Lexus Stakes

Lexus Archer Stakes
registered as the Hotham Handicap
Group 3 race
LocationFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated1869
Race typeThoroughbred
SponsorLexus (2022)
Race information
Distance2,500 metres
SurfaceTurf
QualificationThree year olds and older that are not maidens
WeightQuality handicap
Purse$300,000 (2022)
BonusesExemption from ballot for Melbourne Cup (if nominated)

The Hotham Handicap, raced as the Lexus Archer Stakes, is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, held under quality handicap conditions, over a distance of 2500 metres, held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia on Victoria Derby Day.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.

  1. ^ "Winners and Past Results for the Lexus Stakes". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.