Roman Consul Stakes

{{Infobox horseraces

| surface = Turf

| class = Group 2

| horse race = Roman Consul Stakes

| image =

| caption =

| location = Randwick Racecourse,
Sydney, Australia

| inaugurated = 1978

| race type = Thoroughbred – flat

| website =

| distance = 1,200 metres

| track = Right-handed

| qualification = Three year old

| weight = Set weights
Colts and geldings 56½ kg
Fillies 54½ kg

| purse = A$300,000 (2024)

| bonuses = Winner exemption from a ballot on the T J Smith Stakes

| sponsor = Canadian Club (2024)

}}

The Roman Consul Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney in early October.{{cite web|url=http://www.progroupracing.com.au/group-races/australian-turf-club/roman-consul-stakes|title=Winners and Past Results for Roman Consul Stakes |accessdate=29 September 2014|publisher=Progroup Racing (Australia)|year = 2014}} Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

History

The race is named after the late 1960s racehorse Roman Consul, who won the Chelmsford Stakes three times (1967–69). Prior to 2006 the race was run in early September.

=Grade=

1979–1983 – Listed race
1984–2004 – Group 3
2005 onwards – Group 2

=Distance=

1979–2000 – 1200 metres
2001 – 1100 metres
2002 onwards – 1200 metres

=Venue=

1979–1999 – Randwick Racecourse
2000 – Rosehill Racecourse
2001–2003 – Randwick Racecourse
2004 – Warwick Farm Racecourse
2005 onwards – Randwick Racecourse

Winners

2023 - King's Gambit{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/311/rosehill/2023-10-07/851333|title=Full Result 5.00 Rosehill (AUS) | 7 October 2023 | Racing Post|website=www.racingpost.com}}
2022 - Best Of Bordeaux{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2022-10-08/823375|title=Full Result 4.20 Randwick (AUS) | 8 October 2022 | Racing Post|website=www.racingpost.com}}
2021 – Paulele{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2021-10-09&race=Roman+Consul+Stakes |title= 2021 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 9 October 2021)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 October 2021}}
2020 – Wild Ruler{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Randwick&d=2020-10-10&race=Roman+Consul+Stakes |title= 2020 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 10 October 2020)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=10 October 2020}}
2019 – Cosmic Force{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2019-10-12&race=Polytrack+Roman+Consul+Stakes|title= 2019 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 12 October 2019)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 October 2019}}
2018 – Sesar{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Randwick&d=2018-10-06&race=Polytrack+Roman+Consul+Stakes |title= 2018 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 6 October 2018)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=6 October 2018}}
2017 – Viridine{{cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/10/2017&v=Randwick&r=6&race=Polytrack+Roman+Consul+Stakes|title= 2017 Result – Polytrack Roman Consul Stakes (held 7 October 2017)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 October 2017}}
2016 – Russian Revolution{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/10/2016&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2016 Result – The Star Roman Consul (held 1 October 2016)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=1 October 2016}}
2015 – Exosphere{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/10/2015&v=Randwick&r=4 |title= 2015 Result – Canterbury Bmw Roman Consul (held 3 October 2015)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=3 October 2015}}
2014 – Brazen Beau{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/10/2014&v=Randwick&r=4 |title= 2014 Result – Syd. City Toyota Roman Consul (held 4 October 2014)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2013 – Zoustar{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/10/2013&v=Randwick&r=5 |title= 2013 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 5 October 2013)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2012 – Jolie Bay{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/10/2012&v=Randwick&r=3 |title= 2012 Result – Vili's Pie Roman Consul Stakes(held 6 October 2012)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2011 – Foxwege{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/10/2011&v=Randwick&r=3 |title= 2011 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 1 October 2011)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2010 – Buffering{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/10/2010&v=Randwick&r=4 |title= 2010 Result – Urbis Roman Consul Stakes (held 2 October 2010)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2009 – Shellscrape{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/10/2009&v=Randwick&r=3 |title= 2009 Result – Inglis Insurance Roman Consul (held 3 October 2009)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2008 – Montana Flyer{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/10/2008&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 2008 Result – Roman Consul Stakes (held 4 October 2008)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2007 – †race not held
2006 – Reigning to Win{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/10/2006&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 2006 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 October 2006)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2005 – Denmarket{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/09/2005&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 2005 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 2005)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2004 – Fastnet Rock{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/09/2004&v=WARWICK%20FARM&r=3 |title= 2004 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 2004)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2003 – Exceed And Excel{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/09/2003&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 2003 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 2003)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2002 – Snowland{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/09/2002&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 2002 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 2002)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2001 – Stylish Lass{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/09/2001&v=RANDWICK-KENSINGTON&r=1 |title= 2001 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 2001)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
2000 – Kootoomootoo{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/09/2000&v=ROSEHILL&r=2 |title= 2000 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 2000)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1999 – Easy Rocking{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/09/1999&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 1999 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1999)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1998 – Laurie's Lottery{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/09/1998&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1998 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1998)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1997 – Encounter{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/09/1997&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 1997 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1997)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1996 – Anthems{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/09/1996&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1996 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1996)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1995 – Our Maizcay{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/09/1995&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 1995 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1995)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1994 – Marwina{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/09/1994&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1994 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1994)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1993 – Jetball{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/09/1993&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 1993 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 4 September 1993)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1992 – Slight Chance{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/09/1992&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 1992 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1992)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1991 – Prince of Praise{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/09/1991&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1991 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1991)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1990 – Bureaucracy{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/09/1990&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1990 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 1 September 1990)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1989 – Show County{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/09/1989&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1989 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 2 September 1989)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1988 – Wonder Dancer{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/09/1988&v=RANDWICK&r=2 |title= 1988 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 3 September 1988)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1987 – Christmas Tree{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/09/1987&v=RANDWICK&r=4 |title= 1987 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 5 September 1987)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1986 – Rendoo{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/09/1986&v=RANDWICK&r=3 |title= 1986 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 6 September 1986)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1985 – Wat of the Moment{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=7/09/1985&v=RANDWICK&r=5 |title= 1985 Result – Roman Consul Stks (held 7 September 1985)|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 September 2015}}
1984 – Red Anchor
1983 – March Magic
1982 – Andretti
1981 – Swift Gun
1980 – Hanalei
1979 – Meriville

† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/horse-racing/carnival-may-be-delayed/2007/08/25/1187462589058.html|publisher=The Age, Melbourne|accessdate=30 September 2014|date=25 August 2007|title=Carnival may be delayed}}

References

Category:Horse races in Australia

Category:Randwick Racecourse

Category:Horse races established in 1978

Category:1978 establishments in Australia