Cameron Handicap
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Broadmeadow Racecourse, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1977 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Australian Bloodstock (2018) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Open handicap |
| Purse | A$160,000 (2018) |
| Bonuses | Winner exemption from a ballot on the Epsom Handicap |
The Cameron Handicap is a Newcastle Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open handicap horse race over a distance of 1,500 metres, held at Broadmeadow Racecourse in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia in September. Total prize money for the race is A$160,000.
History
Grade
- Prior to 2005 - Listed race
- 2005 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- Prior to 2009 - 1300 metres
- 2009–2010 - 1400 metres
- 2011–2015 - 1500 metres
- 2016 - 1350 metres
- 2017 onwards - 1500 metres
Name
- Named after James George Cameron for lifelong dedication to Newcastle racing.[1]
Winners
- 2018 - New Tipperary[2]
- 2017 - Got Unders[3]
- 2016 - Chetwood[4]
- 2015 - Forget[5]
- 2014 - Hooked[6]
- 2013 - Toydini[7]
- 2012 - Rolling Pin[8]
- 2011 - Raspberries[9]
- 2010 - Kenny's World[10]
- 2009 - Absolutelyfabulous[11]
- 2008 - Raheeb[12]
- 2007 - race not held
- 2006 - Court's In Session[13]
- 2005 - Collate[14]
- 2004 - Osca Warrior
- 2003 - Archave
- 2002 - Excellerator
- 2001 - Kingsgate
- 2000 - Mulan Princess
- 1999 - Anthems
- 1998 - Adam
- 1997 - Crows Before Dawn
- 1996 - Cohort
- 1995 - Yarradorf
- 1994 - Social Rule
- 1993 - Flitter
- 1992 - Brihuego
- 1991 - Quick Score
- 1990 - Cheval Cavalier
- 1989 - Don't Play
- 1988 - Windsor's Pal
- 1987 - Full Page
- 1986 - Sound Of Bells
- 1985 - Regal Value
- 1984 - Almerzo
- 1983 - Tandrio
- 1982 - Manuan
- 1981 - Paradise Plumes
- 1980 - Captain Cadet
- 1979 - Romantic Dream
- 1978 - Manawapoi
- 1977 - Luskin Star
See also
References
- ^ The History of the CAMERON HCP
- ^ "2018 Result – Australian Bloodstock Cameron Handicap (held 14 September 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "2017 Result – Australian Bloodstock Cameron (held 15 September 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "2016 Result – Australian Bloodstock Cameron (held 16 September 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "2015 Result – Strathayr Cameron Hcp (held 18 September 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2014 Result – Strathayr Cameron Hcp (held 17 September 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2013 Result – Summer Bright Cameron Hcp (held 18 September 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2012 Result – Patinack Farm Cameron Hcp (held 19 September 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2011 Result – Patinack Farm Cameron Hcp (held 14 September 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2010 Result – Patinack Farm Cameron Hcp (held 15 September 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2009 Result – Patinack Farm Cameron Hcp (held 16 September 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2008 Result – Patinack Farm Cameron Hcp (held 17 September 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2006 Result – Hunter Star - Cameron Hcp (held 20 September 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2005 Result – Cameron Hcp (held 14 September 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- Australian Studbook - NJC Cameron Handicap Race Winners
- Huxley, Dennis (2007). Miller's Guide 007/08. Millers's Guide P\L.