Please note Racing NSW has made the following decision regarding the top-weighted horse in the 2019 Group 1 Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m) run at Royal Randwick on Saturday, 13 April 2019.
Having assessed the possible field and taking into consideration all relevant factors, the 2019 Group 1 Sydney Cup will be raised to a maximum topweight of 56kg.
The above decision was made in accordance with the Australian Rule of Racing below:
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(3) A Principal Racing Authority may, in its sole and absolute discretion, provide an exemption from subrule (2) for Group 1 handicap races.
Please click the following link to see the current list of first acceptances 2019 Sydney Cup - First Acceptances