Spring Champion Stakes

Winners and Past Results.

One of the premier Group 1 races for three year olds hosted by the Australian Turf Club during the spring racing carnival is the Spring Champion Stakes. Free $250 Bet From Sportsbet

Horses trek 2000 metres of the Randwick track in October for a chance to earn a purse worth $400,000. The colts and geldings carrying 56.5 kilograms and fillies at 54.5 kilograms.

Above average stayers have the opportunity to make amends in this set weight race that is held alongside other Group 1 races including the Epsom Handicap, Flight Stakes, and The Metropolitan. Quality runners may fancy their chances after a run in the Group 2 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill Racecourse, an event which has proved a steady form guide over the years.

The Spring Champion Stakes has been hosted by the ATC since 1971 with a promotion from a principal race to Group 1 coming in 1979. Prior to 1978, it was held during the autumn racing carnival as the Australasian Champion Stakes.

Jockey R. Quinton made winning a habit and steered 4 horses to victory between 1973 and 1985. While Sir Dapper, Stylish Century, Danewin, Tie The Knot and Dignity Dancer were some of the notable stayers to win in the 1990s, Savabeel in 2004 is among the outstanding gallopers to do so in recent times. The time of 2 minutes and 0.4 seconds set by Dignity Dancer remains unbroken.

2011 Spring Champion Stakes

It was an all-the-way win for Doctor Doom, who jumped well, went straight to the lead and took control of this 2000 metre event. The gelding opened up a good lead and despite a valiant chase from Darci Be Good in the front straight, Doctor Doom was able hold on to win by a half-neck. Sangster finished two lengths back in third.

2011 Spring Champion Stakes result

1. Doctor Doom
2. Darci Be Good
3. Sangster

Then came:

4. Ambidexter
5. Strike The Stars
6. Rekindled Alliance
7. Black Jag
8. King's Pact
9. Godspeed