The SAJC Queen's Cup is a Group

Group races

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Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...

 horse race for horses aged 3 years old and upwards, over a distance of 2000m.

The race was first held in 1930 and has been run spasmodically ever since.

It is held at Morphettville Racecourse

Morphettville Racecourse

Morphettville Racecourse is the main horse racing track for South Australia. It is situated in the suburb of Morphettville in Adelaide, Australia, and is about 10km from the centre of the city....

 in Adelaide

Adelaide

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Race history

1930 - 1966 held over 12 furlongs (approx. 2400m)

1972 - 1990 held over 2400m

1996 onwards held over 1200m.

1930 – 1978 was a Principal Race

1984 onwards Group 3

1930 - 1948 the race was known as the SAJC King's Cup

1954 onwards the race has been called the SAJC Queen's Cup.

The winners

• 2003 - Bellton
• 1996 - Navajo Flash / Slygo Connection
• 1990 - Raslaan
• 1984 - Colonial Flag
• 1978 - Vive Velours
• 1972 - Scotch And Dry
• 1966 - Red Handed
  Red Handed
  Red Handed was a thoroughbred racehorse who won the Melbourne Cup in 1967.Bred by Jack Macky, Jr., he was owned and raced by F. W. Clarke and partners.-References:*...
  
  
• 1960 - Exaudi
• 1954 - Sir Coral
• 1948 - Valcurl
• 1936 - Donaster
• 1930 - Phar Lap
  Phar Lap
  Phar Lap was a champion Thoroughbred racehorse whose achievements captured the public's imagination during the early years of the Great Depression. Foaled in New Zealand, he was trained and raced in Australia. Phar Lap dominated Australian racing during a distinguished career, winning a Melbourne...