Sydney Cup – Saturday April 8, 2017 32000m I Handicap | Randwick Racecourse I Prizemoney - $2,000,000 The 2017 Sydney Cup is a Group 1 handicap event held over a distance of 3200 metres at Randwick Racecourse with prizemoney of $2,000,000. The Sydney Cup is an Australian Turf Club Group 1 that occurs in Sydney as part of the Autumn Carnival during the ATC Championships series. It is run on the same day as the Queen of The Turf Stakes, Australian Oaks & The Queen Elizabeth Stakes and is the only 3200 metre stakes race held at Randwick each year. The 3200m is the same distance as the Melbourne Cup which is held as part of the Spring Racing carnival at Flemington. The Group 3 Chairman’s Handicap remains the best form guide with 20 of the last 34 Sydney Cup winners coming through the 2600 metre Randwick event. Some extraordinary calibre horses have won the Sydney Cup including – Makybe Diva (2004), Tie The Knot (1998-1999), Trissaro (1984), Veloso (1983) and Kingston Town (1980)
Sydney Cup Betting Options
Having a punt on a horse racing is the most popular type of betting at the races. Horse races can vary by distance, the type of race such as a Handicap, Weight for Age and the number opf horses in the field. All horses that compete in races are called thoroughbreds, which is why horse racing is sometimes referred to as thoroughbred racing. A Win, Place and Each Way bet are the easiest form of betting options for the Sydney Cup. Q win bet known as betting 'on the nose', is the most common bet type. It is a bet made on a single horse to finish first. Some other forms of horse racing betting include: quinella, exacta, trifecta, first 4, quaddie and the big6. If you like betting on the Sydney Cup why don’t you give us a go at bluebet.com.au today! [betsteps]
Sydney Cup History
The Sydney Cup was first run in 1862 as part of a Metropolitan Autumn meeting at Randwick. In 1865 the race was called the Randwick Grand Handicap Sweepstakes but by 1866 the Australian Jockey club changed the name to the Sydney Gold Cup.
Sydney Cup Key Statistics
• The Chairman's Handicap (2400m) at Randwick provides the best lead up event with the winner having its last start nine time since 2000 the event. Four of those nine accomplished the double. • Group 1 The BMW is another major lead-up which happens 3 weeks before the Sydney Cup. Makybe Diva is the only horse who has run a place and then won the Sydney Cup. • Jessicabeel (2010), Makybe Diva (2004), and Honor Babe (2003) are the only mares to have won the Sydney Cup since 1990. See below for the record of recent winners of the Sydney Cup.
Sydney Cup Recent Winners
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| 2016 | Gallante | Libran | Grand Marshal |
| 2015 | Grand Marshal | Who Shot Thebarman | Like A Carousel |
| 2014 | The Offer | Opinion | Sertorius |
| 2013 | Mourayan | Norsqui | Aliyana Tilde |
| 2012 | Niwot | Efficient | Once Were Wild |
| 2011 | Stand To Gain | Older Than Time | Solid Billing |
| 2010 | Jessicabeel | Divine Rebel | Harris Tweed |
| 2009 | Ista Kareem | Divine Rebel | Mr Tipsy |
| 2008 | No Wine No Song | Pentathon | Lang |
| 2007 | Gallic | Irazu | No Wine No Song |
| 2006 | County Tyrone | Zabeat | Three Chimneys |
| 2005 | Mahtoum | County Tyrone | Philosophe |
| 2004 | Makybe Diva | Manawa King | Mummify |
| 2003 | Honor Babe | County Tyrone | Grey Song |
| 2002 | Henderson Bay | Mr. Prudent | Spirit of Westbury |
| 2001 | Mr. Prudent | Prophet's Kiss | Starina |
| 2000 | Streak | Sharscay | Ears' Ronny |
| 1999 | Tie The Knot | Praise Indeed | Lahar |
| 1998 | Tie The Knot | Doriemus | Praise Indeed |
| 1997 | Linesman | Nothin' Leica Dane | Ebony Grosve |
| 1996 | Count Chivas | The Bandette | Beaux Art |
| 1995 | Daacha | Dark Ksar | Gold Sovereign |
| 1994 | Cross Swords | Hear That Bell | Azzaam |
| 1993 | Azzaam | Te Akau Nick | Subzero |
| 1992 | My Eagle Eye | Aquidity | Castletown |
| 1991 | Just A Dancer | Castletown | I'm In Heaven |
| 1990 | King Aussie | Chaleyer | Palace Revolt |
| 1989 | Palace Revolt | Coshking | Regal Chela |
| 1988 | Banderol | Round The World | Equity Girl |
