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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. 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 Australian Turf Club (ATC) owns and operates thoroughbred racing, events and hospitality venues across Sydney, Australia. The ATC came into being on 7 February 2011 when the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) and the Sydney Turf Club (STC) merged. The ...

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 -

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*2019 - Avilius *2018 -

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*2017 - Jameka *2016 - Preferment * 2015 -

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* 2014 -

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* 2013 - Fiveandahalfstar * 2012 - Manighar * 2011 - Cedarberg * 2010 - Littorio * 2009 - Fiumicino * 2008 - Tuesday Joy * 2007 - Blutigeroo * 2006 -

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* 2005 - Makybe Diva * 2004 -

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* 2003 -

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* 2002 -

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* 2001 - Curata Storm * 2000 -

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* 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 ...

* 1997 -

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* 1996 -

* 1995 - Stony Bay * 1994 - Miltak * 1993 - Kaaptive Edition * 1992 - Heroicity * 1991 - Dr. Grace * 1990 -

Sydeston Sydeston (foaled 1985) was one of the best racehorses to come out of Tasmania in the history of Australian racing, and easily the best to do so in the modern era. After winning a number of races in his home state, the plain brown gelding was tran ...

* 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