Roman Consul Stakes

Horse race
Roman Consul Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationRandwick Racecourse,
Sydney, Australia
Inaugurated1978
Race typeThoroughbred – flat
SponsorPolytrack (2022)
Race information
Distance1,200 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree year old
WeightSet weights
Colts and geldings 56½ kg
Fillies 54½ kg
PurseA$300,000 (2022)
BonusesWinner exemption from a ballot on the T J Smith Stakes

The Roman Consul Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in early October.[1] 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 Chelmsford Stakes three times (1967–69).[1] Prior to 2006 the race was run in early September.[2]

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 – Randwick Racecourse
  • 2000 – Rosehill Racecourse
  • 2001–2003 – Randwick Racecourse
  • 2004 – Warwick Farm Racecourse
  • 2005 onwards – Randwick Racecourse

Winners

  • 2023 - King's Gambit[3]
  • 2021 - Best Of Bordeaux[4]
  • 2021 – Paulele[5]
  • 2020 – Wild Ruler[6]
  • 2019 – Cosmic Force[7]
  • 2018 – Sesar[8]
  • 2017 – Viridine[9]
  • 2016 – Russian Revolution[10]
  • 2015 – Exosphere[11]
  • 2014 – Brazen Beau[12]
  • 2013 – Zoustar[13]
  • 2012 – Jolie Bay[14]
  • 2011 – Foxwege[15]
  • 2010 – Buffering[16]
  • 2009 – Shellscrape[17]
  • 2008 – Montana Flyer[18]
  • 2007 – †race not held
  • 2006 – Reigning to Win[19]
  • 2005 – Denmarket[2]
  • 2004 – Fastnet Rock[20]
  • 2003 – Exceed And Excel[21]
  • 2002 – Snowland[22]
  • 2001 – Stylish Lass[23]
  • 2000 – Kootoomootoo[24]
  • 1999 – Easy Rocking[25]
  • 1998 – Laurie's Lottery[26]
  • 1997 – Encounter[27]
  • 1996 – Anthems[28]
  • 1995 – Our Maizcay[29]
  • 1994 – Marwina[30]
  • 1993 – Jetball[31]
  • 1992 – Slight Chance[32]
  • 1991 – Prince of Praise[33]
  • 1990 – Bureaucracy[34]
  • 1989 – Show County[35]
  • 1988 – Wonder Dancer[36]
  • 1987 – Christmas Tree[37]
  • 1986 – Rendoo[38]
  • 1985 – Wat of the Moment[39]
  • 1984 – Red Anchor
  • 1983 – March Magic
  • 1982 – Andretti
  • 1981 – Swift Gun
  • 1980 – Hanalei
  • 1979 – Meriville

† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza[40]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Winners and Past Results for Roman Consul Stakes". Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b "2005 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Full Result 5.00 Rosehill (AUS) | 7 October 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  4. ^ "Full Result 4.20 Randwick (AUS) | 8 October 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  5. ^ "2021 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 9 October 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  6. ^ "2020 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 10 October 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  7. ^ "2019 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 12 October 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  8. ^ "2018 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 6 October 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  9. ^ "2017 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 7 October 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  10. ^ "2016 Result – The Star Roman Consul (held 1 October 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  11. ^ "2015 Result – Canterbury Bmw Roman Consul (held 3 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  12. ^ "2014 Result – Syd. City Toyota Roman Consul (held 4 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  13. ^ "2013 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 5 October 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  14. ^ "2012 Result – Vili's Pie Roman Consul Stakes(held 6 October 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  15. ^ "2011 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 1 October 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  16. ^ "2010 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 2 October 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  17. ^ "2009 Result – Inglis Insurance Roman Consul (held 3 October 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  18. ^ "2008 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 4 October 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  19. ^ "2006 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 October 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  20. ^ "2004 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  21. ^ "2003 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  22. ^ "2002 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  23. ^ "2001 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  24. ^ "2000 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  25. ^ "1999 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  26. ^ "1998 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  27. ^ "1997 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  28. ^ "1996 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  29. ^ "1995 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  30. ^ "1994 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  31. ^ "1993 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  32. ^ "1992 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  33. ^ "1991 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  34. ^ "1990 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  35. ^ "1989 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  36. ^ "1988 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  37. ^ "1987 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  38. ^ "1986 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  39. ^ "1985 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1985)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  40. ^ "Carnival may be delayed". The Age, Melbourne. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 30 September 2014.