Christmas Cup Race Information
The Christmas Cup is a 2400 metre quality handicap race run by the Australian Turf Club in December. It is held at Rosehill.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 2400 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 2 December 2023
Christmas Cup Race History
See the 2023 Christmas Cup Preview and results.
See the 2022 Christmas Cup Preview and results.
It mas moved from Randwick to Rosehill in 2023.
Coming soon.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win; Saigon Tea (2014)
Multiple winners: High Spi (1989 & 1990); Saydor (1963 & 1964); Prince Delville (1955 & 1956)
Fastest time (2400m): Hi Spi (1989) 2:27:22
Leading jockeys: Kevin Langby with 6 wins (Lady Upstage 1978; Gold Pulse 1976; Persian Philosopher 1975; Igloo 1971; Saydor 1964; Hero Bird 1962).
Interesting trivia: Race not held in 2007 due to equine influenza
Past winners of the Christmas Cup
Winners of past Christmas Cups include horses that are handy middle-distance and staying types.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Stockman | Little Mix | Torrens |
| 2022 | Torrens | Bonny Ezra | Regal Lion |
| 2021 | Mightybeel | Herman Hesse | Cryptogram |
| 2020 | Significance | He Runs Away | Purrfect Deal Windemere |
| 2019 | Morton’s Fork | High Bridge | Miss Moana |
| 2018 | Our Century | Exoteric | Destiny’s Kiss |
| 2017 | Vassal | Broadside | Prince Cheri |
| 2016 | Destiny’s Kiss | Iggi Pop | Danjeu |
| 2015 | Sir John Hawkwood | Jiayuguan | Lucky Lucky Lucky |
| 2014 | Saigon Tea | Terai | Metaphorical |
| 2013 | Permit | Martinvast | Hoylonny |
| 2012 | Cantonese | Iggi Pop | Fiumicino |
| 2011 | Sea Galleon | Nextanix | Count Encosta |
| 2010 | Bellagio Win | Rock Kingdom | Jungle Rocket |
| 2009 | Scouting Wide | Bright Mind | Star Ripper |
| 2008 | Ready To Lift | Zazabeau | Rainbow Styling |
| 2007 | **Race not run** | ||
| 2006 | Taken At The Flood | Confusion | Reggie |
| 2005 | Lord Of The Land | Publicity Stunt | Princess Gemma |
| 2004 | Reclaim | Stoway | Carngo |
| 2003 | Sadarar | Windorf | Grampians |
| 2002 | Airlie Bird | Stoway | Big Doug |
| 2001 | Silent Impact | Majestically | Altiero |
| 2000 | Crown Duo | Vitrinite | Consolidator |
| 1999 | Pasta Express | Yippyio | Zanetta |
| 1998 | Lahar | Madjic | Bombast |
| 1997 | Stony Bay | Morning Mail | He’s A Dane |
| 1996 | Century Boy | Western Approaches | Waikikamukau |
| 1995 | Praise Indeed | Yobro | Night After |
| 1994 | Pops Dream | Striking Gold | Western Approaches |
| 1993 | Jenkins | Demerit | Striking Gold |
| 1992 | Silk Ali | Swiss Cotton | Many Hands |
| 1991 | Bass Drum | Stawell Gift | Hot Reception |
| 1990 | High Spi | Plume D’Or Veille | Sunshine Sally |
| 1989 | High Spi | Our Tour De France | Palace Revolt |
| 1988 | Macquarie Prince | Lord Foxing | Ironic Lady |