The Bart Cummings is a

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quality handicap, over a distance of 2500 metres. It is held annually at

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in early October. The total prize money is A$750,000.

History

Name

The Bart Cummings is named after legendary trainer

Bart Cummings James Bartholomew Cummings (14 November 1927 – 30 August 2015), also known by his initials J. B. Cummings, was one of the most successful Australian racehorse trainers. He was known as the Cups King, referring to the Melbourne Cup, as he w ...

(1927–2015), trainer of twelve Melbourne Cup winners. Previously known as the Banjo Paterson Handicap, the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.

Grade

* Prior to 2007 - Handicap * 2007–2013 - Listed Race * 2014 onwards - Group 3

Distance

* 2004 – 2550 metres * 2006 – 2540 metres *2007–2010 – 2520 metres *2011–2013 – 2500 metres *2014–2015 – 2520 metres *2016 onwards - 2500 metres

Winners

* 2022 - Lunar Flare * 2021 - Grand Promenade *2020 - Persan *2019 - Surprise Baby *2018 - Avilius *2017 - Amelie's Star *2016 -

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*2015 - Let's Make Adeal *2014 - Who Shot Thebarman *2013 - Araldo *2012 - Tanby *2011 - Mourayan *2010 - Harris Tweed *2009 - Light Vision *2008 - Light Vision *2007 - Dolphin Jo *2006 - Irazu *2005 - Bugatti Royale *2004 - Yakama *2003 - Vicksburg *2002 - Freegold *2001 - Touch The Groom *2000 - Brew

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