Some trivia on Doncaster Day. If you are a horse lover (as I am), I thought you might enjoy some of the Trivia on the prestigous Emirates Doncaster Day.


Racing

The $1.8 million Emirates Doncaster mile dates back to 1866 and has been won by many renowned horses including Gunsynd, Tobin Bronze and Chatham, with jockey Glen Boss riding to victory the past two years on Racing to Win and most recently Haradasun.

The $1.8 million dollar David Jones Australian Derby is known as one of the top ranked event for 3-year-olds by Australian and New Zealand race classifications, and is a race not to be missed. Last year we saw the John Hawkes trained New Zealand horse Fiumicino take out honours in the Derby, ably ridden by top jockey Darren Beadman.

Other races to note in the prominent nine race schedule include the Group 1 $500,000 Sydney City Lexus T.J Smith Stakes and the Group 1 AJC $450,000 Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes, the second leg of the Two Year Old Grand Slam which promises to deliver a very exciting finish.



Race Day Information

Group / Listing Race Name
Group 1 Emirates Doncaster Handicap
Distance : 1600m
Prize Money : $1,800,000

Group 1 David Jones Australian Derby
Distance : 2400m
Prize Money : $1,800,000
Group 1 William Inglis & Sons Sires Produce Stakes
Distance : 1400m
Prize Money : $450,000

Group 1 Sydney City Lexus T.J. Smith Stakes
Distance : 1200m
Prize Money : $500,000

Group 2 Chairman's Handicap
Distance : 2600m
Prize Money : $200,000

Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes
Distance : 2000m
Prize Money : $120,000

Listed Quasar Constructions Carbine Club Stakes
Distance : 1600m
Prize Money : $100,000

Listed SHARP Fernhill Handicap
Distance : 1600m
Prize Money : $100,000

Listed McGrath Estate Agents P.J. Bell Handicap
Distance : 1200m
Prize Money : $100,000

Thanks for the Trivia Libra. :friends:

I know next to nothing about horse racing although I always enjoy Show Jumping.

There are some very exciting and prestigous racing taking place. The Kentucky Derby which is done the first Saturday of every May. The Epsom Downs in the UK, and of course this race in Australia. Their beloved Phar Lap was from Australia and raced on Doncaster Race Day. It is the creme de la creme, and with Orlando and Miranda there, they just added to the beauty of the day.