CEREMONIAL BUCKET
RECOGNITION OF THE HORSE AND THE GROOM In 2020 the concept to recognise and pay tribute to the strong bond between the horse and the groom was formalised. Specially crafted buckets were made and will become the perpetual trophy for each year going forward for the Group 1 races over Cup Week. There will also be a miniature memento bucket which will be given to the Groom to keep. To highlight our long and proud history, the horse names associated with the races are in honour of the inaugural winner of the race. Race Inaugural year First winner Victoria Derby 1855 Rose of May
Cantala Stakes
1919
Chal
Empire Rose Stakes
1988
Concordance
Coolmore Stud Stakes (Ascot Vale Stakes)
1969
Vain
Melbourne Cup
1861
Archer
VRC Oaks
1861
Palestine
Darley Sprint Classic (VRC Stakes)
1960
Karina
Mackinnon Stakes
1869
Glencoe
16
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