Summer Cup Race Information
The Summer Cup is a 2000 metre quality handicap race run by the Australian Turf Club in late December. It is held at Randwick as the feature event on Boxing Day.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 2000 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $250,000
- Date: Tuesday 26 December 2023
Summer Cup Race History
See the 2022 Summer Cup Preview and results.
The race was first run over 13 furlongs (about 2600m) in 1890 and was won by a horse called Stockwell. It has been a Group 3 Race since 1979.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Luvaluva (2019)
Last 3YO to win: C&G Ming Dynasty (1976); Filly – none
Multiple winners: I’m Imposing (2013 & 2014); Donald (1928 & 1929); King Of The Forest (1921 & 1923); Blue Metal (1899 & 1900)
Fastest time (2000m): Luvaluva (2019) 2:02:84
Leading trainers: Gai Waterhouse with 5 wins (Aqua D’Amore (2005); Stoway (2002); Zanetta (1999); Linesman (1997) and Century Boy (1996).
Interesting trivia: In 2022 Berdibek was 2nd past the post and Sky Lab was 3rd but a protest of Sky Lab against Berdibek was upheld. Race not run in 2007 due to equine influenza. In 1932 there was a dead-heat for the win of Pretzel and Miss Ntava, In 1917 Poitrel won on protest against Chantemerle.
Past winners of the Summer Cup
Winners of past Summer Cups include horses that go on to win major races.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2023 | Lion’s Roar | Luncies | Baby Rider |
2022 | Diamil | Sky Lab | Berdibek |
2021 | Parry Sound | Criaderas | Polly Grey |
2020 | Spirit Ridge | Best Of Days | Black On Gold |
2019 | Luvaluva | Black On Gold | Taikomochi |
2018 | Fierce Impact | Satono Rasen | Life Less Ordinary |
2017 | Montauk | Red Excitement | Testashadow |
2016 | Red Excitement | Foreign Prince | Shalmaneser |
2015 | Mighty Lucky | Junoob | I’m Imposing |
2014 | I’m Imposing | Midsummer Sun | Casino Dancer |
2013 | I’m Imposing | Travolta | Destiny’s Kiss |
2012 | Le Roi | Brightest | Praecido |
2011 | Yulalona | Nextanix | Count Encosta |
2010 | Spechenka | Strike One | Let Them Have It |
2009 | Solid Billing | Zazabeau | Rockwood |
2008 | Ready To Lift | Bellagio Wynn | Zazabeau |
2007 | ** Race not run ** | ||
2006 | Jamberoo | Game On | Taken At The Flood |
2005 | Aqua D’Amore | County Tyrone | Beat The Tide |
2004 | This Manshood | Vereza | New York Style |
2003 | Stadium | Ocho | Stoway |
2002 | Stoway | Ego Fast | Barawin |
2001 | Majestically | Zareyev | Power of Pegasus |
2000 | Lanolin | Vitrinite | Consolidator |
1999 | Zanetta | Pasta Express | Luther |
1998 | Dance Til Dawn | Pasta Express | Bombast |
1997 | Linesman | Jacanarchie | Stony Bay |
1996 | Century Boy | Mr. Neslo | Seto Bridge |
1995 | Catalan Prince | Praise Indeed | Night After |
1994 | Spiritual Star | El Castano | Tusk Hunter |
1993 | Striking Gold | Double Take | Demerit |
1992 | Mr. Eurostar | Anythings Possible | Swiss Cotton |
1991 | Cross Swords | Local Knowledge | Initial Approach |
1990 | Magnolia Hall | Copatonic | Courtalista |