H E Tancred Stakes is an

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horse race for horses three years old and older, run over 2,400 metres at

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. The prize money for the event is A$1,500,000.

History

The race is named after Henry Eugene Tancred (1897–1961), a former chairman of the

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Name

This race has had several names in its existence: * 1963–1976 - H E Tancred Cup * 1977–1980 - H E Tancred Stakes * 1980 - Breville Tancred Stakes * 1981–1986 - Bowater-Scott Tancred Stakes * 1987 - Bowater Tancred Stakes * 1988–1989 - Tancred International Stakes * 1990 - The BMW International * 1991–1995 - The BMW * 1996–2001 - Mercedes Classic * 2002–2017 - The BMW * 2018 onwards - KIA Tancred Stakes

Distance

* 1963 - miles (~2400 metres) * 1964 - miles (~2000 metres) * 1965–1972 - miles (~2400 metres) * 1973 onwards - 2400 metres

Conditions

* 1963–1976 - Quality Handicap * 1977 onwards - Weight for Age

Grade

* 1963–1979 - Principal race * 1980 onwards - Group 1 race

Venue

*2022 - Newcastle Racecourse

Winners

* 2025 - Dubai Honour * 2024 - Kalapour * 2023 - Arapaho * 2022 - Duais *2021 -

Sir Dragonet Sir Dragonet (9 February 2016 – 16 October 2021) was an Irish bred thoroughbred racehorse that won two Group One races in Australia, most notably the 2020 W. S. Cox Plate. Background Sir Dragonet is the son of Camelot who was the European Ch ...

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Verry Elleegant Verry Elleegant (12 October 2015 – 18 February 2024) was a New Zealand-bred Australian-trained Thoroughbred racehorse that won 11 Group One races. She was crowned the 2020/2021 Australian Racehorse of the Year, and was the winner of the 2021 M ...

*2019 -

Avilius Avilius (foaled 22 May 2014) is a retired British bred thoroughbred racehorse that won multiple Group 1 races in Australia. Background Avilius is a son of Pivotal and was bred at Darley Stud. Racing career Originally trained by André Fabre in ...

*2018 - Almandin *2017 - Jameka *2016 - Preferment * 2015 -

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* 2014 -

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* 2013 - Fiveandahalfstar * 2012 - Manighar * 2011 - Cedarberg * 2010 - Littorio * 2009 - Fiumicino * 2008 - Tuesday Joy * 2007 - Blutigeroo * 2006 -

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* 2005 -

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* 2004 - Grand Zulu * 2003 -

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* 2002 -

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* 2001 - Curata Storm * 2000 -

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* 1999 -

* 1998 -

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* 1997 -

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* 1996 -

* 1995 - Stony Bay * 1994 - Miltak * 1993 - Kaaptive Edition * 1992 - Heroicity * 1991 - Dr. Grace * 1990 -

Sydeston Sydeston (foaled 8 September 1985) was one of the best racehorses to come out of Tasmania in the history of Australian racing, and easily the best to do so in the modern era. After winning a number of races in his home state, the pla ...

* 1989 - Our Poetic Prince * 1988 -

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* 1987 - Myocard * 1986 - Bonecrusher * 1985 - Alibhai * 1984 - Hayai * 1983 - Trissaro * 1982 - Prince Majestic * 1981 - Blue Denim * 1980 - Kingston Town * 1979 - Shivaree * 1978 -

Hyperno Hyperno (1973–2002) was a Thoroughbred racehorse foaled in New Zealand. He was a wayward but brilliant galloper that won the 1979 Melbourne Cup and other group and listed races. He was sired by Rangong (GB) out of Mikarla (NZ) by Persian Gar ...

* 1977 - Our Cavalier * 1976 - Major Battle * 1975 - Sovereign Yacht * 1974 - Knee High * 1973 - Apollo Eleven (NZ) * 1972 - Tails * 1971 - Natural Trump * 1970 - Bright Shadow * 1969 - Prince Grant * 1968 - Khalekan * 1967 - Indian Harvest * 1966 - Striking Force * 1965 - Galerus * 1964 - King Roto * 1963 - Maidenhead

External links

First three placegetters H E Tancred Stakes (ATC)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:BMW, The Group 1 stakes races in Australia Open middle distance horse races Sports competitions in Sydney