The Bart Cummings Race Information
The The Bart Cummings is a 2500 metre quality handicap race run by the Victoria Racing Club in early October. It is held at Flemington as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 2500 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $500,000
- Date: Saturday 5 October 2024
The Bart Cummings Race History
The Bart Cummings is one of five races that offer Melbourne Cup ballot-exemption. (The others are the Andrew Ramsden, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and the Lexus Stakes.)
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 The Bart Cummings Preview and results
2023 The Bart Cummings Preview and results
2022 The Bart Cummings Preview and results
2021 The Bart Cummings Preview and results
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Amelie’s Star (2017)
Multiple winners: Light Vision (2008 & 2009)
Fastest time (2500m): Avilius (2001) 2:35:43
Leading trainers : Robert Hickmott with 3 wins (Almandin 2016; Tamby 2012; Mourayan 2011)
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the The Bart Cummings
Winners of past The Bart Cummings include Surprise Baby (2019), Avilius (2018), Almandin (2016), Who Shot Thebarman (2014), Tanby (2012), Mourayan (2011), Light Vision (2008/2009), Dolphin Jo (2007) and Vicksburg (2003).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Just Fine | Point King | Amade |
| 2023 | Future History | First Immortal | Serpentine |
| 2022 | Lunar Flare | Francesco Guardi | Interpretation |
| 2021 | Grand Promenade | Tralee Rose | Master Of Wine |
| 2020 | Persan | Sound | Steel Prince |
| 2019 | Surprise Baby | Supernova | Wolfe |
| 2018 | Avilius | Jaameh | Yogi |
| 2017 | Amelie’s Star | Granddukeoftuscany | Kellstorm |
| 2016 | Almandin | Zanteca | Excess Knowledge |
| 2015 | Let’s Make Adeal | Our Ivanhowe | Hawkspur |
| 2014 | Who Shot Thebarman | Marksmanship | Anudjawun |
| 2013 | Araldo | Sea Moon | Gotta Take Care |
| 2012 | Tanby | Maluckyday | Dame Claire |
| 2011 | Mourayan | Niwot | Showcause |
| 2010 | Harris Tweed | Exceptionally | Above Average |
| 2009 | Light Vision | Miss Darcey | Zacroona |
| 2008 | Light Vision | Baughurst | Zavite |
| 2007 | Dolphin Jo | The Fuzz | Light Vision |
| 2006 | Irazu | Aznavour | Bay Story |