The Australian Pattern Committee has made a number of recommendations to the Australian Racing Board after its annual review of our black type calendar.

The committee has recommended the Sydney Turf Club’s Golden Rose be elevated to Group 1 status.  “The Golden Rose, if approved by the ARB, will join the Ascot Vale Stakes in Victoria as only the second Group 1 race for three year olds in Australia below 1600m,” Chairman Alan Brown said.

“In its short history, it has consistently produced outstanding fields and would thoroughly deserve elevation to Group 1.”

Other races recommended for upgrade include:

VRC Rory’s Jester Stakes to Group 2
QTC Dane Ripper Quality to Group 2
VRC Milady Stakes to Group 2
BTC Vo Rogue Plate to Group 3
ITC Keith F. Nolan Classic to Group 3
BTC Lady of the Turf Stakes to Group 3
MRC Naturalism Stakes to Group 3

The Pattern Committee also elevated ten additional races into the Listed category:

MRC Hussonet Cup
VRC Henry Bucks Plate
VRC Crown Mares Trophy
WRC Wangoom Handicap
HRC Rowley Mile
HRC Darley Crown
QTC Queensland Cup
BTC Mode Handicap
BTC Dalrello Plate
WATC Ascot 100 Guineas