The Galaxy is an Australian Turf Club Group One Thoroughbred open handicap horse race, run over a distance of 1,100 metres at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney, Australia in March or April.
History
Grade 1972–1978 - Principal Race 1979 - Listed Race 1980–1983 - Group 2 1984 onwards - Group 1
Venue 1972–2006 - Randwick Racecourse 2007 - Warwick Farm Racecourse 2008–2012 - Randwick Racecourse 2013 onwards - Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
Recent multiple winners
Jockeys Kerrin McEvoy (2013, 2017, 2024, 2026) Tim Clark (2008, 2011, 2020)
Trainers Joseph Pride (2001, 2014, 2021, 2023)
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Marhoona 2025 - Private Harry 2024 - Zapateo 2023 - Mariamia 2022 - Shelby Sixtysix 2021 - Eduardo 2020 - I Am Excited 2019 - Nature Strip 2018 - In Her Time 2017 - Russian Revolution 2016 - Griante 2015 - Sweet Idea 2014 - Tiger Tees 2013 - Bel Sprinter 2012 - Temple Of Boom 2011 - Atomic Force 2010 - †Shellscrape 2009 - Nicconi 2008 - Typhoon Zed 2007 - Magnus 2006 - Proprietor 2005 - Charge Forward 2004 - Spark Of Life 2003 - Snowland 2002 - Mistegic 2001 - Padstow 2000 - Black Bean 1999 - Masked Party 1998 - La Baraka 1997 - Accomplice 1996 - Gold Ace 1995 - Magic Of Money 1994 - Jetball 1993 - Sublimate 1992 - Schillaci 1991 - Mr Tiz 1990 - Potrero 1989 - Targlish 1988 - Snippets 1987 - Princely Heart 1986 - Rich Fields Lad 1985 - Manuan 1984 - Mr Illusion 1983 - Bronze Spirit 1982 - Grey Receiver 1981 - Grey Receiver 1980 - Hit It Benny 1979 - Mistress Anne 1978 - Luskin Star 1977 - Salaam 1976 - Wayne's Bid 1975 - Bletchingly 1974 - Starglow 1973 - Kista 1972 - Playbill
† Ortensia was first past the post but was disqualified for positive drug test
See also Birthday Card Stakes Epona Stakes George Ryder Stakes Golden Slipper Stakes Ranvet Stakes Rosehill Guineas List of Australian Group races Group races
External links First three placegetters The Galaxy (ATC)
References