Group and Listed races are simply the major feature races and are generally contested by the best horses and carry the most prizemoney. Group 1 is considered to be the strongest class of racing, followed by Group 2, then Group 3, then Listed races. There are only about 65 Group 1 races in Australia each year and they are the races that the owners, trainers and jockeys want to win the most.

Some form guides will actually identify these feature races for you by printing at the top of the race 'Group 1' or whatever status the race has. Not all form guides do that however.

By the way, can someone check on the status of the Hobart Cup please. Someone said it was Group 1, but I think it may actually be Group 2 or 3.


[ This Message was edited by: sportznut on 2004-02-10 08:53 ]