Ballarat Cup Race Information
The Ballarat Cup is a 2000 metre open handicap race run by the Ballarat Turf Club in November or December. It is held at Ballarat at the tail end of the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 2000 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Ballarat Racecourse, Ballarat, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $500,000
- Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Ballarat Cup Race History
The race was first held in 1946 when it was won by a horse called Peter Blank. It has been a Listed race since 1982.
In 2019 the distance was reduced from 2200m to 2000m.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2023 Ballarat Cup Preview and results
2022 Ballarat Cup Preview and results
2021 Ballarat Cup Preview and results
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Battocchi (1997)
Multiple winners: Kiwia (2018 & 2019); Royal Caliph (1998 & 2000); Warri Symbol (1982 & 1983); Valadero (1976 & 1978); Royal Symbol (1958 & 1959); Great Queen (1952 & 1953).
Fastest time (2000m): Irish Flame (2020) 2:02:79
Interesting trivia: Pat Hyland had two wins as a trainer (Reputed 1987, Pressman’s Choice 1989) and two wins as a jockey (Warri Symbol in 1982 & 1983).
Past winners of the Ballarat Cup
Winners of past Ballarat Cups include middle-distance and staying types.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Captain Envious | Young Werther | Just Folk |
| 2022 | Bankers Choice | Atishu | Sirileo Miss |
| 2021 | Zayydani | Yonkers | Vanna Girl |
| 2020 | Irish Flame | Affair To Remember | Game Keeper |
| 2019 | Kiwia | Double You Tee | Another Dollar |
| 2018 | Kiwia | Pilote D’essai | Life Less Ordinary |
| 2017 | Grand Dreamer | Oncidium Ruler | Grey Lion |
| 2016 | Pilote D’Essai | Scherzoso | Manageress |
| 2015 | Junoob | Wales | Sonntag |
| 2014 | Mujadale | At First Sight | Fat Al |
| 2013 | The Offer | Pelicano | Hurdy Gurdy Man |
| 2012 | King Diamond | Pelicano | Exceptionally |
| 2011 | Domesky | Rothera | Sean Baile Mor |
| 2010 | My Bentley | Kidnapped | Allanthus |
| 2009 | Itstheone | Gallions Reach | Davcon |
| 2008 | Daka’s Gem | Sentire | Banana Man |
| 2007 | Sentire | Bowl Along | Red Riviera |
| 2006 | Rubijon | Upstaged | Lancettier |
| 2005 | Command N Conquer | Maneroo Lue | Steelworker |
| 2004 | Just The Part | Irish Crusader | Demerger |
| 2003 | Western Waters | Delvecchio | Dance On Wood |
| 2002 | Varsilayos | As You Would | Sale Of Century |
| 2001 | Aquiver | Varsilayos | Adolescence |
| 2000 | Royal Caliph | Western Outlaw | Mayshiel |
| 1999 | Make A Scene | Majestic Avenue | Ancient City |
| 1998 | Royal Caliph | Luther | Laebeel |
| 1997 | Battocchi | Joegah | Like A Roo |