JRA Cup Race Information
The JRA Cup is a 2040 metre handicap race run by the Moonee Valley Racing Club in September. It is held at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate day.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 2040 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 26 October 2024
JRA Cup Race History
The JRA Cup was originally called the Geoff Madden Handicap when it was an unlisted race prior to 1996 before it became the Japan Racing Association (JRA) Cup. From 1996 to 2009 it was a Listed race and from 2010 onwards it has been a Group 3 race.
In 2024 it was moved from Cox Plate Eve to Cox Plate day.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 JRA Cup Preview and results
2023 JRA Cup Preview and results
2022 JRA Cup Preview and results
2021 JRA Cup Preview and results
2020 JRA Cup Preview and results
Useful Facts
Last mare to win; Real Love (2016)
Multiple winners: None since 1996.
Fastest time (2040m): Secret Blaze (2021) 2:04.31
Interesting trivia: In 2024 Ciaron Maher trained 4 of the runners and they filled the first four positions.
Past winners of the JRA Cup
Winners of past JRA Cup include The Taj Mahal (2018), Jon Snow (2017), Real Love (2016), The Cleaner (2014), Mourinho (2013), Precedence (2010), Alcopop (2009), Maldivian (2007), El Segundo (2005), Rain Gauge (2001) and Brave Chief (1999).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Future History | Promises Kept | Kettle Hill |
| 2023 | Ain’tnodeeldun | Red Sun Sensation | Forgot You |
| 2022 | Desert Icon | Nerve Not Verve | Persan |
| 2021 | Secret Blaze | Homesman | Rostropovich |
| 2020 | Al Galayel | Plein Ciel | Levendi |
| 2019 | Captain Cook | Sully | Mosh Music |
| 2018 | The Taj Mahal | Gallic Chieftain | Sir Isaac Newton |
| 2017 | Jon Snow | Ecuador | Boom Time |
| 2016 | Real Love | Maurus | Tarquin |
| 2015 | Escado | Magnapal | Velox |
| 2014 | The Cleaner | Sangster | Mourinho |
| 2013 | Mourinho | Gris Caro | The Great Snowman |
| 2012 | Bianmick | Dance With Her | Ironstein |
| 2011 | Dream Pedlar | Carnero | Domesky |
| 2010 | Precedence | Rainbow Styling | Linton |
| 2009 | Alcopop | Field Hunter | Shocking |
| 2008 | Cefalu | Majestical | Devil Moon |
| 2007 | Maldivian | Pacino | Master O’Reilly |
| 2006 | Pavlova | Spinney | Delvecchio |
| 2005 | El Segundo | Show Barry | Umbalo |
| 2004 | Beswinging | Evil Master | Badger’s Wood |
| 2003 | General Booth | Flying Chance | Atin |
| 2002 | Cheverny | Kabila | Forest Jim |
| 2001 | Rain Gauge | Rum | Perliffic |
| 2000 | Prince Benbara | Oxford Dollar | Rebbor |
| 1999 | Brave Chief | Oliver Twist | Waajib Star |
| 1998 | Il Don | Pete The Painter | Prime Address |
| 1997 | Sunny Lane | Our Sumo | Navajo Flash |
| 1996 | Section | Skybeau | Toil |