The $1 million Toorak Handicap is a Group 1 mile event held on Caulfield Guineas Day in mid-October during the spring.
2024 Toorak Handicap Results
- 1st: #3 Antino
- 2nd: #9 Craig
- 3rd: #7 Alsephina
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The Toorak Handicap is held midway through the premier racing carnival in Australia, the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Taking place on a Saturday in early – mid October each year on Caulfield Guineas Day this 1600m middle distance event is one of three elite Group 1 races held at Caulfield at the meeting along with the Caulfield Guineas (1600m) and Caulfield Stakes (2000m) with the latter currently run as the Might And Power.
2024 Toorak Handicap Finishing Order
- 1st: #3 Antino ($4.80)
- 2nd: #9 Craig
- 3rd: #7 Alsephina
Winning Time: 1 minute 35.24 seconds
Winning Margin: 6.5 lengths
The sky’s the limit for the Tony Gollan-trained Redwood six-year-old Antino ($4.80) who charged home from last to first off a power move by jockey Blake Shinn to beat his rivals by a 6.5 length margin on the line going one better than his second the year prior in the 2024 Toorak Handicap results.
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Toorak Handicap 2024 Odds & Results
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1st
3. Antino (8)
J: Blake Shinn 55.5kg
T: Tony Gollan |
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2nd
9. Craig (12)
J: Craig Williams 53.5kg
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
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3rd
7. Alsephina (10)
J: Jye McNeil 53.5kg
T: G & A Williams |
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4th
1. Desert Lightning (11)
J: Luke Nolen 57kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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5th
12. Osipenko (3)
J: Damian Lane 53.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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6th
6. Orchestral (6)
J: Daniel Stackhouse 54kg
T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood |
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7th
4. Another Wil (1)
J: Michael Dee 55kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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8th
10. Jimmy The Bear (7)
J: Billy Egan 53.5kg
T: Patrick & Michelle Payne |
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9th
5. Light Infantry Man (5)
J: John Allen 54.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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10th
13. Wishlor Lass (9)
J: Declan Bates 53.5kg
T: Symon Wilde |
Data retrieved: 15/10/2024 06:52 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Worth $1,000,000 in total prize money and run under open handicap conditions it is a fantastic lead up to some of the other middle distanced carnival races like the Group 2 Crystal Mile (1600m) on Cox Plate Day or the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Victoria Derby Day for fillies and mares.
There are a number of excellent races runners can compete in prior to the Toorak Handicap that will give punters a good guide for the race.
Entries previously came via the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) before the race was moved to mid-November ahead of the 2023 edition.
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes produced all four Toorak Handicap six of the seven winners from 2012-18 including Trust In A Gust (2014) who was the last to do the double. It is a race that attracts the best in form sprinters and is considered one of the leading mile races in the Spring Carnival.
In 2021 I’m Thunderstruck atoned for a luckless third in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes to salute for the punters in the Toorak Handicap.
The next year in 2022 Tuvalu also improved on a lead-up Sir Rupert Clarke third to win the Toorak.
I’m Thunderstruck went on to frank the Toorak Handicap form winning Sydney’s lucrative The Golden Eagle race for four-year-olds next start. He also returned the following autumn to run second in both the $5 million The All-Star Mile in Melbourne and Sydney’s Doncaster Mile.
In 2022 the Toorak Handicap form was franked with the winner Tuvalu running second next-up in the Champions Mile during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The Toorak runner-up Laws Of Indices meanwhile continued on to finish third in that year’s Five Diamonds in Sydney and Hong Kong Mile when sent overseas in December.
The 2023 Toorak form was franked with the winner Attrition winning the Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes (1900m) in Sydney a year on while the 2023 runner-up Antino went one better dominating the 2024 Toorak Handicap results by 6.5 lengths!
The Toorak Handicap 2024 ran on Caulfield Guineas Day, Saturday, October 12, 2024 , and saw the Tony Gollan-trained runner-up from the spring prior, Antino ($4.80), loop the field and power home by an emphatic margin off a bold ride by Blake Shinn.
| Toorak Handicap 2024 | |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Conditions: | Open Handicap |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prizemoney: | $1,000,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1881 |
2024 Toorak Handicap Finishing Order
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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| 1 | 3 | ANTINO (NZ) | Tony Gollan | Blake Shinn | 8 | 55.5kg | $4.80 | |||
| 2 | 9 | CRAIG (GB) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Williams | 6.5L | 12 | 53.5kg | $10 | ||
| 3 | 7 | ALSEPHINA | Grant & Alana Williams | Jye McNeil | 6.85L | 10 | 53.5kg | $19 | ||
| 4 | 1 | DESERT LIGHTNING (NZ) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 8.6L | 11 | 57kg | $8.50 | ||
| 5 | 12 | OSIPENKO (NZ) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 9L | 3 | 53.5kg | $9.50 | ||
| 6 | 6 | ORCHESTRAL (NZ) | Roger James & Robert Wellwood | Daniel Stackhouse | 9.75L | 6 | 54kg | $17 | ||
| 7 | 4 | ANOTHER WIL | Ciaron Maher | Michael Dee | 9.9L | 1 | 55kg | $2.20F | ||
| 8 | 10 | JIMMY THE BEAR | Patrick & Michelle Payne | Billy Egan | 10.65L | 7 | 53.5kg | $51 | ||
| 9 | 5 | LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (FR) | Ciaron Maher | John Allen | 10.75L | 5 | 54.5kg | $71 | ||
| 10 | 13 | WISHLOR LASS | Symon Wilde | Declan Bates | 11.5L | 9 | 53.5kg | $26 | ||
| 11 | 11 | MAGNASPIN | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Daniel Moor | 11.56L | 2 | 53.5kg | $101 | ||
| 12 | 8 | BANK MAUR | Richard Laming | Patrick Moloney | 13.81L | 4 | 53.5kg | $61 | ||
| 2 | PERICLES | James Cummings | James McDonald | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Toorak Handicap Betting Odds
The latest Toorak Handicap 2024 odds and betting markets complete with links to Ladbrokes.com.au will be available here at Races.com.au for you to back your Toorak Handicap tips at the right price this spring.
I’m Thunderstruck ($3.20 in 2021) was the last favourite in Toorak Handicap betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2023 with Attrition winning at Toorak Handicap odds of $26.
2024 Toorak Handicap Form
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- To Win: #4 Another Wil ($2.90 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Happy to stick with the consistent Ciaron Maher-trained favourite here with Another Wil drawn the rails for jockey Michael Dee. Dee rides this son of Street Boss on 55kg which is a good drop back from the 58.5kg he carried to victory here last time out against easier company in the Listed Tessa Rossa. Chases a hat-trick and looks to be peaking at the right time for this step up in grade. Unbeaten here at Caulfield and proven with a good mile strike rate (5:3-0-1). Can win.
2024 Toorak Handicap Field
The Toorak Handicap field features a host of smart spring milers, some looking to step-up in distance next race in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m).
Runners in the Toorak Handicap field come via lead-up races including Sydney’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m).
The official Toorak Handicap 2024 Final Field & Barriers will be announced by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week and listed in full below.
The 2024 Toorak Handicap field features a quality line-up of potential Caulfield Cup horses led in betting by the in-form Another Wil drawn the rails.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the Toorak Handicap 2024 field and betting markets.
Toorak Handicap 2024 Odds & Results
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1st
3. Antino (8)
J: Blake Shinn 55.5kg
T: Tony Gollan |
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2nd
9. Craig (12)
J: Craig Williams 53.5kg
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
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3rd
7. Alsephina (10)
J: Jye McNeil 53.5kg
T: G & A Williams |
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4th
1. Desert Lightning (11)
J: Luke Nolen 57kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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5th
12. Osipenko (3)
J: Damian Lane 53.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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6th
6. Orchestral (6)
J: Daniel Stackhouse 54kg
T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood |
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7th
4. Another Wil (1)
J: Michael Dee 55kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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8th
10. Jimmy The Bear (7)
J: Billy Egan 53.5kg
T: Patrick & Michelle Payne |
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9th
5. Light Infantry Man (5)
J: John Allen 54.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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10th
13. Wishlor Lass (9)
J: Declan Bates 53.5kg
T: Symon Wilde |
Data retrieved: 15/10/2024 06:52 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Race comments
ANTINO (3) gets in very well here with 55.5kg considering the calibre of horses he's been racing against. The only two horses to beat him home at his past two have been Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside at weight-for-age. If he can land forward of midfield he'll go very close. ANOTHER WIL (4) has been a long-time favourite for this race with two strong wins this time in, both with things against. Out to a mile now is ideal, he measures up. OSIPENKO (12) was a sneaky run last time in the Shannon and he drops nicely in the weights. Comes off a fast time and he has always promised to be up to to this level. CRAIG (9) is progressive and can measure up. Set a mighty task last time and flew home.
2024 Toorak Handicap Nominations
Nominations for the Toorak Handicap in 2024 close the Monday leading-up to the race and will be listed for punters below.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
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| 1 | 1x2121x521 | PRIDE OF JENNI | M | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 1 | 59kg | 59kg | 122 | |
| 2 | x131139x31 | DESERT LIGHTNING (NZ) | G | 5 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 2 | 55.5kg | 55.5kg | 111 | |
| 3 | x62572x313 | PERICLES | G | 5 | James Cummings | 3 | 55kg | 55kg | 110 | |
| 4 | x2111113x8 | ORCHESTRAL (NZ) | M | 4 | Roger James & Robert Wellwood | 4 | 52.5kg | 52.5kg | 109 | |
| 5 | 20x160x433 | ANTINO (NZ) | G | 6 | Tony Gollan | 5 | 54kg | 54kg | 108 | |
| 6 | 201x80x274 | ATTRITION | H | 5 | Mitchell Freedman | 6 | 53.5kg | 53.5kg | 107 | |
| 7 | 3x11117x11 | ANOTHER WIL | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 7 | 53.5kg | 53.5kg | 107 | |
| 8 | 7x31210x21 | HERE TO SHOCK (NZ) | G | 7 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 8 | 53.5kg | 53.5kg | 107 | |
| 9 | 23320x70x6 | LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (FR) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 9 | 53kg | 53kg | 106 | |
| 10 | 11x2226x31 | ALSEPHINA | M | 6 | Grant & Alana Williams | 10 | 52kg | 52kg | 106 | |
| 11 | 6210x411x0 | VIBRANT SUN | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 11 | 52kg | 52kg | 105 | |
| 12 | 3030x96x94 | OSIPENKO (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 12 | 52kg | 52kg | 104 | |
| 13 | 2x1240x142 | SEE YOU IN HEAVEN | M | 5 | Richard & Chantelle Jolly | 13 | 52kg | 52kg | 102 | |
| 14 | 41116x65x2 | WISHLOR LASS | M | 6 | Symon Wilde | 14 | 52kg | 52kg | 102 | |
| 15 | x43x209x65 | NEW ENERGY (IRE) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 15 | 52kg | 52kg | 101 | |
| 16 | x426512564 | JIMMY THE BEAR | G | 6 | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 16 | 52kg | 52kg | 99 | |
| 17 | 3483284732 | POUNDING | G | 6 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 17 | 52kg | 52kg | 98 | |
| 18 | 3×121312 | CRAIG (GB) | G | 4 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 18 | 52kg | 52kg | 95 | |
| 19 | x10x162x47 | JENNILALA | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 19 | 52kg | 52kg | 95 | |
| 20 | 62716165×3 | MAGNASPIN | G | 5 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 20 | 52kg | 52kg | 94 | |
| 21 | 490230×304 | BANK MAUR | H | 5 | Richard Laming | 21 | 52kg | 52kg | 93 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Toorak Handicap History
First run in 1881, Josephine won the first running of the Toorak Handicap. The race has been known as a few different names over the years. From 1981-1984 it was called The IXL, then from 1985-1989 the name was changed to The Elders Mile. From 1990 onwards the event has been registered under its current title, the Toorak Handicap.
The race started as a Principal event run over eight furlongs until 1890. In 1891 the race distance was increased to nine furlongs for one year and then in 1892 it reverted back to the original eight furlongs. When the metric system came to Australia the length was converted to 1600m in 1972. The Toorak reached Group 1 status not long after in 1979.
In 2024 Antino won the Toorak Handicap improving on his second the year prior by a historic 6.5 lengths.
Toorak Handicap Results
The Group 1 Toorak Handicap winners and placegetters since 2000.
Year |
Place |
Horse |
Time |
| 2024 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Antino | 1 minute 35.24 seconds |
| 2nd | Craig | ||
| 3rd | Alsephina | ||
| 2023 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Attrition | 1 minute 36.47 seconds |
| 2nd | Antino | ||
| 3rd | Bankers Choice | ||
| 2022 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Tuvalu | 1 minute 36.55 seconds |
| 2nd | Laws Of Indices | ||
| 3rd | Military Expert | ||
| 2021 Toorak Handicap |
1st | I’m Thunderstruck | 1 minute 34.87 seconds |
| 2nd | Tofane | ||
| 3rd | Superstorm | ||
| 2020 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Mr Quickie | 1 minute 35.81 seconds |
| 2nd | Buffalo River | ||
| 3rd | Superstorm | ||
| 2019 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Fierce Impact | 1 minute 35.19 seconds |
| 2nd | Night’s Watch | ||
| 3rd | Age Of Chivalry | ||
| 2018 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Land of Plenty | 1 minute 34.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Hartnell | ||
| 3rd | Siege of Quebec | ||
| 2017 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Tosen Stardom | 1 minute 35.86 seconds |
| 2nd | Sovereign Nation | ||
| 3rd | Petrology | ||
| 2016 Toorak Handicap |
1st | He’s Our Rokkii | 1 minute 36.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Great Esteem | ||
| 3rd | Tivaci | ||
| 2015 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Lucky Hussler | 1 minute 34.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Disposition | ||
| 3rd | Stratum Star | ||
| 2014 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Trust In A Gust | 1 minute 35.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Speediness | ||
| 3rd | Desert Jeuney | ||
| 2013 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Solzhenitsyn | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Trevieres | ||
| 3rd | Blackie | ||
| 2012 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Solzhenitsyn | 1 minute 35.25 seconds |
| 2nd | Spirit Song | ||
| 3rd | Yosei | ||
| 2011 Toorak Handicap |
1st | King Mufhasa | 1 minute 36.29 seconds |
| 2nd | King’s Rose | ||
| 3rd | Luen Yat Forever | ||
| 2010 Toorak Handicap |
1st | More Joyous | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | We’re Gonna Rock | ||
| 3rd | Proud Judge | ||
| 2009 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Allez Wonder | 1 minute 35 seconds |
| 2nd | Gold Salute | ||
| 3rd | Rock Kingdom | ||
| 2008 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Alamosa | 1 minute 36.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Rockwood | ||
| 3rd | Pillar Of Hercules | ||
| 2007 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Divine Madonna | 1 minute 37.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Niconero | ||
| 3rd | Wonderful World | ||
| 2006 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Red Dazzler | 1 minute 37.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Rewaaya | ||
| 3rd | Niconero | ||
| 2005 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Barely A Moment | 1 minute 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Super Kid | ||
| 3rd | Calveen | ||
| 2004 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Regal Roller | 1 minute 37.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Oscar Warrior | ||
| 3rd | Infinite Grace | ||
| 2003 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Roman Arch | 1 minute 36 seconds |
| 2nd | Fields Of Omagh | ||
| 3rd | Umrum | ||
| 2002 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Shot Of Thunder | 1 minute 36.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Umrum | ||
| 3rd | Pernod | ||
| 2001 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Show A Heart | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | La Zagaletta | ||
| 3rd | Shot Of Thunder | ||
| 2000 Toorak Handicap |
1st | Umrum | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Go Flash Go | ||
| 3rd | Crawl | ||
Race comments
ANTINO (3) gets in very well here with 55.5kg considering the calibre of horses he's been racing against. The only two horses to beat him home at his past two have been Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside at weight-for-age. If he can land forward of midfield he'll go very close. ANOTHER WIL (4) has been a long-time favourite for this race with two strong wins this time in, both with things against. Out to a mile now is ideal, he measures up. OSIPENKO (12) was a sneaky run last time in the Shannon and he drops nicely in the weights. Comes off a fast time and he has always promised to be up to to this level. CRAIG (9) is progressive and can measure up. Set a mighty task last time and flew home.