{{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 3 | horse race = Victoria Handicap | image = | caption = | location = Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | inaugurated = 1949 | last run = | race type = Thoroughbred | sponsor = Sportsbet (2024-26) | website = | distance = 1,400 metres | track = Left-handed | qualification = Maidens ineligible | weight = Handicap<br/>Minimum – 54kg | purse = $200,000 (2026) | bonuses = }}The '''Victoria Handicap''' is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open handicap horse race, over a distance of 1400 metres, held annually at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. The race is traditionally held on Easter Saturday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/victoria-handicap/524|title=Victoria Handicap | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}</ref>
==History==
===Name===
In 2020 the event was raced as the '''Elvis Thurgood 40th Anniversary Cup''' in honor of former jockey Ricky ''Elvis'' Thurgood who suffered career ending injuries in 1980.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://njt.org.au/our-story/elvis-ricky-thurgood/ |title= Elvis "Ricky" Thurgood|work=National Jockeys Trust|accessdate=10 Apr 2020}}</ref> ===Grade===
* 1949–1978 - Principal Race * 1979 - Listed Race * 1980 onwards - Group 3
===Distance===
* 1949–1972 - 7 furlongs (~ 1400 metres) * 1973 onwards - 1400 metres
=== 1949 racebook=== <gallery>
File:1949 VATC Victoria Handicap Racebook P1.jpg|1949 MRC Victoria Handicap racebook front cover File:1949 VATC Victoria Handicap Racebook P2.jpg|1949 MRC Victoria Handicap raceday officials File:1949 VATC Victoria Handicap Racebook P3.jpg|1949 MRC Victoria Handicap showing the winner, Ungar File:1949 VATC Victoria Handicap Racebook P4.jpg|1949 MRC Victoria Handicap starters and results File:1949 VATC Victoria Handicap Racebook P5.jpg|Back cover showing railway and admission charges
</gallery>
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=526|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2026 - Hughes * 2025 - Nicolini Vito * 2024 - Here To Shock * 2023 - Cardinal Gem<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/480/sandown-aus/2023-04-08/837633 |title= 2023 Result – Ladbrokes Victoria Handicap ''(held 8 April 2023)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=9 April 2023}}</ref> * 2022 - Ayrton<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Caulfield&d=2022-04-16&race=Neds+Victoria+Hcp |title= 2022 Result – Ned’s Victoria Handicap ''(held 16 April 2022)''|publisher=breednet.com.au |accessdate=18 April 2022}}</ref> * 2021 - Mr Quickie<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Caulfield&d=2021-04-03&race=Victoria+Hcp |title= 2021 Result – Victoria Handicap ''(held 3 April 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com.au |accessdate=11 April 2022}}</ref> * 2020 - Bam's On Fire<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Caulfield&d=2020-04-11&race=Elvis+Thurgood+40th+Anniv.+Cup |title= 2020 Result – Elvis Thurgood 40th Anniversary Cup'' (held 11 April 2020)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=13 April 2020}}</ref> * 2019 - Streets Of Avalon<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Caulfield&d=2019-04-20&race=Ladbrokes+Victoria+Hcp |title= 2019 Result – Ladbrokes Victoria Handicap ''(held 20 April 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=20 April 2019}}</ref> * 2018 - Widgee Turf<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Caulfield&d=2018-03-31&race=Mypunter.Com+Victoria+Hcp |title= 2018 Result – Mypunter.Com Victoria Handicap ''(held 31 March 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=31 March 2018}}</ref> * 2017 - Hooked<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/04/2017&v=Caulfield&r=8 |title= 2017 Result – Mypunter.Com Victoria Hcp ''(held 15 April 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=15 April 2017}}</ref> * 2016 - Black Heart Bart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/03/2016&v=Caulfield&r=7&race=Mypunter%2ECom+Victoria+Hcp |title= 2016 Result – Mypunter.Com Victoria Hcp ''(held 26 March 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref> * 2015 - Watermans Bay<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/04/2015&v=Caulfield&r=8 |title= 2015 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 4 April 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2014 - Sistine Demon<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=19/04/2014&v=Caulfield&r=6 |title= 2014 Result – Race-Tech Victoria Hcp ''(held 19 April 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2013 - Budriguez<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/03/2013&v=Caulfield&r=6 |title= 2013 Result – Zaidee's Rainbow Victoria Hcp ''(held 30 March 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2012 - Smokin' Joey<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/04/2012&v=Caulfield&r=6 |title= 2012 Result – Zaidee's Rainbow Victoria Hcp ''(held 7 April 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2011 - Red Colossus<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/04/2011&v=Caulfield&r=7 |title= 2011 Result – The Saturday Age Victoria Hcp ''(held 23 April 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2010 - Orbit Express<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/04/2010&v=Caulfield&r=6 |title= 2010 Result – Sportingbet Victoria Hcp ''(held 3 April 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2009 - Masked Assassin<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/04/2009&v=CAULFIELD&r=6 |title= 2009 Result – Mary Martin Victoria Hcp ''(held 11 April 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2008 - Gotta Have Heart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=24/03/2008&v=CAULFIELD&r=6 |title= 2008 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 24 March 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2007 - Stickpin<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/04/2007&v=CAULFIELD&r=6 |title= 2007 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 9 April 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2006 - Volitant<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/04/2006&v=CAULFIELD&r=6 |title= 2006 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 17 April 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2005 - Roman Arch<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/03/2005&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 2005 Result – Carlton Draught Victoria Hcp ''(held 28 March 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2004 - Regal Roller<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=12/04/2004&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 2004 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 12 April 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2003 - Debrief<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=21/04/2003&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 2003 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 21 April 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2002 - Debrief<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/04/2002&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 2002 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 1 April 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2001 - Keeper<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/04/2001&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 2001 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 16 April 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 2000 - Go Flash Go<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=24/04/2000&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 2000 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 24 April 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1999 - El Mirada<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/04/1999&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1999 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 5 April 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1998 - Rustic Dream<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/04/1998&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1998 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 13 April 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1997 - Lord Luskin<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/03/1997&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1997 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 31 March 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1996 - Country Lane<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=8/04/1996&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1996 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 8 April 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1995 - Simple As That<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/04/1995&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1995 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 17 April 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1994 - Mister Elegant<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/04/1994&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1994 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 4 April 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1993 - Surtee<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=12/04/1993&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1993 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 12 April 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1992 - The Fount<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=20/04/1992&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1992 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 20 April 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1991 - Solemn Oath<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/03/1991&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1991 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 30 March 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1990 - Prince Ormenium<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/04/1990&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1990 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 14 April 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1989 - Aisle<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/03/1989&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1989 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 25 March 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1988 - Jet Fighter<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/04/1988&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1988 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 2 April 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1987 - Jet Fighter<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=18/04/1987&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1987 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 18 April 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1986 - Aiming<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/03/1986&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1986 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 29 March 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1985 - Mendeara Etoile<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/04/1985&v=CAULFIELD&r=6 |title= 1985 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 6 April 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1984 - Kalimna Queen<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=23/04/1984&v=CAULFIELD&r=5 |title= 1984 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 23 April 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1983 - Hooplahannah<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/04/1983&v=CAULFIELD&r=6 |title= 1983 Result – Victoria Hcp ''(held 4 April 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> * 1982 - Qubeau * 1981 - Aquatorial * 1980 - Schaparo * 1979 - Bit Of A Skite * 1978 - Money Talks * 1977 - Golden Fantasy * 1976 - Man-A-Million * 1975 - Kenmark * 1974 - Cut And Deal * 1973 - Nicopal * 1972 - †Abdul / Count Karl * 1971 - Romantic Son * 1970 - Tauto * 1969 - Abebe * 1968 - Ammate * 1967 - Snub * 1966 - Kaminyarr * 1965 - Samson * 1964 - Nicopolis * 1963 - Highmara * 1962 - Webster * 1961 - Fuss * 1960 - Correct * 1959 - Count Tassia * 1958 - Lord * 1957 - Parvo * 1956 - Brocken * 1955 - St. Joel * 1954 - Burdindi * 1953 - Pure Fire * 1952 - Joyance * 1951 - Savoy * 1950 - Star Port * 1949 - Ungar {{refend}} {{refbegin}} † Dead heat {{refend}}
==See also== * Easter Cup * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist}}
Category:Horse races in Australia