The Roman Consul Stakes is an

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for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at

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, Sydney in early October. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

History

The race is named after the late 1960s racehorse Roman Consul, who won the

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three times (1967–69). Prior to 2006 the race was run in early September.

Grade

* 1979–1983 – Listed race * 1984–2004 – Group 3 * 2005 onwards – Group 2

Distance

* 1979–2000 – 1200 metres * 2001 – 1100 metres * 2002 onwards – 1200 metres

Venue

* 1979–1999 –

* 2000 –

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* 2001–2003 –

* 2004 –

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* 2005 onwards –

Winners

* 2021 –

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* 2020 – Wild Ruler * 2019 – Cosmic Force * 2018 – Sesar * 2017 – Viridine * 2016 – Russian Revolution * 2015 –

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* 2014 –

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* 2013 –

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* 2012 – Jolie Bay * 2011 – Foxwege * 2010 – Buffering * 2009 – Shellscrape * 2008 – Montana Flyer * 2007 – †''race not held'' * 2006 – Reigning to Win * 2005 – Denmarket * 2004 –

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* 2003 –

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* 2002 – Snowland * 2001 – Stylish Lass * 2000 – Kootoomootoo * 1999 – Easy Rocking * 1998 – Laurie's Lottery * 1997 – Encounter * 1996 – Anthems * 1995 – Our Maizcay * 1994 – Marwina * 1993 – Jetball * 1992 – Slight Chance * 1991 – Prince of Praise * 1990 – Bureaucracy * 1989 – Show County * 1988 – Wonder Dancer * 1987 – Christmas Tree * 1986 – Rendoo * 1985 – Wat of the Moment * 1984 –

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* 1983 – March Magic * 1982 – Andretti * 1981 – Swift Gun * 1980 – Hanalei * 1979 – Meriville † Not held because of outbreak of

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