Newmarket Handicap.
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The Newmarket Handicap stands as one of Australia’s most prestigious sprint races, run down the iconic Flemington course straight over 1200 metres. With $1.5 million in prize money and a history dating back to 1874, the race has become synonymous with pure speed and strategic weight allocation. It is one of the crown jewels of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival, taking place in early March on “Super Saturday,” when the Australian Cup and Oakleigh Plate are also held. The handicap conditions level the playing field between champions and emerging contenders, often producing thrilling finishes decided by narrow margins.
Legends such as Black Caviar, Hay List, Takeover Target, Weekend Hussler, and Santa Ana Lane have all etched their names into Newmarket Handicap history. The long, straight track demands tactical timing and balance, testing both jockey skill and a horse’s sustained acceleration. For punters, it is one of the purest betting challenges of the season, with wide fields and unpredictable results adding to the intrigue. The Newmarket Handicap continues to symbolise the heart of Australian sprinting—an annual contest where history, prestige, and adrenaline converge at Flemington.
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Recent Results
The Newmarket Handicap is a favourite in the Australian Racing Calendar due to no small part of the amazing runners each year. Here are some of those recent champions:
2027 - TBD, Saturday 6th March
2026 - Caballus
2025 - Joliestar
2024 - Cylinder
2023 - In Secret
2022 - Roch 'N' Horse
2021 - Zoutori
2020 - Bivouac
2019 - Sunlight
2018 - Redkirk Warrior
2017 - Redkirk Warrior
2016 - The Quarterback
2015 - Brazen Beau
2014 - Lankan Rupee
2013 - Shamexpress
2012 - Hay List
2011 - Black Caviar
2010 - Wanted