner: Sacred Falls (NZ), 2nd Pierro, Octagonal (1995) and Pierro (2012). 3rd Norzita (NZ). Time/Track 1-37.99 (Heavy). Race Record: 1-21.47 PIERRO 2012 The Open Sprint Championship 2013 Winner: Guelph, 2nd Scandiva, 3rd Overreach. Time/Track 1-23.22 (Dead). The TJ Smith Stakes was first run in 1997 as the Endeavour Stakes. The race was renamed The Weight for Age Championship in 1999 in honour of Thomas John Smith who won the Sydney Trainer’s Premiership on 34 The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has developed occasions including an astounding 279 Group into one of Australia’s best weight for age races. One races. Leading racehorses trained by TJ The race dates back to 1851 when it was called the Smith included , and Queen’s Plate. It was renamed in 1954 in honour . of Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia. The race is the championship sprint race of This race has been won by Australia’s most Australia and in recent years has attracted the illustrious gallopers including Tulloch (1958, 1960 likes of Takeover Target and the mighty Black & 1961), Might And Power (1998), (2003) Caviar, whose final race win was in the 2013 and Grand Armee (2004-2005). TJ Smith Stakes. Race Record: 2-01.22 INTERGAZE 1997 Race Record: 1-08.71 BLACK CAVIAR 2011 2013 Winner: Reliable Man (GB), 2nd It’s a 2013 Winner: Black Caviar, 2nd Epaulette, Dundeel (NZ), 3rd Happy Trails. Time/Track 3rd Bel Sprinter. Time/Track 1-09.65 (Dead). 2-01.80 (Good). The Stayers Championship The 3YO Classic Championship The Sydney Cup, first run in 1866, is the long The Australian Derby is Australia’s premier distance race of The Championships. It is only one 3YO classic race. Formerly known as the AJC of two Group 1 races in Australia run over the ‘2 Derby, it has been run at Royal Randwick mile’ trip. This famous staying race boasts many since 1861. The Derby has been won by great outstanding stayers amongst its winners, including champions Phar Lap (1929), Peter Pan (1932), The Barb (1868-1869), Carbine (1889-1890), Tulloch (1957), Kingston Town (1980), Galilee (1967), Kingston Town (1980), Tie the Bonecrusher (1986) and Octagonal (1996). Knot (1998-1999) and (2004).

Race Record: 2-28.41 OCTAGONAL (NZ) Race Record: 3-19.00 JUST A DANCER 1996 (NZ) 1991 2013 Winner: It’s a Dundeel (NZ), 2nd 2013 Winner: Mourayan (IRE), 2nd Philippi, 3rd Kingdoms (NZ). Time/Track Norsqui, 3rd Aliyana Tilde. Time/Track 2-33.49 (Dead). 3-24.29 (Good). 12 FOR THE RECORD – CHAMPIONSHIP RACE HISTORY

The 3YO Fillies Classic Championship The 3YO Sprint Championship The Australian Oaks is the premier The Royal Sovereign Stakes was first staying race for 3YO fillies during the Sydney run in 1979, and has been traditionally held Autumn. Since 1994 the race was known as earlier in the year as a lead up to the BMW the AJC Australian Oaks and more recently . The race has been claimed the ATC Australian Oaks. Some of the stand- by a number of top line gallopers including, out winners of the race include Light Fingers Lonhro (2002), Exceed And Excel (2005), (1965), Surround (1977), Triscay (1991) and and Shoot Out (2010). The shift of this race to Streama (2012). the carnival proper and it’s target to become the 3YO Sprint Championship will see it Race Record: 2-28.80 SERENADE ROSE become one of the premier events on the racing 2006 calendar. 2013 Winner: Royal Descent, 2nd Dear Demi, 3rd Gondokoro (NZ). Time/Track Race Record: 1.08.90 IMA CARPENTER 2-34.19 (Heavy). 1989 2013 Winner: Rebel Dane, 2nd Urquidez, The Fillies and Mares Championship 3rd Taxmeifyoucan. Time/Track 1-10.75 The Queen of the Turf Stakes, as the name (Dead). implies, brings together the best fillies and The 2YO Fillies Championship mares of the Autumn. The inaugural Queen of the Turf Stakes was run in 1972. In 2005, the Royal Randwick Stakes, originally named race was switched from a handicap to weight- the Keith Mackay, was elevated to Group 3 for-age event and since then multiple Group 1 status in 2013 and is targeted to continue its winners have joined the honour roll, including rise to become the Championship race for 2YO Typhoon Tracy (2010), More Joyous (2011- Fillies in Australia. In 2011 Streama recorded 2012) and Appearance (2013). 2014 will be the her first race win in the Keith Mackay and has first time the race is run at Royal Randwick gone on to triumph in three Group 1 events over 1600m, having previously been held at including the 2012 Australian Oaks and the Rosehill Gardens over 1500m. 2013 .

Race Record: First time run at this track Race Record: 1-09.67 SNAPSHOTS 1997 and distance. 2013 Winner: Everage, 2nd Little Miss 2013 Winner: Appearance, 2nd Red Tracer, Smiley, 3rd Major Conquest. Time/Track 3rd Streama. Time/Track 1-30.73 (Slow). 1-13.45 (Heavy).

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