H E Tancred Stakes is an

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horse race for horses three years old and older, run over 2,400 metres at

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in Sydney, Australia. The prize money for the event is A$1,500,000.

History

The race is named after Henry Eugene Tancred (1897–1961), a former Chairman of the Sydney Turf Club.

Name

This race has had several names in its existence: * 1963–1976 - H E Tancred Cup * 1977–1980 - H E Tancred Stakes * 1981–1989 - Tancred Stakes * 1990 - The BMW International Stakes * 1991–1995 - The BMW Stakes * 1996–2001 - Mercedes Classic * 2002–2017 - The BMW * 2018 onwards - Tancred Stakes

Distance

* 1963 - miles (~2400 metres) * 1964 - miles (~2000 metres) * 1965–1972 - miles (~2400 metres) * 1973 onwards - 2400 metres

Grade

* 1963–1979 - Principal race * 1980 onwards - Group 1 race

Venue

*2022 - Newcastle Racecourse

Winners

* 2022 - Duais *2021 - Sir Dragonet *2020 -

Verry Elleegant Verry Elleegant (foaled 12 October 2015) is a New Zealand-bred Australian-trained Thoroughbred racehorse that has won 11 Group One races. She was crowned the 2020/2021 Australian Racehorse of the Year, and was the winner of the 2021 Melbourne ...

*2019 - Avilius *2018 -

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*2017 - Jameka *2016 - Preferment * 2015 - Hartnell * 2014 - Silent Achiever * 2013 - Fiveandahalfstar * 2012 - Manighar * 2011 - Cedarberg * 2010 - Littorio * 2009 - Fiumicino * 2008 - Tuesday Joy * 2007 - Blutigeroo * 2006 -

Eremein Eremein (6 November 2001 – 8 March 2020) was a notable Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. He was a chestnut gelding foaled in 2001 and bred by Bhima Stud in New South Wales. Eremein was by Timber Country (USA) from Marrego (won $78,520) by Marsc ...

* 2005 - Makybe Diva * 2004 - Grand Zulu * 2003 - Freemason * 2002 -

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* 2001 - Curata Storm * 2000 -

Tie the Knot Tie The Knot (foaled 1994 - Died October 2012) was an Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won 13 Group One races. In 1999-2000, he was voted Australian Champion Stayer and in 2021 was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. ...

* 1999 -

* 1998 -

Might and Power Might and Power (6 October 1993 – 11 April 2020) was a New Zealand bred, Australian owned and trained Thoroughbred racehorse who was named Australian Horse of the Year in 1998 and 1999. As a four-year-old, Might And Power won the Caulfield a ...

* 1997 -

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* 1996 -

* 1995 - Stony Bay * 1994 - Miltak * 1993 - Kaaptive Edition * 1992 - Heroicity * 1991 - Dr. Grace * 1990 - Sydeston * 1989 - Our Poetic Prince * 1988 -

Beau Zam Beau Zam (6 November 1984 – 17 April 2000) was a New Zealand-bred and Australian-trained Thoroughbred racehorse that won five Group 1 races. Racing career Beau Zam was the first Australian horse to win over $2 million in stake money. Races h ...

* 1987 - Myocard * 1986 -

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* 1985 - Alibhai * 1984 - Hayai * 1983 - Trissaro * 1982 - Prince Majestic * 1981 - Blue Denim * 1980 - Kingston Town * 1979 - Shivaree * 1978 -

Hyperno Hyperno (1973–2002) was a Thoroughbred racehorse foaled in New Zealand. He was a wayward but brilliant galloper that won the Melbourne Cup and other group and listed races. He was sired by Rangong (GB) out of Mikarla (NZ) by Persian Garden II ...

* 1977 - Our Cavalier * 1976 - Major Battle * 1975 - Sovereign Yacht * 1974 - Knee High * 1973 - Apollo Eleven (NZ) * 1972 - Tails * 1971 - Natural Trump * 1970 - Bright Shadow * 1969 - Prince Grant * 1968 - Khalekan * 1967 - Indian Harvest * 1966 - Striking Force * 1965 - Galerus * 1964 - King Roto * 1963 - Maidenhead

External links

First three placegetters H E Tancred Stakes (ATC)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:BMW, The Group 1 stakes races in Australia Open middle distance horse races Sports competitions in Sydney