The Autumn Classic is a Group 2 race for three-year-olds that takes place late February at Caulfield racecourse in Melbourne. The race is run over a distance of 1800 metres and has prizemoney of $175,000. The 2010 Autumn Classic was won by Extra Zero from Absolute Faith with Money Rocks third.
| Autumn Classic info |
| Date: |
Saturday 26th February 2011 |
| Track: |
Caulfield racecourse, Melbourne |
| Distance: |
1800 metres |
| Race Type: |
3yo - Set Weights |
| Status: |
Group 2 |
| Prizemoney: |
$175,000 |
| 2010 Winner: |
Extra Zero |
The Autumn Classic is a handy Gr2 race for three-year-olds that tends to attract above average types and gives them the chance to race over further than a mile in the autumn. The race will usually attract competitors from the Gr2 Alistair Clark Stakes and the better 3yo gallopers might head on to Sydney for the autumn racing carnival or they may consider tackling stronger class 2000m races like the Gr1 Australian Cup or Gr3 Easter Cup in coming weeks.
Over the years some quality types have won this race, including Elvstroem (2004), Dignity Dancer (1999), Triscay (1991), & Stylish Century (1990). In recent times the Autumn Classic has been taken out by more than handy types rather than the elite and typically the winner will just be an above average three-year-old.
Extra Zero (2010) ran unplaced in the Alistair Clarke Stakes prior to winning this race and recent winners of the Autumn Classic have been Brom Brom (2008) and Ambitious General (2007).
2010 Autumn Classic result
1. $4.60 Extra Zero 55.5 G Boss
2. $8.00 Absolute Faith 53.5 D Dunn
3. $16.00 Money Rocks 53.5 Carr 54 M Rodd
Then Followed:
4. $9.00 Cosmocrat 55.5 D Oliver
5. $4.20 Take The Rap 55.5 Craig Williams
6. $12.00 Viking Hero 55.5 M Zahra
7. $26.00 Pins On Ice 53.5 J Winks
8. $21.00 Chilled By Choice 55.5 S W Arnold
9. $5.50 Salinas 53.5 L Nolen
10. $61.00 Looped 55.5 D Moor
Margins: 1/2 Nk, 1-1/4 Len
Time: 1:50.69
2010 Autumn Classic: Extra Zero was always well back and came with a well timed run in the straight to run home over the top of the leading bunch to score a solid win. Filly Absolute Faith also came from well back and ran on nicely to finish second, while Money Rocks raced on the pace and got to the lead in the straight and fought on very well to hold down third spot.
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Autumn Classic winners & placegetters
| Year |
Winner |
2nd |
3rd |
Time |
|
2010 |
Extra Zero |
Absolute Faith |
Money Rocks |
1:50.6 |
|
2009 |
Stokehouse |
Excelltastic |
Zapurple |
1:49.7 |
|
2008 |
Brom Brom |
Allanthus |
Buca Di Bacco |
1:51.4 |
|
2007 |
Ambitious General |
Danever |
Furio |
1:48.9 |
|
2006 |
Spinney |
Silver Ninja |
Cinderella Man |
1:48.1 |
|
2005 |
Renewable |
Stella Grande |
Dizelle |
1:50.1 |
|
2004 |
Elvstroem |
Delzao |
Strafed |
1:49.1 |
|
2003 |
Natural Blitz |
Glefti |
Gallic |
1:49.4 |
|
2002 |
Don Eduardo |
Royal Code |
All Courage |
1:49.4 |
|
2001 |
Fubu |
Neptunes Journey |
Inspire |
1:47.5 |
|
2000 |
Pins |
Oval Office |
Crawl |
1:50.6 |
|
1999 |
Dignity Dancer |
Danske |
Mossman |
1:47.5 |
|
1998 |
Gold Guru |
El Mirada |
Zonda |
1:48.9 |
|
1997 |
Silver Glade |
Joegah |
Tampir Lane |
1:50.9 |
|
1996 |
Iron Horse |
Scenic Royale |
Video Prince |
1:49.3 |
|
1995 |
Hurricane Sky |
St Covet |
Baryshnikov |
1:49.5 |
|
1994 |
Waikikamukau |
Mapperleys Star |
Sari Club |
1:47.3 |
|
1993 |
Redding |
Air Seattle |
Imposing Bull |
1:49.0 |
|
1992 |
Laranto |
Famous Nick |
Ready To Explore |
1:49.8 |
|
1991 |
Triscay |
Durbridge |
My Eagle Eye |
1:48.4 |
|
1990 |
Stylish Century |
Zabeel |
Western Frontier |
1:48.2 |
|
1989 |
Kings High |
Livistona Lane |
Outgun |
1:47.7 |
|
1988 |
Mr Danamite |
Lygon Arms |
Spacecraft |
1:55.9 |
