The NE Manion Cup is a Group 3 staying showdown run on Golden Slipper Day in March as a lead-up to the Sydney Cup over two miles.
2024 NE Manion Cup Results
- 1st: #4 Post Impressionist
- 2nd: #3 Manoizce
- 3rd: #5 Almania
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The NE Manion Cup* is a Group 3 race run at Rosehill Gardens on Golden Slipper Day each March during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
*Note: In 2022 the NE Manion Cup ran as the Group 3 Queen’s Cup
Contested over 2400m the race is a quality handicap event for stayers offering $250,000 in prize money and serves as a good lead-up to the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) over the two miles at Randwick in April. The Offer (2014) was the last stayer to complete the NE Manion Cup – Sydney Cup double.
Golden Slipper Stakes Day is one of the biggest of the season and is host to five Group 1 races including the $4.92 million Golden Slipper (1200m) for two-year-olds, as well as a number of Group 3 support acts.
A key lead-up to the NE Manion Cup each autumn is the Listed Randwick City Stakes (2000m) run in early March on Randwick Guineas Day.
Many gallopers in the NE Manion Cup field go on to run in the Group 2 Chairman’s Handicap (2600m) on Day 1 of ‘The Championships’ and possibly the Sydney Cup the following Saturday. Libran (2016) followed by Big Duke (2017 on protest) were the last horses to complete the NE Manion Cup – Chairman’s Handicap double.
Libran went on to run second in the Sydney Cup results that autumn behind Gallante, who came off a third in the NE Manion Cup results, while Big Duke backed-up from his double to run third in the 2017 Sydney Cup trifecta. Big Duke also returned for a third in the 2019 NE Manion Cup results.
In 2020 UK raider Young Rascal won the NE Manion Cup and the stable returned in 2021 with trainer William Haggas saluting again with Favorite Moon.
Haggas added to his excellent NE Manion Cup record in 2024 taking it out with another well-backed international, Post Impressionist.
The 2022 NE Manion Cup form was franked with the winner No Compromise returning in the spring to take out the Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m).
The NE Manion Cup 2024 ran on Saturday March 23, 2024 at Rosehill Gardens as a key Sydney Cup lead-up and was won by the William Haggas-trained raider Post Impressionist ($3.90F).
| 2024 NE Manion Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday March 23, 2024 |
| Track: | Rosehill Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2400m |
| Race Type: | Quality Handicap |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $250,000 |
2024 NE Manion Cup Results
- 1st: #4 Post Impressionist ($3.90F)
- 2nd: #3 Manzoice
- 3rd: #5 Almania
The NE Manion Cup 2024 results were again headed by another international for the event’s now three-time winning UK trainer William Haggas who took it out with race favourite Post Impressionist ($3.90F) saluting for the punters to shoot to the top of all-in Sydney Cup betting.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | POST IMPRESSIONIST (IRE) | William Haggas | Tom Marquand | 8 | 54.5kg | $3.90F | |||
| 2 | 3 | MANZOICE | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 3.38L | 9 | 55kg | $15 | ||
| 3 | 5 | ALMANIA (IRE) | Kris Lees | Dylan Gibbons (a) | 3.66L | 3 | 54kg | $4.60 | ||
| 4 | 11 | FLOATING | Matthew Smith | Zac Lloyd (a) | 4.19L | 5 | 53kg | $11 | ||
| 5 | 8 | REDSTONE WELL (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | Tom Sherry | 4.37L | 1 | 53kg | $8 | ||
| 6 | 2 | STOCKMAN (NZ) | Joseph Pride | Reece Jones | 5.93L | 7 | 58kg | $15 | ||
| 7 | 6 | TORRENS | Marc Chevalier | Tyler Schiller | 6.61L | 2 | 54kg | $11 | ||
| 8 | 9 | CANBERRA LEGEND (IRE) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 8.4L | 6 | 53kg | $8 | ||
| 9 | 7 | SO UNITED | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 11.36L | 4 | 53.5kg | $8 | ||
| 1 | MILITARY MISSION (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 0 | ||||||
| 10 | REGAL LION (NZ) | Annabel Neasham | Ms Rachel King | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 NE Manion Cup Betting
The official NE Manion Cup 2024 odds on the autumn stayers in the mix for the Sydney Cup lead-up will be available below the week of the race.
Post Impressionist ($3.90 in 2024) was the last favourite in NE Manion Cup betting to salute for the punters.
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2024 NE Manion Cup Form
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2024 NE Manion Cup Tips
Stay tuned for our insider NE Manion Cup 2024 Tips on the Sydney Cup lead-up this Slipper Day in Sydney.
- To Win: #11 Floating ($8 at time of publish) – BET NOW
The presence of an international runner adds intrigue to the NE Manion Cup, but the consistent form of Floating at a tempting price makes him a horse to watch. Trained by Matthew Smith, the Puissance De Lune gelding has a strong record at Rosehill, finishing runner-up twice in three attempts. He’s currently on a hot streak, winning two of his last three starts. While stepping up in class and distance (from a Benchmark 88 at Randwick with a heavier weight), Floating’s recent form suggests he can be competitive in this open race.
2024 NE Manion Cup Field
Each Sydney Autumn Racing season the NE Manion Cup field attracts a class line-up of Sydney Cup-bound stayers and is released by Racing NSW on the Wednesday before the race.
The official 2024 NE Manion Cup field and barriers are set to be released on March 20, 2024 and will be published in full below.
The NE Manion Cup 2024 final field features a small but quality line-up of stayers led in betting by the William Haggas-trained UK raider Post Impressionist.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92014101×3 | MILITARY MISSION (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 7 | 60kg | 108 | ||
| 2 | 840194×073 | STOCKMAN (NZ) | Joseph Pride | Reece Jones | 9 | 58kg | 104 | ||
| 3 | 60x800x885 | MANZOICE | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 11 | 55kg | 98 | ||
| 4 | 331x09791x | POST IMPRESSIONIST (IRE) | William Haggas | Tom Marquand | 10 | 54.5kg | 97 | ||
| 5 | x34315x621 | ALMANIA (IRE) | Kris Lees | Dylan Gibbons (a) | 3 | 54kg | 96 | ||
| 6 | x000423528 | TORRENS | Marc Chevalier | Tyler Schiller | 2 | 54kg | 96 | ||
| 7 | 1424×51163 | SO UNITED | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 4 | 53.5kg | 95 | ||
| 8 | 8211×52162 | REDSTONE WELL (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | Tom Sherry | 1 | 53kg | 92 | ||
| 9 | 9535x70x46 | CANBERRA LEGEND (IRE) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 6 | 53kg | 90 | ||
| 10 | 0169×09985 | REGAL LION (NZ) | Annabel Neasham | Ms Rachel King | 8 | 53kg | 90 | ||
| 11 | 0x07142141 | FLOATING | Matthew Smith | Zac Lloyd (a) | 5 | 53kg | 84 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 NE Manion Cup Nominations
The NE Manion Cup 2024 nominations close on the Monday leading-up to Golden Slipper Day and will be announced below as soon as available.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x34315x621 | ALMANIA (IRE) | G | 8 | Kris Lees | 96 |
| 2 | 9535x70x46 | CANBERRA LEGEND (IRE) | H | 4 | Chris Waller | 90 |
| 3 | 0x07142141 | FLOATING | G | 5 | Matthew Smith | 84 |
| 4 | 095910×447 | MAHAMEDEIS | G | 9 | Nick Ryan | 85 |
| 5 | 60x800x885 | MANZOICE | G | 4 | Chris Waller | 98 |
| 6 | 92014101×3 | MILITARY MISSION (IRE) | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 108 |
| 7 | 5x728x50x1 | MORE FELONS (IRE) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 104 |
| 8 | 3363×03322 | PIRAEUS | G | 4 | Richard & Will Freedman | 67 |
| 9 | 331x09791x | POST IMPRESSIONIST (IRE) | G | 5 | William Haggas | 97 |
| 10 | 8211×52162 | REDSTONE WELL (IRE) | G | 5 | Annabel Neasham | 92 |
| 11 | 0169×09985 | REGAL LION (NZ) | G | 5 | Annabel Neasham | 90 |
| 12 | 9580×08403 | SEAT OF POWER (IRE) | G | 9 | Adam Campton | 88 |
| 13 | 1424×51163 | SO UNITED | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 95 |
| 14 | 840194×073 | STOCKMAN (NZ) | G | 7 | Joseph Pride | 104 |
| 15 | x000423528 | TORRENS | H | 7 | Marc Chevalier | 96 |
| 16 | 0x094139x7 | VERONA (NZ) | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 89 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
NE Manion Cup History
The NE Manion Cup, named in honour of the former Sydney Turf Club (STC) director N.E. Manion, was first run back in 1972 and won by Odyssey. Since then plenty of good stayers have won the Sydney showdown including Manner Hill (2002), Permit (2012 & 2015), and The Offer (2014).
The race ran as a Group 3 from 1979 – 2005, but was downgraded to Listed class during 2006 – 2013. It has been back to the Group 3 race list since 2014 and after starting out as a 2000m event has run over the current 2400m distance since 1979.
In 2021 the original Golden Slipper Stakes race day including the NE Manion Cup was abandoned due to heavy rainfall and unsafe track conditions and postponed to the following Saturday.
In 2022 the race ran as the Group 3 Queen’s Cup and saw trainer Chris Waller prepare the trifecta.
Recent NE Manion Cup Winners
See below for a full list of NE Manion Cup winners and results going back to 2000.
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Post Impressionist | 2 minutes 27.33 seconds |
| 2nd | Manozice | ||
| 3rd | Almania | ||
| 2023 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Timour | 2 minutes 32.84 seconds |
| 2nd | Raging Bull | ||
| 3rd | Sir Lucan | ||
| 2022 Queen’s Cup / NE Manion Cup |
1st | No Compromise | 2 minutes 34.18 seconds |
| 2nd | Surefire | ||
| 3rd | Chalk Stream | ||
| 2021 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Favorite Moon | 2 minutes 31.68 seconds |
| 2nd | Real Of Flowers | ||
| 3rd | Sacramento | ||
| 2020 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Young Rascal | 2 minutes 31.54 seconds |
| 2nd | Mugatoo | ||
| 3rd | Supernova | ||
| 2019 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Midterm | 2 minutes 35.07 seconds |
| 2nd | Big Duke | ||
| 3rd | Shraaoh | ||
| 2018 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Master Of Arts | 2 minutes 35.03 seconds |
| 2nd | Alward | ||
| 3rd | Peribsen | ||
| 2017 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Big Duke (on protest) | 2 minutes 37 seconds |
| 2nd | Our Century | ||
| 3rd | Allergic | ||
| 2016 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Libran | 2 minutes 30.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Cafe Society | ||
| 3rd | Gallante | ||
| 2015 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Permit | 2 minutes 29.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Phrases | ||
| 3rd | Bagman | ||
| 2014 NE Manion Cup |
1st | The Offer | 2 minutes 34.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Opinion | ||
| 3rd | Tremec | ||
| 2013 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Julienas | 2 minutes 28.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Permit | ||
| 3rd | Dance With Her | ||
| 2012 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Permit | 2 minutes 28.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Precedence | ||
| 3rd | Older Than Time | ||
| 2011 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Bid Spotter | 2 minutes 27.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Above Average | ||
| 3rd | Stand To Gain | ||
| 2010 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Precedence | 2 minutes 32.52 seconds |
| 2nd | Inkster | ||
| 3rd | The Embassy | ||
| 2009 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Enzedex Eagle | 2 minutes 31.64 seconds |
| 2nd | Common Objective | ||
| 3rd | Kettledrum | ||
| 2008 NE Manion Cup |
1st | The Chieftain | 2 minutes 32.15 seconds |
| 2nd | No Wine No Song | ||
| 3rd | Yong Centaur | ||
| 2007 NE Manion Cup |
1st | The Chieftain | 2 minutes 30.59 seconds |
| 2nd | Magic Instinct | ||
| 3rd | Prince Arthur | ||
| 2006 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Fooram | 2 minutes 28.81 seconds |
| 2nd | Above Deck | ||
| 3rd | Lancaster Park | ||
| 2005 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Mahtoum | 2 minutes 26.29 seconds |
| 2nd | Champion System | ||
| 3rd | Mooring’s Melody | ||
| 2004 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Saturday Fever | 2 minutes 31.99 seconds |
| 2nd | Majestically | ||
| 3rd | Restless | ||
| 2003 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Grand City | 2 minutes 29.85 seconds |
| 2nd | Bedouin | ||
| 3rd | Beau | ||
| 2002 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Manner Hill | 2 minutes 29.10 seconds |
| 2nd | Plea | ||
| 3rd | Rapida | ||
| 2001 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Tiger’s Eye | 2 minutes 31.75 seconds |
| 2nd | Prophet’s Kiss | ||
| 3rd | Pasta Express | ||
| 2000 NE Manion Cup |
1st | Pravda | 2 minutes 31.75 seconds |
| 2nd | Ultra Smug | ||
| 3rd | Steel Phoenix | ||
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