Roman Consul Stakes

Roman Consul Stakes

Group 2 race
Location	Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia
Inaugurated	1978
Race type	Thoroughbred - flat
Sponsor	Canterbury BMW (2015)
Race information
Distance	1,200 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Right-handed
Qualification	Three-year-olds
Weight	Set weights – 56½ kg
Purse	A$300,000 (2015)

The Roman Consul Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in early October.^[1] Total prize money for the race is A$175,000.

History

The race is named after the late 1960s racehorse Roman Consul who won the Chelmsford Stakes three times (1967–69).^[1] Prior to 2006 the race was run in early September. ^[2]

Race grade

• 1979–1983 - Listed race
• 1984–2004 - Group 3
• 2005 onwards - Group 2

Race distance

• 1979–2000 – 1200 metres
• 2001 - 1100 metres
• 2002 onwards - 1200 metres

Race venue

• 1979–1999 - Randwick Racecourse
• 2000 - Rosehill Racecourse
• 2001–2003 - Randwick Racecourse
• 2004 - Warwick Farm Racecourse
• 2005 onwards - Randwick Racecourse

The winners

• 2015 - Exosphere ^[3]
• 2014 - Brazen Beau ^[4]
• 2013 - Zoustar ^[5]
• 2012 - Jolie Bay ^[6]
• 2011 - Foxwege ^[7]
• 2010 - Buffering ^[8]
• 2009 - Shellscrape ^[9]
• 2008 - Montana Flyer ^[10]
• 2007 - †race not held
• 2006 - Reigning to Win^[11]
• 2005 - Denmarket^[2]
• 2004 - Fastnet Rock^[12]
• 2003 - Exceed and Excel^[13]
• 2002 - Snowland^[14]
• 2001 - Stylish Lass^[15]
• 2000 - Kootoomootoo^[16]
• 1999 - Easy Rocking^[17]
• 1998 - Laurie's Lottery^[18]
• 1997 - Encounter^[19]
• 1996 - Anthems^[20]
• 1995 - Our Maizcay^[21]
• 1994 - Marwina^[22]
• 1993 - Jetball^[23]
• 1992 - Slight Chance^[24]
• 1991 - Prince Of Praise^[25]
• 1990 - Bureaucracy^[26]
• 1989 - Show County^[27]
• 1988 - Wonder Dancer^[28]
• 1987 - Christmas Tree^[29]
• 1986 - Rendoo^[30]
• 1985 - Wat Of The Moment^[31]
• 1984 - Red Anchor
• 1983 - March Magic
• 1982 - Andretti
• 1981 - Swift Gun
• 1980 - Hanalei
• 1979 - Meriville

† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza^[32]

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Winners and Past Results for Roman Consul Stakes". Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
2. "2005 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
3. "2015 Result – Canterbury Bmw Roman Consul (held 3 October 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
4. "2014 Result – Syd. City Toyota Roman Consul (held 4 October 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
5. "2013 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 5 October 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
6. "2012 Result – Vili's Pie Roman Consul Stakes(held 6 October 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
7. "2011 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 1 October 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
8. "2010 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 2 October 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
9. "2009 Result – Inglis Insurance Roman Consul (held 3 October 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
10. "2008 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 4 October 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
11. "2006 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 October 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
12. "2004 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
13. "2003 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
14. "2002 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
15. "2001 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
16. "2000 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
17. "1999 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
18. "1998 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
19. "1997 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
20. "1996 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
21. "1995 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
22. "1994 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
23. "1993 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
24. "1992 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
25. "1991 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
26. "1990 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
27. "1989 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
28. "1988 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
29. "1987 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
30. "1986 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
31. "1985 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1985)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
32. "Carnival may be delayed". The Age, Melbourne. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 30 September 2014.