{{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 3 | horse race = Frank Packer Plate | image = | caption = | location = Randwick Racecourse<br>Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | inaugurated = 1980 | race type = Thoroughbred – Flat racing | website = | distance = 2,000 metres | track = Right-handed | qualification = Three year old | weight = Set weights<br>colts and geldings – {{frac|56|1|2}} kg<br/>fillies – {{frac|54|1|2}} kg | purse = $250,000 (2026) | bonuses = | sponsor = Toyota (2023, 2025-26) }} The '''Frank Packer Plate''' is an Australian Turf Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at set weights run over a distance of 2000 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia during the Autumn Carnival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/frank-packer-plate/533|title=Frank Packer Plate | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}</ref>
==History==
Those three year old gallopers who were not able to participate in the Australian Derby or in the Australian Oaks held over a distance of 2400 metres often take part in this middle distance event.
During recent times the race has been held on the last day of the ATC Autumn Carnival.
===Name===
The race is named in honour of Sir Douglas Frank Hewson Packer, who was a media proprietor and former committeeman of the Australian Jockey Club for 12 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/packer-sir-douglas-frank-11326|title=Packer, Sir Douglas Frank (1906–1974)|access-date=23 April 2013|publisher=Australian National University|work=Australian Dictionary of Biography|last=Griffen-Foley|first=Bridget |author-link=Bridget Griffen-Foley}}</ref>
===Grade=== *1980–1990 - Group 2 *1991 onwards - Group 3
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=266|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2026 - Matias * 2025 - Shangri La Spring * 2024 - Kintyre * 2023 - Osipenko<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2023-04-15/838608 |title= 2023 Result – Toyota Forklifts Frank Packer Plate ''(held 15 April 2023)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref> * 2022 - Verona<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2022-04-16&race=Frank+Packer+Plate |title= 2022 Result – ACY Securities Frank Packer Plate ''(held 16 April 2022)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=18 April 2022}}</ref> * 2021 - Senor Toba<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2021-04-24&race=Frank+Packer |title= 2021 Result – ACY Securities Frank Packer Plate ''(held 24 April 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 April 2021}}</ref> * 2020 - Kinane<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2020-04-18&race=Cactus+Imaging+F+Packer+Plate |title= 2020 Result – Cactus Imaging Frank Packer Plate ''(held 18 April 2020)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref> * 2019 - The Chosen One<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2019-04-20&race=Cellarbrations+Frank+Packer |title= 2019 Result – Cellarbrations Frank Packer Plate ''(held 20 April 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=20 April 2019}}</ref> * 2018 - Higher Ground<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2018-04-21&race=Iga+Liquor+Frank+Packer+Plate |title= 2018 Result – IGA Liquor Frank Packer Plate ''(held 21 April 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=21 April 2018}}</ref> * 2017 - Mongolian Wolf<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/04/2017&v=Randwick&r=3 |title= 2017 Result – Mostyn Copper Grp Frank Packer ''(held 15 April 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=15 April 2017}}</ref> * 2016 - He's Our Rokkii<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/04/2016&v=Randwick&r=3 |title= 2016 Result – Tjs Frank Packer Plate ''(held 16 April 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=16 April 2016}}</ref> * 2015 - Hi World<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/04/2015&v=Randwick&r=2 |title= 2015 Result – Johnnie Walker Frank Packer ''(held 18 April 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref> * 2014 - Arabian Gold<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/04/2014&v=Randwick&r=4 |title= 2014 Result – Johnnie Walker Frank Packer ''(held 26 April 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2013 - Usainity<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=27/04/2013&v=Randwick&r=1 |title= 2013 Result – Johnnie Walker Frank Packer ''(held 27 April 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2012 - Fat Al<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/04/2012&v=Randwick&r=2 |title= 2012 Result – Johnnie Walker F. Packer Plate ''(held 28 April 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2011 - Shootoff<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/04/2011&v=Randwick&r=2 |title= 2011 Result – Flinders Lane Frank Packer Plt ''(held 23 April 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2010 - Dariana<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=24/04/2010&v=Randwick&r=2 |title= 2010 Result – Flinders Lane Frank Packer Plt ''(held 24 April 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2009 - Yallingup<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/04/2009&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2009 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 18 April 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2008 - Rockwood<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/05/2008&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2008 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 3 May 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2007 - Carnegie House<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/04/2007&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 2007 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 14 April 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2006 - Dream Machine<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/04/2006&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2006 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 22 April 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2005 - Afraah<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/04/2005&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 2005 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 2 April 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2004 - Red Terror<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/04/2004&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 2004 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 17 April 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2003 - Clangalang<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/05/2003&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2003 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 3 May 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2002 - Arlington Road<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/04/2002&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2002 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 13 April 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2001 - Spurred On<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/04/2001&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2001 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 28 April 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 2000 - Freemason<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/05/2000&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 2000 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 6 May 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1999 - Franklin River<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/04/1999&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1999 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 10 April 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1998 - Dodge<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/04/1998&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1998 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 18 April 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1997 - Might and Power<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/04/1997&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1997 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 5 April 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1996 - Mr Piper<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/04/1996&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1996 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 13 April 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1995 - Juggler<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=22/04/1995&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1995 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 22 April 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1994 - Espinosa<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/04/1994&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 1994 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 9 April 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1993 - Play Or Pay<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/04/1993&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 1993 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 17 April 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1992 - In The Event<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/04/1992&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 1992 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 25 April 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1991 - Bold Rancher<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/04/1991&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1991 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 6 April 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1990 - Stargazer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=21/04/1990&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 1990 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 21 April 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1989 - Royal Pardon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/04/1989&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1989 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 1 April 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1988 - Serestrina<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/04/1988&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 1988 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 9 April 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1987 - Never Quit<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/04/1987&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1987 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 25 April 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1986 - Swift Cheval<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/04/1986&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 1986 Result – Frank Packer Plte ''(held 5 April 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1985 - Spritely Native<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/04/1985&v=RANDWICK&r=7 |title= 1985 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 13 April 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1984 - Pleasant Star<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/04/1984&v=RANDWICK&r=6 |title= 1984 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 28 April 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1983 - Chiamara<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/04/1983&v=RANDWICK&r=8 |title= 1983 Result – Frank Packer Plate ''(held 16 April 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> * 1982 - Dalmacia * 1981 - Shaybisc * 1980 - Lauriat {{refend}}
==See also== * All Aged Stakes * Champagne Stakes (ATC) * Hall Mark Stakes * James H B Carr Stakes * Japan Racing Association Plate * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist|2}}
== External links == *[https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/races/johnnie-walker-frank-packer-plate-2000m-group-3/ First three placegetters Frank Packer Plate (ATC)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513041351/https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/races/johnnie-walker-frank-packer-plate-2000m-group-3/ |date=2016-05-13 }}
Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Packer family