Schweppes Oaks
| Group 1 race | |
| Location | Morphettville Racecourse, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Schweppes (2013) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | 3-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Set Weights |
| Purse | $400,000 (2013) |
The Schweppes Oaks, registered as the Australasian Oaks is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 1 Australian Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at Set Weights run over a distance of 2000 metres at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide in the autumn.[1] Prize money is A$400,000
Race history
The inaugural race won by Rose Of Kingston who went on to become the Australian Horse of the Year and finished her racing career with ten wins including three Group 1 races that included the Australian Derby. She was also the Australasian Champion Three-Year-Old Filly and Australasian Champion Older Mare in 1982 and later was a successful broodmare.[1]
Race name
- 1982–2005 - Australasian Oaks
- 2006 onwards - Schweppes Oaks
Race grade
- 1982 - Grade 3
- 1983 onwards - Grade 1
Race distance
The distance of the race is 2000 metres, but due to the track conditions the running rail is sometimes moved and this changes the official distance of the race.
- 1982–1992 - 2000 metres
- 1993 - 2014 metres
- 1994–2000 - 2000 metres
- 2001 - 2020 metres
- 2002 - 2000 metres
- 2003 - 2025 metres
- 2004 - 2024 metres
- 2005 - 2031 metres
- 2006 - 2020 metres
- 2007–2008 - 2000 metres
- 2009 - 2005 metres
- 2010 - 2006 metres
- 2011 - 2008 metres
- 2012 onwards - 2000 metres
Race venue
The race was run in 2000 at Victoria Park.[2]
Race records
The 2007 winner Anamato holds the race record time of 2:02.20.[3]
Most wins by a trainer: 4[3]
Bart Cummings – 1983, 1989, 1993, 1994
Lee Freeman – 1986, 1991, 1992, 2000
Past winners
- 2014 - May's Dream[4]
- 2013 - Maybe Discreet[5]
- 2012 - Invest[6]
- 2011 - Lights Of Heavon[7]
- 2010 - Small Minds[8]
- 2009 - Gallica[9]
- 2008 - Zarita[10]
- 2007 - Anamato[11]
- 2006 - Marju Snip
- 2005 - Irish Darling
- 2004 - Rinky Dink
- 2003 - Sound Action
- 2002 - Tully Thunder
- 2001 - Tempest Morn
- 2000 - Grand Echezeaux[2]
- 1999 - Episode
- 1998 - La Volta
- 1997 - Minegold
- 1996 - Leica Smile
- 1995 - Yelgun Dawn
- 1994 - Tristalove
- 1993 - Our Tristalight
- 1992 - Gatherneaux
- 1991 - Mannerism
- 1990 - Belle Chanson
- 1989 - Stapleton Lass
- 1988 - Imposera
- 1987 - Send Me An Angel
- 1986 - Miss Clipper
- 1985 - Centaurea
- 1984 - Use The Space
- 1983 - Royal Regatta
- 1982 - Rose Of Kingston
See also
References
- ^ a b "Winners and Past Results for the Australasian Oaks". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ a b "2000 result". breednet.com. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Schweppes Oaks" (PDF). The Races SA. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ 2014 result
- ^ 2013 result
- ^ 2012 result
- ^ 2011 result
- ^ 2010 result
- ^ 2009 result
- ^ 2008 result
- ^ 2007 result