Belle of the Turf Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Gosford Racetrack |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1988 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Gosford RSL Club (2021) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies and mares three years old and older |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | $200,000 (2021) |
The Belle Of The Turf Stakes is a Gosford Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred quality handicap horse race for fillies and mares three-years-old and older, over a distance of 1600 metres at Gosford Racecourse, Gosford, Australia in December.[1] The prize money for the event is A$200,000.
History[edit]
The race prior to 2012 was run in October. The Gosford Racing Club moved the race to January, increasing the prizemoney to the race as well as the Gosford Cup and Takeover Target Stakes.[2]
For the 2017–18 season the race was moved to December as part of the Central Coast Carnival.[3]
Grade[edit]
- 1988–2013 - Listed race
- 2014 onwards - Group 3
Winners[edit]
- 2021 - Expat[4]
- 2020 - Threeood[5]
- 2019 - Tinkermosa[6]
- 2018 - Sexy Eyes[7]
- 2017 (December)[a] - Pecans[8]
- 2017 (January) - Imposing Lass[9]
- 2016 - Ammirata[10]
- 2015 - Mamwaazel[11]
- 2014 - Myamira[12]
- 2013 - Cathay Lady[13]
- 2012 - race not held[b]
- 2011 - Skyerush[14]
- 2010 - Hidden Wonder[15]
- 2009 - Messenger[16]
- 2008 - Prima Nova[17]
- 2007 - race not held[c]
- 2006 - Pekalan
- 2005 - Wild Queen
- 2004 - Hec Of A Party
- 2003 - Imperatrix
- 2002 - Rosa Marada
- 2001 - Dandify
- 2000 - Avilde
- 1999 - Rubitoff
- 1998 - St Pamela Ann
- 1997 - The Essence
- 1996 - Money Thinks
- 1995 - Macrosa
- 1994 - Diversify
- 1993 - race not held
- 1992 - Pusan
- 1991 - Volcanic
- 1990 - Happy Sailing
- 1989 - Come On Up
- 1988 - St. Klaire
Notes:
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Winners and Past Results for the Belle of the Turf Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Roots, Chris (16 July 2012). "Gosford steps up plan for million-dollar showcase". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Belle Of The Turf Stakes". Horse Racing Info. 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ "2021 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 29 December 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "2020 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 29 December 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "2019 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 27 December 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "2018 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 28 December 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "2017 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 28 December 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ "2017 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 13 January 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "2016 Result – Gosford RSL Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 8 January 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ "2015 Result – Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 9 January 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "2014 Result – Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 10 January 2014)". racenet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "2013 Result – Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 10 January 2013)". racenet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "2011 Result – Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 16 October 2011)". racenet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "2010 Result – D Clarke Belle Of The Turf (held 17 October 2010)". racenet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "2009 Result – Gosford Belle Of The Turf Stakes (held 18 October 2009)". racenet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "2008 Result – Gosford Belle Of The Turf Stks (held 19 October 2008)". racenet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Carnival may be delayed". The Age, Melbourne. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
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