Thursday 27 August 2015

George Main Stakes

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     George Main Stakes 
                                                          (King Charles III Stakes)


The WFA George Main Stakes was named after the AJC chairman Mr George Main and was first run over the mile course at Randwick racecourse on Monday October 1st 1945.

Five gallopers have won the George Main Stakes on more than one occasion: Shannon 1946/47 Count Radiant 1964/65 Regal Rhythm 1967/68 Kingston Town 1981/82 & the mighty Winx who notched up a hat-trick of wins in 2016/17/18.

The great trainer Tommy Smith won the George Main an incredible 12 times:
1953 Tarien 1957 Landy – 1961 Martello Towers 1964/65 Count Radiant
1967/68 Regal Rhythm – 1969 Zephyrus – 1975 Hartshill – 1979 Imposing
 1981/82  Kingston Town

George Moore stands alone with riding honours for the George Main having ridden the winner on nine occasions: 
The Groom 1949 – Tarien 1953 – Landy 1957 – Martello Towers 1961
Count Radiant 1964/65 – Chantal 1966 – Zephyrus 1969 & Baguette 1971.

The race was not held in 2007 due to the outbreak of ‘Equine Influenza’ in August of that year which shut down racing in NSW for three months.
In 2011 the George Main Stakes was run at Rosehill over a distance of 1500m, this was due to Randwick racecourse’s closure for major redevelopment work.
In 2023 the race was renamed the King Charles III Stakes in honour of the recently crowned King of England, Charles III.



2023   Fangirl
Ingham Racing
Cerise
B or Br m 5y Sebring – Little Surfer Girl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Mr Brightside 59
3rd My Oberon 59
2 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:33.79
2023 – First running of Gr1 King Charles III Stakes 1600m


2022   Anamoe
Godolphin
Royal blue
B or br h 4y Street Boss – Anamato
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider J. McDonald 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/13F
2nd Icebath 57
3rd Hinged 56.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:38.61


2021   Verry Elleegant
Jomara B’Stock (Mgr; M Carter) Ellee Synd. (Mgr: J D Goodwin) Balmerino Racing (Mgr: J Rosham) M Wanzare, T K Barry, A Kheir B F Sokolski, K M Stocker, Honeycomb Stud (Mgr A Whittingham) J O’Neill & V Kheir
Red, royal blue band, armbands, band on cap & tassel
Br m 6y Zed – Opulence
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Riodini 59
3rd Think It Over 59
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:36.07
2020   Kolding
N. Morgan
White, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap 
B g 5y Ocean Park – Magic Star
Trainer C. Waller
Rider T. Berry 59
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Star Of The Seas 59
3rd Imaging 59
Lng nk x lng hd. Time 1:33.30
(race record)
2019   Avilius (GB)
Godolphin
Royal blue
Br g 5y Pivitol – Alessandria
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider K. McEvoy 59
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/1F
2nd Dreamforce 59
3rd Happy Clapper 59
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.18



2018    Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke 
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 7y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller  
Rider H. Bowman 57
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/10F
2nd Le Romain 59  
3rd Egg Tart 57
4 len x ½ hd. Time 1:34.21


2017    Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke 
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 6y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller  
Rider H. Bowman 57
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/10F
2nd Happy Clapper 59   
3rd Foxplay 56.5
1 ¼ len x 4 ½ len. Time 1:33.65
(race record)


2016    Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke 
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 5y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller  
Rider H. Bowman 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/10F
2nd Hauraki 59   
3rd It’s Somewhat 59
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:36.18


2015   Kermadec
N. Morgan
White, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap
B h 4y Teofilo – Hy Fuji
Trainer C. Waller   
Rider G. Schofield 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Royal Descent 57   
3rd Pornichet 59
½ len x sht hd. Time 1:37.70


2014   Sacred Falls
Raffles T’Bred Racing Synd. (Mgr. K. T. Yap), 
K. S. Yap & G. J. Chittick
Gold, purple ‘Raffles’ racing logo, purple & white checked sleeves & checked cap
B h 5y O’Reilly – Iguazu’s Girl
Trainer C. Waller   
Rider Z. Purton 59
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1F
2nd Royal Descent 57   
3rd Laser Hawk 59
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.66
2013   Streama
G. R. J. Coghlan, Mrs. P. R. Coghlan & Ms S. L. Coghlan, 
Ms P. G. Coghlan, W. G. J. Coghlan & Mrs. J. R. Love
Red and white checks, royal blue sleeves & cap
B m 5y Stratum – Pensiamo
Trainer G. H. Walter   
Rider B. Shinn 57
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/2
2nd Royal Descent 56.5   
3rd Veyron 59
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.78

2012   Shoot Out
G. L. & Mrs. L. F. Huddy
Maroon, gold diagonal stripes, white sleeves, gold cap
B g 6y High Chaparral – Pentamerous
Trainer C. Waller   
Rider H. Bowman 59
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 3/1
2nd Rangirangdoo 59   
3rd Secret Admirer 57
Nk x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:36.4


2011   Sincero
G. De Vries, P. Walker, M. Murphy, Mindshore Synd. P/L 
I. Turbet, D. Chappelow, S. McLeish, K. Duggan, R. Poot
& S. N. Johnson
Black, white star, white hooped sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Umatilla – Yours As Always
Trainer S. Farley   
Rider C. O’Brien 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/9F
2nd Ilovethiscity 58.5   
3rd Triple Elegance 59
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:28.57
2011  Race run at Rosehill over 1500m
2010   More Joyous
Strawberry Hills Stud. Synd. (Mgr. J. D. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B m 4y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider C. W. Brown 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/7F
2nd Trusting 58   
3rd Empire’s Choice 59
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.63

2009   Road To Rock
A. Cummings T’Breds Synd. (Mgr. A. & B. Cummings) 
H. F. Dyball, S. Wong, Ms K. Cook, Northerly Holdings Synd. (Mgr. R. Portaro), J. Borg, A. McGrath & S. Tracey
Green, white band & armbands, hooped cap
B h 5y Encosta De Lago – Trewornan
Trainer A. Cummings   
Rider G. Schofield 59
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 40/1
2nd Black Piranha 59   
3rd Onemorenomore 50.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.5
2008   Mentality
M. & Mrs. G. Crismale, C. Barham, P. M. Milne, M. Preston, 
B. Waldron, T. P. & P. Moraitis, Mrs. P. F. Thomas 
& International T'Breds B'Stock (Mgr. M. Kassis)
All orange
Ch g 4y Flying Spur – Synaesthesia
Trainer Team Hawkes   
Rider C. W. Brown 59
9 ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Theseo 59   
3rd Gallant Tess 57
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.68



2007 – Race not held due to Equine Influenza outbreak


2006   Racing To Win
T. K. Stuckey & Ms P. Yan
Dark blue, pale blue chevrons, striped cap, white pom-pom
Gr g 4y Encosta De Lago – Surrealist
Trainer J. O’Shea   
Rider G. Boss 57.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/11F
2nd Red Dazzler 57.5   
3rd Desert War 58
1 len x hd. Time 1:33.75 
(race record)

2005   Mr Celebrity
N. & Mrs. A. Vass & Pongrass Bloodstock Pty Ltd Synd. 
(Mgr. T. J. Pongrass)
Black, white horseshoe & hooped sleeves, checked cap
Ch g 5y Peintre Celebre – Lamora
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider L. Beasley 58
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Shania Dane 55   
3rd Outback Prince 57.5
Hd x sht hd. Time 1:34.6
2004   Grand Armee
A. R. Bell
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Br g 6y Hennessey – Tambour
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider D. R. Beasley 58
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd King’s Chapel 57.5   
3rd Shamekha 55
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.94

2003   Lonhro
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: Estate of late J. H. Ingham
& R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br h 5y Octagonal – Shadea
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider D. Beadman 58
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F
2nd Grand Armee 58   
3rd Defier 58
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37.48


2002   Defier
D. & Mrs. M. Koureas & J. W. R. & Mrs. G. P. Murphy
White, cerise sash, armbands & cap, white pom-pom
B g 5y Dehere – Lilande
Trainer G. H. Walter   
Rider C. Munce 58
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4
2nd Excellerator 57.5   
3rd Sunline 55.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38.31


2001   Viscount
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham))
Cerise
Br c 3y Quest For Fame – Antwerp
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider K. McEvoy 49.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8
2nd Shogun Lodge 58   
3rd Courvoisier 50
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:36.74 
(race & course record)
2001  Race run at Warwick Farm 
2000   Adam
Mrs. L. A. Brock, J. E. Ellison, J. F. Gray, Mrs. L. H. Kendall 
& K. T. Page
Red, yellow maltese cross, dark blue sleeves, yellow cap
B h 6y Rubiton – Hi De Ho
Trainer R. Brock   
Rider J. Sheehan 58
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Mr Innocent 58   
3rd Al Mansour 58
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.25


1999   Shogun Lodge
B. T. Aquilina, P. Stramandinou, Ms P. M. Bareta
& Mrs. D. Samba 
Pale green, orange stars, green cap 
Ch g 3y Grand Lodge – Pride Of Tahnee
Trainer R. H. Thomsen   
Rider R. S. Dye 49.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Sunline 55   
3rd Adam 58
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:34.97


1998   Dracula
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br c 3y Quest For Fame – Awards Ceremony
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd Tycoon Lil 55   
3rd Deb’s Dream 58
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.10

1997   Encounter
Newhaven Park Stud Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: J. W. Sr, F. J.  
& R. J. Kelly & J. H. Ingham) & N. Curtis
Cerise, royal blue sash & striped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Tierce – Fancy Babe
Trainer C. E. Conners   
Rider R. S. Dye 49
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Filante 58.5   
3rd Juggler 58.5
Lng nk x lng hd. Time 1:36.02

1996   Juggler
P. D. L. & Mrs. S. E. Horwitz, Ms V. K. Bridger, M. A. Turnbull
& R. M. Zamin
Grey, red sleeves, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Jugah – Kashalyn
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider G. Boss 58.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4
2nd Filante 57   
3rd All Our Mob 58.5
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.49

1995   Turridu
R. & Mrs Y. Robinson & Mrs. M. Smith
Pale green, white star, black and white checked armbands
Br g 4y Cenchire – Opera Rose
Trainer G. Frazer   
Rider W. Aspros 57
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Danewin 57   
3rd Cheunganoff 58.5
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.76

1994   Durbridge
Noonamah Stud Synd. (Mgr: B. M. Murphy) & K. Lorenz
Pink, purple maltese cross, purple sleeves & cap
Ch h 7y Durham Ranger – Arcona
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider S. D. Marshall 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Brave Warrior 49   
3rd March Hare 57
Sht nk x lng nk. Time 1:36.23


1993   March Hare
E. A., Mrs. K. B., F. C., J. & Miss H. Crutch
White, black spots, red hooped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Marscay – Te Akau Toy
Trainer J. Morish   
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Deposition 58.5   
3rd Slight Chance 54.5
Lng hd x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:33.90 
(race record)

1992   Coronation Day
R. H. & Mrs A. J. Hilton & K. A. & Mrs. N. C. Johnstone
Yellow, red braces, light blue cap
B c 3y Bletchingly – Born To Be Queen
Trainer M. G. Lees   
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Kinjite 57   
3rd Rough Habit 58.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.40
1991   Planet Ruler
Mr. & Mrs. L. Fleyfel & Mesdames C. L., A. E 
& Mr. P. M. Ganim
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 7y Kaoru Star – Moon Scent
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider L. Dittman 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Kinjite 49.5   
3rd Quick Score 57
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:36.50

1990   Shaftesbury Avenue
J. B. Cummings, G. G. Hawker, J. A. McHugh, 
C. D. Renshaw & J. A. Inglis
Black, pink striped sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Salieri – Lady Upstage
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider J. Marshall 57
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/4
2nd Super Impose 58.5   
3rd Stargazer 57
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:35.90
1989   Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & G. W. Roberts
Brown, white armbands, white cap
B g 6y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail   
Rider C. Small 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/9F
2nd Groucho 58.5   
3rd Don’t Play 58.5
Sht nk x lng hd. Time 1:35.40
1988   Gennaker
Mr. & Mrs J. M. Denoon & Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Roberts
White, orange sash, black striped sleeves, black & white quartered cap
Br g 3y Crested Wave – Pass The Dice
Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman   
Rider R. S. Dye 49
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Balciano 58.5   
3rd Merimbula Bay 49
Lng nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35.9

1987   Campaign King
L. Fink & G. C.& Mrs. J. Farrah
Red and pink hoops, yellow sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch h 5y Saarond – Acid Queen
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider J. Marshall 58.5
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4F
2nd Groucho 57   
3rd Impoverish 49.5
1 ½ len x lng hd. Time 1:35.0


1986   Ma Chiquita
Dr. K. F. & Mrs. C. M. Bendall & Mr. & Mrs S. G. Munro
Black, white armbands, red cap
Ch m 4y Last Tango – Tarantelle
Trainer N. C. Begg   
Rider R. S. Dye 54.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 33/1
2nd Drawn 57   
3rd Roman Artist 57
½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.9


1985   Roman Artist
J. J. Preston, A. A. Heffernan, R. D. McGeary, D. Doyle 
& G. Scott
White, red diamond, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Roman Prince – Ovaltina
Trainer C. Newham   
Rider M. Logue 49
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 16/1
2nd Kingdom Bay 57   
3rd Riverdale 58.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:36.40
1984   Inspired
Mr. & Mrs. S. S. Nivison & Mr. & Mrs. O. P. Tait
Black, yellow sash & sleeves
Ch g 3y Vain – Thought
Trainer T. Green   
Rider B. Compton 49
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/4F
2nd Street Café 49   
3rd Riverdale 57
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.8

1983   Emancipation
Muskoka Farms P’Ships (Mgrs. R. M. Lapointe,
J. E. Ledgerwood, G. C. Wild & T. Van Brugge)
White, red diamond, yellow sleeves & cap
Gr m 4y Bletchingly – Ammo Girl
Trainer N. C. Begg   
Rider R. Quinton 54.5
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/2F
2nd Mr. McGinty 57   
3rd Rare Form 58.5
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:37.30
1982   Kingston Town
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains & G. A. Monsbrough
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Blk g 6y Bletchingly – Ada Hunter
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/5F
2nd Northern Reward 49   
3rd Grey Receiver 58.5
Nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:40.0

1981   Kingston Town
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains & G. A. Monsbrough
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Blk g 5y Bletchingly – Ada Hunter
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
2nd Arbogast 58.5   
3rd Our Paddy Boy 57
2 ¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:34.3 
(race record)


1980   Tullmax
E. J. Catrill & C. J. Doulman
Green, brown diamond & armbands, green cap
Br g 7y Prince Max – Tulrego
Trainer T. Doulman   
Rider A. Marney 58.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd Marjoleo 58.5   
3rd Belmura Lad 58.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.0


1979   Imposing
B. J. Freyer & Lady Fisher
White, orange sash, green hooped sleeves, orange cap 
Ch h 4y Todman – Hialeah
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider M. Johnston 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/15F
2nd Steel Blade 57   
3rd Abs 58.5
5 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:34.5

1978   Party’s Pride
Mrs G. Waterhouse & A. Brown
Red, light blue maltese cross, brown cap
B g 5y Grey Mop – Party Lass
Trainer J. O’Neill   
Rider A. Marney 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/4
2nd Marceau 57   
3rd Blockbuster 58.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:37.7


1977   Blockbuster
C. & R. Thurecht Pty Ltd
Light blue, dark blue star, white sleeves, dark blue & white quartered cap 
Br h 4y Streetfighter – Surpass
Trainer H. Clark   
Rider P. Cook 57
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/4
2nd Manawapoi 58.5   
3rd Romantic Dream 57
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:38.1
1976   Purple Patch
S & M Fox Investments Pty Ltd
Grey, purple seams, white cap
B h 6y Pakistan II – Micheline
Trainer J. Denham   
Rider A. Denham 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4
2nd Toy Show 54.5   
3rd Future Shock 58.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:40.4


1975   Hartshill
Mr. R. W. Lynam
Brown, white braces & cap
Ch m 4y My Heart – Victory Piper
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider K. Langby 54.5
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Martindale 58.5   
3rd Dalrello 58.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:35.9

1974   Itchy Feet
Mr. P. P. Hill
Pale Blue, brown sleeves
Ch h 4y Le Cordonnier – Ticklish
Trainer R. W. Guy   
Rider D. Mitchell 57
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Drifted In 58.5   
3rd Purple Patch 57
½ hd x hd. Time 1:35.9
1973   All Shot
Mr. H. Harrison
Yellow, purple braces & cap
B g 5y Idomeneo – Gambit
Trainer I. Saunders   
Rider D. Lake 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Drifted In 57   
3rd Longfella 57
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:35.9
1972   Nippon
Lady Miller
Pale blue, tartan maltese cross, tartan cap
Br h 4y Rego – Panda
Trainer J. Green   
Rider W. Camer 57
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Ricochet 58.5   
3rd Red God 58.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.3
1972 was the first metric running of the George Main Stakes- distance changed from 8 furlongs to 1600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971   Baguette
Mr. & Mrs. P. G. Tait
Red, white cap
Br h 4y Rego – Dark Jewel
Trainer F. Allotta   
Rider G. Moore 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Regal Rhythm 9.3   
3rd Rajah Sahib 9.3
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.5


1970   Ricochet
Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Truscott
Green, pink diamonds, white cap
Br g 4y Todman – Kaldarra
Trainer J. Denham   
Rider D. Lake 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/9F
2nd Broker’s Tip 9.3   
3rd Regal Rhythm 9.3
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:36.3
1969   Zephyrus
R. Pettigrew, E. Brennan, G. Mitchinson & J. O’Brien
White, black band, sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Final Court – Floretta
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F
2nd Foresight 9.3   
3rd Cyron 9.3
5 len x 3 len. Time 1: 36.4

1968   Regal Rhythm
W. R. Laforest & Sir James Kirby
Yellow, red sash & cap
B g 4y Sostenuto – Regal Peace
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider M. Schumacher 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Royal Rene 9.3   
3rd Gay Gauntlet 9.3
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:36.9

1967   Regal Rhythm
W. R. Laforest & Sir James Kirby
Yellow, red sash & cap
B g 3y Sostenuto – Regal Peace
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider M. Schumacher 7.13
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4
2nd Shakedown 9.0   
3rd Brandy Lad 9.3
5 len x 6 len. Time 1:35 7/10


1966   Chantal
Miss L. Jamieson
Brown, blue hoops, blue sleeves & cap 
Br m 5y Chatsworth II – Tenderfoot
Trainer J. Hayes   
Rider G. Moore 8.12
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/5F
2nd Scottish Soldier 9.3   
3rd Cele’s Image 8.12
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38 4/5
1965   Count Radiant
N. C. Smith, T. J. Powell, F. L. Williams, P. Wall & C. Swain
Orange, green seams & cap
Br g 6y Count Rendered – Radiant Praise
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 9.3
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Toi Port 9.3   
3rd Strauss 9.0
½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:36 3/10


1964   Count Radiant
N. C. Smith, T. J. Powell, F. L. Williams, P. Wall & C. Swain
Orange, green seams & cap
Br g 5y Count Rendered – Radiant Praise
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 9.3
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Scottish Soldier 9.3   
3rd Toi Port 9.3
Sht hd x nk. Time 1:37 3/10


1963   Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 6y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten   
Rider G. Podmore 8.12
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Kilshery 9.3   
3rd Key 8.12
1 ¾ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:35 2/5
1962   New Statesman
Mr. & Mrs L. T. Casey, Mrs. A. Courtney
& Exors. Estate late M. J. Fitzgerald
Blue, red striped sleeves, yellow cap
B g 4y Smokey Eyes – Wilma Joy
Trainer B. Courtney   
Rider K. Smith 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1
2nd Wenona Girl 8.12   
3rd Persian Lyric 9.3
¾ len x nk. Time 1:36 1/5
1961   Martello Towers
K. T. Cochrane & K. T. Cochrane (jun)
White, black braces, brown armbands & cap 
Ch or gr h 5y Gaekwar’s Pride – Nidhauli
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP EvensF
2nd Columbia Star 7.13   
3rd Young Brolga 7.13
2 len x 6 len. Time 1:34 2/5 
(race record)

1960   Second Earl
Mrs. C. McGregor
Red, black band, black sleeves, red cap 
B g 5y Tembu – Ajalon
Trainer W. F. Clifton   
Rider M. Schumacher 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Tulloch 9.3   
3rd Saydor 9.0
½ len x 3 len. Time 1:37 2/5


1959   Amanullah
Mr. & Mrs. N. Virag & Mr. & Mrs. E. Cunio
Dark blue, pink spots
Br g 6y Faux Tirage – Poor Little Rich Girl
Trainer C. Rolls   
Rider N. Sellwood 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd In Love 9.0   
3rd Beechley 7.13
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:36 7/10


1958   Lindbergh
Messrs. N. H. & H. W. Bishop
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap 
B h 7y Transatlantic – Dare
Trainer H. Darwon   
Rider R. Selkrig 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Gay Satin 8.9   
3rd Young Idealist 9.0
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:37 3/10

1957   Landy
Exec. of the Late W. B. Sawyer
Red, dark blue and white striped sleeves, dark blue cap 
Ch h 5y Midstream – Prestige
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Grenoble 9.0   
3rd Shahwan 9.0
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:36 9/10

1956   Kingster
Mr. L. G. Gibson
Yellow, tartan sash & cap
Br h 4y Star Kingdom – Canvas Back
Trainer J. Green   
Rider A. Mulley 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4EF (Somerset Fair)
2nd Somerset Fair 9.3   
3rd Fair Chance 9.3
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34 7/10
1955   Prince Morvi
Mr. J. Harris
Red and lilac hoops, black cap 
Br h 5y Gawkewar’s Pride – Sincerity
Trainer M. McCarten   
Rider W. Cook 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 15/1
2nd Prince Cortauld 9.3   
3rd Somerset Fair 9.0
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36 1/5
1954   Gendarme
Hon. W. S. Goosman
Gold, red maltese cross & cap 
Ch g 5y Ruthless – Sal
Trainer F. Smith   
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/9F
2nd Tarien 8.12   
3rd Tesla 9.0
½ len x 5 len. Time 1:37


1953   Tarien (GB)
Messrs. R. O. Cummings & D. Chrystal (jun)
White, pale blue sash, red sleeves, pale blue cap 
Ch m 5y Tehran – Oriens
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 8.9
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/4F
2nd Idlewild 9.0   
3rd San Domenico 9.0
4 len x 15 len. Time 1:36 ½

1952   Montana
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Dark blue, yellow band, black cap 
Br g 4y Foxbridge – Blandsong
Trainer M. McCarten   
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1EF (Grey Boots)
2nd Grey Boots 9.0   
3rd Idlewild 8.0
½ len x 4 len. Time 1:48 ¾
1951   Oversight
Mr. W. A. Freeman
Orange, black stars, orange cap 
Br h 4y Beau Son – Distraction
Trainer F. Dalton   
Rider J. Thompson 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1
2nd (DH) Grey Boots 9.0   
2nd (DH) San Domenico 9.0
Lng hd x dead-heat. Time 1:37 ¼

1950   San Domenico
Mr. R. P. Formosa
Black, red maltese cross, orange sleeves, red cap 
Br g 5y Hua – Arpina
Trainer R. Formosa   
Rider A. Ward 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2
2nd Grey Boots 9.0   
3rd Donegal 9.3
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:40 ½


1949   The Groom
Mrs W. J. Smith
Red and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves & cap 
B h 5y Hua – Bridal Veil
Trainer J. Mitchell   
Rider G. Moore 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Bernbrook 9.0   
3rd Foxzami 9.0
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:41

1948   De La Salle
Mr. Mr. V. J. Byrnes
Red and dark blue diamonds, white sleeves, dark blue cap 
Br m 4y Speardale – Fossil
Trainer D. L. Burke   
Rider J. Thompson 8.9
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/4F
2nd Riptide 8.0   
3rd Stamen 9.0
3 len x 4 len. Time 1:38 ½
1947   Shannon
Mr. W. J. Smith
Orange and white stripes, black cap
B h 6y Midstream – Idle Words
Trainer F. Dalton   
Rider D. Munro 9.3
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/4F
2nd Victory Lad 9.3   
3rd Puffham 9.0
½ nk x 4 len. Time 1:36 ½
1946   Shannon
Mr. P. Riddle
Light blue and black halves, black cap
B h 5y Midstream – Idle Words
Trainer P. Riddle   
Rider D. Munro 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/3F
2nd Flight 8.12   
3rd Magnificent 9.0
6 len x 4 len. Time 1:34 ½
(race & Australian record)
1945   Modulation
Mr. W. T. Kerr
Yellow, dark blue sleeves & cap
B h 6y Manitoba – Vocal
Trainer P. Riddle   
Rider W. Cook 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Sleepy Fox 9.0   
3rd Cold Shower 9.0
4 len x 3 len. Time 1:37 ½
1945 – First running of George Main Stakes  1 mile