The Gunsynd Classic is a Group 3 race for three-year-olds held annually each year in late April or early May at Eagle Farm racecourse in Brisbane, Queensland during the winter racing carnival. The race is run over a distance of 1600 metres and is worth $125,000 in prizemoney. The 2010 Gunsynd Classic was was won by Sanderson from Listen Son with Brave The Way third.
The race was formerly known as the 'Doomben Classic', but in 2009, the newly formed Brisbane Racing Club changed the race name from the Doomben Classic to the Gunsynd Classic, for the 2009/2010 racing season after the merger of the QTC & BTC race clubs.
The race was also moved for the 2009/2010 racing season to now be held on the same day as the Sir Byrne Hart Stakes on the opening day of the Brisbane winter racing carnival.
| Gunsynd Classic info |
| Date: |
Saturday 30th April 2011 |
| Track: |
Eagle Farm racecourse, Brisbane |
| Distance: |
1600 metres |
| Race Type: |
3yo - Set Weights |
| Status: |
Group 3 |
| Prizemoney: |
$125,000 |
| 2010 Winner: |
Sanderson |
The Gunsynd Classic is a set weights race for three-year-olds that typically attracts the better local gallopers going around. The race itself suits the better performed 3yo horses entered for the event due to the level weights playing field.
Three-year-olds contesting this event may go on to tackle the Gr3 Rough Habit Plate (2020m) in a couple of weeks time at Doomben. In recent years Belmonte (2006), Bob's Boy (2003) and Marble Halls (1997) all managed to take out both races.
Sanderson (2010) ran unplaced in a 1350m three-year-old race at Doomben prior to winning this event and recent winners of the Gunsynd Classic have been Za Magic (2009) and Pepperwood (2008).
2010 Gunsynd Classic result
1. $21.00 Sanderson 56.0 J Holder
2. $4.40 Liston Son 56.0 Ms K Banks
3. $3.30 Brave The Way 56.0 G Colless
Then followed:
4. $10.00 Captain Clayton 56.0 S Scriven
5. $26.00 Dusty's Felt 56.0 B N Stewart
6. $6.00 Definite Choice 56.0 L V Cassidy
7. $51.00 Break The Ice 56.0 S Seamer
8. $26.00 Titanium Rock 56.0 A Best
9. $21.00 Santo De Lago 56.0 M Cahill
10. $13.00 Catallion 56.0 B El-Issa
11. $26.00 Released 56.0 A Pattillo
12. $26.00 Show A Lion Heart 56.0 S Katsidis
13. $31.00 Fly With Me 56.0 C Munce
14. $6.00 Fantastic Blue 56.0 J Byrne
15. $26.00 Ponzi Scheme 56.0 J L Taylor
16. $61.00 Shadow Buster 56.0 P Hammersley
Margins: 1/2 hd, sht hd
Time: 1:35.16
2010 Gunsynd Classic: Sanderson settled just off the pace and took advantage of a rails run in the straight to gaan the upper hand in the last 50m and score a good but narrow win. The second placegetter Listen Son raced second on the pace and ran to the lead in the straight and looked the winner until collared close to home. Brave The Way was handy all the way and loomed up at the 200m before finishing a close-up third.
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Gunsynd Classic recent winners & placegetters
| Year |
Winner |
2nd |
3rd |
Time |
|
2010 |
Sanderson |
Listen Son |
Brave The Way |
1:35.1 |
|
2009 |
Za Magic |
Orca |
Jimmy Fortunes |
1:36.3 |
|
2008 |
Pepperwood |
My Joliene |
Formula One Racer |
1:37.5 |
|
2007 |
Reigning To Win |
Raheeb |
Sirmoine |
1:35.7 |
|
2006 |
Belmonte |
Ice Chariot |
Born To Rule |
1:36.0 |
|
2005 |
Saxon |
Willy Leica |
Western Beau |
1:36.7 |
|
2004 |
Drunken Joker |
Sandy River |
Listen Pal |
1:36.9 |
|
2003 |
Bobs Boy |
Al Megdam |
Chassis |
1:36.4 |
|
2002 |
Galroof |
Evander |
Deuxieme |
1:35.4 |
|
2001 |
Arrabeea |
Glenrowan |
Pimpala Player |
1:34.2 |
|
2000 |
Akhenaton |
Play Station |
Lets Cruise |
1:36.6 |
|
1999 |
Tobruk |
King Salieri |
Rusty Storm |
1:38.0 |
|
1998 |
Enforced |
Gimmick |
Mighty McCool |
1:37.7 |
|
1997 |
Marble Halls |
Banner Headline |
Mr Brannigan |
1:37.3 |
|
1996 |
Kidmans Cove |
Ravarda |
Quick Flick |
1:21.5 |
|
1995 |
Matsqui |
Luminia |
Sharscay |
1:37.8 |
|
1994 |
What A Poet |
Diamond Harbour |
Pillar Of Salt |
1:37.0 |
|
1993 |
Slanchyvah |
Bundy Lad |
Firbolg |
1:36.6 |
|
1992 |
Pagos King |
Faustfiesta |
Fulmar |
1:39.4 |
|
1991 |
Brunchtime |
Play On |
Jack Attack |
1:38.2 |
|
1990 |
Stylish Century |
Rough Habit |
Jonaron |
1:37.8 |
|
1989 |
Swain |
Sir Midas |
Glacier Peak |
1:40.5 |
