Monday 5 June 2017

AJC Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

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   AJC Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

 The race we know today as the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes can be traced back to the very early days of Australian racing. First run in 1851 over a distance of three miles, it was named the Queens Plate and was run at Sydney’s old Homebush racecourse.
In 1857 the race was renamed the Australian Jockey Club Plate and the following year the name changed again to the Australian Jockey Club Handicap.

1860 saw the AJC move its autumn carnival races to their new headquarters at Randwick racecourse and two years later the Australian Jockey Club Handicap was renamed the Queens Plate.
The race remained the Queens Plate until 1873 when the name was changed back to the Australian Jockey Club Plate.
It would be 82 years before the name would change again.

In the early years, the combination of very small fields and a three mile journey led to riding tactics that slowed the race down to a crawl, thus frustrating spectators and race officials who all wanted genuine pace so the race would be won by the best stayer on the day.
In 1908, a frustrated AJC added to the conditions of the AJC Plate a clause stipulating that the race must be completed in a time not exceeding 5:45. If this time was exceeded, all prizemoney for the race would be halved. The only exception to this rule was a rain affected track in which case the 5:45 time limit would not apply.

Initially, the new ruling did not achieve the desired result, far from it, the 1908 AJC plate was won by Poseidon in a marathon time of 6:49 ¼, the slowest time ever posted and a ridiculous 1:25 outside the race record. From then on however, the AJC Plate was always completed within the 5:45 time limit, the only exception being 1921 when David recorded 5:52 ½ on a rain-affected track. In this instance the rule was not enforced and full prizemoney was awarded.  

On Saturday February 6th 1954, in celebration of Her Majesty’s first visit to Australia, and to Randwick racecourse, the AJC named a race in her honour, The Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1 ½ miles)
In April of that same year the AJC Plate was run for the final time, it was replaced by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes which the AJC had decided to keep in recognition of Her Majesty’s visit to “Royal” Randwick.
The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has been an integral part of the AJC’s autumn carnival ever since that first running in 1954.

Training honours for the QE II rest with the legendary T. J. Smith who trained the winner on an incredible thirteen occasions:
1951 Playboy – 1953 Jan – 1958 Tulloch – 1959 Caesar – 1960 Tulloch
1961 Tulloch – 1963 Burgos – 1965 Fair Patton – 1966 Prince Grant
1967 Garcon – 1976 Taras Bulba – 1980 Iko – 1984 Chiamare

Not surprisingly, Tommy Smith’s number one rider, George Moore leads the tally for the most number of wins by a jockey with ten wins.
1951 Playboy – 1953 Jan – 1958 Tulloch – 1959 Caesar – 1960 Tulloch
1961 Tulloch – 1963 Burgos – 1965 Fair Patton – 1966 Prince Grant
1968 General Command

Many of Australasia’s greatest gallopers are represented on the winners list of this time-honoured race, gallopers like Archer, The Barb, Tim Whiffler, Chester, Carbine, Trafalgar, Phar Lap, Peter Pan, Tulloch, Rough Habit, Might And Power and Winx.

Six gallopers share the honours for the most number of wins, each having won this race on three occasions:
Tim Whiffler: 1868 – 1870 – 1871
Carbine: 1889 – 1890 – 1891
Trafalgar: 1909 – 1911 – 1912
David: 1921 – 1922 – 1923
Tulloch: 1958 – 1960 – 1961 
Winx: 2017 – 2018 – 2019



2024   Pride Of Jenni
Mr T Ottobre, Mr M Ottobre & Mrs L Ottobre
Sky blue & purple diamonds
B m 6y Pride Of Dubai – Sancerre 
Trainer C. Maher 
Rider D. Bates 57
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd Via Sistina 57
3rd Mr Brightside 59
6 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:02.02



2023   Dubai Honour (IRE)
M. Obaida
Royal blue, red epaulettes & striped cap
B g 5y Pride Of Dubai – Mondelice 
Trainer W. J. Haggis
Rider T. Marquand 59
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/4F
2nd Mo’unga 59
3rd Anamoe 59
2 ½ len x nse. Time 2:07.72




2022   Think It Over 
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston)
Royal blue, orange Vee, sleeves & cap 
B g 6y So You Think – Personal Service
Trainer K. Parker
Rider N. Rawiller 59
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 40/1
2nd Zaaki 59
3rd Mount Popa 59
½ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 2:10.87



2021   Addeybb (IRE)
Sheikh Al Maktoum
Yellow, black epaulettes 
Ch g 7y Pivotal – Bush Cat 
Trainer W. J. Haggas
Rider T. Marquand 59
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4
2nd Verry Elleegant 57
3rd Dalasan 59
½ len x sht nk. Time 2:05.05



2020   Addeybb (IRE)
Sheikh Al Maktoum
Yellow, black epaulettes 
Ch g 6y Pivotal – Bush Cat
Trainer W. J. Haggas
Rider T. Marquand 59
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/4F
2nd Verry Elleegant 57
3rd Danon Premium 59
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:06.92



2019    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
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/16F
2nd Kluger 59  
3rd Hartnell 59
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:02.54


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 6y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller  
Rider H. Bowman 57
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 1/3F
2nd Gailo Chop 59   
3rd Happy Clapper 59
3 ¾ len x nk. Time 2:01.65


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 5y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller  
Rider H. Bowman 57
9 Ran – Barrier 3 –SP 1/8F
2nd Hartnell 59   
3rd Sense Of Occasion 59
5 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:07.22

2016   Lucia Valentina
L. Petagna
Apple green, navy blue sash, navy blue & yellow striped sleeves & cap
Br m 5y Savabeel – Staryn Glenn
Trainer K. A. Lees
Rider D. Oliver 57
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1
2nd The United States 59   
3rd Happy Clapper 59
2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:04.82
2015   Criterion
Sir O. G. Glenn
Yellow, white checked sash, checked sleeves & checked cap
Ch h 4y Sebring – Mica’s Pride
Trainer D. A. Hayes & T. Dabernig  
Rider C. Williams 59
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Red Cadeaux 59   
3rd Royal Descent 57
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:05.35
2014   It’s A Dundeel
Arrowfield It's A Dundeel (Mgr: J M Messara), M Andersen, 
Mrs J P Andersen, A I Craig, Mrs W A Craig, D C Morison, 
Ms J E Morison, M J Craig, Mrs S S Craig, G P Chaplow, 
Mrs T P Andersen, A M Muollo & D Focas
Black and yellow diamonds, yellow cap
B h 4y High Chaparral – Stareel
Trainer M. Baker  
Rider J. McDonald 59
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Sacred Falls 59
3rd Carlton House 59
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:03.72
2013   Reliable Man (GB)
Fair Salinia Ltd (Mgr: Mr S Hanson), R A & J E Ferguson Partnership (Mgr: R A Ferguson),Gurners Bloodstock 
(Mgr: A P Ramsden), G G Ltd (Mgr: G G Peterson) & R A Duke
Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap with white diamond
Gr h 5y Dalakhani – On Fair Stage
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 59
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/1
2nd It’s A Dundeel 55.5   
3rd Happy Trails 59
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:01.80
2012   More Joyous
Strawberry Hills Stud (Mgr: J. D. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B m 5y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 57
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/4F
2nd Manighar 59   
3rd Secret Admirer 57
2 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:05.33


2011   My Kingdom Of Fife (GB)
R Pegum, R Willis & M Buys
White, green sleeves, red cap
B g 6y Kingmambo – Fairy Godmother
Trainer C. Waller
Rider N. Rawiller 59
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Sacred Choice 57   
3rd Syreon 59
¾ len x nk. Time 2:07.77



2010   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 D. Oliver 59
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Triple Honour 59   
3rd Monaco Consul 55.5
2 len x ¾ len. Time 2:03.89
2009   Pompeii Ruler
Bridsan B’Stock Synd. (Mgr: B. Coyle)
Pink, navy blue & white hooped sleeves
Ch g 6y Genuine – West With Night
Trainer M. Price
Rider C. Newitt 59
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd (DH) Metal Bender 55.5   
2nd (DH) Sarrera 59
½ len x dead-heat. Time 2:07.12


2008   Sarrera
R Legh, G G Syndicate (Mgr: G G Peterson), N J Griffin, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: A Ramsden), P F O'Mara 
& H A Hansen
Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold & white armbands, gold cap
B g 7y Quest For Fame – Zamsong
Trainer M. Moroney
Rider D. Oliver 59
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 50/1
2nd Nom Du Jeu 56.5   
3rd Tuesday Joy 56.5
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:03.50
2007   Desert War
Gooree Pastoral Co Synd. (Mgrs: A. Baddock 
& E. Cojuangco)
Red, black stripes
Br g 6y Desert King – High Heels
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse  
Rider D. Oliver 59
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1
2nd Haradasun 55.5   
3rd Spirit Of Tara 59
2 ¼ len x 4 ¼ len. Time 2:04.20

2006   Eremein
Mr. & Mrs. G. & B. White
White, purple star & hooped sleeves
Ch g 4y Timber Country – Marrego
Trainer A. J. Denham  
Rider G. Boss 58
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd Aqua D’Amore 55.5   
3rd Ike’s Dream 55.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:02.49

2005   Grand Armee
A. R. Bell
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Br g 6y Hennessy – Tambour
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse  
Rider D. R. Beasley 58
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/10F
2nd Delzao 58   
3rd Mummify 58
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:02.66

2004   Grand Armee
A. R. Bell
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Br g 5y Hennessy – Tambour
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse  
Rider D. R. Beasley 58
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/2
2nd Lonhro 58   
3rd Pentastic 58
6 len x ¾ len. Time 2:03:26



2003   Lonhro
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br h 4y Octagonal – Shadea
Trainer J. R. Hawkes  
Rider D. Beadman 58
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F
2nd Pentastic 58   
3rd Republic Lass 55.5
1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 2:04.80



2002   Defier
D. & Mrs. M. Koureas & J. W. R. & Mrs. G. P. Murphy
White, cerise sash, armbands & cap, white pom-pom
B g 4y Dehere – Lilande
Trainer G. H. Walter  
Rider D. Oliver 58
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Freemason 58   
3rd Emission 58
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:04.34


2001   Shogun Lodge
B. T. Aquilina, P. Stramandinou, Ms P. M. Bareta
& Mrs. D. Samba 
Pale green, orange stars, green cap 
Ch g 4y Grand Lodge – Pride Of Tahnee
Trainer R. H. Thomsen  
Rider G. Boss 58
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2
2nd Go Flash Go 58   
3rd El Mirada 58
Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 2:05.59


2000   Georgie Boy
R. D. Ruttley
Maroon, grey check & checked cap
Ch g 4y Garcia – True Gold
Trainer J. J. Size
Rider L. Beasley 58
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/1
2nd Cronus 58   
3rd Referral 58
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:07.76


1999   Intergaze
C. M. Lee, L. Andreazza, P. Chin, W. Manikas, H. Hilley 
& R. McDowell
White, dark blue diagonal stripes & quartered cap
Ch h 5y Integra – Tempergaze
Trainer R. W. Craig
Rider C. Carmody 58
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Istidaad 58   
3rd Sky Heights 54.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:03.80
1998   Might And Power
Mr. N. Moraitis
White, grey sash, pink striped sleeves, grey cap
B or br g 4y Zabeel – Benediction
Trainer J. Denham  
Rider B. York 57
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F
2nd Champagne 52.5   
3rd Catalan Opening 58
10 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:05.15
1997   Intergaze
C. M. Lee, L. Andreazza, P. Chin, W. Manikas, H. Hilley 
& R. McDowell
White, dark blue diagonal stripes & quartered cap
Ch c 3y Integra – Tempergaze
Trainer R. W. Craig
Rider C. Carmody 53.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2
2nd Octagonal 57   
3rd All Our Mob 58
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:01.22 
(race record)
1996   Doriemus
Pacers Aust Synd. (Mgr: T. Henderson), Mrs. K. Woodruff, 
J. R. Smith, K. Biggs Ent Synd. (Mgr: K. Biggs), R. F. Austin 
& R. Russell
Dark blue, pink hoops, dark blue & pink hooped cap
Ch g 5y Norman Pentaquad – Golden Woods
Trainer D. L. Freedman  
Rider R. S. Dye 58
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 11/2
2nd Juggler 57   
3rd Super Slew 53.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:01.30 
(race record)
1995   Jeune (GB)
Sheikh Hamdin bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Royal blue, white epaulets & striped cap
Ch h 6y Kalaglow – Youthful
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider W. Harris 58
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4F
2nd Danewin 53.5   
3rd March Hare 57
¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:02.90


1994   Durbridge
Noonamah Stud Synd. (Mgr: B. M. Murphy) & K. Lorenz
Pink, purple maltese cross, sleeves & cap
Ch h 6y Durham Ranger – Arcona
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. D. Marshall 58
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1F
2nd Romanee Conti 57   
3rd Maraakiz 58
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:03.90



1993   Veandercross
B. & C. B. Turner
Pink, pale blue quarters & quartered cap
B g 4y Crossways – Lavender
Trainer J. R. Wheeler
Rider J. Walker 57
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F
2nd Durbridge 58   
3rd Rough Habit 58
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:01.70 
(equal race record)


1992   Rough Habit
D. W. Smith, J. A. Battiston, Mrs. R. E. Burns,  
M. A. Jones, & C. F. Rackley
Maroon, yellow diamond band, dark blue & yellow hooped
sleeves, maroon & dark blue quartered cap
B g 5y Roughcast – Certain Habit
Trainer J. R. Wheeler
Rider J. A. Cassidy 58
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F
2nd My Eagle Eye 57   
3rd Aquidity 58
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:03.30

1991   Stylish Century
Mr. & Mrs. R. N. & Miss K. L. Monaghan
Pale green, black stripe, armbands & cap
Br h 4y Double Century – Stylish
Trainer R. F. Gill  
Rider K. Moses 57
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4
2nd Royal Creation 58   
3rd Livistona Lane 58
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:02.90

1990   Sydeston
Mr. E. D. Yaxley
Dark blue, pink hoops & cap
B or br g 4y St. Briavels – Convatrice
Trainer R. E. Hoysted  
Rider L. Dittman 57
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Better Loosen Up 57   
3rd Rajamah 58
¾ len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:17.00



1989   Our Poetic Prince
G. J. Pratt, W. L. Bolton & Stockwell Stud Synd. Pty Ltd 
(Mgr: J. Caspers)    
Maroon, gold diamonds, royal blue and gold armbands,
maroon and royal blue quartered cap
B h 4y Yeats – Finisterre
Trainer J. R. Wheeler
Rider N. Harris 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/4
2nd Dandy Andy 58   
3rd Beau Zam 57
2 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:10.30

1988   Authaal (USA)
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon & white star cap
B h 6y Shergar – Galletto
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider D. Beadman 58
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4
2nd Ostensible 58   
3rd Algonquin Club 58
Sht hd x nk. Time 2:13.20



1987   Dinky Flyer
W. & Mrs. J. Lord
Pink, dark blue sleeves & cap
Br m 5y Balmerino – Dinky Di
Trainer K. J. Walker
Rider P. Cook 57
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd Limitless 57   
3rd Travel Light 56
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:05.10
1986   Tristarc
N Columb, P Sheppard, G Smorgan, J Styles & A White
Pale green, dark blue hooped sleeves
B m 4y Sir Tristram – Renarc
Trainer K. J. Walker  
Rider W. Treloar 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/4
2nd Abit Leica 58   
3rd At Talaq 58
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:07.20

1985   Rising Prince
Exchange Racing Synd. (Mgrs: C. Thompson, 
E. D. Freebody, K. Pate & L. Moore)
Orange, black crossed sashes and sleeves, orange & black quartered cap
Ch g 4y Round Top – Bonlene
Trainer Ms D. Stein  
Rider K. Langby 57
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 15/1
2nd Alibhai 57   
3rd Hayai 58
Lng hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:03.30
1984   Chiamare
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains
Yellow, red striped sleeves, red cap
Br g 4y Claude – Elevena
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider P. Cook 57
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Fountaincourt 58   
3rd Trissaro 58
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:07.2



1983   Fountaincourt
G A Hodson, P J Madden & A N Paul
Cerise, yellow spots & sleeves, green armbands & cap
Br g 4y Pass The Bottle – Promahos
Trainer C. Pfefferle
Rider P. B. Smith 57
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Bianco Lady 57   
3rd Trissaro 57
½ hd x 3 ½ len. Time 2:13.9


1982   Prince Majestic
R. & Mrs V. O. Ross
Ross Tartan, white crossed sashes, red & white quartered cap
B g 4y Noble Bijou – Princess Mellay
Trainer R. C. Verner
Rider N. Tiley 57
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8F
2nd Allez Bijou 58   
3rd Galleon 53.5
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:01.9


1981   My Blue Denim
P. Bayly & T. Bennett
Black, red stripes, black sleeves, grey armbands, red & grey qtrd cap
Br m 5y A Chara – Blue Carlyle
Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan
Rider P. Cook 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/9F
2nd Hyperno 58   
3rd Mr Independent 57
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:01.7 
(race record)
1980   Iko
Dr. & Mrs. T. D. Hoban
White, green sash, pink armbands & cap
B g 5y Cindy’s Son – Hikari
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 58
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Double Century 57   
3rd Salamander 58
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:03.3 
(race record)
1979   Shivaree
R. E. C. Black, B. D. Welch & Sir Douglas Clague
Cerise, black crossed sashes, emerald green armbands & cap
Ch g 4y Sharivari – Just A Lark
Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan
Rider R. Lang 57
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/11F
2nd March Legend 58   
3rd Arwon 58
1 ½ len x 1 ¼. Time 2:03.5
1979 – Distance reduced to 2000m
1978   Ming Dynasty
Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Websdale
& Mr. & Mrs. J. Foyster
Grey, red maltese cross & cap
Ch or gr g 4y Planet Kingdom – Chow Mein
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Duggan 57
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1EF (Belmura Lad)
2nd Unaware 57   
3rd Belmura Lad 52.5
13 len x nk. Time 2:43.5
1977   Ngawyni
Messrs. B. J. Fullerton & M. Becker
Green, orange sash & cap
B h 4y Zvornik – Lamperine
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2
2nd Gold And Black 57   
3rd Inceptor 57
2 len x 5 len. Time 2:29.2



1976   Taras Bulba
Mr. & Mrs. G. Marconi
Red, green and white hoops, red sleeves & cap 
B g 4y Oncidium – Entrancing Bell
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider K. Langby 57
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/4
2nd Balmerino 52.5   
3rd Leica Lover 58.5
2 len x lng nk. Time 2:28.6 
(race record)
1975   Jandell
Sir William Stevenson
Yellow, blue and white checked sash, blue sleeves, yellow cap
B m 4y Shifnal – Monanne
Trainer C. Fenwick
Rider B. Wood 56
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 16/1
2nd Leilani 56   
3rd Dayana 58.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:31.3

1974   Battle Heights
Mr. & Mrs. R. Douglas
Purple, gold spots, red sleeves, gold cap
Br g 6y Battle-Wagon – Wuthering Heights
Trainer R. Douglas
Rider G. Willetts 58.5
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F
2nd Dayana 57   
3rd Igloo 58.5
4 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46


1973   Apollo Eleven
J. D. Foote
Pale blue, red braces, dark blue cap
B h 5y Cyrus II – Lady Rizzio
Trainer M. F. Anderson
Rider J. Duggan 58.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1
2nd Gunsynd 58.5   
3rd Gold Brick 52.5
½ len x 5 len. Time 2:28.9
1973 was the first metric running of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Distance changed from 1 ¾ miles to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972   Tails
Hon. C. E. Barnes
Black, pink sleeves, black cap
Ch h 6y Dalray – Dolled Up
Trainer P. J. Murray
Rider G. Howard 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/4
2nd Gunsynd 9.0   
3rd Royal Shah 9.3
¾ len x 3 len. Time 3:03.8
1972 – Race distance 1 ¾ miles
1971   Gay Icarus
Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Beechey & Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Flynn
Blue, pink diamond & sleeves
B g 3y Icarus – Gay M’Selle
Trainer C. L. Beechey
Rider R. Mallyon 8.4
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Fileur 9.3   
3rd Arctic Symbol 9.3
5 len x sht nk. Time 2:31.8 



1970   Panvale
E. M. & J. B. King
Yellow, red spots, black sleeves, white cap
Ch g 6y Pandour – Valellen
Trainer A. Pratt
Rider P. Cook 7.7
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 80/1
2nd Lochcourt 7.13   
3rd Rain Lover 9.5
2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:35.1
1970 – Distance reduced to 1 ½ miles
1969   Lowland
F. F. Bessell, P. B. Colbert, R. Marks, 
B. Simpson & K. D. Smith
White, green spots, green sleeves, black cap 
Br m 4y Agricola – Impeccable
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.12
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1
2nd Roman Consul 9.0   
3rd Rain Lover 9.0
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:58.0
1968   General Command
Mrs. E. G. Norton
Red and yellow quarters, red sleeves & cap
B g 4y Agricola – Sunbride
Trainer W. Wilson
Rider G. Moore 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/9F
2nd Fulmen 9.3   
3rd Donato 9.3
6 len x ½ len. Time 3:04 3/5


1967   Garcon
Mr & Mrs D. Chrystal (jun)
White, pale blue spots & cap
Br g 3y Rawalpindi – Festive Air
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Mulley 8.2
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Prince Grant 9.0   
3rd Avenlam 9.0
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:59 1/10



1966   Prince Grant
Mr.& Mrs. W. J. Bradshaw & Mesdames M. O. Kellett 
& P. Mason
Orange, white sleeves, red armbands, orange cap 
B g 3y Alcimedes – Chubin
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider G. Moore 8.4
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd Craftsman 9.3   
3rd Striking Force 9.3
Sht hd x 6 len. Time 2:58.0


1965   Fair Patton
Mr. C. Hawke
Red, white diamond, pink sleeves, white cap
B g 5y Patton – Affair
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F
2nd River Seine 9.3   
3rd Sharply 9.3
1 ¼ len x 8 len. Time 3:04.0

1964   Summer Regent
Mr. R. B. Walker   
Tangerine, royal blue braces, brown sleeves, royal blue cap
Br g 5y Summertime – Mayina
Trainer J. Carroll   
Rider J. Thompson 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd River Seine 9.3   
3rd Barbatook 9.3
5 len x 2 len. Time 2:57 2/5


1963   Burgos
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Dark blue, yellow band, black cap
Br h 4 Sabaean – Glad Tidings
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Ruato 9.3   
3rd Marco Khan 9.0
2 len x 4 len. Time 2:58 4/5



1962   Nilarco
Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Cappey
Green, white spots, gold cap
B g 5y Nilo – Redeswood
Trainer R. G. Chapman
Rider T. Hill 9.3
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd Marco Khan 8.4   
3rd Dhaulagiri 9.3
¾ len x 4 len. Time 3:03 1/5 



1961   Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B h 6y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider G. Moore 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/7F
2nd Nilarco 9.0   
3rd Persian Lyric 8.2
4 len x 3 len. Time 2:57 2/5


1960   Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B h 5y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider N. Sellwood 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/6F
2nd Sir Blink 9.0   
3rd Royal Jester 9.3
1 ¼ len x 6 len. Time 2:58 1/5


1959   Caesar
Mr. W. F. Buchanan
Red, green sash & cap
Br g 4y Delville Wood – Eternal City
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4F
2nd Valerius 8.4   
3rd Baystone 9.3
8 len x 2 ½ len. Time 3:04 1/10



1958   Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B c 3y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider G. Moore 8.4
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/9F
2nd Baron Bossier 9.3   
3rd Caranna 9.3
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 3:09 7/10


1957   Empire Link
Mr. A. Basser
Brown and dark blue hoops, red cap
Ch h 4y Helios – Wynunda
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 20/1
2nd Redcraze 9.3   
3rd Macs Amber 9.0
¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:56 9/10 
(race record)

1956   Beaupa
Messrs. J. G. & R. J. Jones
Yellow, red sash & cap
B g 4y Beau Son – Credential
Trainer F. C. Allsop
Rider G. Podmore 8.11
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 12/1
2nd Electro 9.3   
3rd Advocate 9.3
Sht hd x 3 len. Time 3:01 3/5


1955   Prince Cortauld (late Cortauld)
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Dark blue, yellow band, black cap
Br h 4y Sun King – Capricious
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Pride Of Egypt 8.4   
3rd Carioca 9.3
3 len x 6 len. Time 3:06 ¼ 
1955 – Distance changed to 1 ¾ miles
1954   Blue Ocean
Mrs. W., Miss E. & Messrs. R. A., R. & K. C. Kelly
Orange, yellow stripes, pale blue hooped sleeves & cap 
B g 8y Talking – Verd Light
Trainer H. Darwon
Rider A. Podmore 7.0
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 33/1
2nd Euphrates 7.13   
3rd Advocate 8.6
2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 2:27 ¾ 
(course & equal Australian record)
February 6th 1954 – First running of Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – distance 1½ miles
1954   Lancaster
Mr. R. L. Buckenham
Royal blue, grey crossed sashes, emerald green armbands & cap
B g 5y Beau Vite – Nightray
Trainer F. W. Kennedy
Rider D. Munro 9.1
3 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Electro 8.2   
3rd Royal Forest 8.2
8 len x 1 len. Time 3:24 
April 24th 1954 – Final running of the AJC Plate, distance reduced to 2 miles
1953   Jan (IRE)
G. E. Ryder, D. Chrystal & D. Chrystal jun
Pale blue, red diamond, red sleeves, yellow cap
B m 5y The Phoenix – Ria Geno
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.13
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/6F
2nd Clutha 9.4   
3rd Great Western 9.1
6 len x 15 len. Time 3:48 
(race & course record)

1952   Aristocrat
Mr. V. E. H. Davis
Purple, black sleeves, yellow armbands, yellow cap
B h 4y Le Grand Duc – Kirrang
Trainer T. Sweeny
Rider D. Munro 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Clutha 9.0   
3rd Hydrogen 8.2
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:54 ¼

1951   Playboy
Mr. T. J. Smith
Blue, green stripes, blue cap
Ch h 4y The Buzzard – Home Bird
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider G. Moore 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Hurry Up 9.1   
3rd Sea Wolf 8.0
15 len x 3 len. Time 4:02



1950   Hurry Up
Mr. & Mrs. N. S. Cohen
Green and orange stripes, red cap
Br g 5y Beau Son – High Flush
Trainer A. J. Doyle
Rider W. Briscoe 9.1
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Vagabond 9.0   
3rd Snowstream 9.0
Hd x ¾ len. Time 4:03 ¾


1949   Carbon Copy
Messrs. A. G. Silk & “H. J. Ascot”   
Green, white band and armbands, green cap
Ch c 3y Helios – Havers
Trainer D. McCormick   
Rider A. Breasley 8.2
3 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/3F
2nd Russia 9.4   
3rd Courier 9.1
10 len x 15 len. Time 4:01


1948   Russia
Mr. J. Gordon Leeds
Yellow, pink maltese cross, dark blue cap
Ch h 7y Excitement – Lady March
Trainer F. McGrath (jun)  
Rider J. Thompson 9.4
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4
2nd Columnist 9.4   
3rd Paktong 8.11
5 len x 5 len. Time 3:50 ¾



1947   Russia
Messrs. J. Gordon Leeds & E. Hush
Red, brown sash, black cap
Ch h 6y Excitement – Lady March
Trainer E. Hush   
Rider D. Munro 9.4
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/1
2nd Proctor 8.2   
3rd Golden Souvenir 9.4
Hd x 4 len. Time 3:51 ½  
1947 – Distance increased to 2 ¼ miles

1946   Flight
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B m 5y Royal Step – Lambent
Trainer F. Nowland  
Rider J. O’Sullivan 9.1
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/5F
2nd Gay Lad 8.4   
3rd Russia 9.3
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:05 ½ 



1945   Craigie
Exors of estate of the late H. Little
Red and yellow check, black cap
Br h 4y Chatham – Grosvenor Maid
Trainer G. Douch
Rider J. Duncan 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Russia 9.0   
3rd Flight 8.12
¾ len x 4 len. Time 3:11 ½



1944   Katanga
Mr. C. H. Hicks
Pale blue, white sleeves, red cap
B h 7y The Buzzard – Biddy’s Robe
Trainer B. Payten
Rider D. Munro 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F
2nd Veiled Threat 9.0   
3rd Grand Fils 9.0
Nk x 6 len. Time 3:07 
1944 – Distance reduced to 1 ¾ miles



The AJC Plate was not held in 1942 & 1943


1941   Beau Vite
Mr. R. Stewart   
Red, yellow spots, red cap
Br h 4y Beau Pere – Dominant
Trainer F. McGrath   
Rider E. McMenamin 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2
2nd Mosaic 9.4   
3rd Dashing Cavalier 9.0
4 len x ½ hd. Time 3:59



1940   Mosaic
Mr. J. H. Abbs
Black, orange maltese cross & cap
Br h 4y Posterity – Inlaid
Trainer J. H. Abbs
Rider D. Munro 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1
2nd Maikai 9.1   
3rd Royal Chief 9.4
2 len x 2 len. Time 3:53 ¼



1939   Defaulter
Mr. H. D. Greenwood
Yellow, red stripe, red sleeves & cap
B c 3y Defoe – Expense
Trainer F. A. Roberts
Rider L. J. Ellis 8.2
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2EF (Mosaic)
2nd (DH) Spear Chief 9.0
2nd (DH) Mosaic 8.2
2 len x dead-heat. Time 3:58 ¾

1938   Old Rowley
Mr. J. A. Scully
Orange, white sash, red cap
Ch g 4y The Buzzard – Syceonelle
Trainer J. A. Scully   
Rider D. Munro 8.11
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1
2nd Allunga 9.4   
3rd Aitchengee 9.1
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 4:04


1937   Allunga
Messrs. E. Hunter Bowman & H. Oakes
White, dark blue sleeves, red cap
Br h 4y Inchaquire – Heliope
Trainer E. Hunter Bowman  
Rider D. Munro 9.0
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Lough Neagh 9.1   
3rd Oro 9.4
4 len x 3 len. Time 3:55 ½  



1936   Silver Ring
Mr. A. H. Walton
Black, white crossed sashes, red cap
Ch g 6y Silverado – Orange Blossom
Trainer J. Stewart
Rider A. E. Ellis 9.1
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Lough Neagh 9.1   
3rd Contact 9.0
1 ½ len x lng hd. Time 3:52 ½



1935   Master Brierly
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Pale blue, yellow stripe, collar & cuffs, red cap
Ch g 5y Musketoon – Lady Brierly
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider M. McCarten 9.1
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Hall Mark 9.0   
3rd Rogilla 9.1
2 len x hd. Time 3:52
1935 – Race distance back to 2 ¼ miles
1934   Rogilla
Mr. L. Haigh
Black, red armbands & cap
Ch g 6y Roger de Busli – Speargilla
Trainer L. Haigh  
Rider D. Munro 9.3
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Peter Pan 9.5   
3rd Kuvera 8.9
Hd x ½ hd. Time 2:32 
1934 – As was the case in 1928, The AJC Plate was replaced this year by the King’s Cup 1 ½ m
1933   Peter Pan
Mr. R. R. Danger
Green, orange hoops, green cap
Ch c 3y Pantheon – Alwina
Trainer F. McGrath  
Rider W. Duncan 8.2
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/7F
2nd Lough Neagh 8.11   
3rd Johnnie Jason 8.11
Nk x 1 len. Time 3:55

1932   Veilmond
Mr. E. Moss
Green and black halves, black cap
Br h 4y Limond – Veil
Trainer G. Price
Rider J. Pike 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4
2nd Shadow King 9.1   
3rd Second Wind 9.1
3 Len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:54 ¼

1931   The Dimmer
Mr. W. Morris
Black, dark blue spots & cap
Br g 5y Spearhead – After Glow
Trainer C. P. Barden
Rider E. Bartle 9.1
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP EvensF
2nd Chide 9.1   
3rd Carry On 8.0
3 ½ len x 1 len. Time 3:56 ½

1930   Phar Lap
Mr. H. R. Telford
Red, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Ch g 3y Night Raid – Entreaty
Trainer H. R. Telford  
Rider W. Elliott 7.13
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/5F
2nd Nightmarch 9.0   
3rd Donald 9.1
10 len x ¾ len. Time 3:49 ½ 
(race & Australasian record)

1929   Strephon
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Saltash – Soldier’s Love
Trainer L. Robertson  
Rider J. Munro 8.2
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/12F
2nd Black Duchess 8.12   
3rd Leadlight 8.11
15 len x 4 len. Time 3:56
1929 – Distance returned to 2 ¼ miles
1928   Limerick
Mr. H. A. Knight
Black and white stripes, white sash, red cap
Br or blk g 4y Limond – Medley
Trainer F. D. Jones
Rider M. McCarten 9.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/2F
2nd Valparaiso 7.5   
3rd Winalot 8.6
Lng hd x hd. Time 2:32 ½





1928 – The AJC Plate was replaced this year by the King’s Cup. The King’s cup was established in 1927 by King George V to be run over 1 ½ miles in a different state of the Commonwealth each year. The first King’s Cup was run in Victoria at Flemington


1927   Limerick
Mr. H. A. Knight
Black and white stripes, white sash, red cap
Br or blk g 3y Limond – Medley
Trainer F. D. Jones
Rider M. McCarten 8.1
4 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Pantheon 9.4
3rd Valamita 9.4
¾ len x 6 len. Time 4:00 ¼



1926   Windbag
Mr. R. Miller 
Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap
B h 4y Magpie – Charleville
Trainer G. Price   
Rider J. Munro 9.0
4 Ran – SP 10/9F
2nd Heroic 9.0   
3rd Pilliewinkie 9.1
½ len x 4 len. Time 4:02


1925   Windbag
Mr. R. Miller 
Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap
B c 3y Magpie – Charleville
Trainer G. Price   
Rider J. Munro 8.2
5 Ran – SP 10/9F
2nd Te Kara 9.1   
3rd Lilypond 8.11
1 len x 2 len. Time 3:58 ¼



1924   Rapine
Mr. A. B. Williams
Black and white halves, black cap
B g 4y Martian – Pineta
Trainer J. H. Jeffery
Rider R. Reed 8.11
5 Ran – SP 4/7F
2nd Frances Tressady 8.0   
3rd David 9.4
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 3:55 ¾ 
(race record)

1923   David
Mr. O. R. Falkiner
Yellow, black braces & cap
Br or blk h 5y Baverstock – Linotype
Trainer W. Booth
Rider A. Wood 9.4
7 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Rivoli 8.2   
3rd The Cypher 8.2
2 len x nk. Time 3:58 ¼  
1923 – Distance reduced to 2 ¼ miles
1922   David
Mr. Norman Falkiner
White, green shamrocks & cap
Br or blk h 4y Baverstock – Linotype
Trainer J. Holt
Rider A. Wood 9.0
3 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Harvest King 8.0   
3rd King Of The Forest 9.2
2 len x 20 len. Time 5:25 ½ 
1921   David
Mr. R. Bailie
Brown, orange sash & cap
Br or blk c 3y Baverstock – Linotype
Trainer R. Bailie
Rider J. Toohey 8.0
4 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Salitros 8.0   
3rd Kennaquhair 9.5
4 len x 25 len. Time 5:52 ½ 



1920   Poitrel
Messrs W. & F. A. Moses
Yellow, white sleeves, black cap
Ch h 5y St. Alwyne – Poinard
Trainer H. J. Robinson   
Rider K. Bracken 9.5
3 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Kennaquhair 9.5   
3rd Millieme 7.11
2 len x distanced. Time 5:32 ½


1919   Poitrel
Messrs W. & F. A. Moses
Yellow, white sleeves, black cap
Ch h 4y St. Alwyne – Poinard
Trainer H. J. Robinson   
Rider K. Bracken 9.0
6 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Kennaquhair 9.0   
3rd Snub 9.1
3 len x 4 len. Time 5:33


1918   Lanius (IRE)
Messrs. Robinson & Clark
Lavender, rose sleeves & cap
Br h 6y Llangibby – Mesange
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider H. Cairns 9.5
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Wallace 9.6   
3rd Kandos 9.5
Hd x 5 len. Time 5:37 ½ 



1917   Green Cap (GB)
Mr. J. Timms
Purple, white sash & cap
B g 6y Martagon – Emerald
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 9.2
3 Ran – SP 10/9F
2nd Ulva’s Isle 9.5   
3rd The Fortune Hunter 9.5
2 ¾ len x 6 len. Time 5:37 ½

1916   Kandos
Mr. Hunter White
Red, white maltese cross, black cap
Br c 3y Abundance – Fulminate
Trainer D. Allsopp
Rider A. Wood 8.0
4 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd Wishing Cap 9.5   
3rd Ulva’s Isle 9.5
4 len x hd. Time 5:34


1915   Ulva’s Isle
Mr. A. G. White
Brown, white hoops, brown cap
Br h 4y Positano – Lord Ullin’s Daughter
Trainer D. Allsopp
Rider W. Black 9.0
3 Ran – SP 1/7F
2nd Sir Alwynton 9.2   
3rd Frasca 9.5
1 ½ len x 10 len. Time 5:32 ½
1914   Cagou
Messrs. J. & P. Brun
Red, orange cap
Br h 4y Ayr Laddie – Tartar
Trainer J. Allsopp
Rider W. Black 9.0
8 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Aurofodina 9.5   
3rd Lilyveil 9.2
½ len x 5 len. Time 5:37



1913   Harpist
Mr. Hunter White
Red, white maltese cross, black cap
Ch c 3y Sir Tristram – Choir Girl
Trainer J. Allsopp
Rider W. McLachlan 7.12
6 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Cadonia 9.5   
3rd Aurofodina 9.5
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 5:29


1912   Trafalgar
Messrs. P. & W. Mitchell
Brown, rose hoops, brown sleeves, rose cap 
Ch h 6y Wallace – Grand Canary
Trainer W. Hickenbotham  
Rider J. Pike 9.5
5 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Aurofodina 9.0   
3rd Cadonia 9.0
1 ½ len x nk. Time 5:29 ¾

1911   Trafalgar
Messrs. P. & W. Mitchell
Brown, rose hoops, brown sleeves, rose cap 
Ch h 5y Wallace – Grand Canary
Trainer W. Hickenbotham  
Rider W. H. Smith 9.5
4 Ran – SP 1/7F
2nd Byplay 8.12   
3rd The Lad 9.0
¾ len x 40 len. Time 5:22 ¼ 
(race & Australasian record)
1910   Prince Foote
“Mr. J. Baron” (Mr. J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap
B c 3y Sir Foote – Petruschka
Trainer F. McGrath  
Rider W. H. Smith 8.0
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Pendil 9.0   
3rd Trafalgar 9.0
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 5:28



1909   Trafalgar
Messrs. P. & W. Mitchell
Brown, rose hoops, brown sleeves, rose cap 
Ch c 3y Wallace – Grand Canary
Trainer W. Hickenbotham  
Rider W. H. Smith 8.0
5 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Neith 8.12   
3rd Lord Nolan 8.0
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 5:44 ½

1908   Poseidon
Mr. H. Denison
All purple
B or br h 4y Positano – Jacinth
Trainer I. Earnshaw  
Rider T. Clayton 9.0
3 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Tartan 9.5   
3rd Dyed Garments 9.2
2 len x nk. Time 6:49 ¼   






 1908 – The AJC introduces a new rule to stop the farcically slow pace and time wasting tactics that have become all too familiar in the 3 mile AJC Plate. The rule stipulates that all prizemoney for the event will be halved if the race is not completed within a 5:45 time limit. The new rule had far from the desired effect in its first year but worked well in subsequent years
1907   Dividend
Mr. J. B. Whitehead
Yellow, dark blue sleeves, white cap
Blk h 5y Simmer – Lady Trenton
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider J. Barden 9.5
4 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Proceed 9.2   
3rd Proceedor 9.2
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 5:34
1906    Tartan
Mr. J. J. Macken
White, green check (grid), white sleeves, green cap
Br h 5y Lochiel – Colours
Trainer J. Burton
Rider T. Clayton 9.5
4 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Tatterdemalion 9.2   
3rd Proceeder 9.2
2 ½ len x Hd. Time 5:36 ¼
1905   Emir
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Wallace – Emmie
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider W. H. Ross 9.0
3 Ran – SP 1/12F
2nd Signature 9.2   
3rd Lord Fitzroy 8.0
30 len x nk. Time 5:24 ¼ 
(race record)

1904   Lord Cardigan
Mr. J. Mayo
Black, blue sash & cap
Br c 3y Positano – Lady Trenton
Trainer A. E. Cornwell
Rider J. J. McGee 8.0
3 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd Belah 8.0   
3rd Gladsome 7.12
4 len x 20 len. Time 5:26 ¼

1903   The Victory
Mr. W. Clark
Lilac, pink sleeves, black armbands, pink cap
B h 4y The Admiral – The Charmer
Trainer R. Bradfield   
Rider R. Lewis 9.0
3 Ran – SP 2/7F
2nd Bewitcher 8.0   
3rd Cyanide 9.3
1 len x 20 len. Time 5:25 
(race record)

1902   Wakeful
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
B m 5y Trenton – Insomnia
Trainer H. Munro  
Rider J. Barden 9.3
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Haymaker 8.0   
3rd Sir Leonard 8.0
20 len x 6 len. Time 5:36 ½


1901   La Carabine
Sir Rupert Clarke
Pink, black sleeves & cap
Ch m 6y Carbine – Oratava
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 9.3
4 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd San Fran 8.0   
3rd Advance 9.0
1 len x 2 len. Time 6:02 ¼


1900   La Carabine
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Ch m 5y Carbine – Oratava
Trainer H. Munro
Rider W. Burn 9.3
4 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Merriwee 8.0   
3rd Fairy Prince 9.2
4 len x 4 len. Time 5:50 ½ 



1899   Merloolas
Mr. G. Gilbert
Black, yellow cap
B g 6y St. Swithin – a 'Kingsborough' mare
Trainer G. Gilbert
Rider W. H. Smith 9.2
4 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Lee-Metford 8.0   
3rd Clarion 9.0
6 len x 4 len. Time 5:31 ¼

1898   Amberite
Mr. W. Duggan
Black and white hoops, scarlet cap 
B c 3y Carbine – Duenna
Trainer W. Duggan  
Rider M. Harris 8.0
3 Ran – SP 1/8F
2nd Mirella 7.12   
3rd Ronda 9.5
6 len x 30 len. Time 5:39

1897   Newhaven
Mr. W. Cooper
All orange
Ch c 3y Newminster – Oceana
Trainer W. Hickenbotham  
Rider H. J. Gardner 8.0
5 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Coil 8.0   
3rd Fucile 8.0
20 len x nk. Time 6:09 ½



1896   The Harvester
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
Ch h 4y Sheet Anchor – Springtime
Trainer S. G. Cook  
Rider E. Huxley 9.0
5 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Fort 8.0   
3rd Wallace 8.0
7 len x ¾ len. Time 6:17  



1895   Havoc
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Br h 4y Nordenfeldt – Frailty
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 9.0
7 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Chesterman 8.0   
3rd The Harvester 8.0
½ len x sht hd. Time 5:38 


1894   Light Artillery
Mr. J. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Trenton – Bengal Light
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider W. Morrison 7.12
6 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Portsea 9.5   
3rd Carnage 7.13
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 5:43 ½ 



1893   The Admiral
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
B h 5y Richmond – Footstep
Trainer S. G. Cook  
Rider C. Lewis 9.5
5 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Camoola 8.0   
3rd Donation 8.0
3 len x nk. Time 5:39 



1892   La Tosca
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
B f 3y Robinson Crusoe – Nightmare
Trainer H. Munro
Rider P. McGowan 7.12
4 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Portsea 8.0   
3rd Highborn 9.2
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 5:51 ½ 



1891   Carbine
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B h 5y Musket – Mersey
Trainer W. Hickenbotham  
Rider R. Ramage 9.5
3 Ran – SP 1/10F
2nd Correze 8.0   
3rd Greygown 8.0
2 ¼ len x 15 len. Time 6:27



1890   Carbine
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B h 4y Musket – Mersey
Trainer W. Hickenbotham  
Rider M. O’Brien 9.0
3 Ran – SP 2/7F
2nd Melos 9.0   
3rd Dreadnought 8.0
¾ len x nk. Time 6:07



1889   Carbine
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B c 3y Musket – Mersey
Trainer W. Hickenbotham   
Rider M. O’Brien 8.0
6 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Abercorn 9.0   
3rd Melos 8.0
½ len x 3 len. Time 5:43 ½
1888   Abercorn
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c 3y Chester – Cinnamon
Trainer T. Payton  
Rider T. Hales 8.0
3 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd The Australian Peer 8.0   
3rd Arsenal 9.5
2 len x 30 len. Time 5:37 ½ 

1887   Trident
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c 3y Robinson Crusoe – Cocoanut
Trainer M. Fennelly  
Rider T. Hales 8.0
3 Ran – SP No betting
2nd Volcano 7.11   
3rd The Nun 7.12
2 len x 10 len. Time 5:58
Trident was the overwhelming favourite & bookmakers would not bet against him
1886   Matchlock
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap 
Br c 3y Musket – Yatterina
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider T. Hales 8.0
5 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Nelson 9.5   
3rd Monte Christo 8.0
1 len x 20 len. Time 5:52 ¾



1885   Reginald
Mr. S. Martin
Crimson, white hoops, blue sash, white cap
Br c 3y Grandmaster – Ave Maria
Trainer S. Martin
Rider T. Hales 8.0
5 Ran – SP 4/7F
2nd David 8.0   
3rd Commotion 9.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 5:32 ¾


1884   Le Grand
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B c 3y Epigram – Legend
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider M. O’Brien 8.0
5 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Sardonyx 9.5   
3rd Sweet William 9.5
¾ len x 3 len. Time 5:30 ¼


1883   The Plunger
Mr. J. Redfearn
Black, maroon cap
Br c 3y Argus Scandal – Lady Ellen
Trainer J. Redfearn
Rider T. Hales 7.12
4 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Mistaken 7.12   
3rd Willeroo 8.11
3 len x 2 len. Time 5:30 
(race & course record)

1882   The Drummer
Mr. F. Wentworth
French grey, cardinal cap
B c 3y The Drummer (GB) – Minerva
Trainer J. Monaghan
Rider D. Nicholson 8.0
8 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Barber 9.5   
3rd Wellington 9.5
Hd x ¾ len. Time 5:44 ¾ 



1881   Progress
Mr. W. Branch
All white
Br c 3y Angler – Coquette
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider T. Hales 8.0
3 Ran – SP 1/10F
2nd Wellington 9.5   
3rd Martindale 9.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 5:45



1880   Caspian
Mr. A. K. Finlay
Brown, blue sleeves, blue cap
B c 3y King Of The Ring – Seaspray
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider P. St. Albans 8.0
7 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Petrea 7.12   
3rd Martindale 9.5
1 len x hd. Time 5:38 2/10 
(race record)

1879   Chester
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B or br h 4y Yattendon – Lady Chester
Trainer M. Fennelly  
Rider W. Huxley 9.3
3 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Le Loup 9.3   
3rd Bosworth 8.0
2 len x 3 len. Time 5:40 
(race record)

1878   Chester
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B or br c 3y Yattendon – Lady Chester
Trainer E. De Mestre  
Rider R. Pigott 7.8
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Cap-A-Pie 7.8   
3rd The Dean 7.8
3 len x 2 len. Time 5:42 3/10



1877   Robinson Crusoe
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
Br c 3y Angler – Chrysolite
Trainer E. De Mestre  
Rider S. Davis 7.8
3 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Pride Of The Hills 7.8   
3rd Calamia 7.8
10 len x 15 len. Time 5:45 ½
1876   Robin Hood
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
B or Br c 3y Fireworks – Sylvia
Trainer E. De Mestre  
Rider F. Smith 7.13
5 Ran – SP 6/4
2nd Richmond 7.13   
3rd Kingsborough 9.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 5:50 8/10



1875   Lurline
Mr. S. Gardiner
Purple, gold cap
Br m 5y Traducer – Mermaid
Trainer W. E. Dakin
Rider G. Donnelly 9.13
4 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd The Diver 9.3   
3rd Melbourne 7.13
1 len x 15 len. Time 5:45

1874   Dagworth
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 5y Yattendon – Nutcut
Trainer E. De Mestre  
Rider G. Donnelly 10.1
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Fitz-Yattendon 7.13   
3rd Horatio 9.5
3 len x 20 len. Time 5:45


1873   Dagworth
Mr. R. Bloomfield
All black
B h 4y Yattendon – Nutcut
Trainer E. De Mestre  
Rider G. Donnelly 9.5
5 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Reprieve 9.5   
3rd The Ace 9.5
Sht hd x 20 len. Time 5:56 3/10
(Original result was a dead-heat in the time of 5:57 2/10.  A run-off between the dead-heaters, Dagworth (6/4F) & Reprieve resulted in a short head victory to Dagworth in 5:56 3/10)

1873 – Race renamed Australian Jockey Club Plate
1872   Hamlet
“Mr. P. Lewis” (P. Dowling)
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
Br c 3y Maribyrnong – Rose Of Denmark
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider G. T. Enderson 7.13
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd The Prophet 7.13   
3rd Tim Whiffler 10.2
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 5:42 
(race & course record)

1871   Tim Whiffler
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 8y New Warrior – Cinderella
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider G. Donnelly 10.1
2 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Romula 8.1
3 len. Time 5:56




1870   Tim Whiffler
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 7y New Warrior – Cinderella
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider G. Donnelly 10.0
3 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Bylong 10.0   
3rd The Italian 9.13
Nk x 6 len. Time 5:54 ½


1869   The Barb
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Blk h 5y Sir Hercules – Young Gulnare
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider J. Ashworth 9.13
5 Ran – SP 1/10F (Tait’s stable)
2nd Glencoe 9.7   
3rd Tim Whiffler 10.0
1 len x 6 len. Time 5:56
John Tait owned three of the five runners in this race, The Barb, Glencoe & Warwick, so the 1/10 starting price was payable on any of the three Tait horses winning
1868   Tim Whiffler
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 5y New Warrior – Cinderella
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider J. Driscoll 9.13
2 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd The Barb 9.7 (disqualified)
Time 5:43 
(race record)
The 6/4 favourite, The Barb, won the race by a length but was subsequently disqualified when his rider, C. Stanley weighed-in 2 pounds light

1867   Fishhook
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
B c 3y Fisherman – Marchioness
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider S. Davis 7.2
6 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Yattendon 10.0   
3rd Hambleton Hill 7.2
5 len x 10 len. Time 6:00

1866   Cossack
Mr. A. Thompson
Green, straw sash & cap
Ch c 3y Sir Hercules – Topsy
Trainer A. Thompson
Rider B. Colley 7.2
3 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Tarragon 10.4   
3rd Canobie 10.1
2 len x 3 len. Time 5:54 
(race record)

1865   Canobie
Mr. A. McGregor
Blue, red cap
B g 6y Cheddar – unknown mare
Trainer N. Beal
Rider D. Dowling 10.1
9 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Rioter 10.0   
3rd Birmingham 9.11
1 len x 2 len. Time 6:02

1864   Tarragon
Mr. W. Town
Crimson, black cap
B h 5y New Warrior – Ludia
Trainer J. Higgerson
Rider J. Higgerson 10.0
5 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Sir Patrick 7.2   
3rd Volunteer 10.0
3 len x 3 len. Time 6:20


1863   Tarragon
Mr. W. Town
Crimson, black cap
B h 4y New Warrior – Ludia
Trainer J. Higgerson
Rider J. Higgerson 9.2
7 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Ben Bolt 10.1   
3rd Traveller 8.13
1 len x 2 len. Time 6:00 
(race & Randwick course record)

1862   Archer
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 5y William Tell – Maid Of The Oaks
Trainer T. Lamond   
Rider J. Cutts 10.0
6 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Moss Rose 9.11   
3rd Kyogle 7.2
2 len x 2 len. No time recorded
Although Archer raced in E. De Mestre’s name, he was actually owned by his breeder, Messrs. T. Roberts & 
R. Hassall                                           
1862 – Race renamed Queens Plate

1861   Tallyrand
Mr. J. Gorrick
Black, red cap
Ch g 4y Cossack – a 'Waterloo' mare
Trainer J. Gorrick
Rider A. Battye 6.10
6 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Veno 9.2   
3rd Mormon 9.2
2 len x 2 len. Time 6:02



1860   Gratis
Mr. J. J. Roberts
All crimson
B g 9y Sir Charles – Moonshine
Trainer J. Higgerson
Rider S. Holmes 8.12
3 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Veno 9.2   
3rd Strop 9.0
½ len x 20 len. Time 6:18




1860 – Australian Jockey Handicap moved from Homebush to the AJC’s new racecourse at Randwick
1859   Strop
Mr. H. Redwood
Black, red cap
B g 9y Il Barbiere – Jessica
Trainer G. Cutts
Rider G. Cutts 9.9
6 Ran – SP 4/7F
2nd Jonathan Wild 7.12
3rd (DH) Veno 9.0   
3rd (DH) Emperor 8.10
2 len x 5 len. Time 5:52 
(race & course record)
1858   Zoe
Mr. H. Redwood
Black, red cap
Ch m 7y Sir Hercules – Flora McIvor
Trainer G. Cutts
Rider J. Cutts 9.0
5 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Ben Bolt 8.12   
3rd Zingara 9.4
3 len. Time 6:01
1858 – Race renamed Australian Jockey Club Handicap
1857   Veno
Mr. G. T. Rowe
Crimson, black cap
Ch g 8y Waverley – Peri
Trainer G. T. Rowe
Rider J. Higgerson 10.1
2 Ran – SP No Betting
2nd Harkaway 9.11
4 len. No time recorded
1857 – Race renamed Australian Jockey Club Plate
1856   Cooramin
Mr. N Beal
Blue, red cap
B h 6y Cooramin II – Tossina
Trainer N. Beal
Rider M. O’Brien 10.4
12 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Ackbar 6.13   
3rd Bold Soldier Boy 8.13
1 len. Time 6:04


1855   Vanguard
Mr. T. Hayes
Scarlet, black cap
B h 6y Aether – The Giggler
Trainer T. Hayes
Rider T. Hogan 10.4
10 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Lunelle 10.1   
3rd Telegraph 8.13
Hd x 3 len. Time 6:00


1854   Sportsman
Mr J. Tait
Black, scarlet cap
B h 5y Waverley – Jessy
Trainer N. Beal
Rider W. Ford 10.0
4 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd Cooramin 9.2   
3rd Sampson 10.1
2 len x 2 len. Time 5:55 
(race & course record)
1853   Sportsman
Mr. R. Fawcett
Green, blue cap
B h 4y Waverley – Jessy
Trainer J. Arkins
Rider W. Ford 9.12
5 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Sampson 9.11   
3rd Lieutenant 10.0
3 len x nk. Time 5:55 ½ 
(race & course record)
1852   Cossack
Mr. J. Tait
Black, black cap 
Ch h 5y Sir Hercules – Flora McIvor
Trainer N. Beal
Rider P. McGrath 10.0
6 Ran – SP No betting recorded
2nd Plover 10.4   
3rd Vanity 10.1
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 6:01 
(race record)

1851   Cossack
Mr. J. Tait
Black, black cap
Ch h 4y Sir Hercules – Flora McIvor
Trainer N. Beal
Rider J. Cutts 9.2
10 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Little John 10.4   
3rd Plover 10.1
4 len x 2 len. Time 6:05
1851 – First running of Queen's Plate
3 miles at Homebush racecourse




















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