Jerry (St Leger winner) (Oaks). Gascoigne sent his colt into training with James Croft at East Wilton near Middleham. Jerry did not run as a two-year-old and began his racing career on 22 April 1824 at Catterick Bridge Racecourse in Yorkshire. He started at odds of 2/1 for the two mile race and finished second of the five runners behind Lord Sligo's colt Canteen. Jerry next appeared at York Racecourse on 24 May when he contested a "St Leger Stakes". The success of the St Leger at Doncaster had led other major courses, including York and Newmarket to use the name for their own
Newmarket Handicap to start. In 2007 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse due to refurbishment work at Flemington Racecourse. Five horses in the history of the event have won the Newmarket Handicap twice. The most successful trainer has been Bart Cummings with eight wins – (1972, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1990, 1991). The most successful jockey has been Damien Oliver with three wins – Alinghi (2005), Toledo (2001) and Shillaci (1992). The race record is held by 2011 winner Black Caviar who posted the time of 1:07.36. Newmarket Handicap The Newmarket Handicap is a Victoria Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred