The town of Leeton lies in the Riverina region of New South Wales some 550 kilometres west of the state capital Sydney, but just 450 kilometres north of Melbourne. The area was first inhabited by the Wiradjuri people until European settlers arrived. The town is named after a Minister for Public Works in the state, Charles Alfred Lee, and today has a population of almost 7,000 inhabitants. The town has its own racecourse where racing is administered by the Leeton Jockey Club, and where the highlight of the racing calendar is the Leeton Cup over 1600 metres, traditionally held on the second Saturday in May. The inaugural meeting of the Leeton Race Club, under President Mr J H Trethewey and Secretary Mr T H Hogan, took place on Monday 27th January 1913 and attracted a crowd in excess of 1000, with all race profits donated to the Hospital Fund.

Monday 27th January 1913
Leeton Trial Stakes (£10) over 6 furlongs
1. Miss Simon (2/5 fav) owned by Mr F Steppings and ridden by W Mooney
2. True Lady (3/1) owned by Mr R H Potter and ridden by Eurell
3. Windella (3/1) owned by Mr G Honey and ridden by Stuart
5 ran
Irrigation Area Mile (£25)
1. St Nita (1/2 fav) owned by Mr C Pearce and ridden by Eurell
2. Benduck (3/1) owned by Mr J T Molloy and ridden by Sindinski
3. Algarara (Evens fav) owned by Mr G Honey and ridden by Stuart

Although racing lapsed during both World Wars, racing did return with renewed vigour in 1947 when the Leeton Jockey Club launched its inaugural Cup meeting, with a prize fund of £150 and a magnificent £25 trophy. It proved to be very popular, with 120 nominations, 70 entries and 13 declared to run.
Wednesday 23rd April 1947
Leeton Jockey Club Cup over 9 furlongs
1. Stage Law (2/1 fav) owned by Mr J Molloy and ridden by F McIntyre
2. Sanfoil (10/1) owned by Mr C Webster and ridden by A Buckley
3. Johnny Zero (5/1) owned by Mr O F Jones and ridden by L Jones

Early Leeton Jockey Club Cup winners
(A full list of winners is available on request)
1947 Leeton Jockey Club Cup (£100 + £25 Trophy) over 9 furlongs was won by Stage Law (9/1) owned by Mr J Molloy and ridden by F McIntyre, beating Sanfoil and Johnny Zero 13 ran
1948 The Leeton Jockey Club Cup meeting was cancelled in April due to torrential overnight rain. Whilst it was hoped that it could be rescheduled on Saturday 13th November 1948, it did not seem to form part of that card.
1949 Leeton Jockey Club Cup (£100 + £25 Trophy) over 9 furlongs was won by French Air (4/1) owned by Mr W C French and ridden by J Heagarty, beating Royal Souvenir (4/1) and Kenastro (2/1) 6 ran
1950 Leeton Jockey Club Cup (£100 + £25 Trophy) over 9 furlongs was won by Murrumbidgee (Evens fav) owned by Mr M J Gleeson and ridden by R Warne, beating Kenastro (5/4 fav) and Dynamic (8/1) 4 ran

Recent Leeton Cup winners
(A full list of winners is available on request)
2009 Leeton Cup ($2,800) over 1600 metres was won by Stralara (10/11 fav) trained by Peter Clancy and ridden by Brad Clark, beating Seekadane and Beltana 6 ran
2010 Leeton Cup ($2,800) over 1600 metres was won by Nordic Dancer (7/2) trained by Trevor Carey and ridden by Jason Collins, beating Pyang and Marview 11 ran
2011 Leeton Cup ($2,800) over 1600 metres was won by Sonro (4/1) trained by Gino d’Altorio and ridden by Brad Clark, beating Adriano and Strategic Diamond 12 ran
2012 Leeton Cup ($2,800) over 1600 metres was won by Manettino (4/1) trained by Steve Cunningham and ridden by Ernie Marchant, beating Teishatell and Three White Socks 11 ran
2013 Leeton Cup ($3,735) over 1600 metres was won by Tamoure (9/1) trained by Martin Stein and ridden by Amanda Masters, beating Cabramurra Road and Bartrev 12 ran
2014 Leeton Cup ($4,430) over 1600 metres was won by My Southern Slew (3/1) trained by Peter Clancy and ridden by Kristen Smart, beating Iceoni and Malebo Magic 10 ran
2015 Leeton Cup ($4,430) over 1600 metres was won by King of Troy (11/4) trained by Natalie Loy and ridden by Lee Smith, beating Easiestgameonearth and Zakynthos Kate 8 ran
2016 Leeton Cup ($4,430) over 1600 metres was won by Alert Bert (12/1) trained by Malcolm Hill and ridden by Matthew Milford, beating De Belin and Sand Dune 6 ran
2017 Leeton Cup ($4,300) over 1600 metres was won by Black Fusion (7/1) trained by Scott Spackman and ridden by Michael Travers, beating Smart Al and Zarreig 8 ran

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