# Victoria Handicap > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Victoria_Handicap > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Victoria_Handicap.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Handicap > Source revision: 1347027653 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 3 | horse race = Victoria Handicap | image = | caption = | location = [Caulfield Racecourse](/source/Caulfield_Racecourse), [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), [Australia](/source/Australia) | inaugurated = 1949 | last run = | race type = [Thoroughbred](/source/Thoroughbred) | sponsor = [Sportsbet](/source/Sportsbet) (2024-26) | website = | distance = 1,400 metres | track = Left-handed | qualification = [Maidens](/source/Maiden_race) ineligible | weight = Handicap
Minimum – 54[kg](/source/kilogram) | purse = [$](/source/AUD)200,000 (2026) | bonuses = }}The '''Victoria Handicap''' is a [Melbourne Racing Club](/source/Melbourne_Racing_Club) [Group 3](/source/Group_races) [Thoroughbred](/source/Thoroughbred) open handicap [horse race](/source/horse_race), over a distance of 1400 metres, held annually at [Caulfield Racecourse](/source/Caulfield_Racecourse) in [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), [Australia](/source/Australia). The race is traditionally held on [Easter Saturday](/source/Easter_Saturday).{{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}} ==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.{{cite web |url=https://njt.org.au/our-story/elvis-ricky-thurgood/ |title= Elvis "Ricky" Thurgood|work=National Jockeys Trust|accessdate=10 Apr 2020}} ===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=== 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 ==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=526|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}} {{refbegin|20em}} * 2026 - Hughes * 2025 - Nicolini Vito * 2024 - Here To Shock * 2023 - Cardinal Gem{{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}} * 2022 - Ayrton{{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}} * 2021 - [Mr Quickie](/source/Mr_Quickie){{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}} * 2020 - Bam's On Fire{{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}} * 2019 - [Streets Of Avalon](/source/Streets_Of_Avalon){{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}} * 2018 - Widgee Turf{{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}} * 2017 - [Hooked](/source/Hooked_(horse)){{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}} * 2016 - [Black Heart Bart](/source/Black_Heart_Bart){{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}} * 2015 - Watermans Bay{{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}} * 2014 - Sistine Demon{{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}} * 2013 - Budriguez{{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}} * 2012 - Smokin' Joey{{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}} * 2011 - Red Colossus{{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}} * 2010 - Orbit Express{{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}} * 2009 - Masked Assassin{{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}} * 2008 - Gotta Have Heart{{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}} * 2007 - Stickpin{{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}} * 2006 - Volitant{{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}} * 2005 - Roman Arch{{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}} * 2004 - Regal Roller{{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}} * 2003 - Debrief{{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}} * 2002 - Debrief{{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}} * 2001 - Keeper{{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}} * 2000 - Go Flash Go{{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}} * 1999 - El Mirada{{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}} * 1998 - Rustic Dream{{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}} * 1997 - Lord Luskin{{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}} * 1996 - Country Lane{{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}} * 1995 - Simple As That{{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}} * 1994 - Mister Elegant{{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}} * 1993 - Surtee{{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}} * 1992 - The Fount{{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}} * 1991 - Solemn Oath{{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}} * 1990 - Prince Ormenium{{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}} * 1989 - Aisle{{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}} * 1988 - Jet Fighter{{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}} * 1987 - Jet Fighter{{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}} * 1986 - Aiming{{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}} * 1985 - Mendeara Etoile{{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}} * 1984 - Kalimna Queen{{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}} * 1983 - Hooplahannah{{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}} * 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](/source/Lord_(horse)) * 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](/source/Easter_Cup) * [List of Australian Group races](/source/List_of_Australian_Group_races) * [Group races](/source/Group_races) ==References== {{reflist}} Category:Horse races in Australia --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Victoria Handicap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Handicap) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Handicap?action=history)). 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