The 2015 Australian Cup, officially known as the Dubai Australian Cup, is a Group 1 weight-for-age race held in March during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
The $1 million Australian Cup is one of many races held on Flemington’s Super Saturday, which offers a six group stakes races including the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap.
The race is a 2000m event ideal for strong staying horses. The most recent lead-up race to the Australian Cup is the Group 2 St George Stakes (1800m).
The 2015 Australian Cup will be run on 14th of March, 2015.
| Australian Cup | |
|---|---|
| Date: | 14th of March, 2015 |
| Racecourse: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2000m |
| Race Type: | Weight-For-Age |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1,000,000 |
Australian Cup Field
The Australian Cup field will be published here.
Australian Cup Nominations
The Australian Cup nominations are provided below.
| # | Horse | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKZAR (IRE) | Darren Weir |
| 2 | AU REVOIR (IRE) | Peter G Moody |
| 3 | BAGMAN | Chris Waller |
| 4 | BEATEN UP (GB) | Chris Waller |
| 5 | BIG MEMORY (FR) | Tony McEvoy |
| 6 | BRING SOMETHING | Ken Keys |
| 7 | CHIVALRY | Mark Kavanagh |
| 8 | CONTRIBUTER (IRE) | John O’Shea |
| 9 | DISPOSITION | Wez Hunter |
| 10 | ENTIRELY PLATINUM (NZ) | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 11 | ESCADO | Matt Laurie |
| 12 | EXTRA ZERO | David Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 13 | FIREHOUSE ROCK | David Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 14 | FORETELLER (GB) | Chris Waller |
| 15 | GREATWOOD (GB) | Gai Waterhouse |
| 16 | HAPPY TRAILS | Paul Beshara |
| 17 | HARTNELL (GB) | John O’Shea |
| 18 | HAWKSPUR | Chris Waller |
| 19 | HE’S YOUR MAN (FR) | Chris Waller |
| 20 | HONG KONG CAPTAIN | David Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 21 | JACQUINOT BAY | David Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 22 | LIDARI (FR) | Peter G Moody |
| 23 | MAGICOOL | Mark Kavanagh |
| 24 | MOONOVERMANHATTAN | Mick Price |
| 25 | MOURINHO | Peter Gelagotis |
| 26 | PETROLOGY | David Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 27 | PROTECTIONIST (GER) | Kris Lees |
| 28 | PUCCINI (NZ) | Peter & Jacob McKay |
| 29 | REAL LOVE | Adam Durrant |
| 30 | RED CADEAUX (GB) | Ed Dunlop |
| 31 | SONNTAG | Henry Dwyer |
| 32 | SPILLWAY (GB) | David Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 33 | STAR ROLLING | Peter Morgan & Craig Widdison |
| 34 | STRATUM STAR | Darren Weir |
| 35 | SWEYNESSE | John O’Shea |
| 36 | THE CLEANER | Mick Burles |
| 37 | WEARY (FR) | Chris Waller |
Australian Cup History
First won by Barwon in 1861, the Australian Cup was originally a 3600m test of endurance until 1943 when the distance was decreased to 3500m. Twenty years later the distance was further decreased to 3200m, however the following year in 1964 the race became a 2000m event.
The fastest finishing time for the Australian Cup is held by the legendary Makybe Diva. In 2005, the mare finished the race in 1 minute 58.7 seconds. In 2007 the Australian Cup changed locations by being temporarily raced at Caulfield Racecourse.
Recent Australian Cup Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Australian Cup |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2014 Australian Cup |
1st | Fiorente | 2 minutes 03.64 seconds |
| 2nd | Green Moon | ||
| 3rd | Foreteller | ||
| 2013 Australian Cup |
1st | Super Cool | 2 minutes 0.93 seconds |
| 2nd | Fiveandahalfstar | ||
| 3rd | Tanby | ||
| 2012 Australian Cup |
1st | Manighar | 2 minutes 01.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Southern Speed | ||
| 3rd | Americain | ||
| 2011 Australian Cup |
1st | Shocking | 2 minutes 0.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Linton | ||
| 3rd | Playing God | ||
| 2010 Australian Cup |
1st | Zipping | 2 minutes 3.69 seconds |
| 2nd | Sirmione | ||
| 3rd | Moatize | ||
| 2009 Australian Cup |
1st | Niconero | 2 minutes 3.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Theseo | ||
| 3rd | Zagreb | ||
| 2008 Australian Cup |
1st | Sirmione | 2 minutes 0.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Princess Coup | ||
| 3rd | Casino Prince | ||
| 2007 Australian Cup |
1st | Pompeii Ruler | 2 minutes 1.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Marasco | ||
| 3rd | Tawqeet | ||
| 2006 Australian Cup |
1st | Roman Arch | 2 minutes 2.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Candy Vale | ||
| 3rd | Our Smoking Joe | ||
| 2005 Australian Cup |
1st | Makybe Diva | 1 minute 58.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Winning Belle | ||
| 3rd | Lad Of The Manor | ||
| 2004 Australian Cup |
1st | Lonhro | 2 minutes 1.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Delzao | ||
| 3rd | Elvstroem | ||
| 2003 Australian Cup |
1st | Northerly | 2 minutes 1.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Natural Blitz | ||
| 3rd | Don Eduardo | ||
| 2002 Australian Cup |
1st | Old Comrade | 1 minute 59.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Northerly | ||
| 3rd | Rain Gauge | ||
| 2001 Australian Cup |
1st | Northerly | 1 minute 59.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Hit The Roof | ||
| 3rd | Kaapstad Way | ||
| 2000 Australian Cup |
1st | Intergaze | 2 minutes 0.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Arena | ||
| 3rd | Streak | ||