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The Bill Ritchie Handicap is a Group 3 event held at Royal Randwick on George Main Stakes Day each September and offers an Epsom Handicap ballot exemption to the winner.
2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap Results
- 1st: #11 Atishu
- 2nd: #9 Looks Like Elvis
- 3rd: #3 Aramayo
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The Bill Ritchie Handicap is a Group 3 middle-distance sprint held at Royal Randwick Racecourse during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
Raced over 1400m, the Bill Ritchie Handicap is an exciting sprinting test that is open to contention for both sprinters and milers held in mid-September.
The Bill Ritchie Handicap is run under quality handicap conditions and is open to horses aged three years and older. With prize money of $160,000, the Bill Ritchie Handicap is a lucrative Group 3 event that is regularly targeted by decent handicappers.
Held on George Main Stakes Day, the Bill Ritchie Handicap shares the race program with a host of other black-type events. These include the Group 1 George Main Stakes (1600m) and the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) for the spring’s top sprinters.
The winner of the Bill Ritchie Handicap gains ballot exemption for the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m). As a result, trainers tend to target it as part of their spring campaign. This also means that the Bill Ritchie Handicap gets considerable attention from punters attempting to get an early line on form.
Classy New Zealand-trained mare Probabeel (2020) is the latest runner to complete the Bill Ritchie Handicap – Epsom Handicap double.
The year before, Kolding (2019) also completed the Bill Ritchie – Epsom Handicap double before going on to win the inaugural edition of the $7.5 million The Golden Eagle for four-year-olds that November.
Some of the better lead up races to the Bill Ritchie Handicap include the Group 3 Cameron Handicap, the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes or the Group 2 Tramway Stakes.
The Bill Ritchie Handicap 2021 ran on Saturday September 18, 2021 and was won by Chris Waller’s mare Atishu.
| 2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday September 18, 2021 |
| Track: | Royal Randwick Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1400m |
| Race Type: | 3YO&UP Quality Hcp |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $160,000 |
2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap Results
- 1st: #11 Atishu
- 2nd: #9 Looks Like Elvis
- 3rd: #3 Aramayo
The Chris Waller-trained Atishu ($3.50F) saluted for the punters in the 2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap results winning her way into the Group 1 Epsom Handicap field on October 2.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | ATISHU (NZ) | Chris Waller | Tim Clark | 3 | 53.5kg | $3.50F | |||
| 2 | 9 | LOOKS LIKE ELVIS | Jarrod Austin | Glen Boss | 0.22L | 1 | 54kg (cd 54.5kg) | $31 | ||
| 3 | 3 | ARAMAYO | Chris Waller | Jason Collett | 1.37L | 9 | 58kg | $13 | ||
| 4 | 5 | PRIVATE EYE | Joseph Pride | Hugh Bowman | 1.58L | 5 | 57.5kg | $4 | ||
| 5 | 8 | PRIME STAR | Richard & Michael Freedman | Regan Bayliss | 1.7L | 7 | 56kg | $21 | ||
| 6 | 12 | HARMONY ROSE | Mark Newnham | Ms Rachel King | 1.72L | 2 | 53kg | $3.80 | ||
| 7 | 2 | NUMERIAN (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | James McDonald | 1.9L | 6 | 58.5kg | $21 | ||
| 8 | 4 | AMARELINHA (NZ) | Jamie Richards | Kerrin McEvoy | 2.77L | 4 | 57.5kg | $8 | ||
| 9 | 13 | PROMPT PRODIGY (NZ) | Edward Cummings | Brock Ryan (a) | 8.62L | 8 | 53kg | $81 | ||
| 1 | ARCHEDEMUS | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Joshua Parr | 0 | ||||||
| 6 | DUAIS | Edward Cummings | Hugh Bowman | 0 | ||||||
| 7 | MAN OF PEACE | Matthew Dale | Ms Kathy O’Hara | 0 | ||||||
| 10 | OUTBACK DIVA | Richard & Michael Freedman | Jean Van Overmeire | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap Odds
The season’s best Bill Ritchie Handicap 2021 betting odds and market links to Ladbrokes.com.au will be provided below the week of the race.
Smart mares Probabeel ($2.45 in 2020) followed by Atishu ($3.50 in 2021) are the latest favourites in Bill Ritchie Handicap betting to salute for the punters.
2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap Field
The 2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap Final Field & Barrier Draw will be provided in full below once acceptances are taken on the Wednesday leading-up to George Main Stakes Day.
A smart line-up middle-distance types face off in the Bill Ritchie Handicap 2021 field led in betting by the returning Randwick Guineas and Vinery Stud Stakes placed filly Harmony Rose.
- Scratched: #1 Archedemus #6 Duais #7 Man Of Peace #10 Outback Diva
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 721x591x78 | ARCHEDEMUS | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Joshua Parr | 13 | 59kg | 103 | ||
| 2 | 32824x558x | NUMERIAN (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | James McDonald | 8 | 58.5kg | 102 | ||
| 3 | 5148x479x2 | ARAMAYO | Chris Waller | Jason Collett | 11 | 58kg | 101 | ||
| 4 | 21121114x | AMARELINHA (NZ) | Jamie Richards | Kerrin McEvoy | 4 | 57.5kg | 104 | ||
| 5 | 111x821x17 | PRIVATE EYE | Joseph Pride | Jay Ford | 7 | 57.5kg | 100 | ||
| 6 | x12821121x | DUAIS | Edward Cummings | Hugh Bowman | 12 | 56.5kg | 102 | ||
| 7 | 11x370x650 | MAN OF PEACE | Matthew Dale | Ms Kathy O’Hara | 6 | 56.5kg | 98 | ||
| 8 | 2x237x5x58 | PRIME STAR | Richard & Michael Freedman | Regan Bayliss | 9 | 56kg | 97 | ||
| 9 | 75x457420x | LOOKS LIKE ELVIS | Jarrod Austin | Glen Boss | 1 | 54kg | 88 | ||
| 10 | 3x93416x64 | OUTBACK DIVA | Richard & Michael Freedman | Jean Van Overmeire | 5 | 54kg | 85 | ||
| 11 | 9x31111x14 | ATISHU (NZ) | Chris Waller | Tim Clark | 3 | 53.5kg | 89 | ||
| 12 | 112x1327x | HARMONY ROSE | Mark Newnham | Ms Rachel King | 2 | 53kg | 95 | ||
| 13 | 45312220×7 | PROMPT PRODIGY (NZ) | Edward Cummings | Brock Ryan (a) | 10 | 53kg | 78 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap Nominations
Nominations for the Bill Ritchie Handicap close the Monday of race week and will be provided for punters below as soon as released.
Bill Ritchie Handicap History
The Bill Ritchie Handicap was inaugurated in 1978, with Go Mod taking out the first edition of the race. Since then, the Bill Ritchie Handicap has attracted quality fields annually, particularly with the ballot exemption on offer for the Epsom Handicap.
The Bill Ritchie Handicap is named after New South Wales thoroughbred breeder and shoe magnate Bill Ritchie. Bill’s daughter and film producer Julia Ritchie remains heavily involved in thoroughbred owning, training, breeding and racing. Jill was also the first woman to be inducted into the Australian Jockey Club committee and in 2011 was elected to director of NSWROA (NSW Racehorse Owners Association).
The Bill Ritchie Handicap has almost always been held at Royal Randwick, although in 2011 it was held at Rosehill. The Bill Ritchie Handicap was upgraded to Group 3 in 1998, a status it has held since.
Notable Bill Ritchie Handicap winners include Brave Prince (1999), Coalesce (2006), Boban (2013), Comin’ Through (2017), Kolding (2019) and Probabeel (2020). Bill Ritchie Handicap results since 2000 are listed below.
Bill Ritchie Handicap Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Atishu | 1 minute 23.74 seconds |
| 2nd | Looks Like Elvis | ||
| 3rd | Aramayo | ||
| 2020 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Probabeel | 1 minute 22.64 seconds |
| 2nd | Cuba | ||
| 3rd | Brandenburg | ||
| 2019 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Kolding | 1 minute 22.99 seconds |
| 2nd | Fierce Impact | ||
| 3rd | Desert Lord | ||
| 2018 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Siege Of Quebec | 1 minute 21.56 seconds |
| 2nd | Pierata | ||
| 3rd | Music Magnate | ||
| 2017 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Comin’ Through | 1 minute 21.67 seconds |
| 2nd | Tom Melbourne | ||
| 3rd | Burning Passion | ||
| 2016 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Sons Of John | 1 minute 22.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Torgersen | ||
| 3rd | Federal | ||
| 2015 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Sadler’s Lake | 1 minute 24.79 seconds |
| 2nd | Rudy | ||
| 3rd | Heart Testa | ||
| 2014 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Manawanui | 1 minute 21.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Rock Sturdy | ||
| 3rd | Tougher Than Ever | ||
| 2013 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Boban | 1 minute 21.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Beltone | ||
| 3rd | Choice Bro | ||
| 2012 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Steps In Time | 1 minute 23.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Said Com | ||
| 3rd | Wild And Proud | ||
| 2011 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Thankgodyou’rehere | 1 minute 22.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Startsmeup | ||
| 3rd | Miss Keepsake | ||
| 2010 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Drumbeats | 1 minute 22.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Kenny’s World | ||
| 3rd | Captain Sonador | ||
| 2009 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | McClintock | 1 minute 23.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Walking Or Dancing | ||
| 3rd | Faulconbridge | ||
| 2008 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Judged | 1 minute 23.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Rockwood | ||
| 3rd | Kiloton | ||
| 2007 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
Race Not Held | ||
| 2006 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Coalesce | 1 minute 21.6 seconds |
| 2nd | New Edge | ||
| 3rd | Flaming | ||
| 2005 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Flaming | 1 minute 21.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Devil | ||
| 3rd | Messiaen | ||
| 2004 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Osca Warrior | 1 minute 21.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Utzon | ||
| 3rd | In A Bound | ||
| 2003 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Zabarra | 1 minute 22.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Britt’s Best | ||
| 3rd | Forum Floozie | ||
| 2002 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Zabarra | 1 minute 23.8 seconds |
| 2nd | This Manshood | ||
| 3rd | Swiss Echo | ||
| 2001 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Fouardee | 1 minute 21.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Defier | ||
| 3rd | Adamantly | ||
| 2000 Bill Ritchie Handicap |
1st | Landsighting | 1 minute 21.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Tie The Knot | ||
| 3rd | Valuate | ||
