Liverpool City Cup

Winners and Past Results.

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Some of the most prestigious black type races are held in Sydney which includes the Liverpool City Cup held during the autumn racing carnival in March at Warwick Farm Racecourse. Horses in the quality handicap race travel over 1300 metres of the Warwick Farm track for a shot at prize money worth $125,000. Hosted by the Australian Jockey Club, the Liverpool City Cup attracts more than handy sprinters that perform well in 1200 metre events and may be used as a platform by trainers to spot potential milers for the rest of the season. The race sets the stage for some real competition and big bets in the season ahead.

The Liverpool City Cup is held alongside the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes, one of the major races at Warwick Farm during autumn. The Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes and the Schweppes Handicap held earlier at Randwick Races may serve as a good form guide for punters. Triple Elegance won a BM95 event prior to winning the Liverpool City Cup in 2011 and later finished third in the 1500 M Group 1 George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.

In 2007, The Free Stater won the Southern Cross Stakes/Liverpool City Cup double. Dreamscape was runner up in the Southern Cross Stakes before winning here in 2010. The Group 2 Breeders Classic at Randwick held earlier in March may also have top performers contest the Liverpool City Cup. Horses may make their way to the Group 3 Newcastle Newmarket Handicap while the winner is exempt from ballot for the Group 1 Doncaster Handicap held at Randwick later in April. Horses may fancy their chances in the 1500 M Group 1 Coolmoore Stud Classic held at Rosehill a fortnight later.

The Liverpool City Cup began as a principal race in 1970 and was granted Group 3 status in 1979. Boasting and All Archie scored consecutive victories in 1989-90 and 1991-92 respectively while Bomber Bill in 2002 and Danleigh in 2008 are among the notable runners to win the event. Danleigh won the 1200 M Group 3 Frederick Clissold Stakes at Randwick prior to romping home ahead of Friday Creek in the Liverpool City Cup.

2011 Liverpool City Cup

Triple Elegance was ridden a treat by Jimmy Cassidy, cruising on the rail just behind the leaders until the turn. The field opened up at the top of the straight allowing Triple Elegance to take the lead, which she never relinquished. Graceful Anna flew home and just managed to claim second ahead of Pureness.

2011 Liverpool City Cup result

1. Triple Elegance
2. Graceful Anna
3. Pureness

Then came:

4. Pinwheel
5. Ahdashim
6. No Evidence Needed
7. Informality
8. Brilliant Light
9. News Alert
10. Ego's Dare
11. Madibagold
12. Keepin' The Dream
13. Shadows In The Sun
14. Quick Peek