The Grand Finals of Australian Racing

1 & 8 April 2017

Royal Randwick ,

01 Photo: Destination NSW

he Championships was inaugurated in 2014 become a feature occasion in Sydney’s social and as a “Grand Finals” concept to feature and sporting calendar. showcase the very best of Australian racing as Tthe jewel in the crown of Sydney’s Autumn Carnival. Royal Randwick, one of Australia’s prestigious and most vibrant racing venues, is a fitting host. Visitors 2017 will witness the fourth year of this exciting and racing enthusiasts from around the country initiative, launched by Racing NSW in partnership and overseas will witness world class racing, and with The Australian Turf Club and supported by the enjoy a dazzling array of fashion and award winning Government of NSW. hospitality at this grand occasion.

Held on the first and second Saturday of April International interest and participation will be enhanced by another significant each year, The Championships twelve races will industry event, the Australian Easter Yearling Sale be hotly contested to determine champion status which is held nearby at Newmarket Sydney, on the over different age groups and distances. Glittering 4, 5 & 6 April. emerald encrusted trophies, designed by acclaimed Sydney jeweller Cerrone will be awarded to the Sydney, one of the world’s most beautiful cities winning owner, trainer and jockey of each race. will provide a breathtaking backdrop, a wealth of stunning sights, beaches to explore, arts and With a total of $20.2 million prizemoney on offer, entertainment to attend, and gourmet dining the stage is set for two days of exciting and experiences to enjoy. highly competitive racing. The very best horses in Australia will compete against some of the finest We look forward to welcoming you to another international contestants, at what has quickly memorable experience at The Championships. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE PROGRAM The Championships Day 1 Saturday 1 April 2017, Royal Randwick Race Name Prizemoney Conditions ($AUD) The Star Doncaster Mile (GR1) $3,000,000 1600m. Open Hcp. 3YO & Upwards. The Mile Championship Darley TJ Smith Stakes (GR1) $2,500,000 1200m. SWFA. 2YO & Upwards. The Open Sprint Championship BMW (GR1) $2,000,000 2400m. Set weights. 3YO. The 3YO Classic Championship Inglis Sires’ (GR1) $1,000,000 1400m. Set weights. 2YO. The 2YO Championship The Country Championships Final $400,000 1400m. Restricted to NSW Country Qualifiers. Schweppes Chairman’s Handicap (GR2) $300,000 2600m. Quality Hcp. 3YO & Upwards. TAB Stakes (GR3) $200,000 2000m. Quality Hcp. 3YO Fillies. Widden 150th Anniversary Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1100m. Set weights. 2YO. PJ Bell Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 3YO Fillies. China Horse Club Carbine Club Stakes (GR3) $200,000 1600m. Set weights + pen. 3YO. TOTAL $10,000,000

The Championships Day 2, Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day Saturday 8 April 2017, Royal Randwick Race Name Prizemoney Conditions ($AUD) Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes (GR1) $4,000,000 2000m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards. The Weight for Age Championship Schweppes (GR1) $2,000,000 3200m. Open Hcp. 3YO & Upwards. The Stayers Championship James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks (GR1) $1,000,000 2400m. Set weights. 3YO Fillies. The 3YO Fillies Classic Championship The Coolmore Legacy Stakes (GR1) $1,000,000 1600m. SWFA. 3YO & Upwards F&M. The Fillies & Mares Championship Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (GR2) $600,000 1200m. Set weights. 3YO. The 3YO Sprint Championship IG Share Trading (GR2) $600,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 2YO Fillies. The 2YO Fillies Championship The Provincial Championships Final $400,000 1400m. Restricted to NSW Provincial Qualifiers. TAB Sapphire Stakes (GR2) $300,000 1200m. Set weights + pen. 3YO & Upwards. F&M. South Pacific Classic (LR) $150,000 1400m. Quality Hcp. 3YO. Adina Apartment Hotels Fernhill Handicap (LR) $150,000 1600m. Quality Hcp. 2YO. TOTAL $10,200,000

1 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 Saturday 1 April 2017

THE STAR DONCASTER MILE (GR1) Schweppes Chairman’s Handicap (GR2) 1600m for 3YO & Upwards $A3,000,000 2600m for 3YO & Upwards $A300,000 Open Handicap. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 61kg. Late Nomination: $A8,250 First Acceptance: $A220 Lowest Handicap Weight 53kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Final Acceptance: $A11,550 Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A1,155 1st $A1,755,000 2nd $A570,000 3rd $A300,000 1st $A172,500 2nd $A57,000 3rd $A27,750 4th $A135,000 5th $A75,000 6th-8th $A30,000 4th $A13,500 5th $A7,500 6th-10th $A3,750 9th-10th $A22,500 EW Fund $A30,000 EW Fund $A3,000

DARLEY TJ SMITH STAKES (GR1) TAB Adrian Knox Stakes (GR3) 1200m for 2YO & Upwards $A2,500,000 2000m for 3YO Fillies $A200,000 Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 61kg. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Lowest Handicap Weight 53kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Final Acceptance: $A9,625 Late Entry: $A55,000 Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A770 1st $A1,462,500 2nd $A475,000 3rd $A250,000 1st $A115,000 2nd $A38,000 3rd $A18,500 4th $A112,500 5th $A62,500 6th-8th $A25,000 4th $A9,000 5th $A5,000 6th-10th $A2,500 9th-10th $A18,750 EW Fund $A25,000 EW Fund $A2,000

BMW AUSTRALIAN DERBY (GR1) Widden 150th Anniversary Stakes (GR3) 2400m for 3YO $A2,000,000 1100m for 2YO $A200,000 Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A770 Final Acceptance: $A7,700 Late Entry: $A44,000 1st $A115,000 2nd $A38,000 3rd $A18,500 1st $A1,170,000 2nd $A380,000 3rd $A200,000 4th $A9,000 5th $A5,000 6th-10th $A2,500 4th $A90,000 5th $A50,000 6th-8th $A20,000 EW Fund $A2,000 9th-10th $A15,000 EW Fund $A20,000 PJ Bell Stakes (GR3) INGLIS SIRES’ (GR1) 1200m for 3YO Fillies $A200,000 1400m for 2YO $A1,000,000 Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Claim. Nomination: $A110 Final Acceptance: $A770. Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry: $A22,000 1st $A115,000 2nd $A38,000 3rd $A18,500 1st $A585,000 2nd $A190,000 3rd $A100,000 4th $A9,000 5th $A5,000 6th-10th $A2,500 4th $A45,000 5th $A25,000 6th-8th $A10,000 EW Fund $A2,000 9th-10th $A7,500 EW Fund $A10,000 China Horse Club Carbine Club Stakes (GR3) THE COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL 1600m for 3YO $A200,000 1400m $A400,000 Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight Colts and Geldings 56kg, Set Weights. Restricted to eligible horses qualified through Fillies 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 The Country Championships. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Final Acceptance: $A770 1st $A210,000 2nd $A86,000 3rd $A43,000 1st $A115,000 2nd $A38,000 3rd $A18,500 4th $A21,000 5th $A10,000 6th $A4,000 4th $A9,000 5th $A5,000 6th-10th $A2,500 7th-10th $A2,500 11th-16th $A2,000 EW Fund $A4,000 EW Fund $A2,000

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 KEY DATES (subject to confirmation) Nominations: 12 Noon, Monday 6 February 2017 Late Entry (The Star Doncaster Mile): 12 Noon, Friday 17 February 2017 Weights (The Star Doncaster Mile): 12 Noon, Monday 20 February 2017 First Acceptances: 12 Noon, Tuesday 7 March 2017 Day 1 Final Acceptances: 8am, Tuesday 28 March 2017 (including late entries where applicable) SUPPORT RACES Nominations: 11am, Monday 27 March 2017 Acceptances: 9am, Wednesday 29 March 2017 BARRIER DRAWS The Championships races: Tuesday 28 March 2017 All other support races: Wednesday 29 March 2017

2 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day - Saturday 8 April 2017

LONGINES QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES (GR1) ARROWFIELD 3YO SPRINT (GR2) 2000m for 3YO & Upwards $A4,000,000 1200m for 3YO $A600,000 Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Set Weights. Colts and Geldings 56.5kg, Fillies 54.5kg. Apprentices Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A15,400 Late Entry:$A66,000 Final Acceptance: $A1,925 Late Entry Fee: $A11,000 1st $A2,340,000 2nd $A$760,000 3rd $A400,000 1st $A348,000 2nd $A114,000 3rd $A60,000 4th $A180,000 5th $A$100,000 6th-8th $A40,000 4th $A27,000 5th $A15,000 6th-10th $A6,000 9th-10th $A30,000 EW Fund $A$40,000 EW Fund $A6,000

SCHWEPPES SYDNEY CUP (GR1) IG SHARE TRADING PERCY SYKES STAKES (GR2) 3200m for 3YO & Upwards $A2,000,000 1200m for 2YO Fillies $A600,000 Open Handicap. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight 54kg. Apprentices Cannot Late Nomination: $A2,750 First Acceptance: $A220 Claim. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A7,700 Final Acceptance: $A1,925 Late Entry Fee: $A11,000 1st $A1,170,000 2nd $A380,000 3rd $A200,000 1st $A348,000 2nd $A114,000 3rd $A60,000 4th $A90,000 5th $A50,000 6th-8th $A20,000 4th $A27,000 5th $A15,000 6th-10th $A6,000 9th-10th $A15,000 EW Fund $A20,000 EW Fund $A6,000

James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks (GR1) TAB Sapphire Stakes (GR2) 2400m for 3YO Fillies $A1,000,000 1200m for Fillies and Mares 3YO & Upwards $A300,000 Set Weights. 56kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A165 Set Weights and Penalties. Base Weight Mares 54kg, Fillies 53kg. First Acceptance: $A220 Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Apprentices Cannot Claim. Nomination: $A110 Late Entry Fee: $A22,000 Final Acceptance: $A1,155 1st $A585,000 2nd $A190,000 3rd $A100,000 1st $A172,500 2nd $A57,000 3rd $A27,750 4th $A45,000 5th $A25,000 6th-8th $A10,000 4th $A13,500 5th $A7,500 6th-10th $A3,750 9th-10th $A7,500 EW Fund $A10,000 EW Fund $A3,000

THE COOLMORE LEGACY STAKES (GR1) South Pacific Classic (LR) 1600m for Fillies and Mares 3YO & Upwards $A1,000,000 1400m for 3YO $A150,000 Standard Weight for Age. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 61kg. Nomination: $A165 First Acceptance: $A220 Lowest Handicap Weight 53kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. Final Acceptance: $A3,850 Late Entry Fee: $A22,000 1st $A84,750 2nd $A28,500 3rd $A13,500 1st $A585,000 2nd $A190,000 3rd $A100,000 4th $A6,750 5th $A3,750 6th-10th $A2,250 4th $A45,000 5th $A25,000 6th-8th $A10,000 EW Fund $A1,500 9th-10th $A7,500 EW Fund $A10,000 Adina Apartment Hotels Fernhill Handicap (LR) THE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL 1600m for 2YO $A150,000 1400m $A400,000 Quality Handicap. Highest Handicap Weight 61kg. Set Weights. Restricted to eligible horses qualified through Lowest Handicap Weight 53kg. Apprentices Cannot Claim. The Provincial Championships. Apprentices Cannot Claim. 1st $A84,750 2nd $A28,500 3rd $A13,500 1st $A212,000 2nd $A86,000 3rd $A43,000 4th $A6,750 5th $A3,750 6th-10th $A2,250 4th $A21,000 5th $A10,000 6th $A4,000 EW Fund $A1,500 7th-10th $A2,500 11th-15th $A2,000 EW Fund $A4,000

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. 1% of NSW total prizemoney goes to the Equine Welfare Fund (EW Fund). THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 KEY DATES (subject to confirmation) Nominations: 12 Noon, Monday 6 February 2017 Late Entry (Schweppes Sydney Cup): 12 Noon, Friday 17 February 2017 Weights (Schweppes Sydney Cup): 12 Noon, Monday 20 February 2017 First Acceptances: 12 Noon, Tuesday 7 March 2017 Day 2 Final Acceptances: 8am, Tuesday 4 April 2017 (including late entries where applicable) SUPPORT RACES Nominations: 11am, Monday 3 April 2017 Acceptances: 9am, Wednesday 5 April 2017 BARRIER DRAWS The Championships races: Tuesday 4 April 2017 All other support races: Wednesday 5 April 2017

3 SYDNEY GROUP & LISTED AUTUMN PROGRAM Date Location Prizemoney Race Name Gr Dist Age Sex Cond $200,000 2 1200 3YO&Up O WFA 28 Rosehill $150,000 3 110 0 2-Y-O F SWP January Gardens 2017 $150,000 3 110 0 2-Y-O C&G SWP 4 $200,000 4YO&Up M SWP Royal Breeders' Classic 2 1200 February Randwick 2017 $150,000 3 1200 3-Y-O O SWP $250,000 2 1400 3YO&Up O WFA $200,000 Light Fingers Stakes 2 1200 3-Y-O F SW 11 Royal $150,000 Southern Cross Stakes 3 1200 3YO&Up O Qlty February Randwick 2017 $150,000 Triscay Stakes 3 1200 4YO&Up M Qlty $125,000 Plate LR 110 0 2-Y-O O SWP $400,000 2 1400 3-Y-O O SW 18 Rosehill $250,000 Silver Slipper Stakes 2 110 0 2-Y-O O SW February Gardens 2017 $200,000 Millie Fox Stakes 2 1300 3YO&Up F&M SWP $125,000 Parramatta Cup LR 1900 3YO&Up O Qlty $600,000 1 1600 3YO&Up O WFA $200,000 Surround Stakes 2 1400 3-Y-O F SW 25 Royal $200,000 2 1200 2-Y-O C&G SW February Randwick 2017 $200,000 Sweet Embrace Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O F SW $200,000 Guy Walter Stakes 2 1400 4YO&Up M SWP $150,000 Liverpool City Cup 3 1300 3YO&Up O Qlty $1,000,000 1 1600 3-Y-O O SW $500,000 1 1300 3YO&Up O WFA $500,000 Challenge Stakes 2 1000 3YO&Up O WFA $300,000 2 1200 2-Y-O F SW 4 Royal $300,000 Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O C&G SW March Randwick 2017 $150,000 Aspiration Quality 3 1600 3YO&Up F&M Qlty $150,000 Handicap 3 1200 4YO&Up M Qlty $125,000 Fireball Stakes LR 110 0 3-Y-O O SWP $125,000 Randwick City Stakes LR 2000 3YO&Up O Qlty $600,000 Coolmore Classic 1 1500 3YO&Up F&M Qlty $350,000 Stakes 3 2000 3YO&Up O SWP $200,000 2 1500 3-Y-O O SW 11 Phar Lap Stakes Rosehill $200,000 Ajax Stakes 2 1500 3YO&Up O Qlty March Gardens 2017 $175,000 Magic Night Stakes 3 1200 2-Y-O F SW $175,000 Pago Pago Stakes 3 1200 2-Y-O C&G SW $150,000 Maurice McCarten Stakes 3 110 0 3YO&Up O Qlty

4 SYDNEY GROUP & LISTED AUTUMN PROGRAM Date Location Prizemoney Race Name Gr Dist Age Sex Cond $3,500,000 1 1200 2-Y-O O SW $1,000,000 1 1500 3YO&Up O WFA $700,000 1 2000 3YO&Up O WFA 18 $700,000 The Galaxy 1 110 0 2YO&Up O Hcp Rosehill $600,000 1 2000 3-Y-O O SW March Gardens 2017 $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 $1,500,000 The BMW 1 2400 3YO&Up O WFA $500,000 1 2000 3-Y-O F SW $200,000 Stakes 2 2000 3-Y-O C&G SW 25 Rosehill $200,000 Stakes 2 1500 3YO&Up F&M SWP March Gardens 2017 $150,000 Stakes 3 1200 3YO&Up O Qlty $150,000 T L Baillieu Handicap 3 1400 2-Y-O O Qlty $150,000 3 2000 4YO&Up O SWP $150,000 3 1500 3YO&Up O Qlty $3,000,000 Doncaster Mile 1 1600 3YO&Up O Hcp $2,500,000 T J Smith Stakes 1 1200 2YO&Up O WFA Royal $2,000,000 ATC Australian Derby 1 2400 3-Y-O O SW 1 Randwick $1,000,000 ATC Sires Produce Stakes 1 1400 2-Y-O O SW $300,000 2 2600 3YO&Up O Qlty April THE Chairman's Handicap 2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS $200,000 Adrian Knox Qlty Stakes 3 2000 3-Y-O F Qlty Day 1 $200,000 China Horse Club Carbine Club Stakes 3 1600 3-Y-O O SWP $200,000 3 110 0 2-Y-O O SW $200,000 P J Bell Stakes 3 1200 3-Y-O F SWP $4,000,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes 1 2000 3YO&Up O WFA $2,000,000 Sydney Cup 1 3200 3YO&Up O Hcp Royal $1,000,000 ATC Oaks 1 2400 3-Y-O F SW 8 Randwick $1,000,000 Queen Of The Turf Stakes 1 1600 3YO&Up F&M WFA $600,000 2 1200 3-Y-O O SW April THE Arrowfield 3YO Sprint 2017 CHAMPIONSHIPS $600,000 IG Share Trading Percy Sykes Stakes 2 1200 2-Y-O F SWP Day 2 $300,000 TAB 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 $600,000 All Aged Stakes 1 1400 2YO&Up O WFA $500,000 Champagne Stakes 1 1600 2-Y-O O SW 15 $150,000 Japan Racing Assoc Plate 3 2000 3YO&Up O Qlty April Royal Randwick 3 2017 $150,000 Frank Packer Plate 2000 3-Y-O O SW $150,000 James H B Carr Stakes 3 1400 3-Y-O F SWP $150,000 3 1200 3YO&Up O SWP

5 SYDNEY RACECOURSES ROYAL RANDWICK oyal Randwick is the historic home of the Southern Hemisphere, free Wi-Fi and a myriad of in Sydney. Established in other innovations. 1860, and known to locals as “Headquarters”, Rthe recent $170 million redevelopment of the venue Located in the Eastern suburbs and just five kilometres has created modern amenities featuring a luxury five from the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Royal Randwick is level grandstand, with an outdoor tiered “Theatre of the easily accessed by car and public transport. Its close Horse” amphitheatre. proximity to the popular beaches of Bondi and Coogee, and to both domestic and international airports makes it The grandstand takes full advantage of its elevated position, offering prime trackside views, and an an ideal location for interstate and international visitors. exquisite backdrop featuring the Centennial Parklands The Royal Randwick course proper is the largest race- and the city skyline beyond. track in NSW. Royal Randwick features a back straight The superior technology and multipurpose nature of the from the 1600m mark, sweeping bends and a slight grandstand ensures all racegoers enjoy an enhanced uphill gradient at the top of the home straight known as experience complete with the largest outdoor screen in ‘the rise’. Darley TJ Smith Stakes GR1 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint GR2 Inglis Sires’ GR1 Girvan Waugh Percy Sykes Stakes GR2 The Country Championships Final 1400m 1200m The Provincial Championships Final 1000m 1600m The Star Doncaster Mile GR1 3200m Cellarbrations Queen of the Turf Stakes GR1 Schweppes Sydney Cup GR1

COURSE PROPER Fully grassed Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes GR1 Track circumference: 2224m 2000m Length of straight: 410m BMW Australian Derby GR1 WP James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks GR1 Width of straight at winning post: 28m 2400m 2600m

ROSEHILL GARDENS Randwick

George Ryder Stakes GR1 1500m 1400m 1300m

1200m COURSE PROPER 1100m Fully grassed Track Circumference: 2048m The Galaxy GR1 Length of straight: 408m Width of straight at winning post: 27m The BMW GR1 1900m 2400m WP

Ranvet Stakes GR1 2000m

6 Rosehill Gardens 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday 18 March Tuesday 4 April Rosehill Gardens Raceday, Golden Slipper Stakes The Championships Day 2 Barrier Draw Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes & Schweppes Sydney Cup Sunday 19 March

Albury Raceday, The Country Championships Tuesday 4 April – Thursday 6 April

Friday 24 March – Sunday 23 April Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale Newmarket, Sydney Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Carmen Sydney Harbour, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney Thursday 6 – Wednesday 19 April

Saturday 25 March Sydney Royal Easter Show Sydney Showground, Homebush Rosehill Gardens Raceday, The BMW

Saturday 8 April Sunday 26 March Muswellbrook Raceday, The Country Championships Wildcard

Tuesday 28 March The Championships Day 1 Barrier Draw The Star Doncaster Mile & BMW Australian Derby

Saturday 1 April

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 Royal Randwick

Saturday 15 April THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 Royal Randwick Royal Randwick Raceday, All Aged Stakes Day

7 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS QUARANTINE CENTRE

he designated Quarantine Centre for The STABLE STAFF ACCOMMODATION Championships is located at Canterbury A number of high quality serviced accommodation Park Racecourse. This is the Australian Turf options are available for stable staff approximately TClub’s major mid-week city based racing venue 9km or 15 minutes driving distance away. and the home of Sydney night racing. Situated Canterbury Park is close to excellent train and bus just 11km west of Sydney CBD, and 14km from services. The Championships can offer assistance Royal Randwick, the track is regarded by many as with accommodation and car hire recommendations. Australia’s best racing surface.

HORSEMAN’S HANDBOOK TRAINING TRACK For detailed information on the Quarantine Centre, Training is carried out on the course proper which is pre-export and post-export quarantine requirements, 1580m in circumference and 24m wide, with warm vaccinations, visas, registration forms and season turf called Kikuyu. Track access on the procedures and all other relevant information, please turf track is provided from 6.30am to 10am each refer to the Horseman’s Handbook section of morning. www.thechampionships.com.au

8 TRAVEL ALLOWANCES CANTERBURY PARK

1250m 2800m 1200m 1100m 1000m

1900m WP 3400m

1550m

Canterburry Park

nternational travel allowances for horses travelling The Championships reserves the right to assess to race in The Championships from outside of each application individually, based on its merit. It is at Australia and New Zealand will be assessed on a the sole discretion of The Championships to assess Icase by case basis. whether to offer a travel allowance, and to what level.

If an allowance is provided, it will be provided on ACCOMMODATION an ‘all in’ basis, and will be paid directly to the The Championships will assist the connections of nominated participants. all confirmed participants with bookings for local accommodation and transport. The connections of the horse will be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred direct, including shipping, stabling, personal flights, accommodation, RACE DAY HOSPITALITY transportation and general expenditure and The Championships will provide premium race day subsistence. hospitality at Royal Randwick and Rosehill Gardens, to bona fide connections with a horse competing at The Championships will meet and provide all costs The Championships and in any lead up races. This will incurred to run the designated Quarantine and include local transport to and from the racecourse. Isolation Centre.

In general, travel allowances will only be granted for VISAS horses with a rating of 110+ that are bound for Australia All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to specifically compete in The Championships. to and enter Australia. Participants will need to lodge Allowances are not available for horses that are being visa applications at least 6-8 weeks before their transferred from an overseas destination to race under intended date of travel to Australia (or two weeks for an Australian based trainer. online visa applications). A letter of invitation to The Championships 2016 can be supplied to participants The amount offered and conditions surrounding to assist with the visa process. any allowances will be assessed based on The Note: New Zealand passport holders do not usually Championship(s) race being targeted, the rating of the need to lodge a visa application prior to their horse, the likely cost of travel, and the profile of the departure. horse. 9 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE HISTORY Doncaster Mile - The Mile Championship Sires’ Produce - The 2YO Championship

One of Australia’s most famous races, first run in 1866. It is considered This famous race is the second leg of Sydney’s 2YO Triple Crown, the mile championship of Australian racing. The Doncaster has been the first being the Group 1 Golden Slipper and the final leg being the won by many of the best gallopers ever to race in Australia. Past Group 1 Champagne Stakes. Many outstanding gallopers who have winners include (2016), Tobin Bronze (1967), won the race include Ajax (1937), Shannon (1944), (1970), (1990-1991) and (1999 & 2002). (1977), (1995) and Pierro (2012). Race Record: 1-33.70 BELMURA LAD (NZ) 1979 Race Record: 1-21.47 PIERRO 2012 2015 Winner: Kermadec (NZ) 2016 Winner: Winx 2015 Winner: Pride of Dubai 2016 Winner: Yankee Rose 2nd Real Impact (JPN) 2nd Happy Clapper 2nd Odyssey Moon/Rageese 2nd Telperion 3rd Royal Descent 3rd Azkadellia (NZ) (Dead Heat) 3rd Faraway Town Time/Track 1:37.61 (Soft 7) Time/Track 1:35.27 (Soft 6) Time/Track 1:25.72 (Soft 7) Time/Track 1:24.38 (Soft 6)

TJ Smith Stakes - Open Sprint Championship Queen Elizabeth Stakes - The Weight for Age Championship

First run in 1997, the race is the championship sprint race of Australia. The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has developed into Australia’s highest In 1999 the race was renamed to honour trainer TJ Smith who trained rated weight for age race. The race dates back to 1851 when it was champion racehorses such as Tulloch, and Gunsynd. called the Queen’s Plate. This race has been won by Australia’s most In recent years the race has attracted the likes of Takeover Target, illustrious gallopers including Tulloch (1958, 1960 & 1961), Might Chautauqua and Black Caviar, who ended her unbeaten career with And Power (1998), Lonhro (2003) and Grand Armee (2004-2005). victory in 2013. Race Record: 1-08.71 BLACK CAVIAR 2011 Race Record: 2-01.22 INTERGAZE 1997 2015 Winner: Chautauqua 2016 Winner: Chautauqua 2015 Winner: Criterion (NZ) 2016 Winner: Lucia Valentina (NZ) 2nd Lord of The Sky 2nd Fell Swoop 2nd Red Cadeaux (GB) 2nd The United States (IRE) 3rd Terravista 3rd English 3rd Royal Descent 3rd Happy Clapper Time/Track 1:11.04 (Soft 7) Time/Track 1:10.10 (Soft 6) Time/Track 2:05.35 (Soft 7) Time/Track 2:04.82 (Soft 5)

Australian Derby - The 3YO Classic Championship Sydney Cup - The Stayers Championship

Australia’s premier 3YO classic race has been run at Royal Randwick The long distance race of The Championships, it is only one of two since 1861. Formerly known as the AJC Derby, it has been won by Group 1 races in Australia run over the ‘2 mile’ trip. This famous great champions Phar Lap (1929), Peter Pan (1932), Tulloch (1957), staying race boasts many outstanding stayers amongst its winners, Kingston Town (1980), Bonecrusher (1986) and Octagonal (1996). including The Barb (1868-1869), Carbine (1889-1890), Galilee (1967), Race Record: 2-28.41 OCTAGONAL (NZ) 1996 Kingston Town (1980), (1998-1999) and (2004). Race Record: 3-19.00 JUST A DANCER (NZ) 1991 2015 Winner: Mongolian Khan 2016 Winner: Tavago (NZ) 2015 Winner: Grand Marshal (GB) 2016 Winner: Gallante (IRE) 2nd Hauraki 2nd Jameka 2nd Who Shot Thebarman (NZ) 2nd Libran (IRE) 3rd Volkstok’N’Barrell (NZ) 3rd Tally 3rd Like a Carousel 3rd Grand Marshal (GB) Time/Track 2:37.10 (Soft 7) Time/Track 2:33.67 (Soft 6) Time/Track 3:24.70 (Soft 7) Time/Track 3:24.53 (Soft 5)

10 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE HISTORY Australian Oaks - The 3YO Fillies Classic Championship Percy Sykes Stakes - 2YO Fillies Championship

The premier staying race for 3YO fillies during the Sydney Autumn. Elevated to Group 2 status in late 2016, and it is the most valuable Since 1994 the race was known as the AJC Australian Oaks and more two year old race for fillies in Australia. In 2011 Streama recorded recently the ATC James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks. Some of the her first race win in the Percy Sykes Stakes and went on to triumph in stand-out winners of the race include Light Fingers (1965), Surround three Group 1 events including the 2012 Australian Oaks and the 2013 (1977), Triscay (1991) and Streama (2012). George Main Stakes. Race Record: 2-28.80 SERENADE ROSE 2006 Race Record: 1-09.67 SNAPSHOTS 1997 2015 Winner: Gust of Wind (NZ) 2016 Winner: Sofia Rosa (NZ) 2015 Winner: Ottoman 2016 Winner: Missrock 2nd Winx 2nd Ambience 2nd Caleverite 2nd Prompt Response 3rd Candelara (NZ) 3rd Believe 3rd Lake Geneva 3rd Spright Time/Track 2:32.40 (Soft 7) Time/Track 2:34.27 (Soft 5) Time/Track 1:12.44 (Heavy 8) Time/Track 1:11.07 (Soft 6)

Queen of the Turf Stakes - The Fillies & Mares Championship 3YO Sprint - The 3YO Sprint Championship

Now known as the Coolmore Legacy, but registered as the Queen of The First run in 1979, the race has been claimed by a number of top line Turf. As the name implies, the race brings together the best fillies and gallopers including, Lonhro (2002), Exceed And Excel (2005), and mares of the Autumn. The inaugural Queen of the Turf Stakes was run Shoot Out (2010). The shift of this race to the carnival proper and it’s in 1972, with multiple Group 1 winners on the honour roll, including target to become the 3YO Sprint Championship will see it become one Typhoon Tracy (2010), More Joyous (2011-2012) and Appearance (2013). of the premier events on the racing calendar. Race Record: 1-35.85 DIAMOND DRILLE 2014 Race Record: 1.08.90 IMA CARPENTER 1989 2015 Winner: Amanpour 2016 Winner: Azkadellia (NZ) 2015 Winner: Delectation 2016 Winner: Japonisme 2nd Catkins 2nd Heavens Above 2nd Bring Me The Maid 2nd Counterattack 3rd Noble Protector (GB) 3rd Noble Protector (GB) 3rd Rekindled Power 3rd Takedown Time/Track 1:37.77 (Soft 7) Time/Track 1:35.98 (Soft 5) Time/Track 1:11.71 (Heavy 8) Time/Track 1:11.07 (Soft 5)

Country Championship Provincial Championship

First run in 2015, The Country Championships was created to support First run in 2015, The Provincial Championships was created to support and promote racing in regional NSW, ensuring that horses from across and promote racing at the five NSW provincial clubs which are all the State are part of The Championships in Sydney in the autumn. located close to Sydney. The series ensures horses and their connections Already proving to be a stepping stone for bigger and better things, have the opportunity to compete in The Championships in Sydney in the Inaugural winner Artlee and last year’s champion Clearly Innocent have autumn. gone on to Black Type racing. Race Record: 1-24.44 ARTLEE 2015 Race Record: 1:23:91 DANISH TWIST 2016 2015 Winner: Artlee 2016 Winner: Clearly Innocent 2015 Winner: Sure And Fast 2016 Winner: Danish Twist 2nd Tarangower 2nd Pera Pera 2nd Electric Power 2nd Powerline 3rd Voodoo Lad 3rd Ever So Natural 3rd Oxford Poet 3rd His Majesty (IRE) Time/Track 1:24.44 (Heavy 8) Time/Track 1:24.52 (Soft 6) Time/Track 1:24.30 (Heavy 8) Time/Track 1:23:91 (Soft 6)

11 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 – KEY RACE PROGRESSIONS DONCASTER MILE, GROUP 1 The Sprinter-Miler Path Saturday, 18 March 2017 Saturday, 1 April 2017 Rosehill Gardens Royal Randwick GEORGE RYDER STAKES THE STAR DONCASTER MILE 1500m – WFA – 3yo up – G1 14 days  1600m – HCP – 3yo up – G1 $A1,000,000 $A3,000,000 Possible path to the Doncaster Mile at The Championships, contesting the George Ryder Stakes, Gr 1 1500m at weight-for-age, 14 days prior to the Doncaster Mile, Gr 1 at The Championships. SYDNEY CUP, GROUP 1 The Stayers Path Saturday, 25 March 2017 Saturday, 8 April 2017 Rosehill Gardens Royal Randwick THE BMW SYDNEY CUP 2400m – WFA – 3yo up – G1 14 days  3200m – HCP – G1 $A1,500,000 $A2,000,000 Possible path to the Sydney Cup at The Championships running in the BMW, 2400m Gr 1 at weight-for-age, 14 days prior to the Sydney Cup, 3200m Gr 1 at The Championships.

QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES, GROUP 1 2000m Weight-for-age Path Saturday, 18 March 2017 Saturday, 8 April 2017 Rosehill Gardens Royal Randwick RANVET STAKES LONGINES QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES 2000m – WFA – 3yo up – G1 21 days  2000m – WFA – G1 $A700,000 $A4,000,000 Possible path to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at The Championships running in consecutive 2000m weight- for-age races. Commences with the Ranvet Stakes, 2000m Gr 1, at weight-for-age 21 days prior to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, 2000m Gr 1 at The Championships. QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES, GROUP 1 The BMW Path Saturday, 25 March 2017 Saturday, 8 April 2017 Rosehill Gardens Royal Randwick THE BMW LONGINES QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES 2400m – WFA – 3yo up – G1 14 days  2000m – WFA – G1 $A1,500,000 $A4,000,000 Possible path to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at The Championships running in the BMW, 2400m Gr 1 at weight-for-age, 14 days prior to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, 2000m Gr 1 at The Championships. 12 KEY CONTACTS Chief Executive, Racing NSW Racing Manager Peter V’landys AM Shane Meaney Tel: +61 2 9551 7555 Tel: +61 2 9551 7639 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Quarantine & International Liaisons Racing NSW Stewards Maurice Logue Marc Van Gestel Mob: +61 418 295 323 Chairman of Stewards Email: [email protected] Mob: +61 412 933 941 Email: [email protected] The Championships Racing NSW Official Veterinarian, Racing NSW Level 7, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Dr Craig Suann Tel: +61 2 9551 7500 Tel: +61 2 8344 5050 www.thechampionships.com.au Mob: +61 408 020 403 Email: [email protected] Media Manager Mark Brassel Canterbury Park Track Manager Tel: +61 2 9551 7568 Greg Carmody Mob: +61 418 667 589 Tel: +61 2 9930 4042 Email: [email protected] Mob: +61 408 237 479 Email: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS

Equine Transport – International Australian Turf Club IRT, Chris Burke Tel: +61 1300 729 668 Tel: +61 3 9643 3000 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] General Manager Racing, Wagering Equine Transport – Domestic & International J G Goldners, Jason Garske James Ross Tel: +61 1300 655 090 Tel: +61 2 9663 8410 Mob: +61 427 220 296 Mob: +61 456 566 344 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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