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The Group 3 Premier's Cup is a quality staying race for Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival gallopers heading towards the Brisbane Cup back at Eagle Farm Racecourse a fortnight later.
2023 Premier's Cup Results
- 1st: #5 Kukeracha
- 2nd: #3 Serpentine
- 3rd: #4 Kalapour
Premier’s Cup News
The Premier’s Cup is a Group 3 race held annually as part of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival. Raced over a staying test distance of 2400m, the Premier’s Cup offers $200,000 in total prize money as of 2021 and is part of the updated Kingsford Smith Cup Day program in late May at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Note: The 2020 edition of the Premier’s Cup ran at Doomben on July 27 offering $125,000 due to the COVID-19 affected Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.
Run under quality handicap conditions and only open to horses aged three years and older, the Premier’s Cup is a key lead-up race for longer distance gallopers targeting a run back at the track on Stradbroke Handicap Day in the Group 2 Brisbane Cup (3200m).
The Group 2 $1.2 million The Q22 (2200m) is another next-up option for Premier’s Cup graduates in Brisbane.
The Premier’s Cup is one of the feature support acts on the Eagle Farm card in late May with racing at the meeting headlined by the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) for Stradbroke Handicap hopes, the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes for two-year-olds heading towards the JJ Atkins and now the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) following a change to the carnival line-up in 2021.
The 2022 Premier’s Cup form was franked with the runner-up Sweet Thomas running a next-up third in the Brisbane Cup results.
The 2023 Premier’s Cup was held on Saturday May 27, 2023 at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Queensland Derby Day and was narrowly won by the Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha ($7.50) in a three-way photo finish.
Premier’s Cup Info: |
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Date: |
Saturday May 27, 2023 |
Track: |
Eagle Farm Racecourse |
Distance: |
2400m |
Race Type: |
Quality Handicap |
Status: |
Group 3 |
Prizemoney: |
$200,000 |
2023 Premier’s Cup Results
- 1st: #5 Kukeracha ($7.50)
- 2nd: #3 Serpentine
- 3rd: #4 Kalapour
The Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha ($7.50) dug deep late and got his head down right on the line to score a thrilling victory in a close three-way photo-finish in the 2023 Premier’s Cup results on Queensland Derby Day.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | KUKERACHA (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 7 | 56.5kg | $7.50 | |||
| 2 | 3 | SERPENTINE (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 0.03L | 9 | 58.5kg | $3.30F | ||
| 3 | 4 | KALAPOUR (IRE) | Kris Lees | Blake Shinn | 0.08L | 13 | 56.5kg | $3.70 | ||
| 4 | 8 | WARNING | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Jason Collett | 0.41L | 2 | 54kg | $14 | ||
| 5 | 12 | YAPHET | Cliff Brown | Tyler Schiller (a) | 3.66L | 12 | 54kg | $26 | ||
| 6 | 11 | TAPPY’S LAD (NZ) | Kerry Taplin | Mark Du Plessis | 3.8L | 6 | 54kg | $41 | ||
| 7 | 13 | SOUTHERN STOCK (NZ) | Chris Munce | Ben Thompson | 3.98L | 8 | 54kg | $41 | ||
| 8 | 1 | FANCY MAN (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | Chad Schofield | 4.47L | 11 | 59kg | $14 | ||
| 9 | 2 | PLATINUM INVADOR (NZ) | Lisa Latta | Ryan Maloney | 6.03L | 5 | 59kg | $41 | ||
| 10 | 6 | LONDON BANKER (NZ) | Kelly Schweida | James Orman | 6.1L | 10 | 56kg | $21 | ||
| 11 | 10 | OTYRAR (GB) | Chris Waller | Damien Thornton | 6.16L | 4 | 54kg | $11 | ||
| 12 | 7 | SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE) | Matthew Smith | Larry Cassidy | 8.41L | 3 | 56kg | $61 | ||
| 13 | 9 | DUNE FORTY FIVE | Robert Heathcote | Craig Williams | 24.22L | 1 | 54kg | $10 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Premier’s Cup Betting
The winter’s top Premier’s Cup 2023 odds and betting market links to Ladbrokes.com.au on the Brisbane Cup-bound stayers will be provided below the week of the race so stay tuned.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST 2023 PREMIER’S CUP ODDS (Final Field)
2023 Premier’s Cup Form
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2023 PREMIER’S CUP FORM GUIDE
2023 Premier’s Cup Field
Each season the Premier’s Cup field attracts a field of Brisbane Cup-bound gallopers.
The official Premier’s Cup 2023 Field & Barriers are set for release on the Wednesday leading-up to Kingsford Smith Cup Day and will be available below.
The 2023 Premier’s Cup final field features a strong line-up of potential Brisbane Cup-bound stayers led in betting by Kris Lees’ last start Group 3 Chairman’s Handicap winner at Doomben Kalapour.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35x5302x85 | FANCY MAN (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | Chad Schofield | 11 | 59kg | 103 | ||
| 2 | x344505144 | PLATINUM INVADOR (NZ) | Lisa Latta | Ryan Maloney | 5 | 59kg | 103 | ||
| 3 | x0x09020x1 | SERPENTINE (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 9 | 58.5kg | 102 | ||
| 4 | 18x0x92121 | KALAPOUR (IRE) | Kris Lees | Blake Shinn | 13 | 56.5kg | 98 | ||
| 5 | 890627×053 | KUKERACHA (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 7 | 56.5kg | 98 | ||
| 6 | 5x8174x760 | LONDON BANKER (NZ) | Kelly Schweida | James Orman | 10 | 56kg | 97 | ||
| 7 | 7885x78x00 | SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE) | Matthew Smith | Opie Bosson | 3 | 56kg | 56.5kg | 97 | |
| 8 | x074506x00 | WARNING | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Jason Collett | 2 | 54kg | 93 | ||
| 9 | 2488×11742 | DUNE FORTY FIVE | Robert Heathcote | Craig Williams | 1 | 54kg | 88 | ||
| 10 | 11211×0864 | OTYRAR (GB) | Chris Waller | Damien Thornton | 4 | 54kg | 86 | ||
| 11 | 3045110001 | TAPPY’S LAD (NZ) | Kerry Taplin | Mark Du Plessis | 6 | 54kg | 84 | ||
| 12 | 142×565070 | YAPHET | Cliff Brown | Tyler Schiller (a) | 12 | 54kg | 84 | ||
| 13 | 549×761220 | SOUTHERN STOCK (NZ) | Chris Munce | Ben Thompson | 8 | 54kg | 78 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Premier’s Cup Nominations
The official 2023 Premier’s Cup nominations close on the Monday of race week and will be published in full right here.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x8560x2256 | BISCAYNE BAY | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 82 |
| 2 | 2488×11742 | DUNE FORTY FIVE | G | 5 | Robert Heathcote | |
| 3 | 35x5302x85 | FANCY MAN (IRE) | H | 5 | Annabel Neasham | 103 |
| 4 | x30088x048 | GREAT HOUSE (IRE) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 98 |
| 5 | 18x0x92121 | KALAPOUR (IRE) | G | 6 | Kris Lees | 98 |
| 6 | 890627×053 | KUKERACHA (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 98 |
| 7 | 5x8174x760 | LONDON BANKER (NZ) | G | 7 | Kelly Schweida | 97 |
| 8 | 11211×0864 | OTYRAR (GB) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 86 |
| 9 | x344505144 | PLATINUM INVADOR (NZ) | G | 7 | Lisa Latta | 103 |
| 10 | x0x09020x1 | SERPENTINE (IRE) | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 102 |
| 11 | 7885x78x00 | SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE) | G | 8 | Matthew Smith | |
| 12 | 549×761220 | SOUTHERN STOCK (NZ) | G | 4 | Chris Munce | 78 |
| 13 | 3045110001 | TAPPY’S LAD (NZ) | G | 5 | Kerry Taplin | 84 |
| 14 | x074506x00 | WARNING | G | 6 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 93 |
| 15 | 142×565070 | YAPHET | G | 4 | Cliff Brown | 84 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Premier’s Cup History
The Premier’s Cup is a relatively new race, with its inauguration occurring as recently as 2006. Coalesce was the first winner of the Premier’s Cup, and the trophy has since been handed to similarly solid performers.
The Premier’s Cup is often used by trainers as a preparation race for the Group 2 Brisbane Cup (2400m), held on Stradbroke Handicap Day at Eagle Farm.
Due to its relatively short history, the Premier’s Cup has not developed the kind of following or deep tradition as other races. However, in its short life, the Premier’s Cup has obtained a reputation as an exciting staying race, with the result much more unpredictable than many other mid to long distance races.
The 2022 Premier’s Cup was marred by the tragic death of dual Melbourne Cup runner Steel Prince who was euthanised after suffering a suspected heart attack during the race.
Premier’s Cup results since 2006 are listed below.
Year |
Place |
Horse |
Time |
| 2023 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Kukeracha | 2:29.77 |
| Serpentine | |||
| Kalapour | |||
| 2022 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Splendiferous | 2:28.99 |
| 2nd | Sweet Thomas | ||
| 3rd | The Fearless One | ||
| 2021 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Spirit Ridge | 2:31.09 (over 2400m) |
| 2nd | Carif | ||
| 3rd | Paths Of Glory | ||
| 2020 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Another Dollar | 2:17.11 |
| 2nd | La Pulga | ||
| 3rd | Alward | ||
| 2019 Premier’s Cup |
1st | The Candy Man | 2:15.83 |
| 2nd | Haripour | ||
| 3rd | Igraine | ||
| 2018 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Rising Red | 2:14.60 |
| 2nd | Maurus | ||
| 3rd | Sedanzer | ||
| 2017 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Kaiser Franz | 2:22.93 |
| 2nd | Zambezi Warrior | ||
| 3rd | The Chairman | ||
| 2016 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Real Love | 2:14.3 |
| 2nd | Puccini | ||
| 3rd | Benzini | ||
| 2015 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Faust | 2:06.2 |
| 2nd | Baligari | ||
| 3rd | Jetset Lad | ||
| 2014 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Zephyron | 2:13.4 |
| 2nd | Precedence | ||
| 3rd | Pretty Pins | ||
| 2013 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Precedence | 2:16.9 |
| 2nd | Less Is More | ||
| 3rd | Zennista | ||
| 2012 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Fantastic Blue | 2:16.9 |
| 2nd | Dance With Her | ||
| 3rd | Ironstein | ||
| 2011 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Shuffle The Cash | 2:14.8 |
| 2nd | Tinseltown | ||
| 3rd | Little Stranger | ||
| 2010 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Tabulate | 2:16.6 |
| 2nd | Albertinelli | ||
| 3rd | Larry’s Never Late | ||
| 2009 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Reggie | 2:22.1 |
| 2nd | Scattergun | ||
| 3rd | Macknuckle | ||
| 2008 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Rezone | 2:14.3 |
| 2nd | Majestic Sight | ||
| 3rd | Fulmonti | ||
| 2007 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Theseo | 2:15.3 |
| 2nd | Game On | ||
| 3rd | Mandela | ||
| 2006 Premier’s Cup |
1st | Coalesce | 2:13.9 |
| 2nd | Holidazzle | ||
| 3rd | Haylee Baylee | ||
