Crystal Mile

Crystal Mile

Group 2 race
Location	Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne
Inaugurated	1982
Race type	Thoroughbred
Sponsor	Schweppes (2015)
Race information
Distance	1,600 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Left-handed
Qualification	Three years old and over
Weight	Weight for Age
Purse	$200,000 (2015)

The Crystal Mile is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1600 metres held at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late October on WS Cox Plate Day. ^[1] Prize money is A$200,000.

Race History

Race distance

• 1982 - 1600 metres

Race grade

• 1982–1985 - Listed race
• 1986–1996 - Group 3
• 1997 onwards - Group 2

In 2012 the race conditions changed from handicap to Weight for Age.

Race name

• 1982–2006 - Waterford Crystal Mile
• 2007–2011 - Jayco Crystal Mile
• 2012 onwards - Schweppes Crystal Mile

The winners

• 2015 - Turn Me Loose ^[2]
• 2014 - Hooked ^[3]
• 2013 - Toydini ^[4]
• 2012 - Silent Achiever ^[5]
• 2011 - Testa My Patience ^[6]
• 2010 - Sound Journey ^[7]
• 2009 - Rangirangdoo ^[8]
• 2008 - Sea Battle ^[9]
• 2007 - Sonic Quest ^[10]
• 2006 - Flash Trick ^[11]
• 2005 - Niconero ^[12]
• 2004 - Lad Of The Manor ^[13]
• 2003 - Rosina Lad ^[14]
• 2002 - Royal Code ^[15]
• 2001 - Weasel Will ^[16]
• 2000 - Weasel Will ^[17]
• 1999 - Le Zagaletta ^[18]
• 1998 - Rustic Dream ^[19]
• 1997 - Holy Roller ^[20]
• 1996 - Lochrae ^[21]
• 1995 - Juggler ^[22]
• 1994 - State Taj ^[23]
• 1993 - Carson's Cash ^[24]
• 1992 - Solvit ^[25]
• 1991 - Fire Commander ^[26]
• 1990 - Ark Regal ^[27]
• 1989 - Fendalton ^[28]
• 1988 - True Dreams ^[29]
• 1987 - Tierra Rist ^[30]
• 1986 - Splendid Speed ^[31]
• 1985 - Dazzling Duke
• 1984 - Keepers
• 1983 - Dynamo
• 1982 - Getting Closer

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Winners and Past Results for the Crystal Mile". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
2. "2015 Result – Schweppes Crystal Mile (held 24 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
3. "2014 Result – Schweppes Crystal Mile (held 25 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
4. "2013 Result – Schweppes Crystal Mile (held 26 October 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
5. "2012 Result – Crystal Mile (held 27 October 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
6. "2011 Result – Drummond Golf Crystal Mile (held 22 October 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
7. "2010 Result – Patinack Farm Crystal Mile (held 23 October 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
8. "2009 Result – Patinack Farm Crystal Mile (held 24 October 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
9. "2008 Result – Jayco Crystal Mile (held 25 October 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
10. "2007 Result – Crystal Mile (held 27 October 2007)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
11. "2006 Result – Crystal Mile (held 28 October 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
12. "2005 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 22 October 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
13. "2004 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 23 October 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
14. "2003 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 25 October 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
15. "2002 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 26 October 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
16. "2001 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 27 October 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
17. "2000 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 28 October 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
18. "1999 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 23 October 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
19. "1998 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 24 October 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
20. "1997 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 26 October 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
21. "1996 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 26 October 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
22. "1995 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 28 October 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
23. "1994 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 22 October 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
24. "1993 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 23 October 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
25. "1992 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 24 October 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
26. "1991 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 26 October 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
27. "1990 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 27 October 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
28. "1989 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 28 October 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
29. "1988 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 22 October 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
30. "1987 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 24 October 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
31. "1986 Result – Waterford Crystal Mile (held 25 October 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.