Sunday 17 July 2016

Adelaide Cup

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         Adelaide Cup 

The first Adelaide Cup was contested at WFA over 2 miles at Thebarton racecourse on April 21 1864 and was won by Mr Philip Dowling’s chestnut gelding, Falcon.
In 1868 the SAJC changed the conditions of the Adelaide Cup from a WFA event to a handicap, this was largely due to the ever-growing popularity of handicap races which had been popularised by the Melbourne Cup in neighbouring Victoria.

In its early years, the SAJC had struggled to operate due to financial difficulties and a low turnout in bad weather for the 1869 Cup saw the club collapse altogether.
With the collapse of the Jockey Club in 1869, it would be three years before the Adelaide Cup was reinstated as part of the autumn racing program. When the Cup returned in 1872 it was run at the Eastern Park lands course which was now known as Victoria Park Racecourse.

In 1873 the SAJC was re-formed with Sir John Morphett as its chairman. In 1876 the Adelaide Cup found a new home at the newly opened Morphettville racecourse.
In 1884 the race distance was reduced from 2 miles to 13 furlongs and it remained at that distance until 1945 when it was changed back to 2 miles.

1979 saw the introduction of ‘Group’ status for Australian racing and the Adelaide Cup was awarded a Group 1 rating under the new system, however, this rating was downgraded to Group 2 in 2007.

Although it was initially hoped that the Adelaide Cup would provide South Australia with a popular rival to Victoria’s Melbourne Cup, it never reached anywhere near the popularity and interest that the Victorians had managed to generate for their own big two mile handicap.

Only four horses have completed the Adelaide Cup/ Melbourne Cup double in the same calendar year:
1884 Malua
1968 Rain Lover
1981 Just A Dash
1992 Subzero

Two others have won both races in separate years:
1922/23 King Ingoda
1978/79 Hyperno

Only five horses have won the Adelaide Cup on more than one occasion
Cowra 1866/67 – Eyeglass 1911/12 – Peerless Fox 1950/51 – Lord Reims 1987/88/89 & Our Pompeii 1993/94.

Training honours for the Adelaide Cup rest with James Scobie who saddled-up five winners:
Eye Glass 1911 & 1912
Green Cap 1917
King Ingoda 1923
Temptation 1930

As for the riding honours, this is shared by seven jockeys all of whom have ridden three winners:
Denny Boase: 1880 First Water – 1881 Totalizator – 1893 Vakeel
Bobby Lewis: 1911 Eye Glass – 1912 Eye Glass – 1917 Green Cap
Allan Wilson: 1923 King Ingoda – 1928 Altimeter – 1932 Romany Rye
Roy Medhurst: 1931 Suzumi – 1940 Apostrophe – 1947 Beau Cheval
Ted Preston: 1940 Little Tich – 1950 Peerless Fox – 1951 Peerless Fox
Des Coleman: 1957 Borgia – 1961 Far Away Places – 1982 Dealer’s Choice
John Letts: 1968 Rain Lover – 1976 Grand Scale – 1983 Amarant 



2024   Excelleration
R Nicholson, A McLaren, D Beech, B Cooper, G Thorson, B Thorson, D Thorson, C McLaren, M Moutsias & P Adams
Royal blue, white spots & sleeves
B g 7y Excelebration – Rare Subject
Trainer R. Cully
Rider H. Coffey 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/2
2nd The Map 53
3rd Skelm 53
Sht ½ hd x 3 len. Time 3:23.49    


2023   Rebel Racer
Yargi Racing, Johnston & Hoolihan B’stock, P J & S L Morgan, Mr Ronball Synd. Mrs D Ramirez, Mrs C Van Dongen & M & G Loveridge
Red, white hoops, black & white striped sleeves, white cap
B g 6y Rebel Raider – Just Sybil
Trainer Amy & Ash Yargi
Rider C. Newitt 53 
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 25/1
2nd Aurora’s Symphony 56
3rd Amade 57
Nk x 1 len. Time 3:23.85
2022   Daqiansweet Junior
OTI Racing, P Vawdrey, T Barrot, R Menchise, T & B Porter, W & V Pelchen, M Gurrieri, N McKissock, J & J Spence, Webbmck Racing, D Painter, G Lygoyris, J Danaher, A & P Goodfellow, Beartown No 4 & P Goodwin
Navy blue, gold hoops, white sleeves & cap
B or br g 4y Sweet Orange – Paulette 
Trainer P. Stokes
Rider Ms J. Kah 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4F
2nd Tigertiger 56
3rd Future Score 57
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 3:28.80
2021   Good Idea
A T Jackson, Mrs C M Jackson & Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage & The Estate of the Late Dato Tan Chin Nam)
Black & white check, yellow sleeves, black & white checked cap
Br g 6y So You Think – Faint Perfume
Trainer P. Stokes
Rider B. Thompson 53
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Eperdument 53
3rd Long Arm 53
3 ½ len x hd. Time 3:22.00


2020   King Of Leogrance (FR)
N Williams, Mr & Mrs L Williams, A & B Green, B Singer, P Mehrten, J & F Ingham, M Gudinski, V Sammartino, G Ryan, 
V Ryan, P Jacobsen, Heffernan B’Stock (Mgr: D Heffernan) 
M Ruff & M wizel
Navy, white armbands and cap
B g 5y Camelot – Armourette
Trainer D. O’brien
Rider D. Lane 54
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 5/4F
2nd Good Idea 53
3rd Chouxting The Mob 53
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 3:24.76
2019   Surprise Baby
Johnno’s (Mgr: M. J. Fiteni)
Silver, black checked sash, cerise sleeves, silver & black star cap
B or br g 4y Shocking – Bula Baby
Trainer P. Preusker
Rider D. Holland 53
19 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Top Of The Range 53
3rd Naval Warfare 54
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 3:25.94


2018   Fanatic
S. P. Kiernan
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B m 5y Shocking – Komplete Klass
Trainer D & B Hayes & T Dabernig
Rider M. Walker 57.5
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1F
2nd Ormito 53   
3rd Poppiholla 53
Nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 3:25.28


2017   Annus Mirabilis (IRE)
M J Symons, P J Fekete, C M McLeod, M Vukadinovic, 
T M Poole, M D Stafford, P J James, M A George, Token Croats Syndicate (Mgr: I Rados), A P Symons, J R Brewster, 
R L J Lyle & P J McCarthy
Aquanita blue, white collar, cuffs & peak
B g 6y Montjeu – Love Me True
Trainer S. Webb
Rider R. Bayliss 55.5
19 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Double Bluff 55.5   
3rd Master Of Arts 56.5
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 3:24.25
2016   Purple Smile
P. B. Devitt, C. A. Gordon, D. A. Gordon & D. A. Hayes
Royal blue & pink diagonal stripes, striped sleeves, pink cap with royal blue seams
B or br g 5y Zabeel – By Her Smile
Trainer D. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider S. Baster 53
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 15/1
2nd Tunes 53   
3rd Real Love 55.5
Sht hd x lng nk. Time 3:24.19

2015   Tanby
Mrs M M Ruff, Mrs B M C Rooney, P G Rooney, D Hawke, 
Mrs L Hawke & Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
White, gold & navy blue angle horseshoe, navy blue sleeves & cap 
B g 8y Galileo – Dane Belltar
Trainer M. J. Cerchi
Rider D. Holland 53
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/1
2nd Taiyoo 59   
3rd Renew 55
Sht ½ hd x ½ len. Time 3:25.51

2014   Outback Joe
Seven Creeks Estate Synd. (Mgrs: D. H. & M. E. Marks)
Pink and green diagonal stripes, yellow sleeves & cap
B g 6y Elvstroem – Let’s Elope
Trainer N. A. Blackiston
Rider C. Schofield 54
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Black Tycoon 59   
3rd Base 53.5
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 3:22.09



2013   Norsqui
W N McShane, Mrs P E McShane, K Graver 
& Mrs S A Graver
Scarlet, white maltese cross & armbands, scarlet & white spots cap
Ch g 6y Matsqui – Esprit Du Nord
Trainer W. N. McShane
Rider C. Symons 56
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 25/1
2nd Waratone 54.5   
3rd Dame Claire 54.5
½ len x 2 len. Time 3:24.43

2012   Rialya
L. Koumi
Red, grey diamond & cap
B g 4y Kempinsky – Ettu Blu
Trainer L. Kennewell
Rider S. Cahill 54
20 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/1
2nd Drunken Sailor 59.5   
3rd Norsqui 56
Hd x 2 len. Time 3:23.35

2011   Muir (GB) (late Johann Zoffany)
N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, V Sammartino, 
A L & Mrs B A Green, B N Singer, P Mehrten & M S Gudinski
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
(wore a navy cap to distinguish from his stablemate, Vesper)
B g 5y Galileo – Belle Allemande
Trainer R. Hickmott
Rider D. Gauci 54
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 20/1
2nd Saddler’s Story 54   
3rd Macedonian 55
½ len x ½ len. Time 3:23.46

2010   Capecover
K. T. Myers, K. Barker & J. N. Brookes
Green, purple band, pale blue sleeves & cap
B g 7y Cape Cross – Set Up
Trainer P. Payne
Rider S. W. Arnold 57
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Kerdem 55.5   
3rd Itstheone 56
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 3:28.81



2009   Zavite
Mrs N K Falconer, Ms J L Clare, G Clare, Ms S I Dalling, 
M J Dalling, K S Ince, Ms J M Ince & A Blood
Light blue, red sash & cap
B g 6y Zabeel – Miss Vita
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider N. Rawiller 57.5
20 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1EF (Banana Man)
2nd Kerdem 53.5   
3rd Banana Man 58
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:22.71
2008   Lacey Underall
Princess Park Thoroughbred Farm Pty Ltd Syndicate 
(Mgr: A Palmer) & Go Lacey Go Racing Synd. (Mgr: J Fisher)
White, black stallion, emerald green sleeves & cap
B m 5y Desert Sun – Flirted
Trainer D. O’Sullivan
Rider D. Dunn 53
19 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Cefalu 53.5   
3rd Tails Of Triomphe 53
1 ¾ len x lng nk. Time 3:22.00


2007   Gallic
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
B or br g 7y Zabeel – Gesine
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider S. W. Arnold 58
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2EF (Singsdubbs)
2nd Lacey Underall 53   
3rd Exalted Time 55
½ hd x 7 ½ len. Time 3:20.90
2007 – Group rating downgraded from Gr1 to Gr2
2006   Exalted Time
K. R. & Mrs. H. C. Smith & Estate late A. G. Smith
White, pink sash, royal blue sleeves, pink cap
Br g 6y Bellotto – Alleged Lady
Trainer J. D. Smith
Rider Miss C. Lindop 52.5
20 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd Tubular Bells 52.5   
3rd Ista Kareem 52.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 3:25.15

2005   Demerger
A C Lennen, C M Lobb, S L Malcolm, M Burmeister, 
B C Rudd, B G Kruger, P A Cook, J R Haddoc, S McCann 
& R T Stewart 
Navy blue, white diamonds & cap
Ch m 4y Saithor – Triattica
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider B. Shinn 51
20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2F
2nd Envoy 53   
3rd Intriguing 51
6 ¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:21.92

2004   Pantani
Mrs R A Laing, Mrs A Handley, P Rocke, J & M Hennessy, 
Mrs P Kelly, Dr J Chamberlain, D Maunder, N Knezic 
& J Alexander
Black, red and white hooped sleeves & quartered cap
Gr g 5y Pentire – Dewamar
Trainer R. E. Laing
Rider K. Forrester 51.5
20 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 25/1
2nd Danestorm 51.5   
3rd Bel Air 53.5
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 3:27.58

2003   Pillage ‘N’ Plunder
J Best, A G D’Esposito, P J Kiernan, B I Lumsden, G M Rae 
& I B Rowsell
Black, white diagonal stripes
B g 5y Victory Dance – Rue
Trainer P. J. Kiernan
Rider S. R. King 53.5
20 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1F
2nd Nautilism 54.5   
3rd Odysseus 55.5
3 len x ½ len. Time 3:28.43


2002   The A Train
Mrs. E. M. & H. J. Mackley, Mrs. J. MacDonnell & J. Shergold
Yellow, black sash, red sleeves, green armbands & cap 
B g 5y Blues Traveller – Lady Acumen
Trainer C. I. Brown
Rider S. Baster 51
20 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 20/1
2nd Homewrecker 53.5   
3rd Silver Baron 50
Hd x lng hd. Time 3:29.37

2001   Apache King
N. Moraitis
White, grey sash, pink striped sleeves, grey cap
B g 5y Waajib – Native Thriller
Trainer R. Jolly
Rider P. Mertens 51
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Native Jazz 52.5   
3rd Bel Air 54.5
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 3:29.70

2000   Bohemiath
P E & Mrs P A Campbell, D L & Mrs M K Rosenbaugh, 
Pillar Stud Inc Synd. (Mgr: W Du Pont) & R Fennell
Red, blue and white band
B g 5y Umatilla – Gallorette
Trainer R. W. Smerdon
Rider D. Gauci 51
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Karasi 50.5   
3rd Oxford Dollar 51
2 ¼ len x nse. Time 3:24.68


1999   Sheer Kingston
Hon. R. Arculli
Red, light blue diamonds & sleeves, red & light blue diamond cap
Br g 4y Kingston Rule – Fayette County
Trainer J. Meagher
Rider D. Oliver 51
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 4/1
2nd Skybeau 55.5   
3rd Kingston Way 50.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:23.86
1998   The Hind
Dr. R. J. Thomson & G. R. McMillan
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 3y McGinty – Taciturn
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider R. S. Dye 50.5
15 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 7/4F
2nd Bohemiath 51.5   
3rd Kristalero 51.5
2 len x 1 len. Time 3:22.45


1997   Cronus
Mrs. F. E. & R. A. Dixon
White, red diamonds & sleeves
B g 4y Zabeel – Foreign Copy
Trainer R. A. James
Rider R. S. Dye 49.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/4F
2nd Lord Ted 51   
3rd Rover 49.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 3:29.42


1996   French Resort
Mrs. L. B. Alderson, B. C. Mann, J. G. Chambers, G. F. Salter, Mrs. H. M. Cantwell & L. Sharp
White, royal blue & gold bands, royal blue sleeves & cap
Br m 4y Bonhomie – Mahogany Isle
Trainer C. Alderson
Rider J. Holder 50
19 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Skybeau 50   
3rd Gaekwar 50
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:22.67


1995   Scrupulous
Mr. A. J. Bowie
Pink, black crossed sashes, black cap, pink pom-pom
B or br g 3y Scruples – Narjour
Trainer J. D. Smith
Rider M. Carson 48
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Ice Doctor 50.5   
3rd Storm 48
Sht hd x 1 ½ len. Time 3:23.85



1994   Our Pompeii
J. P., Mrs. E. P. J., Miss D. & D. A. Racovolis
Blue, red diamonds, white sleeves & cap
B g 4y Pompeii Court – Hunza
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider P. Payne 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Sweet Glory 49   
3rd Top Rating 54.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:21.24



1993   Our Pompeii
J. P., Mrs. E. P. J., Miss D. & D. A. Racovolis
Blue, red diamonds, white sleeves & cap
B c 3y Pompeii Court – Hunza
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider T. Jackman 51
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/2
2nd Check That Style 48.5   
3rd Headcutter 48
6 len x sht ½ hd. Time 3:22.62


1992   Subzero
D. H. K. Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: D. Kobritz), A. Brodribb, 
J. S. Alpar & A. J. Torcasio
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
Gr c 3y Kala Dancer – Wiley Trade
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider G. Hall 51.5
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 5/1
2nd Big Barron 49   
3rd Mystery Adventure 48.5
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:31.58
1991   Ideal Centreman
G. A. Berry
Royal blue, pink braces, striped sleeves & quartered cap
Gr g 7y Three Legs – Sequitur
Trainer C. A. Balfour
Rider H. White 53
20 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 6/1
2nd Shiva’s Revenge 51   
3rd Te Akau Pearl 52.5
½ len x ½ len. Time 3:22
1990   Water Boatman (IRE)
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon & white star cap
Ch g 6y Main Reef – Sea Harrier
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider P. Hutchinson 54.5
20 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Double Gin 50   
3rd Ideal Centreman 52
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 3:22.35

1989   Lord Reims
Mr. & Mrs. M. I. H. Kitt & S. C. Brain
Yellow, black braces, royal blue armbands & cap
Ch g 7y Zamazaan – Right On
Trainer C. Fenwick  
Rider G. Cooksley 57
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 3/1F
2nd True Finish 50   
3rd The Brotherhood 50
4 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:27
1988   Lord Reims
Mr. & Mrs. M. I. H. Kitt & S. C. Brain
Yellow, black braces, royal blue armbands & cap
Ch g 6y Zamazaan – Right On
Trainer C. Fenwick  
Rider B. Thomson 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/4F
2nd Foxseal 52   
3rd Saratov 49
5 len x ½ len. Time 3:28.50
1987   Lord Reims
Mr. & Mrs. M. I. H. Kitt & S. C. Brain
Yellow, black braces, royal blue armbands & cap
Ch g 5y Zamazaan – Right On
Trainer C. Fenwick  
Rider Miss M. Lyndon 51.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Bourbon Boy 54   
3rd Enchanteur 52
3 len x sht ½ hd. Time 3:30.90

1986   Mr Lomondy
Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Lawrence, G. H. C. Kain & P. L. Kerr
Red, purple hooped sleeves & quartered cap
B g 5y Noble Bijou – Loma Lass
Trainer J. B. Cummings  
Rider D. Walsh 51.5
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 16/1
2nd Late Show 54.5   
3rd Mint Master 50
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 3:25.30


1985   Toujours Mio
Mr. & Mrs. F. Giovinazzo
Green, orange, and white diamond band & armbands, green cap
Br g 7y Eucalyptus – Toujours Pres
Trainer J. P. Courtney
Rider R. Dawkins 53.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
2nd Nicholas John 54   
3rd Mapperley Heights 54
Lng hd x 2 len. Time 3:28.80

1984   Moss Kingdom
K. & K. Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: K. Biggs)
Royal blue, pink hoops & cap
B or br g 4y Moss Trooper – Tartan Lass
Trainer F. H. Maynard
Rider J. Taylor 53
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 3/1F
2nd Affinity 50   
3rd Our Shout 55.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:21.6



1983   Amarant
Firefly Pty Ltd (M. Porter) & Monmatt Inv (M. Finlay)
Red, purple diamond, white sleeves & cap
B g 5y In The Purple – Donna Frances
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider J. Letts 51
20 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2
2nd Toujours Mio 51   
3rd Magistral 48.5
Sht hd x lng hd. Time 3:27.5

1982   Dealer’s Choice
Mrs. G. A. Burrows
Brown, orange striped sleeves & cap
B h 5y Balios – Picco’s Pride
Trainer R. B. Morgan
Rider D. Coleman 49
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 25/1
2nd Amarant 47   
3rd Boktisan 48
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:29

1981   Just A Dash
L. J. Williams, G. N. Frew & T. R. Pettiona
Dark blue, green stripes
B g 3y Whiskey Road – Native Lass
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 48.5
20 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1EF (Gatcombe)
2nd Beau Noble 47.5   
3rd Bright Halo 48.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 3:23.2


1980   Yashmak
Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Lee
Royal blue & white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
B g 6y Zamazaan – Glorytime
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 54
18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 8/1
2nd Pearl Lover 47   
3rd Lovelace Watkins 50.5
2 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 3:22.4
1980 – Adelaide Cup was run at Victoria Park due to the closure of Morphettville racecourse for renovations
1979   Panamint (IRE)
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B h 4y Run The Gauntlet – Panaview
Trainer C. J. Graves
Rider J. Miller 53
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Moon Hawk 48.5   
3rd Clear Day 53
1 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 3:25.1
Panamint was prepared by Colin Graves due to regular trainer Bart Cummings serving a 3 month suspension
1978   Hyperno
Mr. & Mrs. T. L. North, Mr. & Mrs. G. Herscu & Dr. R. Lake
Red, black & white striped sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Rangong – Mikaria
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider M. Goreham 58
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/1
2nd Muros 52   
3rd Valadero 56
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:32.7
1977   Reckless
Mesdames G. Godfrey & R. A. Walker
Grey, green diamonds & Sleeves 
Drk/b or br h 6y Better Boy – Impulsive
Trainer T. Woodcock
Rider P. Trotter 52
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/10F
2nd Straight Up 47   
3rd Prize Brandy 48
2 len x ½ len. Time 3:25.8


1976   Grand Scale
Mr. R. S. Prentice
Blue tartan, white yoke & cap
Br g 7y Gigantic – Te Poi
Trainer M. L. Willmott
Rider J. Letts 53
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Storm Song 49   
3rd Philomel 52.5
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 3:20.5 
(race record)

1975   Soulman
Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Mack
Gold, purple spot, pink cap
B g 5y Agricola – Legato
Trainer D. J. Mack
Rider A. Matthews 47.5
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 16/1
2nd Bottled Sunshine 51.5   
3rd Dayana 58
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 3:29.4

1974   Phar Ace
Mr. T. H. Teo
Purple, green cap
Br g 5y Landau – Degree
Trainer R. J. Morrissey
Rider K. Mitchell 52
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 6/4F
2nd Tallan Lad 49   
3rd Igloo 60
2 ½ len x lng nk. Time 3:30.2



1973   Tavel
Messrs. E. R. Judd & F. G. Rosenbrock
White, red spots, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap
B g 6y Alcimedes – Kadelka
Trainer E. R. Judd
Rider M. Goreham 51.5
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/1
2nd Baghdad Note 57   
3rd Dark Suit 54.5
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 3:28.2 
1973 was the first metric running of the Adelaide Cup  Distance changed from 2 miles to 3200m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972   Wine Taster
Mr. W. Hill-Smith
Light blue, red hoops & cap
B g 3y Ruantallan – Rosasharn
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider K. Langby 7.7
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2F
2nd Star Contender 7.13   
3rd Dawn Cherie 7.11
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 3:27.2

1971   Laelia
Messrs. R. & T. R. Marks, M. L. & W. H. Marker 
& J. C. Doyle
Green, white diamonds, green sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Oncidium – Froth
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Hillis 7.5
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Lancelot 8.11   
3rd Scotch And Dry 8.9
½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 3:25.5

1970   Tavel
Messrs. P. J. Carter & J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes
B g 3y Alcimedes – Kadelka
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider A. Trevena 7.10
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/4F
2nd Romany 8.3   
3rd Bojon 7.13
Lng nk x 3 len. Time 3:23 1/5

1969   Gnapur
Mr. D. Page
Red and gold diamonds, purple sleeves & cap
B g 4y Faubourg – Indian Summer
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider H. White 7.11
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1F
2nd Debhel Boy 8.7   
3rd Arctic Coast 9.0
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 3:21 
(race & course record)

1968   Rain Lover
Mr. C. A. Reid
Gold, white spots, gold cap
B c 3y Latin Lover – Rain Spot
Trainer M. Robins
Rider J. Letts 7.4
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Debhel Boy 8.3   
3rd Arctic Coast 8.11
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 3:31

1967   Fulmen
Mr. & Mrs. V. J. Peters
White, brown circles, white cap
B g 4y Le Filou – Dulcie
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.4
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/10F
2nd Swift General 8.0   
3rd Te Parae 8.10
Lng nk x sht hd. Time 3:25 3/10



1966   Prince Camillo
K. & W. T. Fisher
Red, green sleeves, white armbands & cap
Br g 4y Camillo – Princess Fox
Trainer R. Fisher
Rider P. Gumbleton 7.5
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Fulmen 7.10   
3rd Sir Wynyard 8.7
2 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 3:29 7/10



1965   Hunting Horn
Messrs. R. A. & J. D. Lee
Royal blue & white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
B h 4y Pride Of Kildare – Bertha Fox
Trainer L. J. Patterson
Rider A. May 8.3
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/1
2nd The Dip 8.5   
3rd Jamagne 7.13
4 len x ½ len. Time 3:23 ½


1964   Jamagne
H. H. Lehmann
Gold, purple sash, red cap
B m 5y Toastmaster – Venette
Trainer H. H. Lehmann
Rider G. Pretty 7.7
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 33/1
2nd Londoner 7.5   
3rd Hunting Horn 7.10
Sht ½ hd x ¾ len. Time 3:24


1963   Woolstar
H. V. Austin
Royal blue, gold diamond, red armbands & cap
B g 5y Star Of Baroda – Story
Trainer M. Williams
Rider A. May 7.9
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/1
2nd Sometime 8.7   
3rd Delville 8.5
½ len x 2 ½. Time 3:24



1962   Cheong Sam
Mr. A. C. Saxon
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B m 4y Confessor – China Bride
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Johnson 8.2
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 14/1
2nd Sometime 8.1   
3rd Far Away Places 8.0
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 3:23 4/5


1961   Far Away Places
Mr. H. C. Nitschke
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
Br g 4y Royal Empire – Jehane
Trainer W. Tait
Rider D. Coleman 7.3
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/4F
2nd Torlete 7.0   
3rd Overproof 7.3
2 len x 1 len. Time 3:26 2/5



1960   Lourdale
Mr. L. Sullivan
Green, white spots, brown sleeves, white cap
Ch g 7y Huntingdale – Gay Valour
Trainer R. Dini
Rider K. Ford 7.3
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd San Pasqual 7.1   
3rd Trellios 8.7
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:35 4/5 



1959   Mac
Messrs. I. D. Kitto & J. H. Eden
Red, black maltese cross, white armbands & cap
B g 4y MacArthur – Jaune
Trainer A. Munro
Rider B. Quinlan 7.13
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Stormy Passage 8.1   
3rd Morloch 7.2
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 3:24



1958   Star Aim
Mr. E. J. Hayes
Royal blue, black sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Star Of Baroda – Lady Chatterley
Trainer G. A. Reid
Rider T. Hoppo 7.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/2
2nd Straight Flight 8.4   
3rd Watch Out 7.8
1 ½ len x nk. Time 3:34

1957   Borgia
Mrs. O. A. Kirchner & Miss L. Lewis
White, royal blue stripes, gold sleeves
Br h 4y Timanova – Damask
Trainer H. G. Heagney
Rider D. Coleman 7.9
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/1
2nd Thaumus 7.13   
3rd Newstone 7.6
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 3:29 3/10
1956   Pushover
Mr. R. Brew
Light blue, black stars, sleeves & cap
B m 5y Avalanche – Gullible
Trainer J. P. Lewis
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 4/1
2nd Ralkon 7.6   
3rd Storm Glow 7.12
2 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 3:31 4/5

1955   Storm Glow
Mr. P. J. Cummings
Purple, green sleeves, white cap
Br c 3y Sun Storm – Sunglow 
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider B. Hall 7.0
21 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 20/1
2nd Al Crusa 7.2   
3rd Chatford 7.8
¾ len x 4 len. Time 3:29



1954   Spearfolio
Mr. R. Robbins
Light blue, cerise hooped sleeves
Ch g 6y Portfolio – Spearlette
Trainer H. Cousens
Rider N. Sellwood 7.11
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd Engraver 8.2   
3rd Beau Regis 8.2
¾ len x 2 len. Time 3:27



1953   Royal Pageant
Mr. L. McMahon
All yellow
Br g 9y Pageant – Greenbri
Trainer K. Lafferty
Rider W. Pyers 7.13
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/1
2nd Calaton 6.8   
3rd Rousvaross 6.11
½ hd x ½ len. Time 3:24 ¾ 



1952   Aldershot
Mrs. H. G. Raymond
White, light blue sleeves, red cap
Ch h 4y Enfield – Little Sister
Trainer A. Macdonald
Rider J. Thompson 7.12
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Winston’s Gift 6.12   
3rd Double Blank 8.6
½ nk x nk. Time 3:25 ¾ 


1951   Peerless Fox
Mr. H. Harzmeyer
Red, black hoops, yellow sleeves & cap
B g 5y Foxbridge – Whirlmint
Trainer C. G. Manley
Rider E. Preston 8.9
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/4F
2nd Cambridge 7.7   
3rd Star Monarch 7.10
½ hd x ½ hd. Time 3:30



1950   Peerless Fox
Mr. H. Harzmeyer
Red, black hoops, yellow sleeves & cap
B g 4y Foxbridge – Whirlmint
Trainer C. G. Manley
Rider E. Preston 7.10
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd King Comedy 7.9   
3rd Portage 7.3
½ len x nk. Time 3:23 
(equal race & course record)
1949   Colin
Mr. R. Roach
Black, white hoops
B g 5y Collingwood – Belle Marie
Trainer R. Roach
Rider W. Williamson 7.12
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/4F
2nd Hoyle 7.3   
3rd Sunfire 7.1
1 ½ len x hd. Time 3:23 
(race & course record)
1948   Sanctus
Messrs. G. & J. C. Madden
Green, white cap
Br g 5y Parenthesis – Toussaint
Trainer J. J. Moloney
Rider A. Breasley 8.1
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/5F
2nd The Monk 7.12   
3rd Stenelaus 8.4
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:25



1947   Beau Cheval
Mr. J. Roach
Grey, black sash
Br h 5y Beau Pere – Cuddle
Trainer G. A. Macdonald
Rider R. Medhurst 8.8
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 3/1EF (Blankenburg)
2nd Blankenburg 8.0   
3rd The Monk 8.3
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 3:23 ½ 
(race & course record)
1946   Little Tich
Mr. W. Lapthorne
Royal blue, red sleeves & cap
B g 5y Actor – Tinytown
Trainer I. Reid
Rider E. Preston 7.4
15 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 5/1
2nd Neutron 8.5   
3rd Beau Cheval 8.1
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:31



1945   Blankenburg
Mr. N. S. Spencer
Red, brown sleeves, white cap
Br g 5y Blank – Starr Faithful
Trainer H. J. Bailey
Rider H. Olsen 8.1 
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/2EF (Valour)
2nd King Opera 8.8   
3rd Silurian 6.9
3 len x nk. Time 3:26 ½ 
1945 – Distance increased to 2 miles


1944   Chief Watchman
Messrs. E. R. & O. J. Smith
White, red & white hooped sleeves, red cap
B g 5y The Night Patrol – Chief Star
Trainer H. G. Porter
Rider H. Bastian 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd Blue Valley 8.3   
3rd Nagambie 8.1
Hd x ¾ len. Time 2:49






During WWII a ban on horse-racing was imposed by the State Government.
No race meetings were held during this period. The ban started in March 1942 and was lifted in August 1943 
1941   Yodvara
Mr. W. P. Oliver
Black, white stripes & cap
B g 5y Yodelist – Gallvara
Trainer C. W. Whitfield
Rider R. Elder 7.1
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd Prince Ariel 8.3   
3rd Indignity 8.5
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:46 ½


1940   Apostrophe
Mr. E. J. Satchell
Gold, red spots, red cap
B g 4y Parenthesis – Solex
Trainer J. M. Brett
Rider R. Medhurst 7.6
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2
2nd Lady Kidston 8.4   
3rd Saint Warden 7.6
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:44 ¾ 


1939   Son Of Aurous
Mr. L. Sluice
Blue, white hoops, red sleeves, blue cap
Br g 4y Son O’Mine – Golden Betty
Trainer F. G. Doran
Rider H. Olsen 7.9
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Tempest 8.7   
3rd Rotex 7.12
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:46


1938   Dartford
Mr. Jack Harvey
Black, grey sash
B g 4y Petunia – Wairakei
Trainer J. Harvey
Rider W. Elliot 8.5
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/1
2nd Silent Tip 6.13   
3rd Grecian Princess 6.10
½ nk x ¾ len. Time 2:48 ½


1937   Donaster
Messrs. J. A. MacLeod & C. F. Taylor
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
Ch g 4y Great Star – Donna Marie
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider A. Breasley 8.11
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/1
2nd Highardo 8.5   
3rd Mutable 8.10
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:43 ½ 
(race record)

1936   Cape York
Mr. C. L. Moorhouse
Black, royal blue sleeves
B g 4y Cape Horn – Princess Pat
Trainer M. Whelan
Rider N. Percival 7.1
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 16/1
2nd Highardo 8.2   
3rd Alfange 6.12
½ nk x 2 len. Time 2:51 ½



1935   Mellion
Mr. C. H. Woods
All light blue
Br g 5y Trillion – Sealorino
Trainer C. H. Woods
Rider G. Mules 7.10
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/1
2nd Sir Roseland 8.2   
3rd Supervalve 7.8
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:45



1934   Sir Roseland
Mr. C. R. Giles
Brown, black hoops & cap
Ch g 4y Virgin Gold – Lady Rosalind
Trainer F. Matson
Rider J. Godby 6.13
19 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 33/1
2nd St. Mary 7.1   
3rd Bajardo 7.13
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46






December 1933 – After forty years of ‘Totalizator Only’ betting, bookmakers are once again allowed to operate on racecourses in South Australia


1933   Infirmiere
Mr. H. Mallan
White, red spots & cap
B m 5y Amalfi – Nurse Cavell
Trainer B. Matson
Rider S. Kite 7.4
20 Ran – Barrier 17 – Tote div £19.3/-
2nd Eastern Star 6.10   
3rd Glenvarloch 7.1
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:46


1932   Romany Rye
Mr. A. T. Creswick
Black, blue sash
Ch h 5y Bucklaw – Dame Lybia
Trainer C. Hodson
Rider A. Wilson 7.8
17 Ran – Barrier 11 – Tote Div £3.19/-  F 
2nd Income 6.11   
3rd Vertigern 8.12
2 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:44 ½


1931   Suzumi
Mr. P. J. Carey
Cerise, black sleeves & cap
B m 4y Devizes – Highflown
Trainer I. Reid
Rider R. Medhurst 7.5
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – Tote div £3.8/-  F
2nd Bridoon 6.9   
3rd Greek Gift 6.2
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:45 ¼

1930   Temptation
Mr. J. Scobie
White, green spots, red cap
B g 4y Royal Alwyne – Tempered
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Evans 6.10
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – Tote div £8.15/-
2nd Nadean 8.6   
3rd Kirrkie 8.1
Sht hd x nk. Time 2.46 ½



1929   Parallana
Messrs. A. & J. Fimeri
Purple, white sash & cap
Br g 4y Australian Sun – Malt
Trainer E. Williams
Rider N. Percival 6.11
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – Tote div £3.10/-  F
2nd Santa Theba 6.13   
3rd Glucose 7.9
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:49

1928   Altimeter
Messrs. H. P. Watson & R. C. Baker
Blue, white stripes, blue cap
Ch g 6y Kenilworth – Waiter
Trainer H. McCalman
Rider A. Wilson 7.4
20 Ran – Barrier 5 – Tote div £9.2/-
2nd Benoni 7.13   
3rd Finsbury 8.0
4 len x ½ len. Time 2:44 
(race & course record)
1927   Three Kings
Mr. F. H. Scarlett
Black, orange squares, black sleeves & cap
Br g 5y Comedy King – Kuningada
Trainer F. Godby
Rider H. Jones 8.3
19 Ran – Barrier 12 – Tote div £3.19/-  F
2nd Valbee 7.10   
3rd Au Fait 8.3
2 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:45 ¼

1926   Spearer
Mr. H. Gymer
Brown, yellow cap
B g 5y Spearhead – Francette’s Daughter
Trainer H. Gymer
Rider A. Reed 8.6
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – Tote div £4.18/-
2nd Stralia 7.6   
3rd Caserta 9.5
½ nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:47 ½ 



1925   Stralia
Mr. W. R. Morgan
Black, pink hoops & sleeves, black cap
B g 5y True Scot – Austra
Trainer H. G. Morgan
Rider H. Badger 6.10
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – Tote div £8
2nd The Tyrant 7.13   
3rd Dependence 6.11
½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:49 ½

1924   Wynette
Mr. S. Torr
Heliotrope, white sleeves & cap
Br m 6y Lord Alwyne – Carlpedes
Trainer H. W. Torr
Rider E. Simmons 9.2
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – Tote div £7
2nd Graculus 7.7   
3rd Buffline 6.10
5 ½ len x sht nk. Time 2:45 
(race record)
1923   King Ingoda
Messrs. C. L. Dubois & R. W. Bennett
Royal blue, pink sash
Br h 4y Comedy King – Ingoda
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider A. Wilson 9.7
23 Ran – Barrier 10 – Tote div £8.3/-
2nd Chaparral 6.9   
3rd Mambray Lord 6.7
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:51 ½



1922   Repique
"Mr. P. Timmens" (Mr. L. Addison)
Purple, scarlet sleeves
B g 4y Piquet – Hasty Agnes
Trainer P. Timmens
Rider R. Morley 7.11
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – Tote div £16
2nd Socratea 7.4   
3rd Crusader 8.3
2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:49 ¼ 
1921   Sir Marco (GB)
Mr. G. Bennet
Magenta, canary sash & cap
Br g 6y Marco – Lady Theobold
Trainer R. S. Burgess
Rider B. Rosen 6.12
22 Ran – Barrier 4 – Tote div £31.10/-
2nd Bon Vue 7.6   
3rd Annexit 6.7
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:47 ¾ 



1920   Wee Gun
Mr. H. E. Gregory
Cerise, black sleeves, collar, facings & cap
Br h 8y Kooringa – Escopette
Trainer H. E. Gregory
Rider J. V. Hopwood 8.5
18 Ran – Barrier 6 – Tote div £13.14/-
2nd Green Cap 8.2   
3rd Queen Comedy 7.11
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:53 ¾ 
1919   Dependence
Mr. W. H. Richardson
Black, purple diamonds & cap
Ch g 5y Pendil – Design
Trainer I. Reid
Rider F. Herbert 7.8
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – Tote div £5.16/-
2nd King Of The Sea 7.12   
3rd Wee Gun 9.0
3 ½ x 1 ½ len. Time 2:49


1918   Elsdon (IRE)
Messrs. Robinson & Clark
Lavender, rose sleeves & cap
B g 4y Symington – Electra
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider F. Bullock 8.6
21 Ran – Barrier 18 – Tote div £2.19/-  F
2nd Shacko 6.9   
3rd Rosanna 7.11
½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:46 
(race record)

1917   Green Cap (GB)
Mr. J. Timms
Purple, white sash & cap
B g 6y Martagon – Emerald
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 9.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – Tote div £1.17/-  F
2nd Gold Cuffs 8.0   
3rd Pretty Bobby 9.0
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:48 ¼ 
(race record)

1916   St. Spasa (GB)
Mr. T. C. Tait
Tartan, cerise cap
B or br h 6y St. Amant – Carita
Trainer J. Patterson
Rider G. Bax 9.0
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – Tote div £12.1/-
2nd Pretty Bobby 7.12   
3rd Cyklon 9.4
4 len x 2 len. Time 2:49 ¼ 
1916 – Race held at Victoria Park


1915   Naxbery
Mr. F. Burn
Black, white hoops & sleeves, red cap
B c 3y Positano – Our Queen
Trainer F. Burn
Rider W. Foulsham 8.7
20 Ran – Barrier 18 – Tote div £2.14/-  F
2nd Juan Fernandez 6.12   
3rd Sylvanmore 9.7
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:49 
(equal race record)
1914   Hamburg Belle (USA)
Mr. L. Robertson (A. & C. Tye)
Rose and black stripes, white sleeves, rose cap
Ch m 5y Planudes – Saratoga Belle
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider J. Accola 7.0
13 Ran – Tote div £4.4/-
2nd Eltham 8.1   
3rd Mountain Princess 9.2
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:50
1913   Midnight Sun
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white stripe, dark blue cap
Br h 4y Multiform – La Notte
Trainer D. J. Price
Rider E. Lowe 8.9
23 Ran – Tote div £8.19/-
2nd Mountain Princess 9.0   
3rd Aurifer 8.6
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:50



1912   Eye Glass (GB)
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
B h 5y Isinglass – River Trent
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 9.9
17 Ran – Tote div £5.7/-
2nd Banffshire 7.12   
3rd Kuringai 9.0
5 len x 1 len. Time 2:50 ¼ 



1911   Eye Glass (GB)
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
B h 4y Isinglass – River Trent
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.12
20 Ran – Tote div £3.14/-  F
2nd Eighteen Carat 7.8   
3rd Sparkle 7.13
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:50 ¼ 



1910   Medaglia
Mr. R. M. Hawker
Black, white cap
Br m 5y Medallion – Second Thought
Trainer C. Howie
Rider W. H. McLachlan 7.10
22 Ran – Tote div £19.16/-
2nd Topedi 7.13   
3rd Prizefighter 7.12
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:51 1/5



1909   Kooringa
Mr. S. J. Jacob
White, red spots & cap
Br h 5y Bobadil – Lady Augusta
Trainer T. Kieley
Rider J. Liddle 8.5
19 Ran – Tote div £18.5/-
2nd Willy Wally 7.6   
3rd Metal Queen 8.5
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:50 ¾


1908   Destinist
Mr. C. L. Moorhouse
Black, blue sleeves, black & blue cap
Gr g 6y Destiny – Molly Bawn
Trainer J. A. Whelan
Rider J. McDonald 8.4
17 Ran – Tote div £13.14/-
2nd Enchanted States 7.6   
3rd Dyed Garments 9.1
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:54


1907   Spinaway
Mr. H. Graves
White, black cap
B m 4y Light Artillery – Albinia
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider J. D. Campbell 7.2
18 Ran – Tote div £4.11/-
2nd Eft 7.3   
3rd Pius 8.7
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:50


1906   Dynamite
Mr. Allan McFarlane
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Gr h 4y Barr – Cannonite
Trainer A. McFarlane
Rider W. Foulsham 6.13
15 Ran – Tote div £10.3/-
2nd Phaedra 8.5   
3rd Memento 7.8
3 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:50

1905   Troytown
“Mr. J. O’Keefe” (formerly known as Mr. J. E. Stanley)
Cardinal, gold facings, cardinal & gold cap
Ch g 3y Wallace – Ilium
Trainer A. Skirving
Rider E. Andrews 6.11
15 Ran – Tote div £49.10/-
2nd Roller 7.8   
3rd Florin 7.12
2 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:52 ¾ 



1904   Sport Royal
Mr. A. H. McLean
Black, red sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Malvolio – Adelaide
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider B. Carslake 8.10
10 Ran – Tote div £7
2nd Bright Pilgrim 6.9   
3rd Pliable 7.5
3 len x 4 len. Time 2:49 
(race record)
1903   Sojourner
“Mr. Fitzgerald” (Mr. C. Tucker)
All purple
Ch c 3y Pilgrim’s Progress – Winifred
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider W. Hopwood 8.3
24 Ran – Tote div £13.11/-
2nd Avalon 8.3   
3rd Rapid Pilgrim 6.12
2 len x nk. Time 2:51 
(race record)
1902   The Idler
Mr. J. Williams
Black, lilac armbands & cap
Br or blk g 4y Far Niente – Waiting
Trainer J. Williams
Rider S. G. Thomas 7.11
15 Ran – Tote div £5.12/-
2nd The Victory 7.12   
3rd Flagship 7.12
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:51 ½



1901   Gunga Din
Mr. J. Crozier
Yellow, black sash
Ch h 4y Carlyon – Brown Alice
Trainer J. E. Brewer
Rider W. Redfearn 8.9
19 Ran – Tote div £6.14/-
2nd The Bird 6.13   
3rd Rawdon 6.7
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:52 4/5



1900   Tarquin
Mr. R. Phillips
All black 
B h 5y Neckersgat – Tarpeia
Trainer E. B. McKeon
Rider H. Holmes 9.0
16 Ran – Tote div £27.15/-
2nd Paul Pry 9.12   
3rd The Bride 8.4
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:54 1/5


1899   Contrast
Mr. J. B. Pearson
Black, white sash & cap
Br m 5y Commotion – Contessina
Trainer T. Rawlings
Rider W. Burn 7.0
16 Ran – Tote div £3.16/-  F
2nd Merry Pilgrim 6.7   
3rd Le Var 9.2
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:51 1/5 
(race record)

1898   Paul Pry
Sir Rupert Clarke
Pink, black sleeves & cap
B g 5y Lochiel – Busybody
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider W. Powell 8.5
11 Ran – Tote div £2.5/-  F
2nd Gnullo 8.0   
3rd Mischief 8.0
Nk x 4 len. Time 2:51 ¾


1897   Mora
Mr. W. Murray
Brown, cream sleeves
Ch f 3y Malua – White Star
Trainer W. Morrison
Rider J. Cunningham 7.8
17 Ran – Tote div £4.13/- 6d
2nd Birksgate 6.13   
3rd Princess Of Wales 6.10
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:52


1896   Warpaint
Mr. E. Power
Black, white sash, scarlet cap
Blk h 6y Chester – Wheel Of Fortune
Trainer  E. Power
Rider E. Power 9.3
20 Ran – Tote Div £11.9/-
2nd Miraclum 7.4   
3rd Trentham 7.4
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:51 ¼ 
(race record)
1895   Elswick
Mr. A. S. Chirnside
Blue, black cap 
Br h 5y Nordenfeldt – Albatross
Trainer A. Taylor
Rider J. Anwin 7.11
22 Ran – Tote div £4.15/-  F
2nd Monastery 7.4   
3rd Maroon 8.0
Hd x ¾ len. Time 2:53



1894   Port Admiral
Mr. W. Blackler
Blue, white sleeves & cap
B h 5y Richmond – Footstep
Trainer T. Kieley
Rider C. Quinn 8.9
15 Ran – Tote Div £4.12/-  F
2nd Lady Rose 7.5   
3rd Quality 8.9
1 ½ len x nse. Time 2:52 ½ 

December 1893 – Another betting ban is introduced by the state government, however, public pressure sees the law amended to allow the operation of ‘Totalizator only’ betting at racetracks. The new law meant that bookmaking was now illegal in the state of South Australia
(All tote dividends listed are for a £1 investment)
1893   Vakeel
Mr. J. Crozier
Yellow, black sash
B g 3y Robinson Crusoe – Eileen
Trainer J. Watson
Rider D. Boase 8.2
15 Ran – SP 9/2F
2nd Brittania 7.12   
3rd Jericho 8.0
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:54 ½


1892   Jericho
Mr. H. A. Barnett
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Gang Forward – Tyropean
Trainer T. Kieley
Rider C. Foon 7.10
12 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Syntax 7.2   
3rd The Despised 8.3
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:55



1891   Stanley
Mr. G. Reichan
Violet, rose cap
Ch g 9y Grandmaster – Psyche
Trainer C. Quinn
Rider C. Quinn 9.2
21 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Adventurous 7.5   
3rd Enuc 8.7
½ nk x ½ nk. Time 2:54

1890   Shootover
Mr. W. R. Barnes
Blue, white sash, red and white cap
Blk or br g 5y Young Tregeagle - *
Trainer J. Jenkins
Rider E. Hodgkins 7.7
12 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Sultan 9.5   
3rd Viator 7.12
Lng nk x 1 len. Time 2:53 
(race record)
*Dam unnamed by South Australian – Miss Cracknell
1889   The Lawyer
Mr. J. Crozier
Yellow, black sash
Br g 3y Savanaka – Eileen
Trainer J. Crozier
Rider J. Tomlin 7.10
9 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Harbinger 7.12   
3rd Stanley 9.0
3 len x 10 len. Time 2:56 ¼
Racing in South Australia was closed-down from 1885 to 1889 due to a repeal of the Totalisator Act which saw all forms of gambling in that state banned.
No Adelaide Cup was run in 1886/87/88 due to the ban 
1885   Lord Wilton
Mr. E. W. Ellis
Brown, primrose sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Countryman – Instep
Trainer F. McNamara
Rider T. Saunders 7.0
17 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Anchorite 7.7   
3rd Sardius 8.10
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:53 ¼ 






1885 – Due to a ban on racing in South Australia, the  Adelaide Cup was held at Flemington racecourse in Victoria


1884   Malua
Mr. J. O. Inglis
Blue, crimson sash, blue cap
B h 4y St Albans – Edella
Trainer I. Foulsham
Rider C. Ivemy 9.0
15 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Conjecture 6.3   
3rd King Of The Vale 7.8
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:55 ¾ 
1884 – Distance reduced to 13f
1883   Sting
Mr. E. Weeks
Geranium, black cap
Ch h 4y Grandmaster – Queen Bee
Trainer T. Jones
Rider J. Williams 8.9
15 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd The Plunger 8.3   
3rd Guesswork 8.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 3:35 ¾
1882   Euclid
Mr. H. Haines
Yellow, white sleeves, black cap
Br h 5y Panic – Proposition
Trainer H. Haines
Rider M. O’Brien 7.4
14 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd (DH) Commotion 8.9  
2nd (DH) Pollio 7.6
2nd (DH) Belladrum 7.12
½ len x triple-dead-heat. Time 3:36 ¾
1881   Totalizator
Mr. J. H. Hill (Mr. S. Barnard)
White, black cap
Br c 3y Blue Gown – Deceptive
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider D. Boase 6.7
10 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Rothschild 6.9   
3rd Venus 6.5
1 len x hd. Time 3:37 ½


1880   First Water
Mr. W. Pile
Red, white sash, red cap
Ch c 3y Fireworks – The Gem
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider D. Boase 7.2
9 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Rivalry 7.7   
3rd Glenormiston 8.5
2 len x nk. Time 3:39

1879   Banter
Mr. R. Barr-Smith
Yellow, black cap
B or br g 7y Conrad – Badinage
Trainer H. Tothill
Rider J. Kilduff 6.11
10 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Jarto 6.13   
3rd Timothy 7.5
6 len x 1 len. Time 3:35
(race record)
1878   Glenormiston
Mr. W. Filgate
White, black cap
B c 3y Fireworks – Gironde
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider G. Williams 7.4
13 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Filibuster 7.11   
3rd Lockleys 7.9
Hd x nk. Time 3:43
1877   Aldinga
Mr. S. Gardiner
Purple, gold cap
B c 3y Talk Of The Hill – Regalia
Trainer W. E. Dakin
Rider T. Hales 7.3
13 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Whisperer 6.5   
3rd Nightingale 6.13
1 len x 2 ½ len. Time 3:58 ½ 



1876   Impudence
Mr. G. Bennett
Crimson, black cap
Blk c 3y Tregeagle – Modesty
Trainer T. Jordan
Rider J. Kilduff 6.2
10 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Venus & Emulation)
2nd Venus 6.11   
3rd Emulation 7.5
4 len. Time 3:37 (race record)
Vain Hope was second past the post but having ran inside a course post was subsequently disqualified.



 1876 – First Adelaide Cup is run on the new Morphettville racecourse 


1875   Lurline
Mr. S. Gardiner
Purple, gold cap
B m 5y Traducer – Mermaid
Trainer W. E. Dakin
Rider G. Donnelly 9.1
8 Ran – EvensF
2nd Barmaid 6.0   
3rd Gloom 7.7
2 len x 5 len. Time 3:41 
(race record)

1874   Ace Of Trumps
Mr. W. Gerrard
Green, scarlet cap
B h 5y Ace Of Clubs – Lubra
Trainer T. Jordan
Rider T. Hales 7.13
6 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Sunbeam 7.0   
3rd Sea Spray 7.8
3 len x 8 len. Time 3:44 
(race record)

1873   Dolphin
Mr. W. Filgate
White, blue spots & cap
B m 4y Vagabond – Dolores
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider H. Grubb 8.5
10 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Praetor 7.10   
3rd After Dark 8.0
½ len x ¾ len. Time 3:49



1872   Australian Buck
Mr. R. Holland
Blue, gold sash, black cap
B h 6y New Warrior – Maid Of The Mist
Trainer R. Holland
Rider S. Davis 7.0
11 Ran – SP 16/1
2nd Lapdog 8.8   
3rd Saladin 8.6
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:51





1870 & 71 – No Adelaide Cup meetings were held due to the financial collapse of the South Australian Jockey Club


1869   Norma
Mr. W. Lang
Blue, scarlet sleeves, black cap
B m 4y Athos – Tricolour
Trainer W. Lang
Rider W. Southall 7.0
10 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Corsair 7.0   
3rd Chowilla 7.3
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 3:47 ½

1868   Cupbearer
Mr. T. J. Ryan
Green, scarlet sash & cap
B g 8y Croupier – Medora
Trainer H. Tothill
Rider H. Tothill 8.4
8 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Cedric 7.11   
3rd Lancashire Witch 6.13
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:46


1867   Cowra
Mr. E. M. Bagot
All white
Gr m 4y Fisherman – Flora
Trainer L. Barnard
Rider W. Simpson 9.6
3 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Midnight 9.6   
3rd Crusader 8.7
2 len x 10 len. Time 3:55



1866   Cowra
Mr. E. M. Bagot
All white
Gr f 3y Fisherman – Flora
Trainer L. Barnard
Rider G. Stevens 8.4
7 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Tim Whiffler 8.7  
3rd (DH) Panic 10.4   
3rd (DH) Seagull 5.7
1 len x 3 len. Time 3:50

1865   Ebor
Mr. J. C. James
Blue, white cap
B h 6y The Premier – Dinah
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider D. Fountain 10.4
12 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Falcon 10.1   
3rd Tarragon 10.4
1 len x 1 len. Time 3:55 ½ 

1864   Falcon
Mr. P. Dowling
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
Ch g 6y Warhawk – *
Trainer J. Morrison
Rider J. Morrison 10.1
12 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Roebuck 5.7   
3rd (DH) Little John 10.1
3rd (DH) Banker 8.7   
3rd (DH) Musidora 9.6
1 len x 3 len. Time 3:50 ½
*Dam was not a stud-book registered thoroughbred
1864 – First running of Adelaide Cup 
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