The Bart Cummings
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2004 (renamed) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | $300,000 (2016) |
| Bonuses | Winner ballot exemption from the Melbourne Cup |
The Bart Cummings is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race quality handicap, over a distance of 2500 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October. The total prize money is A$300,000.
The Bart Cummings is named after legendary trainer Bart Cummings (1927–2015), trainer of twelve Melbourne Cup winners. Previously known as the Banjo Paterson Handicap, the race was named after the famed trainer in 2004.
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