R.M. Ansett Classic Race Information
The R.M. Ansett Classic is a 2400 open handicap race run by the Mornington Racing Club in September. It is held at Mornington as part of the Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 2400 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Mornington Racecourse, Mornington, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Sunday 29 September 2024
R.M. Ansett Classic Race History
Sir Reginald Ansett had a long association with the Mornington Racecourse and after he passed away in September 1981 the following year the R M Ansett Stakes was held with prizemoney of $20,000. It became a Listed race in 2011.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 R.M. Ansett Classic Preview and results.
2023 R.M. Ansett Classic Preview and results.
2022 R.M. Ansett Classic Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win; Dame Claire (2012)
Fastest time (2400m): Haripour (2018) 2:28:17
Interesting trivia: It was held at Caulfield in 2016 and the winner Almandin went on to win the 2016 Melbourne Cup.
Past winners of the R.M. Ansett Classic
Winners of past R.M. Ansett Classics include some good stayers.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Herman Hesse | Hit The Road Jack | Commando Drift |
| 2023 | Born A King | Regal Power | Rebel Racer |
| 2022 | Saracen Knight | Verimli | Harmysian |
| 2021 | Lunar Flare | High Emocean | Good Idea |
| 2020 | High Emocean | Tavirun | Eureka Street |
| 2019 | Valac | Exemplar | Creedence |
| 2018 | Haripour | Harrison | Hush Writer |
| 2017 | Swacadelic | King Way | Settler’s Stone |
| 2016 | Almandin | Assign | Black Tomahawk |
| 2015 | Black Tomahawk | Excess Knowledge | At First Sight |
| 2014 | Like A Carousel | Mulaqen | Unchain My Heart |
| 2013 | Crafty Cruiser | Surpass | Anagold |
| 2012 | Dame Claire | I’m Jake | Storm Burst |
| 2011 | I’m Jake | Dance With Her | Our Serena |