The ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a 2000 metre weight-for-age race run by the Australian Turf Club. The race is held in April or early May each year at Randwick during the Autumn Racing Carnival.
Race Type: Group 1 WFA 3YO & up
Distance: 2000 metres
Track: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
Date: Saturday 28 April 2012
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The ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes has changed its name and distance over the years, but can be traced back to 1851 when it was won by Cossack who also won the following year. Back then the distance was 24 furlongs (about 4800 metres) and it a race that is often won by tough stayers.
The race was first named the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1954, when Blue Ocean won at 66-1 in front of the Queen. Prior to 1954 it was known as the AJC Plate, and was the Kings Cup in 1934. The current distance of 2000m has been run since 1979. From 1973 to 1978 the distance was 2400m. From 1923 to 1972 the distance varied from 18 furlongs, 16 furlongs, 14 furlongs and 12 furlongs, and prior to 1922 it was a punishing 24 furlongs.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes Final Field & Odds 2012
‘Odds not currently available’Queen Elizabeth Stakes Preview & Tips 2012
Track: Dead Weather: Fine
Eight horses will contest the $500,000 Tabcorp Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and six of them are Group 1 winners. The early favourite is More Joyous who has won all 3 starts this season including the Doncaster Mile last week. Second favouritism is being shared by Manighar who has won 4 of 5 starts this campaign, including the Australian Cup and Ranvet over this distance, and 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain.
New Zealander Jimmy Choux has 3 wins and a 2nd from 4 starts over this distance and has a great second-up record. Rekindled Interest goes well at the distance. Rangirangdoo normally goes well at Randwick, and could surprise at odds. Secret Admirer looks as if the 2000 metres will suit. Speediness is the least experienced horse in the field and has not won beyond 1600 metres. He is up in class but will still win $5,000 just for going round.
The following are the top 4 selections from our tipster panel for this years race.
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Mick’s Picks
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Ed’s Choice
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| 2 Manighar | 1 Americain | 2 Manighar |
| 7 More Joyous | 2 Manighar | 7 More Joyous |
| 5 Rekindled Interest | 7 More Joyous | 1 Americain |
| 1 Americain | 3 Jimmy Choux | 5 Rekindled Interest |
Past winners of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes:
It is interesting that a mare hasn’t won for over twenty years, with the last being Dinky Flyer in 1987. Several horses have won it more than once including Grand Armee (2004 & 2005), Intergaze (1997 & 1999) and Tulloch (1958, 1960 & 1961).
Throughout its history it has been won by tough horses who are part of Australia’s history – horses like Ming Dynasty, Gay Icarus, Peter Pan and Phar Lap. Several Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners are also Melbourne Cup winners, including Might and Power (1998), Doriemus (1996) and Jeune (1995).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2012 | More Joyous | Manighar | Secret Admirer |
| 2011 | My Kingdom Of Fyfe | Sacred Choice | Syreon |
| 2010 | Road To Rock | Triple Honour | Monaco Consul |
| 2009 | Pompeii Ruler | Sarrera (Equal 2nd) | Metal Bender (Equal 2nd) |
| 2008 | Sarrera | Nom Du Jeu | Tuesday Joy |
| 2007 | Desert War | Haradasun | Spirit of Tara |
| 2006 | Eremein | Aqua d’ Amore | Ike’s Dream |
| 2005 | Grand Armee | Delzao | Mummify |
| 2004 | Grand Armee | Lonhro | Pentastic |
| 2003 | Lonhro | Pentastic | Republic Lass |
| 2002 | Defier | Freemason | Emission |
| 2001 | Shogun Lodge | Go Flash Go | El Mirada |
| 2000 | Georgie Boy | Cronus | Referral |
