| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2000 (formerly the Banjo Paterson Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Lexus (2024) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,500 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | $500,000 (2024) |
| Bonuses | Winner ballot exemption from the Melbourne Cup |
The Bart Cummings is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race quality handicap, over a distance of 2500 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in early October.[1] The total prize money is A$500,000.