The Bill Ritchie Handicap is an

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open quality handicap

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for horses three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres, held annually at

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in September. Total prize money for the race is A$200,000.

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 -

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* 2002–2003 -

* 2005–2010 -

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* 2011 -

* 2012 onwards -

Grade

* 1979–1997 - Listed Race * 1998 onwards - Group 3

Winners

* 2022 - Top Ranked * 2021 - Atishu * 2020 -

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* 2019 -

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* 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

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References

{{reflist, 2 Horse races in Australia

History

Venue

Grade

Winners

See also

References