The Cameron Handicap is a Newcastle Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open handicap horse race over a distance of 1,500 metres, held at Broadmeadow Racecourse in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, in September.
History Grade Prior to 2005 – Listed race 2005 onwards – Group 3
Distance Prior to 2009 – 1300 metres 2009–2010 – 1400 metres 2011–2015 – 1500 metres 2016 – 1350 metres 2017 onwards – 1500 metres
Name Named after James George Cameron for lifelong dedication to Newcastle racing.
Winners
The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Fully Lit 2025 - Headley Grange 2024 - Here To Shock 2023 - Democracy Manifest 2022 - Wild Chap 2021 - Ashman 2020 - Rock 2019 – Rock 2018 – New Tipperary 2017 – Got Unders 2016 – Chetwood 2015 – Forget 2014 – Hooked 2013 – Toydini 2012 – Rolling Pin 2011 – Raspberries 2010 – Kenny's World 2009 – Absolutelyfabulous 2008 – Raheeb 2007 – race not held 2006 – Court's In Session 2005 – Collate 2004 – Osca Warrior 2003 – Archave 2002 – Excellerator 2001 – Kingsgate 2000 – Mulan Princess 1999 – Anthems 1998 – Adam 1997 – Crows Before Dawn 1996 – Cohort 1995 – Yarradorf 1994 – Social Rule 1993 – Flitter 1992 – Brihuego 1991 – Quick Score 1990 – Cheval Cavalier 1989 – Don't Play 1988 – Windsor's Pal 1987 – Full Page 1986 – Sound Of Bells 1985 – Regal Value 1984 – Almerzo 1983 – Tandrio 1982 – Manuan 1981 – Paradise Plumes 1980 – Captain Cadet 1979 – Romantic Dream 1978 – Manawapoi 1977 – Luskin Star
See also Newcastle Gold Cup Tibbie Stakes List of Australian Group races Group races
References
Australian Studbook – NJC Cameron Handicap Race Winners