Doncaster Handicap

The Doncaster Mile, registered as the Doncaster Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group One Thoroughbred handicap race for horses three years old and older, held over 1,600 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia.

[2] In 1930 the race was marred by a tragic fall 1+1⁄2 furlongs from the winning post when one of the favourites fell and another was destroyed.

[3] Many great horses have won the race, including several who have also won the spring equivalent, the Epsom Handicap, while Super Impose created history in 1990 and 1991 by becoming the only horse to win both races on two occasions.

[1] Legendary trainer T.J. Smith won the race seven times.

[4] In 2005 trainer Guy Walter trained the trifecta in this race with Patezza (1st), Courts In Session (2nd) and Danni Martine (3rd).

Gold Rod , 1939 winner