Roman Consul Stakes

Winners and Past Results.

Among the Group 2 races for three year old horses hosted by the Australian Turf Club during the Sydney spring racing carnival at Randwick Racecourse is the Roman Consul Stakes. Free $200 Bet

The set weight race, colts and geldings carrying 56.5 kilograms and fillies at 54.5 kilograms is held over 1200 metres with $175,000 offered to the winning connections, which in recent times has included formidable sprinters of the turf such as Buffering in 2010 and Fastnet Rock in 2004.

Racegoers have plenty to look forward with a packed race card with a number of Group 1 races including the Epsom Handicap, Spring Champion Stakes, Flight Stakes, and The Metropolitan also held on the day. The race is held in honour of Roman Consul, an Australian thoroughbred racehorse.

For many three year olds, the Roman Consul Stakes is a good hunting ground and an opportunity to step up in group racing over the season and the following year. Our Maizcay, Anthems, and Encounter won the Roman Consul Stakes between 1995 and 1997, and went on to achieve greater success during their career. Exceed and Excel followed suit in 2003. 

2011 Roman Consul Stakes

With a field this small, it was no surprise to see Foxwedge dictate terms from the start. It wasn't quite a one horse race as Startreusse moved alongside the star colt with 500 metres to run but it was no surprise to see Foxwedge respond strongly and move ahead. Even though there were late challenges from Masthead and Do You Think, the class of Foxwedge shone through and the three-year-old held on to win.

2011 Roman Consul Stakes result

1. Foxwedge
2. Masthead
3. Do You Think

Then came:

4. Startreusse
5. Areonautical