Launceston – Wednesday 3 December 2014 – With indications of a high number of nominations for the Newmarket Handicap, the Benchmark 72 Handicap 1200m of $15,000 that is scheduled for this date, has been upgraded to a Benchmark 82 Handicap 1200m of $20,000. Horses that are balloted or emergency in the Newmarket Handicap will receive priority in the Benchmark 82 1200m.
Hobart – Sunday 30 November 2014 – A Benchmark 72 Handicap 1100m of $14,000 has been added to this programme due to the upgrading of the Benchmark 72 Handicap at Launceston on 3 December to a Benchmark 82 Handicap.