Parramatta Cup Race Information
The Parramatta Cup is a 1900 metre quality handicap race run by the Australian Turf Club in February. It is run at Rosehill as part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1900 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 24 February 2024
Parramatta Cup Race History
See the 2024 Parramatta Cup Preview and results.
See the 2023 Parramatta Cup Preview and results.
The race was first held over 10 furlongs (about 2000m) in 1961 when it was won by Valerius ridden by J Thompson and trained by Frank Dalton. The distance was increased to 12 furlongs (about 2400m) from 1965 to 1970 then came back to 10 furlongs for 1971 and 1972 before returning to 12 furlongs in 1972. The race wasn’t held in 1973 and when it returned in 1974 it was at the metric distance of 2400m until 1982 when it was reduced to 2000m then in 2014 it was reduced again to the current 1900m distance
Trainer TJ Smith and his daughter Gai Waterhouse have won an incredible 14 winners between them.
The race is regarded as an early autumn lead-up race for staying types heading for the Sydney Cup.
Parramatta Cup Facts
Last mare to win: Laguna Lake (2003)
Fastest time (1900m): Arab Dawn (2016) 1:56:30
Leading trainer: TJ (Tommy) Smith with 8 wins (Rajamah 1988; Our Shout 1984; Powerful Prince 1982; King’s Ideal 1981; Sir Francis 1972; Court Prince 1969; Man About Town 1967; Alpensea 1963). His daughter Gai Waterhouse has trained 6 winners (Greatwood 2015; Restless 2004; Laguna Lake 2003; Primrose Sands 2001; Jazzac 1999; Balmaressa 1995).
Interesting trivia: Race not run in 1973.
Past winners of the Parramatta Cup
Winners of past Parramatta Cups include horses that go on to win major races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | More Felons | Almania | Bold Mac |
| 2023 | King Frankel | Banju | Sacramento |
| 2022 | Mightybeel | No Compromise | Toomuchtobear |
| 2021 | Sacramento | Sikandarabad | The Lord Mayor |
| 2020 | Mustajeer | Eastender | Red Cardinal |
| 2019 | Red Cardinal | Big Duke | Age Of Fire |
| 2018 | More Energy | Supply And Demand | Liapari |
| 2017 | Classic Uniform | Red Excitement | Song And Laughter |
| 2016 | Arab Dawn | Allergic | Hasselhoof |
| 2015 | Greatwood | Burbero | Diametric |
| 2014 | Opinion | Carlton House | Junoob |
| 2013 | Pelicano | Kaypers | Frozen Rope |
| 2012 | Praecido | Jimmy Fortunes | Maules Creek |
| 2011 | Hawk Island | Alexander Of Hales | Barlagarney |
| 2010 | Deltona | La Belle Chataigne | Walk In The Park |
| 2009 | Vision And Power | Dothis Dothat | Doug’s Mate |
| 2008 | Red Lord | County Tyrone | Spirit Of Tara |
| 2007 | Silky Red Boxer | Spirit Of Tara | With A Chance |
| 2006 | Mi Casa | Gilded Youth | Palabiro |
| 2005 | Mooring’s Melody | Vanquished | Lord Of Lords |
| 2004 | Restless | Terrible Taurus | Strange Conflict |
| 2003 | Laguna Lake | Barberousse | Grampians |
| 2002 | Kaapgun | Time Off | Manner Hill |
| 2001 | Primrose Sands | Prophet’s Kiss | Bias Bay |
| 2000 | Harmonia | Tyrrell | Consolidator |
| 1999 | Jazzac | Stony Bay | Emery |
| 1998 | Banner Headline | Darbaas | Angellen |
| 1997 | Kenquest | Ripper | Linesman |
| 1996 | Rock A Hula | Magic Road | Lord Vader |
| 1995 | Balmeressa | The Fledgling | Yseult |
| 1994 | Kaladan | Calvados Charm | Surrender Now |
| 1993 | Thrifty Reserve | Rough Rider | Upwards |
| 1992 | Mr. Eurostar | Garfunkel | Chime Zam |
| 1991 | Koflach Valley | High Spi | Reverse Pass |
| 1990 | High Spi | Corkage | Miss Amazer |
| 1989 | Nickson | Tierra Rist | Reckless Tradition |
| 1988 | Rajamah | Faris King | It’s Lunchtime |
| 1987 | Silver Award | Break Dancer | Hot On Aces |
| 1986 | Ken’s Fortune | Fix The Date | Tide Time |
| 1985 | Bosca Feller | Hermod | Essential |
| 1984 | Our Shout | Bencarra | Miler’s Forest |
| 1983 | Sir Eden | Prince Granada | King Lilt |
| 1982 | Powerful Prince | Bianco Lady | Rewa Lad |
| 1981 | King’s Ideal | Favoloso | Peninsula |
| 1980 | Favoloso | Over The Ocean | Blarney Prince |
| 1979 | Sky Ace | So Refined | Gold Reo |
| 1978 | Our Cavalier | Ready O’Ready | Lazy Pat |
| 1977 | Dandy Dresser | Itchy Feet | Sovereign Yacht |
| 1976 | Paris Court | Hot Land | Khalefox |
| 1975 | Agreement | Lazy Pat | Golconda |
| 1974 | Duglig | Calabash | Pauline’s Pride |
| 1973 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 1972 | Sir Francis | Singing Sands | Fernando |
| 1971 | My Honeychild | Grey Gull | Yeoman Service |
| 1970 | Auto Filou | Flirtatious | Great Exploits |
| 1969 | Court Prince | Merry Princess | Lease King |
| 1968 | Duo | Royal Display | Fountain Of Youth |
| 1967 | Man About Town | Earl’s Double | Ancestor |
| 1966 | Persian Puzzle | Ancestor | Lasting |
| 1965 | Synful | Final Victory | Summer Fiesta |
| 1964 | Lord Fury | Portender | Icarus |
| 1963 | Alpensea | Icarus | Summer Smile |
| 1962 | Royal Bark | Robin Tout | Augustine |
| 1961 | Valerius | Persian Lyric | Tranquilette |