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The Zipping Classic (2400m) is a Group 2 staying race run at Ladbrokes Park in late November as a final assignment for Melbourne Cup type gallopers during the spring carnival.
2018 Zipping Classic Results
- 1st: #4 The Taj Mahal
- 2nd: #7 Dal Harraild
- 3rd: #8 Our Libretto
Zipping Classic (Sandown Classic) News
The Group 2 2018 Zipping Classic, also known as the Sandown Classic, is a 2400m staying event held at Melbourne’s Sandown Racecourse – now known as Ladbrokes Park – after the Flemington four day Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Worth $300,000 in prize money, the weight-for-age event is held on the same day as the Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) and the Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m).
Many of the horses that run in the Sandown Classic will come via the Group 2 Moonee Valley Cup or the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, as well as the iconic Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) run over the two miles at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.
The 2018 Zipping Classic is the feature race of Zipping Classic Day run on Saturday November 17, 2018.
| Zipping Classic 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday November 17, 2018 |
| Track: | Sandown Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2400m |
| Race Type: | Weight-for-age |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
2018 Zipping Classic Results
- 1st: #4 The Taj Mahal
- 2nd: #7 Dal Harraild
- 3rd: #8 Our Libretto
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | THE TAJ MAHAL (IRE) | Liam Howley | Ben Melham | – | 7 | 59kg |
| 2 | 7 | DAL HARRAILD (GB) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Kerrin McEvoy | 0.1L | 4 | 59kg |
| 3 | 8 | OUR LIBRETTO (NZ) | Grahame Begg | Damian Lane | 1.85L | 1 | 57kg |
| 4 | 6 | LORD FANDANGO (GER) | Archie Alexander | John Allen | 2.05L | 3 | 59kg |
| 5 | 2 | VENTURA STORM (IRE) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Mark Zahra | 4.05L | 8 | 59kg |
| 6 | 5 | SIR ISAAC NEWTON (GB) | Liam Howley | Anthony Darmanin | 4.55L | 5 | 59kg |
| 7 | 1 | WHO SHOT THEBARMAN (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 5.05L | 2 | 59kg |
| 8 | 3 | LIBRAN (IRE) | Chris Waller | Michael Walker | 5.8L | 6 | 59kg |
2018 Zipping Classic Betting Odds
The latest Zipping Classic 2018 odds will be listed below complete with links to the markets at Ladbrokes.com.au for you to back our insider Zipping Classic Betting Tips at the right price.
2018 Zipping Classic Field
The Zipping Classic field usually features some talented stayers looking for a final spring Group win. Because the race takes place so late in the spring racing carnival, the Zipping Classic field attracts a host of horses well into their preparation and with plenty of form to look to, including that out of the Melbourne Cup.
The official 2018 Zipping Classic field and barriers are released on the Wednesday prior to the race and will be published in full below.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6731×76940 | WHO SHOT THEBARMAN (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 2 | 59kg | – | 110 |
| 2 | 829×794010 | VENTURA STORM (IRE) | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Mark Zahra | 8 | 59kg | – | 105 |
| 3 | 420×837833 | LIBRAN (IRE) | Chris Waller | Michael Walker | 6 | 59kg | – | 104 |
| 4 | 41x8x79159 | THE TAJ MAHAL (IRE) | Liam Howley | Ben Melham | 7 | 59kg | – | 108 |
| 5 | x8650x4365 | SIR ISAAC NEWTON (GB) | Liam Howley | Anthony Darmanin | 5 | 59kg | – | 98 |
| 6 | x39770x364 | LORD FANDANGO (GER) | Archie Alexander | John Allen | 3 | 59kg | – | 102 |
| 7 | 6x10x24682 | DAL HARRAILD (GB) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Kerrin McEvoy | 4 | 59kg | – | 103 |
| 8 | 40×11117 | OUR LIBRETTO (NZ) | Grahame Begg | Damian Lane | 1 | 57kg | – | 90 |
2018 Zipping Classic Nominations
The Zipping Classic 2018 Nominations will be announced on the Monday leading-up to Zipping Classic Day at Ladbrokes Park, Sandown, and will be published in full below once released.
| No. | Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6731×76940 | WHO SHOT THEBARMAN (NZ) | G | 10 | Chris Waller | 1 | 59kg | – | 110 |
| 2 | 829×794010 | VENTURA STORM (IRE) | G | 6 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 2 | 59kg | – | 105 |
| 3 | 53x16x2172 | HOMESMAN (USA) | G | 5 | Liam Howley | 3 | 59kg | – | 110 |
| 4 | 41x8x79159 | THE TAJ MAHAL (IRE) | H | 5 | Liam Howley | 4 | 59kg | – | 108 |
| 5 | x436013x10 | YUCATAN (IRE) | H | 5 | Liam Howley | 5 | 59kg | – | 108 |
| 6 | x39770x364 | LORD FANDANGO (GER) | H | 6 | Archie Alexander | 6 | 59kg | – | 102 |
| 7 | 420×837833 | LIBRAN (IRE) | G | 8 | Chris Waller | 7 | 59kg | – | 104 |
| 8 | 6x10x24682 | DAL HARRAILD (GB) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 8 | 59kg | – | 103 |
| 9 | 48x220x040 | WALL OF FIRE (IRE) | H | 6 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 9 | 59kg | – | 101 |
| 10 | 42223×3658 | SHEEZDASHING | M | 4 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | 10 | 56kg | – | 92 |
| 11 | 2x12714x00 | SHERLOCK HOLMES (IRE) | G | 7 | Eric Musgrove | 11 | 59kg | – | 84 |
| 12 | 14229×8068 | BERISHA | G | 7 | John Sadler | 12 | 59kg | – | 90 |
| 13 | 40×11117 | OUR LIBRETTO (NZ) | M | 5 | Grahame Begg | 13 | 57kg | – | 90 |
| 14 | x8650x4365 | SIR ISAAC NEWTON (GB) | G | 7 | Liam Howley | 14 | 59kg | – | 98 |
| 15 | 3305531384 | NOUMEA (IRE) | G | 6 | Eric Musgrove | 15 | 59kg | – | 78 |
| 16 | 164x0x0254 | MIDTERM (GB) | G | 6 | Liam Howley | 16 | 59kg | – | 98 |
The original 2018 Zipping Classic nominations attracted 16 runners, with former 2018 Melbourne Cup favourite Yucatan leading the way as the early favourite. Lindsay Park hopeful and Moonee Valley Cup winner Ventura Storm is also one of the premier stayers earning a nomination, while Liam Howley trained Homesman is set to return to the races after running second in the Caulfield Cup.
2018 Zipping Classic Day
Sandown Zipping Classic Day is the feature race day of the year at Sandown’s Ladbrokes Park and it marks the end of the annual Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. With six Group status races, including the Group 2 Sandown Zipping Classic (2400m) and Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m), and four Listed races on the all Black-Type 10 race card – Sandown Classic Day offers top quality racing for fans and punters alike.
Many horses contesting races on Sandown’s Zipping Classic Day have run in some of the main events during the Spring Racing Carnival, including the Melbourne Cup.
Sandown Classic History
The Sandown Classic was first run in 1888 and won by Mara however it was originally named the Williamstown Cup before becoming the Sandown Cup and eventually the Sandown Classic. Over the years, the race distance has increased from 11 furlongs to 12 furlongs and 13 furlongs. Second Wind managed to win the event twice in 1930-31, however the true champion of this race is Zipping with four consecutive wins from 2007 to 2010. Zipping’s four straight wins in the Sandown Classic means that the gelding joins Manikato, Tie The Knot and Lord as the only horses to win the same group race consecutively four or more times.
In 2006, Gallant Guru managed to win the Sandown Classic/Queen Elizabeth Stakes double while Sydeston won the Sandown Classic/Cathay Pacific Airways Cup double in 1989.
Recent Sandown Zipping Classic Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Zipping Classic | 1st | The Taj Mahal | 2 minutes 31.52 seconds |
| 2nd | Dal Harraild | ||
| 3rd | Our Libretto | ||
| 2017 Zipping Classic | 1st | The Taj Mahal | 2 minutes 30.09 seconds |
| 2nd | Almandin | ||
| 3rd | Big Duke | ||
| 2016 Zipping Classic | 1st | Beautiful Romance | 2 minutes 29.05 seconds |
| 2nd | Almoonqith | ||
| 3rd | Big Orange | ||
| 2015 Zipping Classic | 1st | Who Shot Thebarman | 2 minutes 29.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Tall Ship | ||
| 3rd | Do You Remember | ||
| 2014 Sandown Classic | 1st | Au Revoir | 2 minutes 32.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Epingle | ||
| 3rd | Prince Of Penzance | ||
| 2013 Sandown Classic | 1st | Sertorius | 2 minutes 30.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Epingle | ||
| 3rd | Queenstown | ||
| 2012 Sandown Classic | 1st | Tanby | 2 minutes 32.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Exceptionally | ||
| 3rd | Precedence | ||
| 2011 Sandown Classic | 1st | Americain | 2 minutes 37.87 seconds |
| 2nd | Manighar | ||
| 3rd | Mourayan | ||
| 2010 Sandown Classic | 1st | Zipping | 2 minutes 39.49 seconds |
| 2nd | Exceptionally | ||
| 3rd | Manighar | ||
| 2009 Sandown Classic | 1st | Zipping | 2 minutes 32.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Purple | ||
| 3rd | Master O’Reilly | ||
| 2008 Sandown Classic | 1st | Zipping | 2 minutes 35 seconds |
| 2nd | Douro Valley | ||
| 3rd | Red Ruler | ||
| 2007 Sandown Classic | 1st | Zipping | 2 minutes 33.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Jukebox Johnny | ||
| 3rd | Baughurst | ||
| 2006 Sandown Classic | 1st | Gallant Guru | 2 minutes 30.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Casual Pass | ||
| 3rd | Show Barry | ||
| 2005 Sandown Classic | 1st | Roman Arch | 2 minutes 33.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Grey Song | ||
| 3rd | Expunge | ||
| 2004 Sandown Classic | 1st | Count Ricardo | 2 minutes 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Fantastic Love | ||
| 3rd | Media Puzzle | ||
| 2003 Sandown Classic | 1st | Legible | 2 minutes 29.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Distinctly Secret | ||
| 3rd | Zazzman | ||
| 2002 Sandown Classic | 1st | Hail | 2 minutes 27.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Hill Of Grace | ||
| 3rd | Grey Song | ||
| 2001 Sandown Classic | 1st | Sky Heights | 2 minutes 28.3 seconds |
| 2nd | King Keitel | ||
| 3rd | Cinder Bella | ||
| 2000 Sandown Classic | 1st | Brave Chief | 2 minutes 24.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Forgotten Hero | ||
| 3rd | Pasta Express | ||
