Toorak Handicap 2020 Tips & Betting Advice
The Toorak Handicap is a $500,000 feature race ran in the Melbourne spring that is worth a lot more to the winner than just the cheque.
A ballot exempt race for the Caulfield Cup, the Toorak Handicap is a great feature-shaping race ahead of the big three events of the spring carnival.
Toorak Handicap Information
- DateSat 10 Oct, 2020
- RacecourseCaulfield
- Race Distance1600 metres
- ConditionsOpen Handicap
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$500,000
Toorak Handicap 2020 Odds
Once September rolls around there should be some futures Toorak Handicap odds with the fixed and tote markets released in the week leading into the event.
Toorak Handicap Bookmaker Offers
The following companies should be delivering Toorak Handicap bookmaker offers.
Toorak Handicap History
The first Toorak Handicap was run and won 1881 by Josephine.
The quality of recent winners doesn’t reflect the history of the race, with Galilee, Gunsynd and More Joyous among the former champions of the event.
The Toorak Handicap is a ballot exempt race for the Caulfield Cup but history suggests it is somewhat of a poisoned chalice with Leilani the last horse to complete the Toorak/Caulfield cup double in 1974.
Champion stayer Galilee was able to win the Toorak Handicap/Caulfield Cup/Melbourne Cup treble in 1966, a feat which has never been replicated.
Toorak Handicap 2020 Field
The 2019 Toorak Handicap field won’t be finalised until the week leading into the event.
The Toorak Handicap field consists of likely 18 runners with four emergencies chomping at the bit to get a spot in the event.
Toorak Handicap 2020 Form Guide
When assessing the Toorak Handicap form guide, a key lead-up race is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes held three weeks prior to this event. It’s run under the same conditions and is run at Caulfield, making it the logical precursor.
Form out of the Toorak Handicap often stacks up nicely in the Group One Emirates Stakes at Flemington on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
There has been a good mix of middle-distance and staying winners, which has made it tough for punters to identify the winner, and it’s not always the big names that take this event out.
Punters should look at form from prior Melbourne Spring Carnivals as a good for the Toorak Handicap.
Toorak Handicap Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Fierce Impact |
| 2018 | Land Of Plenty |
| 2017 | Tosen Stardom |
| 2016 | He's Our Rokki |
| 2015 | Lucky Hussler |
| 2014 | Trust In A Gust |
| 2013 | Solzhenitsyn |
| 2012 | Solzhenitsyn |
| 2011 | King Mufhasa |
| 2010 | More Joyous |
| 2009 | Allez Wonder |
| 2008 | Alamosa |
| 2007 | Divine Madonna |
| 2006 | Red Dazzler |
| 2005 | Barely A Moment |
| 2004 | Regal Roller |
| 2003 | Roman Arch |
| 2002 | Shot Of Thunder |
| 2001 | Show A Heart |
| 2000 | Umrum |
Toorak Handicap 2020 Live Streaming
Punters can watch the Toorak Handicap live streaming video at BetEasy.
BetEasy provides live streams of all Australian thoroughbred races that are broadcast on Sky Racing.
Toorak Handicap 2020 Fixture
The Toorak Handicap is just one of four Group One races on the day. Here's the Toorak Handicap fixture.
Race 1: Debutant Stakes
Race 2: Weekend Hussler Stakes
Race 3: Thoroughbred Club Stakes
Race 4: Cape Grim Beef Stakes
Race 5: Schillaci Stakes
Race 6: Thousand Guineas
Race 7: Toorak Handicap
Race 8: Caulfield Stakes
Race 9: Caulfield Guineas
Race 10: Herbert Power Stakes
Toorak Handicap 2020 Barrier Draw
The Toorak Handicap barrier draw is conducted once the final field is set in stone.
Check back in the week leading up to the Group One for the Toorak Handicap barrier draw.
Toorak Handicap 2019 Result
1st - Fierce Impact
2nd - Night's Watch
3rd - Age Of Chivalry
Toorak Handicap Bet Of The Day
Check back here in the week leading into the race for our Toorak Handicap bet of the day.
We will have the best bet of the day as well as a betting strategy for the afternoon on Guineas Day.
Toorak Handicap Social News
Punters looking to get the latest Toorak Handicap social news should visit the Caulfield racecourse social media accounts, which can be found at @MelbRacingClub and Melbourne Racing Club on Facebook.
Toorak Handicap FAQ
When is the 2020 Toorak Handicap?
The 2020 Toorak Handicap runs on Saturday October 10.
How long is the Toorak Handicap?
The mile race is run over 1600m.
Where is the Toorak Handicap held?
The Toorak Handicap is held at Caulfield, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What time does the Toorak Handicap run?
The Toorak Handicap is held at 3:45pm.
Who won the 2019 Toorak Handicap?
Fierce Impact took out the 2019 Toorak Handicap.
What’s the prize money for the 2020 Toorak Handicap?
$500,000 is the total prize pool for the 2020 Toorak Handicap.
