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Newmarket Handicap

"The Autumn Sprint"

Sat, 7 Mar 2026172 days ago

Race Details

1200m
$2,000,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
Handicap

About This Race

The Newmarket Handicap is a Group 1 race over 1200m at Flemington. One of Australia's most prestigious handicap sprints and a key feature of the autumn carnival.

History

First run in 1873, the race has been won by champions including Black Caviar (2013) and Redzel (2018). It is a true handicap test of sprinting talent.

On the Calendar

  • It is the 2nd richest of 7 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 8th richest of 100 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1200m, it is a sprint test and one of 17 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in March 2026, alongside 35 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

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