The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap takes place on Flemington’s Super Saturday of Racing during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival in early March. The day also features the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) and a host of other Black-Type support acts for punters to enjoy a bet on at an online bookmaker such as Ladbrokes.com.au.
Raced down the 1200m straight of the world renowned Flemington Racecourse – known as the ‘straight six’ – the Newmarket Handicap offers $1.25 million in prize money and $5,000 in trophies.
Run under open handicap conditions the Newmarket Handicap field attracts the best sprinters from around the country.
The best lead-up races held earlier in the autumn for Newmarket Handicap horses include Flemington’s Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) and the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield.
The 2017 Newmarket Handicap ran on Saturday March 11, 2017.
| Newmarket Handicap | |
|---|---|
| Date: | March 11, |
| Racecourse: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1200m |
| Race Type: | Open Handicap |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1,250,000 |
2017 Newmarket Handicap Results
Check out the official 2017 Newmarket Handicap Results & Finishing Order below – the Group 1 sprint won in an upset by Redkirk Warrior who was the first resuming winner of the race in 100 years.
| Place | # | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Br. | Wgt. | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | REDKIRK WARRIOR (GB) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Regan Bayliss | – | 4 | 52.5kg | $31 |
| 2 | 5 | VOODOO LAD | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 2L | 2 | 54kg | $17 |
| 3 | 9 | STAR TURN | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Glen Boss | 2.1L | 11 | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4 | 4 | SHEIDEL | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Damien Oliver | 2.3L | 3 | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 5 | 8 | TIVACI | Michael Moroney | Patrick Moloney | 2.5L | 6 | 53kg | $41 |
| 6 | 6 | EXTREME CHOICE | Mick Price | Joao Moreira | 2.9L | 13 | 53kg | $4F |
| 7 | 13 | INSPECTOR | Peter White | Dean Yendall | 3L | 8 | 52.5kg | $301 |
| 8 | 10 | SUPER CASH | Andrew Noblet | Ben Allen (a) | 3.1L | 9 | 52.5kg | $17 |
| 9 | 2 | SPIETH (NZ) | Bryce Heys | Hugh Bowman | 3.3L | 1 | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 10 | 3 | THE QUARTERBACK | Robbie Griffiths | Craig Newitt | 4.05L | 7 | 55kg | $31 |
| 11 | 7 | ILLUSTRIOUS LAD | Peter Gelagotis | Anthony Darmanin | 5.05L | 5 | 53kg | $9 |
| 12 | 1 | TERRAVISTA | Joseph Pride | Corey Brown | 5.8L | 12 | 57kg | $16 |
| 13 | 11 | COUNTERATTACK | Chris Waller | Stephen Baster | 8.8L | 10 | 52.5kg | $31 |
2017 Newmarket Handicap Betting & Odds
The latest Newmarket Handicap odds and market links to Ladbrokes.com.au will be available below as soon as betting on the Flemington ‘Super Saturday’ sprint opens.
2017 Newmarket Handicap Field
The Newmarket Handicap field and barriers are released on the Wednesday before Super Saturday and attract a similar field to those that faced off earlier in the autumn in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes and Oakleigh Plate.
The Newmarket Handicap final field and barrier draw will be published below as soon as available on Wednesday March 8, 2017.
Check out the official 2017 Newmarket Handicap Field, Barriers & Weights below – following the link for a full rundown on the hopefuls including Black Caviar Lightning winner Terravista and the defending champion The Quarterback.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3x296x20x1 | TERRAVISTA | Joseph Pride | Corey Brown | 12 | 57kg | 113 |
| 2 | x0111x12x2 | SPIETH (NZ) | Bryce Heys | Hugh Bowman | 1 | 55.5kg | 110 |
| 3 | 61539x146x | THE QUARTERBACK | Robbie Griffiths | Craig Newitt | 7 | 55kg | 109 |
| 4 | 7x421152x1 | SHEIDEL | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Damien Oliver | 3 | 54kg | 111 |
| 5 | 212311210x | VOODOO LAD | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 2 | 54kg | 107 |
| 6 | 1118x15x3 | EXTREME CHOICE | Mick Price | Joao Moreira | 13 | 53kg | 110 |
| 7 | 121x1212x5 | ILLUSTRIOUS LAD | Peter Gelagotis | Anthony Darmanin | 5 | 53kg | 105 |
| 8 | 61x26330x1 | TIVACI | Michael Moroney | Patrick Moloney | 6 | 53kg | 105 |
| 9 | 256x1213x3 | STAR TURN | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Glen Boss | 11 | 52.5kg | 109 |
| 10 | 1536x143x1 | SUPER CASH | Andrew Noblet | Ben Allen (a) | 9 | 52.5kg | 103 |
| 11 | 217x2602x8 | COUNTERATTACK | Chris Waller | Stephen Baster | 10 | 52.5kg | 102 |
| 12 | 5120x5x21x | REDKIRK WARRIOR (GB) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Regan Bayliss | 4 | 52.5kg | 100 |
| 13 | 8342603354 | INSPECTOR | Peter White | Dean Yendall | 8 | 52.5kg | 85 |
2017 Newmarket Handicap First Acceptances
The official Newmarket Handicap first acceptances close in late February a fortnight out from the Group 1 Flemington Super Saturday sprint run in March.
Check out the full 2017 Newmarket Handicap First Acceptances below – following the link for more on the key entries including Black Caviar Lightning runner-up Spieth who leads all-in betting and the reigning champion The Quarterback.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x6025x7542 | BIG MONEY | G | 7 | Rodney Northam | 102 |
| 2 | x1311x47x3 | CHAUTAUQUA | G | 6 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 116 |
| 3 | 217x2602x8 | COUNTERATTACK | H | 4 | Chris Waller | 102 |
| 4 | 62x600x211 | DAL CIELO (NZ) | G | 4 | Kris Lees | 93 |
| 5 | 11x477x25 | EL DIVINO | C | 3 | Darren Weir | 89 |
| 6 | 1118x15x | EXTREME CHOICE | C | 3 | Mick Price | 110 |
| 7 | 15x16225x7 | FAATINAH | G | 4 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 101 |
| 8 | 42156x323x | FELL SWOOP | G | 5 | Matthew Dale | 108 |
| 9 | 1100x98x44 | FLAMBERGE | G | 7 | Darren Weir | 112 |
| 10 | 2x123x11x7 | FLYING ARTIE | C | 3 | Mick Price | 110 |
| 11 | 6x1x14x32 | GUARD OF HONOUR | C | 3 | Kris Lees | 79 |
| 12 | 0x10113x34 | HELLBENT | H | 4 | Darren Weir | 97 |
| 13 | 0x11134x31 | HEY DOC | G | 3 | Tony McEvoy | 100 |
| 14 | 1x154231x2 | I AM A STAR (NZ) | F | 3 | Shane Nichols | 105 |
| 15 | 121x1212x5 | ILLUSTRIOUS LAD | G | 5 | Peter Gelagotis | 105 |
| 16 | 0834260335 | INSPECTOR | G | 6 | Peter White | 85 |
| 17 | 1L0x55402x | MISS PROMISCUITY | M | 6 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 99 |
| 18 | 9x1x66735x | MISSROCK | F | 3 | Robbie Laing | 81 |
| 19 | x21x531x56 | PEACOCK | C | 3 | John O’Shea | 75 |
| 20 | 5120x5x21x | REDKIRK WARRIOR (GB) | G | 6 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 100 |
| 21 | 27x421152x | SHEIDEL | M | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 106 |
| 22 | x0111x12x2 | SPIETH (NZ) | H | 4 | Bryce Heys | – |
| 23 | 256x1213x3 | STAR TURN | C | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | – |
| 24 | 1536x143x1 | SUPER CASH | M | 4 | Andrew Noblet | 103 |
| 25 | 1x11x113x9 | SUPIDO | H | 5 | Michael Kent | 100 |
| 26 | 242x256Px1 | TARGET IN SIGHT | G | 7 | Joseph Pride | 105 |
| 27 | 3x296x20x1 | TERRAVISTA | G | 7 | Joseph Pride | – |
| 28 | 61539x146x | THE QUARTERBACK | G | 6 | Robbie Griffiths | 110 |
| 29 | 61x26330x1 | TIVACI | H | 4 | Michael Moroney | 105 |
| 30 | 13 | VILLA ROSA | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 63 |
| 31 | 212311210x | VOODOO LAD | G | 5 | Darren Weir | 107 |
2017 Newmarket Handicap Nominations
The 2017 Newmarket Handicap nominations will be provided below once announced by Racing Victoria in late January.
The Newmarket Handicap nominations are released over a month out from race day and allow for futures Newmarket Handicap betting to open at bookmakers like Ladbrokes.com.au. Following the nominations the Newmarket Handicap first declarations close in late February as the field begins to take shape.
Check out the official 2017 Newmarket Handicap Nominations by following the link.
Newmarket Handicap History
The Newmarket Handicap was first run in 1874 and won by Maid Of Avenel. The most famous Newmarket Handicap took place in 2002 when Rubitano took out the title. In the last few metres of the race there was less than a head’s distance separating the first six place getters; ending in an extremely close finish to the race.
Double winners of the Newmarket Handicap include Aspen in 1880-81, Gothic in 1927-28, Correct in 1960-61 and Razor Sharp in 1982-83. Since 1988 the fastest winning time was recorded by Black Caviar in 2011 with 1 minute 7.3 seconds. The slowest time was 1 minute 11.2 seconds by Special in 1988.
The Newmarket Handicap results going back to 2000 are listed in the table below.
Recent Newmarket Handicap Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2017 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Redkirk Warrior | 1 minute 9.05 seconds |
| 2nd | Voodoo Lad | ||
| 3rd | Star Turn | ||
| 2016 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | The Quarterback | 1 minute 9.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Black Heart Bart | ||
| 3rd | Chautauqua | ||
| 2015 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Brazen Beau | 1 minute 09.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Chautauqua | ||
| 3rd | Terravista | ||
| 2014 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Lankan Rupee | 1 minute 09.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Spirit Of Boom | ||
| 3rd | Knoydart | ||
| 2013 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Shamexpress | 1 minute 08.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Moment Of Change | ||
| 3rd | Aeronautical | ||
| 2012 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Hay List | 1 minute 08.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Buffering | ||
| 3rd | Foxwedge | ||
| 2011 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Black Caviar | 1 minute 07.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Crystal Lily | ||
| 3rd | Beaded | ||
| 2010 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Wanted | 1 minute 10.11 seconds |
| 2nd | Eagle Falls | ||
| 3rd | Starspangledbanner | ||
| 2009 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Scenic Blast | 1 minute 8.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Swiss Ace | ||
| 3rd | Aichi | ||
| 2008 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Weekend Hustler | 1 minute 9 seconds |
| 2nd | Magnus | ||
| 3rd | Grand Duels | ||
| 2007 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Miss Andretti | 1 minute 7.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Gold Edition | ||
| 3rd | Undue | ||
| 2006 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Takeover Target | 1 minute 8.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Snitzel | ||
| 3rd | Stratum | ||
| 2005 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Alinghi | 1 minute 8.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Fastnet Rock | ||
| 3rd | Foreplay | ||
| 2004 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Exceed And Excel | 1 minute 8.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Titanic Jack | ||
| 3rd | Regimental Gal | ||
| 2003 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Belle Du Jour | 1 minute 8.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Bel Espirit | ||
| 3rd | Super Impressive | ||
| 2002 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Rubitano | 1 minute 9 seconds |
| 2nd | North Boy | ||
| 3rd | Mistegic | ||
| 2001 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Toledo | 1 minute 8.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Show A Heart | ||
| 3rd | Mannington | ||
| 2000 Newmarket Handicap |
1st | Miss Pennymoney | 1 minute 7.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Black Bean | ||
| 3rd | Falvelon | ||