The final field & barrier draw for this year's Lexus Stakes. Free form guides, betting updates, race history & stats. Track info & scratchings for the Lexus Stakes.

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The Archer Stakes

Date: 4 Nov. '23

Track: Flemington

Distance: 2500m

Conditions: Handicap Group 3

The final field of the Archer Stakes with barrier draw, jockeys, weights, fixed odds & scratchings will be published here.

Race History: Run over 2500m since 1972. Originally the Hotham Handicap and was the Saab Quality up until 2009 when renamed The Lexus. While it is an excellent race in its own right it also is the last chance for horses trying to get a spot in the Melbourne Cup field who need to get a weight penalty to do it.

Winners Lexus/Melbourne Cup Double: Shocking (2009), Brew (2000), Think Big (1974), Dark Felt (1943)

Weight Statistics: A few horses carrying over 56kgs have won but the majority of winners come from lighter weighted horses carrying 50kgs to 55kgs. Horses who are outside the weight ballot for the Melbourne Cup can gain an automatic entry from a win in this race and as a result usually carry a low weight when going on to win the two mile handicap.

Track Bias: no significant track bias when the track is dry and horses usually have an even chance to finish the race off down the long Flemington straight.

Associated Races:
Mackinnon Stakes | Caulfield Cup | Cox Plate |
Melbourne Cup | Myer Classic | VRC Derby |

Hotham Hcp - History & Stats