The Roman Consul Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in early October. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.
History The race is named after the late 1960s racehorse Roman Consul, who won the Chelmsford Stakes three times (1967–69). Prior to 2006 the race was run in early September. Grade 1979–1983 – Listed race 1984–2004 – Group 3 2005 onwards – Group 2 Distance 1979–2000 – 1200 metres 2001 – 1100 metres 2002 onwards – 1200 metres Venue 1979–1999 – Randwick Racecourse 2000 – Rosehill Racecourse 2001–2003 – Randwick Racecourse 2004 – Warwick Farm Racecourse 2005 onwards – Randwick Racecourse Winners
Past winners of the Roman Consul Stakes.
2025 - Hidden Motive 2024 - Switzerland 2023 - King's Gambit 2022 - Best Of Bordeaux 2021 – Paulele 2020 – Wild Ruler 2019 – Cosmic Force 2018 – Sesar 2017 – Viridine 2016 – Russian Revolution 2015 – Exosphere 2014 – Brazen Beau 2013 – Zoustar 2012 – Jolie Bay 2011 – Foxwege 2010 – Buffering 2009 – Shellscrape 2008 – Montana Flyer 2007 – †race not held 2006 – Reigning to Win 2005 – Denmarket 2004 – Fastnet Rock 2003 – Exceed And Excel 2002 – Snowland 2001 – Stylish Lass 2000 – Kootoomootoo 1999 – Easy Rocking 1998 – Laurie's Lottery 1997 – Encounter 1996 – Anthems 1995 – Our Maizcay 1994 – Marwina 1993 – Jetball 1992 – Slight Chance 1991 – Prince of Praise 1990 – Bureaucracy 1989 – Show County 1988 – Wonder Dancer 1987 – Christmas Tree 1986 – Rendoo 1985 – Wat of the Moment 1984 – Red Anchor 1983 – March Magic 1982 – Andretti 1981 – Swift Gun 1980 – Hanalei 1979 – Meriville
† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza
See also Gloaming Stakes Hill Stakes The Nivison List of Australian Group races Group races
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