This List of Australian Group races is recognized as a list of Australia's classified Black type thoroughbred horse races.
22-486: Horse race Apollo Stakes Group 2 race Location Randwick Racecourse , Sydney , Australia Inaugurated 1977 Race type Thoroughbred Sponsor TAB (2023) Race information Distance 1,400 metres Surface Turf Track Right-handed Qualification Three year olds and older Weight Weight for Age Purse $ 250,000 (2023) The Apollo Stakes
44-440: A very handsome new Grandstand." The following is a list of Group races which are contested at Randwick Racecourse. Besides horseracing, Randwick Racecourse has been used as a venue for many other events including concerts and religious masses . In 1970, Pope Paul VI celebrated mass at Randwick as part of his pastoral visit to Australia. The Racecourse was also the site of a mass held by Pope John Paul II in 1995 for
66-556: Is a private space for racehorse owners. The pavilion was constructed at the same time as the new QEII Grandstand and ToTH. The Paddock Stand replaced the St Leger Stand and Grandstand and was a two-storey, long, horizontal structure. The stand was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II in February 1992, it was also on this occasion that the Queen certified Randwick as "Royal". The Paddock Stand
88-2088: Is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three years and older, held under Weight for Age conditions over a distance of 1400 metres at Randwick Racecourse , Sydney , Australia in February. Total prize money for the race is A$ 250,000. History [ edit ] Name [ edit ] 1977–2006 - Apollo Stakes 2007–2010 - Winning Edge Presentations Classic 2011 onwards - Apollo Stakes Grade [ edit ] 1977–1978 - Principal Race 1979 onwards - Group 2 Venue [ edit ] 1977–1992 - Randwick Racecourse 1993–2001 - Warwick Farm Racecourse 2002–2005 - Randwick Racecourse 2005–2012 - Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 2014 onwards - Randwick Racecourse Winners [ edit ] 2023 - Anamoe 2022 - Think It Over 2021 - Colette 2020 - Alizee 2019 - Winx 2018 - Endless Drama 2017 - Winx 2016 - Winx 2015 - Contributer 2014 - Appearance 2013 - Alma's Fury 2012 - Rain Affair 2011 - Melito 2010 - Danleigh 2009 - Tuesday Joy 2008 - Racing To Win 2007 - Desert War 2006 - Ike's Dream 2005 - Grand Armee 2004 - Private Steer 2003 - Lonhro 2002 - Ha Ha 2001 - Sunline 2000 - Sunline 1999 - Kidman's Cove 1998 - Quick Flick 1997 - Juggler 1996 - Juggler 1995 - Pharaoh 1994 - Burst 1993 - Naturalism 1992 - Quick Score 1991 - Triscay 1990 - Key Dancer 1989 - Beau Zam 1988 - At Sea 1987 - Diamond Shower 1986 - Drawn 1985 - Red Anchor 1984 - Emancipation 1983 - Dalmacia 1982 - Calm Joe 1981 - Red Nose 1980 - Embasadora 1979 - Scomeld 1978 - Just Ideal 1977 - Visit See also [ edit ] List of Australian Group races Group races External links [ edit ] First three placegetters Apollo Stakes (ATC) References [ edit ] ^ "Winners and Past Results for
110-621: Is different from Wikidata Randwick Racecourse Royal Randwick Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney , New South Wales . Randwick Racecourse is Crown Land leased to the Australian Turf Club and known to many Sydney racegoers as headquarters. The racecourse is located about six kilometres south-east from the Sydney Central Business District in
132-632: The Australian Derby , Doncaster Handicap and Queen Elizabeth Stakes . Other annual events include the Sydney Carnival , Spring Carnival and the Chinese Festival of Racing. In January 1833, NSW Governor Richard Bourke designated the land for use as a racecourse. Up until then, Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD had been the main venue for racing within the city. The first race held at Randwick
154-577: The Beatification ceremony of Australia's first potential saint Mary MacKillop . It was also the site of the vigil and final mass of World Youth Day 2008 in July 2008. Racing was stopped for several weeks, due to the alterations needed to hold over 400,000 people. This move had been opposed by the Randwick Trainers Association, which holds lease interests over some areas intended to be used for
176-456: The 2019–2020 which began on Monday, 1 August 2019. Click on the sort symbol at the top of the columns to sort on a particular field. Notes: Doomben 10,000 Doomben Cup Kingsford-Smith Cup Queensland Derby Queensland Oaks Queensland Guineas Lord Mayor's Mile Chairman's Handicap Brisbane Cup Dane Ripper Stakes Sires' Produce Stakes (BRC) Grand Prix Stakes Premier's Cup Glenlogan Park Stakes In addition to
198-4301: The Apollo Stakes" . Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014 . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2023 Result – TAB Apollo Stakes (held 11 February 2023) " . racingpost.com . Retrieved 11 February 2023 . ^ "2022 Result – The Agency Apollo Stakes (held 12 February 2022) " . breednet.com.au . Retrieved 20 February 2022 . ^ "2021 Result – Yulong Apollo Stakes (held 13 February 2021) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 13 February 2021 . ^ "2020 Result – Aquis Apollo Stakes (held 15 February 2020) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 15 February 2020 . ^ "2019 Result – The Star Apollo Stakes (held 16 February 2019) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 16 February 2019 . ^ "2018 Result – The Star Apollo Stakes (held 17 February 2018) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 17 February 2018 . ^ "2017 Result – The Star Apollo Stakes (held 13 February 2016) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 13 February 2016 . ^ "2016 Result – Optus Business Apollo Stakes (held 13 February 2016) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 13 February 2016 . ^ "2015 Result – Schweppes Apollo Stakes (held 14 February 2015) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 14 February 2015 . ^ "2014 Result – Schweppes Apollo Stakes (held 22 February 2014) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2013 Result – Schweppes Apollo Stakes (held 23 February 2013) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2012 Result – Apollo Stakes (held 25 February 2012) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2011 Result – Apollo Stakes (held 19 February 2011) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2010 Result – Winning Edge Presentation Stks (held 20 February 2010) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2009 Result – Winning Edge Presentations (held 21 February 2009) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2008 Result – Apollo Stakes (held 8 March 2008) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2007 Result – Winning Edge Presentations (held 17 February 2007) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2006 Result – Apollo Stks (held 25 February 2006) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2005 Result – Apollo Stks (held 12 February 2005) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2004 Result – Apollo Stks (held 28 February 2004) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2003 Result – Apollo Stks (held 8 March 2003) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2002 Result – Apollo Stks (held 16 February 2002) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2001 Result – Apollo Stks (held 3 March 2001) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "2000 Result – Apollo Stks (held 11 March 2000) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1999 Result – Apollo Stks (held 20 February 1999) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1998 Result – Apollo Stks (held 28 February 1998) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1997 Result – Apollo Stakes (held 15 February 1997) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1996 Result – Apollo Stks (held 24 February 1996) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1995 Result – Apollo Stks (held 5 March 1995) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1994 Result – Apollo Stks (held 19 February 1994) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1993 Result – Apollo Stks (held 27 February 1993) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1992 Result – Apollo Stks (held 22 February 1992) " . breednet.com. Archived from
220-499: The Horse, also known as the "ToTH", is an outdoor auditorium for the presentation of thoroughbred racehorses both before and after a race. The ToTH is linked to the track-front via a tunnel in which the horses access the track. The ToTH has a capacity of 4,500 and is also used for live music events and functions. The construction of the ToTH was not without controversy, many racegoers have criticised
242-526: The Queens or Royal Stand was constructed in 1910 and remained until 1998. The First Grandstand was constructed for the first race meeting at Randwick and was made of American timber. Designed by architect John Frederick Hilly , it was intended to be temporary but stood for 15 years. The Second Grandstand, also known as the Paddock Stand, was constructed to replace the initial grandstand constructed on site. It
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#1733106311555264-453: The event. The dispute was resolved, by the federal government and the state government jointly pledging $ 40 million as reimbursement to the racing industry. The famous racecourse has also appeared in several films, including Mission: Impossible 2 . Randwick Racecourse is also used as an exam venue by the University of New South Wales . In addition, the annual Future Music Festival
286-549: The land was officially granted to the AJC and was held until 2011 when the AJC and the Sydney Turf Club (STC) merged to become the Australian Turf Club (ATC). The ATC are the current operators of Royal Randwick Racecourse. On 22 February 1992, Queen Elizabeth II visited Randwick Racecourse and opened the Paddock Stand. On this date, upon request, the Queen granted permission for the venue to be known as Royal Randwick. From this date
308-790: The original on 3 March 2016 . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1991 Result – Apollo Stks (held 2 February 1991) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1990 Result – Apollo Stks (held 17 February 1990) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1989 Result – Apollo Stks (held 28 January 1989) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1988 Result – Apollo Stks (held 6 February 1988) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1987 Result – Apollo Stks (held 21 February 1987) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1986 Result – Apollo Stks (held 1 February 1986) " . breednet.com. Archived from
330-731: The original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1985 Result – Apollo Stks (held 9 February 1985) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1984 Result – Apollo Stks (held 25 February 1984) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . ^ "1983 Result – Apollo Stks (held 5 February 1983) " . breednet.com . Retrieved 8 February 2015 . Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apollo_Stakes&oldid=1138802494 " Category : Horse races in Australia Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
352-504: The space for not being located trackside. The Saddling Paddock Tote Building, known as the Octagonal bar, is located behind the main grandstand. It was initially constructed in 1917 to house a totalisator , the fourth in the world to be installed. The building is now used as an event space and a bar on race days. The Owners Pavilion is located directly adjacent to the Theatre of the Horse and
374-592: The suburb of Randwick . The course proper has a circumference of 2224m with a home straight of 410m. On 14 October 2017, the inaugural running of The Everest was held at Royal Randwick. The Everest is the richest race in Australia and the richest turf race in the world with $ 15 million in prize money. Since 2014, Randwick hosts The Championships, a two-day season-ending meeting in April that offers over AUD$ 20 million in prize money. It features several Group 1 races such as
396-518: The venue was officially able to be referred to as 'Royal Randwick'. An extract from a letter from Kenneth Scott , Deputy Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, to the club reads: "You do not need me to tell you how much The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh enjoyed their visit to the Royal Randwick Racecourse today. Her Majesty was particularly glad that she was able, on this occasion, to legitimise your traditional title of "Royal" and to open
418-520: Was a private event held in June 1833. The course was originally known as the 'Sandy Course' due to the condition of the ground. In 1840 racing ceased at the venue and was only used for training. In the early 1840s, the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) was formed and in 1860 moved its headquarters to Randwick. In May of that year, racing resumed at the venue with a crowd of 6,000 people attending. In 1863
440-408: Was demolished in 2012 to make way for the new QEII Grandstand. The Tea House was a large structure at 50m long, 27m wide and two storeys high and could accommodate 1,000 racegoers. The original Tea house burnt down in 1917 and was immediately reconstructed to the same specifications. The Tea House was demolished in 2012 as part of the upgrades to the current layout. The Ladies Stand, also known as
462-473: Was extended in 1907 and 1914 and remained for more than 100 years to 1988 when it was demolished to make way for the new Paddock Stand. List of Australian Group races The Pattern Committee of the Australian Racing Board (ARB) recommends which races shall be designated as Group and Listed races for the racing season. The current list is for the 2019–2020 Australian Racing season and
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#1733106311555484-522: Was held at the racecourse from 2006 until it was cancelled in 2015. The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Grandstand is the main grandstand building. Originally constructed in 1969, it was torn down to its bare structure and rebuilt into the current state in 2012 and reopened to the public in 2013. It is 110m in length and 6 storeys high. The Official / Members Stand was constructed in 1886 and still remains today although it has been extended and modified multiple times, in 1907, 1914 and 1920. The Theatre of
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