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Bumper nominations for 2017 Epsom Handicap & The Metropolitan

Tom Walter - Tuesday September 5

Following the close of nominations, a combined total of 162 horses are in the reckoning for Group I glory in the Epsom Handicap (1600m) and The Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick later this month.

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Nominations closed for the two spring carnival features on Monday, with 89 nominated for the Epsom and 73 for the Metropolitan. Both races will be held on September 30.

ATC executive general manager of racing James Heddo said it was pleasing to see a strong Victorian representation in this year's list of entries.

"This year's Sydney Spring Carnival is shaping as one of the strongest and most exciting yet," Heddo said.

"In particular we are pleased with such strong support from leading Victorian trainers including Darren Weir, Robert Hickmott and the Hayes and Dabernig team."

Weights for both races will be released by Racing NSW on September 18.

Click here to view the nominations for the 2017 Epsom Handicap and The Metropolitan.

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