Wednesday 26 April 2017

AJC Oaks

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             AJC Oaks

The first AJC Oaks was run over a distance of 1 ½ miles at Randwick racecourse in the spring of 1885 and was won by the Hon. James White’s filly, Uralla. In 1895, after ten years of constantly low nominations, the AJC discontinued the Oaks, replacing it with a one mile race for three year old colts, geldings & fillies called the New Stakes.

In 1922, the New Stakes was discontinued and a new one mile race for three year old fillies was introduced, this race was the Adrian Knox Stakes, named in honour of the AJC’s former chairman, Adrian Knox.
Although Sydney now had its own three year old fillies event, the Adrian Knox Stakes was not contested at the ‘Classic’ distance of one and a half miles, this made the race a bit of an oddity, especially when compared to the VRC Oaks in neighbouring Victoria, not to mention the AJC & VRC Derbies all run over the mile and a half journey.

In 1946 the distance was increased to 1 ¼ miles.
The distance changed again ten years later when it returned to its original ‘Classic’ journey of 1 ½ miles.
A name change in 1963 saw the return of the AJC Oaks.

When AJC Chairman, Adrian Knox was elevated to the High Court Bench in 1920, he severed all ties with horseracing.
Knox’s well known racing colours, green and white hoops & red cap were taken up by his good friend Mr. F. J. Smith who raced his gallopers under the nom de course “Mr. Constable”.
When the AJC honoured its former chairman with the introduction of the Adrian Knox Stakes in 1922, it became a desire of “Mr. Constable” to win the race in the colours that had once belonged to his good friend.
In 1942, ten years after the death of Sir Adrian Knox this ambition was realised when “Mr. Constable’s” Whisper Low, won the Adrian Knox Stakes in his well-known green, white & red livery.

Nineteen fillies have completed the VRC Oaks/AJC Oaks double:
1885 Uralla – 1888 Pearlshell – 1889 Spice – 1932 Gallantic – 1941 Session
1947 Sweet Chime –  1951 True Course – 1953 Waterlady
1956 Evening Peal – 1959 Chicola – 1962 Indian Summer
1963 Arctic Star – 1965 Light Fingers – 1967 Farmer’s Daughter
1977 Surround – 1981 November Rain – 1989 Research
1999 Grand Archway – 2006 Serenade Rose

Only one filly has managed to complete the AJC Oaks/AJC Derby double, that feat was achieved by Research in 1989.

Just as he did with the VRC Oaks, the great Bart Cummings also hold the training honours for the AJC Oaks, having trained the winner on seven occasions:
1965 Light Fingers – 1968 Lowland – 1970 Gay Poss – 1974 Leilani
1978 Invade – 1982 Sheraco – 1997 Danendri

Riding honours rest with Roy Higgins who piloted the winner on six occasions:
1962 Indian Summer – 1965 Light Fingers – 1968 Lowland – 1970 Gay Poss
1972 Gossiper – 1974 Leilani



2024   Autumn Angel
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, J Robinson, G Goyne, P Blunden, P Cunningham, M Abell, Mrs L Davis, B Jackson, M Patullo & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
White, royal blue spots, royal blue & white spots sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y The Autumn Sun – Angel Of Mercy
Trainer P. G. Moody & Katherine Coleman
Rider M. Zahra 56
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Zardozi 56
3rd Orchestral 56
¾ len x hd. Time 2:31.49

2023   Pennyweka
The Galloping Wekas Jazweka
Lime green, black logo, black chevrons on sleeves,
lime green cap with black seams & logo
B f 3y Satono Aladdin – Threepence
Trainer J. Wallace
Rider D. Lane 56
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/4EF (Arts, Pavitra)
2nd So Dazzling 56
3rd Premise 56
1 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:33.97


2022   El Patroness
D O’Brien, Balmerino Racing Partnership, Mrs J O’Brien, 
C Mathieson, L M B Twenty-Two, J Gunston, P Prendergast, 
J Cegler, L Shiels & J Roughead 
White, navy blue swirls, armbands, cuffs & cap
B f 3y Shamus Award – Sure You Can
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider D. Lane 56
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 25/1
2nd Gypsy Godess 56
3rd Gin Martini 56
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:38.19
2021   Hungry Heart
Mrs Y Zhang
Bottle green, white checked sleeves, white cap
Ch f 3y Frankel – Harlech
Trainer C. Waller
Rider K. McEvoy 56
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Duais 56
3rd Bargain 56
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 2:33.58
2020   Colette
Godolphin
Royal Blue
B f 3y Hallowed Crown – Libretto
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider G. Boss 56
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1F
2nd Toffee Tongue 56
3rd Quintessa 56
2 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:36.37


2019   Verry Elleegant
Jomara B’Stock (Mgr; M Carter) Ellee Synd. (Mgr: J D Goodwin) Balmerino Racing (Mgr: J Rosham) M Wanzare, T K Barry, A Kheir B F Sokolski, K M Stocker, Honeycomb Stud (Mgr A Whittingham) J O’Neill & V Kheir
Red, royal blue band, armbands, band on cap & tassel 
Br f 3y Zed – Opulence
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 56
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP EvensF
2nd Scarlet Dream 56
3rd Frankely Awesome 56
1 ¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:31.26
2018   Unforgotten
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), C J Waller, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, R Shrimpton, Mrs C Shrimpton, I Bruce, R Smith, P Y W Ng, K H Warriner, J T C Lake & B L Mathieson
Lime, dark green shamrock, black & white checked sleeves & cap
B f 3y Fastnet Rock – Memories Of You
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 56
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2F
2nd Hiyaam 56   
3rd Miss Admiration 56
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:27.21
2017   Bonneval
A. R. Lawrence, J. A. Rattray & T. W. Jarvis
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, red cap
B f 3y Makfi – Imposingly
Trainer M. Baker & A. Forsman
Rider H. Bowman 56
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/4EF (Nurse Kitchen)
2nd Perfect Rhyme 56   
3rd Lasqueti Spirit 56
4 ½ len x lng nk. Time 2:36.27

2016   Sofia Rosa
JML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: L. Petagna)
Apple green, dark blue sash, dark blue & yellow striped sleeves & cap
B f 3y Makfi – Bislieri
Trainer S. B. Marsh
Rider H. Bowman 56
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/4
2nd Ambience 56   
3rd Believe 56
½ len x ½ nk. Time 2:34.27

2015   Gust Of Wind
O. J. Wong
Lime, yellow star, yellow sleeves & cap
B f 3y Darci Brahma – Starrystarrynight
Trainer J. G. Sargent
Rider T. Angland 56
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/1
2nd Winx 56   
3rd Candelara 56
2 ½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:32.40

2014   Rising Romance
N J & Mrs V M Carter, M R Powell & B H Carter
Terracotta, white joker & halved sleeves
B f 3y Ekraar – Post Romance
Trainer Donna & Dean Logan
Rider J. McDonald 56
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Zanbagh 56   
3rd Lucia Valentina 56
1 len x lng hd. Time 2:31.72

2013   Royal Descent
G. Harvey
Royal blue, white crossed sashes, white armbands & cap
Br f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Mulan Princess
Trainer C. Waller
Rider N. Rawiller 56
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/2
2nd Dear Demi 56   
3rd Gondokoro 56
10 len x 2 len. Time 2:34.19
2012   Streama
G R J Coghlan, Mrs P R Coghlan, Ms P G Coghlan, 
W G J Coghlan, Ms S L Coghlan & Mrs J R Love
Red and white checks, royal blue sleeves & cap
B f 3y Stratum – Pensiamo
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider H. Bowman 56
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/5F
2nd Aliyana Tilde 56   
3rd Thy 56
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:31.24


2011   Absolutely
Gilgai Farm Synd. (Mgr: R. R. Jamieson)
All black, black pom pom
B or br f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Catshaan
Trainer M. Kent
Rider B. Rawiller 56
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 30/1
2nd Shamrocker 56   
3rd Pinker Pinker 56
3 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:35.68


2010   Once Were Wild
Strawberry Hill Stud Syndicate (Mgr: J Singleton), M Carnegie, T Kennedy
Black, pink & pale blue crescents, striped sleeves & striped cap
B or br f 3y Johannesburg – Wildesong
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 56
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
2nd Faint Perfume 56   
3rd Run For Naara 56
3 ½ len x 5 len. Time 2:30.43
2009   Daffodil
G. J. & M. J. Chittick
White, green & royal blue Waikato Stud logo, striped sleeves, qtrd cap
B f 3y No Excuse Needed – Spring
Trainer K. Gray
Rider H. Bowman 56
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 12/1
2nd Think Money 56   
3rd Miss Darcey 56
2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:33.34

2008   Heavenly Glow
M R Stitt, Mrs D Hughes, D K Barber & W J Rollings
Green, yellow sash, white sleeves, green & yellow qtrd cap
Ch f 3y Spinning World – Starsphere
Trainer A. J. Denham
Rider R. Thompson 56
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1
2nd Boundless 56   
3rd Galileo’s Daughter 56
½ nk x 3 len. Time 2:34.76


2007   Rena’s Lady
G C Smith, Mrs M L Berman, D J Lambert, A Chiswick, 
C R Cottman, G Kharadjian,S A Matula, S C Foley, 
B W Birkbeck & S P Barker
Purple, white stars & sleeves, yellow armbands & cap
Br f 3y Arena – Boisterous Lady
Trainer G. Portelli
Rider M. Rodd 56
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Perfect Drop 56   
3rd Tuesday Joy 56
½ len x 4 ¼ len. Time 2:33.72
2007 – Weights increased to 56 Kgs
2006   Serenade Rose
T J & J A Hughes, K Biggs Enterprises Synd (Mgr: K Biggs), Lord Sam Vesty, M D Sullivan & A Gurney
Royal blue, pink hoops and armbands, hooped cap
B f 3y Stravinsky – Rose Of Tralee
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider G. Boss 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/15F
2nd Flora Danica 55.5   
3rd Beauty Watch 55.5
1 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:28.80 
(race record)
2005   Dizelle
K Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: K Biggs), Porter Street Investments Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: J Jones), R. Russell & Dr J M Tickell
Blue, pink hoops & cap
B f 3y Zabeel – Danelagh
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider C. W. Brown 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/2
2nd Justa Tad 55.5   
3rd Gee That’s Tops 55.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:34.25
2004   Wild Iris
O. P. & Mrs. K. H. Tait
Red, white cap
B f 3y Spectrum – Wild Violet
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider L. V. Cassidy 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/8
2nd French Lady 55.5   
3rd Boulevardofdreams 55.5
3 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:30.55
2003   Sunday Joy
Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. D. & Mrs. J. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B f 3y Sunday Silence – Joie Denise
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. Beasley 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Shower Of Roses 55.5   
3rd Bramble Rose 55.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:32.42
2003 – Weights increased to 55.5 Kgs
2002   Republic Lass
D. R. Fleming
Green, dark blue horseshoe, striped sleeves & cap
B or br f 3y Canny Lad – Swift Seasons
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider G. Boss 55
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4
2nd Elegant Fashion 55   
3rd Quays 55
2 ¾ len x sht nk. Time 2:31.02
2002 – Weights increased to 55 Kgs

2001   Rose Archway
The Pines Stud Racing Stable Synd. 
(Mgrs: G. Little & Ms E. Boling) G. Ward & K. Barnes
Orange, white star, yellow sleeves, orange cap
Ch f 3y Archway – Nazaan
Trainer C. E. Connors
Rider B. York 54
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 15/2
2nd Tempest Morn 54   
3rd Asia 54
½ nk x 5 ½ len. Time 2:35.87


2000   Coco Cobanna
Cloros Synd. (Mgrs: G. E. & M. G. Cloros)
White, red band, orange cap
B f 3y Casual Lies – Cobanna
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider R. S. Dye 54
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/1
2nd Tributes 54   
3rd Miss Zoe 54
3 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:32.54



1999   Grand Archway
G. A. Rogerson & Watson B’Stock Ltd Synd. 
(Mgr: E. J. Watson) & Baree Stud Synd. (Mgr: N. George)
Dark blue, white disc, dark blue cap white pom pom
Ch f 3y Archway – Mean Eyes
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider R. S. Dye 54
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/8F
2nd Light Work 54   
3rd Camarena 54
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:33.06
1998   On Air
Mrs B L Cummings, R S & N Miller, Ms N R Hofbauer 
& E A McBride
Yellow, red epaulettes & cap
B f 3y Preferido – Kaoru Flight
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 54
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Champagne 54   
3rd Star Alight 54
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:35.09
1997   Danendri
Wynyarra Stud Synd. (Mgr: A. Krishnan) 
& Dato Chan Tim Nan
Dark blue, pale blue V, sleeves & cap
B f 3y Danehill – Stormy Exchange
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider G. Boss 54
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/8F
2nd Assertive Lass 54   
3rd Ellakapella 54
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:32.32


1996   Kenbelle
A Blake, A Smith, Mrs R Coleman, Mrs A Bester & T Sheil
Pink, green hoops
B f 3y Kenmare – Gilt Kingdom
Trainer K. J. Robinson
Rider J. Sheehan 54
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 14/1
2nd Eureka Jewel 54   
3rd Isolda 54
½ len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:31.10


1995   Circles Of Gold
F B Tagg, F Meduri, G J Moffitt, J A Johns & W O Lamb
Yellow, red diamond band, white sleeves, red diamond armbands, red cap
Ch f 3y Marscay – Olympic Aim
Trainer B. J. Smith
Rider G. Eades 54
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd Love Dance 54   
3rd Northwood Plume 54
½ len x nse. Time 2:32.56

1994   Alcove
J. H. Hanrahan
Dark blue and white stripes, red cap
Ch f 3y El Qahira – Brigette
Trainer T. J. Hughes (jun)
Rider P. Payne 54
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Seto Flowerian 54   
3rd Booked 54
2 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:34.30
1993   Mahaya
Arrowfield Group Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: J M Messara, D R Esplin,
R D Smyth-Kirk & Dr P Sykes
Black and yellow diamonds, yellow cap
Ch f 3y Sir Tristram – Concia
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider L. Dittman 54
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Slight Chance 54   
3rd Lady Agnes 54
2 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:35.70
1992   My Brilliant Star
B. Taylor
Orange, royal blue diamonds
B or br f 3y Copper Kingdom – Centida
Trainer R. V. Cleland
Rider P. Hutchinson 54
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Swiss Cotton 54   
3rd Regal Sea 54
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:32.60



1991   Triscay
Mr. & Mrs. G. & B. White
White, purple star & hooped sleeves
Ch f 3y Marscay – Tristram Lady
Trainer J. Denham
Rider L. Dittman 54
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2F
2nd Lee’s Bid 54   
3rd Mannerism 54
Lng hd x ½ hd. Time 2:30.00 
(race record)

1990   Domino
J. W. Campin
Dark blue, pink band & sleeves, dark blue armbands
B f 3y Grosvenor – Tupelo Honey
Trainer J. W. Campin
Rider B. Hibberd 54
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Sunshine Sally 54   
3rd Kensington Gardens 54
2 len x nk. Time 2:37.0
1989   Research
C. E. Conners, T. C. Lind, R. G. Hagan & J. L. Woodley
Yellow, dark blue armbands & cap 
B f 3y Imperial Prince – Outing
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider L. Dittman 54
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/9F
2nd Courtalista 54   
3rd Salisopra 54
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:34.9



1988   Savana City
A. E. Daley
Gold, purple spots, red armbands, purple cap
B f 3y New Regent – Lady O’War
Trainer R. A. Johnson
Rider P. Cook 54
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd Lady Liberty 54   
3rd It’s Candide 54
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:34.9 

1987   Bounding Away
T. J. Smith
Blue, green stripes
Gr f 3y Biscay – Who Can Say
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider L. Dittman 54
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4F
2nd Round The World 54   
3rd Our Starline 54
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 2:30.7
1986   Just Now
R G Archer, I B Oxenford, G Dellit & P Skelton
Yellow, red armbands, red cap
Gr f 3y Semipalatinsk – Tautina
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider D. Gauci 54
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd Cologne 54   
3rd Canny Lass 54
5 len x sht hd. Time 2:33.0



1985   Our Sophia
J. P. Racovolis & Mrs. H. M. Gilmour
Dark blue, red diamonds, white hooped sleeves, gold cap
B f 3y Noble Bijou – Mellition
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider P. Cook 54
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/10F
2nd Chamela 54   
3rd Rebel Fire 54
½ len x 7 len. Time 2:37.50



1984   La Souvronne
Mr. & Mrs. A. Lockie
Dark blue, pale green spots & cap
B f 3y Sovereign Edition – La Couronne
Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan
Rider L. A. O’Sullivan 54
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 3/1
2nd Mapperley Heights 54   
3rd Kaneohe 54
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 2:34.4

1983   Starzaan
Amherst T’Breds Enterprises Synd. (Mgrs: J. M. Messara 
& P. F. Griffiths)
Purple, white spots, green sleeves, purple & white spots cap
Ch f 3y Zamazaan – Bellota
Trainer T. Green
Rider G. Willetts 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/1
2nd Home Maid 54   
3rd Aulyn 54
Lng hd x hd. Time 2:35.0

1982   Sheraco
Mr & Mrs E k & Mr & Mrs J D Nelligan & R S Gaffney
Royal blue and red diamonds, gold sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Lord Dudley – Chellissa
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 54
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/2
2nd Lady Ulla 54   
3rd Noble Heights 54
1 len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:30.3 
(race record)

1981   November Rain
R. M. Lapointe, R. G. Logan & K. J. & N. W. Andrews
Red, black diamond, white sleeves
Br f 3y Estaminet – Clystalla
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 54
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/2
2nd Deck The Halls 54   
3rd Polar Air 54
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:32.1
1980   Lowan Star
Mr & Mrs D H Hains & Mr & Mrs H Devine
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Br or blk f 3y Biscay – Ursula Lauderdale
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 54
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/2F
2nd Franconia 54   
3rd Lady Capri 54
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:32.1



1979   Valley Of Georgia
Mesdames N. F. Williamson & K. Courtney
Lime green and white checks, black sleeves, lime green cap
Br f 3y Century – Sudi
Trainer J. P. Courtney
Rider G. Willetts 54
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 33/1
2nd Just Jealous 54   
3rd My Blue Denim 54
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:32.9

1978   Invade
J. W. Kelly & Newhaven Park Stud.
Black, green sash, red sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Bold Minstrel – Miss Macbeth
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Murray 54
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd Sun Sally 54   
3rd Minuetto 54
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:47.1
1977   Surround
Messrs: G. T. Murphy, W. L. Betteson, R. V. Ansell 
& Mrs. I. N. McCusker   
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap 
Gr f 3y Sovereign Edition – Micheline  
Trainer G. T. Murphy   
Rider A. Trevena 54
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/9F
2nd In Pursuit 54   
3rd Of Two Cities 54
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:34.1

1976   How Now
Messrs. G. N. Frew, M. Nestor, A. W. Johnston  
& B. J. Rayner
Orange, white sleeves & cap
B f 3y In The Purple – Fair Diana
Trainer C. S. Hayes  
Rider J. Stocker 54
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Better Draw 54   
3rd Denise’s Joy 54
2 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:31.6


1975   Sufficient
W. G. Reid & R. T. Schmidt
Dark blue, green maltese cross, white cap
Gr f 3y Minor Portion – Jahanara
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 54
15 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 33/1
2nd Zasu 54   
3rd Wild Irish Rose 54
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:31.9



1974   Leilani
Hon. A. Peacock & Mr. I. W. Rice
Royal blue, red sash, white sleeves, royal blue cap
Br f 3y Oncidium – Lei
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 54
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 2/1F
2nd Lorne 54   
3rd Royal Baroness 54
5 len x 1 len. Time 2:46.0
1973   Analie
A. Keating
Cerise, pale green circles, pale green cap
B f 3y Sovereign Edition – Nalei
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Quinton 54
18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 6/4F
2nd Metric System 54   
3rd Cowper Queen 54
4 len x Sht hd. Time 2:31.7
1973 was the first metric running of the AJC Oaks  Distance changed from 1 ½ miles to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972   Gossiper
L. B. Israel
Red and blue quarters, white cap
B f 3y Convamore – Panrita
Trainer R. G. Chapman
Rider R. Higgins 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/4
2nd Better Gleam 8.7   
3rd Kiss Me Cait 8.7
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:35.3

1971   Waikiki
T. J. Smith, D. C. Porter & C. King
Blue, green stripes
Gr f 3y Sovereign Edition – Blue Breeze
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/4F
2nd Sparkling Red 8.7   
3rd Parklea Doll 8.7
Sht ½ hd x 4 len. Time 2:40.6
1970   Gay Poss
R S Dabscheck, J A McDonald & G A Bellmaine
White, orange sash & cap
Ch f 3y Le Filou – Sweet Time
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.7
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Shady Miss 8.7   
3rd Affectionate 8.7
3 len x ¾ len. Time 2:37.4


1969   Flying Fable
Mr. F. Sutton
Purple, lilac diamonds, purple cap
Ch f 3y Snark – Miss Pilot
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd With Respect 8.7   
3rd Diamond Cut 8.7
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36.6
1968   Lowland
F. F. Bessell, P. B. Colbert, R. Marks, 
B. Simpson & K. D. Smith
White, green spots, green sleeves, black cap 
Br f 3y Agricola – Impeccable
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.7
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/9F
2nd Eternal Youth 8.7   
3rd Sunshine Sue 8.7
4 len x lng hd. Time 2:30 4/5
1967   Farmer’s Daughter
Mr. & Mrs. J. J. O’Connor
Green, white circles
Br f 3y Agricola – Geneve II
Trainer A. Macdonald
Rider J. Miller 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/7F
2nd What Fun 8.7   
3rd Hialeah 8.7
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 2:31


1966   Dual Quest
Messrs. F. B. Murray & J. Ryan
Red, blue & white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Br f 3y Robber Prince – Dual Vista
Trainer P. Burke
Rider P. Hyland 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Royal Choice 8.7   
3rd Bareme’s Image 8.7
Sht ½ hd x 3 len. Time 2:32 7/10


1965   Light Fingers
Mr. W. J. Broderick
White, royal blue spots & cap
Ch f 3y Le Filou – Cuddlesome
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/9F
2nd Pleasanton 8.7    
3rd De Chantal 8.7
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:36 1/10


1964   Jane Hero
T. Dunn
Pale blue, purple sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Persian Book – Golden Jane
Trainer V. Thompson
Rider H. Cope 8.7
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Our Fun 8.7   
3rd Halliwell Mahal 8.7
¼ len x 6 len. Time 2:31 3/10

1963   Arctic Star
Mr. C. Martyn
Lime green, pink stripes, lime green sleeves & cap
B f 3y Arctic Explorer – Sadiya
Trainer R. J. Hutchins
Rider L. Coles 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/5F
2nd Regal Peace 8.7   
3rd Aspalita 8.7
6 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:41 1/10




1963 – The first running of the AJC Oaks


1962   Indian Summer
Mr. R. W. Power
Green, black armbands, white cap
Ch f 3y Edmundo – Condenser
Trainer A. N. McCoy
Rider R. Higgins 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Euphrosyne 8.7   
3rd Grande Brio 8.7
12 len x 5 len. Time 2:39 3/5



1961   Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch f 3y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten  
Rider D. Weir 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/5F
2nd Winnipeg 8.7   
3rd Flutter On 8.7
6 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:33 ½


1960   Pique
Messrs. R. H. W. Holden & F. P. Donohoe
White, black diamond, black sleeves & cap
Blk f 3y Summertime – Sweet Nymph
Trainer D. Jones
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Mintaway 8.7   
3rd Weeamera 8.7
1 ¼ len x 10 len. Time 2:31


1959   Chicola
Mrs. J. Foster
Blue, pink spots & sleeves
Ch f 3y Empyrean – Libyan Lass
Trainer R. G. Chapman
Rider G. Lane 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4
2nd Morning Gleam 8.7   
3rd Wiggle 8.7
1 ½ len x 15 len. Time 2:39 4/5  



1958   Gay Satin
L. G. Burke
Green, purple sash & cap
Br f 3y Rock And Rye – All Satin
Trainer S. E. Nicholls
Rider J. Thompson 8.7
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/5F
2nd Orient 8.7   
3rd Goldenway 8.7
½ len x 5 len. Time 2:33 1/10



1957   Sandara
Mr. A. A. Sheahan
Red, black spots
Ch f 3y Sandastre – Aloof
Trainer P. Burke
Rider A. Ward 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/5F
2nd Lady Orator 8.7   
3rd Jinx 8.7
10 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:30 3/5 
(race record)

1956   Evening Peal
Mr & Mrs R. White
Black, white maltese cross and cap
Br f 3y Delville Wood – Mission Chimes
Trainer E. D. Lawson   
Rider G. Podmore 8.7
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/2
2nd Brimses 8.7   
3rd Penarth 8.7
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:33 3/10
1956 – Distance increased to 1 ½ miles


1955   Sabah
Mr. F. K. Mackay
White, tartan sash, black cap
Ch f 3y Empyrean – Rezan
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider W. Cook 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4EF (Travel Free)
2nd Karen 8.7   
3rd Moyborough 8.7
1 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:04 ½


1954   Edelweiss
T. Mortimer & A. J. Landers
Green and orange halves, red cap
B f 3y Cragsman – Bintali
Trainer H. Horton
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Volther 8.7   
3rd Vixenel 8.7
1 len x ½ hd. Time 2:05 ¼
1953   Waterlady
Mr. E. R. Williams
Black and white stripes, red cap 
Ch f 3y Midstream – Best Wishes
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd Bush Chapel 8.7   
3rd Tamuncha 8.7
5 len x nk. Time 2:04 
(race record)
1952   Wayside Bloom
W. H. Mackay
White, dark blue cap
B f 3y Wayside Inn – Sunbloom
Trainer F. Dalton
Rider J. Thompson 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
2nd Friendly Feeling 8.7   
3rd Lady Havers 8.7
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 2:06 ¼

1951   True Course
Mr. A. R. Creswick
Black, blue sash, black cap
Br f 3y Midstream – Urunalong
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider J. Thompson 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/5F
2nd Titian 8.7   
3rd Niaranga 8.7
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:07


1950   Elusive
E. N. Larkin & C. F. Robinson
Green, red maltese cross & cap
B f 3y Brueghel – Questionable
Trainer E. D. Lawson
Rider W. Cook 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/2
2nd Mona’s Choice 8.7   
3rd Dona Marcheta 8.7
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:06 ¾ 


1949   Persist
E. Goodall
Pink, white sash & cap
Ch f 3y MacArthur – Grail Girl
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Grey Nurse 8.7   
3rd Iolanda 8.7
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:08



1948   Jalna
Mrs. G. M. Hedberg & E. A. Underwood
Green, pink stripes & cap
Ch f 3y Dhoti – Gallantic
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider H. Badger 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Respond 8.7   
3rd Shading 8.8 
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:05 ¾ 
(race record)
1947   Sweet Chime
W. K. Dawes
Red and white stripes, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Br f 3y Le Grand Duc – Korimako
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/6F
2nd Tattling 8.7   
3rd Amelia 8.7
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:08
1947 – Weights increased from 8.5 to 8.7
1946   Rose Bay
Mrs. S. Taweel
Pink, black sleeves, red armbands & cap
Br f 3y Le Grand Duc – Nahu
Trainer H. Wolters
Rider R. Heather 8.5
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Questing 8.5   
3rd Franjean 8.5
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:09
1946 – Distance increased to 1 ¼ mile


1945   Ribbon
D. R. Marks
Yellow and white halves, white cap
Ch f 3y Talking – Advance Australia
Trainer H. Darwon
Rider J. Duncan 8.5
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd Tea Rose 8.5   
3rd Miss Sovereign 8.5
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:37 ½


1944   Flight
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B f 3y Royal Step – Lambent
Trainer F. Nowland   
Rider J. Thompson 8.5
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/6F
2nd Enthuse 8.5   
3rd Annie Laurie 8.5
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:38



1943   Flying Shuttle
Messrs. S. & V. Burleigh
Pink, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap
B f 3y Double Remove – Box On
Trainer J. M. Mitchell
Rider J. Thompson 8.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd Hesione 8.5   
3rd Hawklet 8.5
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:39 ¼ 



1942   Whisper Low
“Mr. Constable” (Mr. F. J. Smith)
Green and white hoops, red cap
Br f 3y Beau Pere – Aissa
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 8.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Triad 8.5   
3rd Arahura 8.5
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:37


1941   Session
Mr. P. Miller
Dark blue, light blue diamonds, red cap
B f 3y Marconigram – Manumit
Trainer P. Riddle
Rider D. Munro 8.5
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/8F
2nd Stylish 8.5   
3rd Alluring 8.5
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:38 ½



1940   Climax
Mr. G. A. Ferguson
Yellow, black band, red cap
Ch f 3y Excitement – Miss Jean
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider W. Lappin 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd Waireka 8.5   
3rd Magic Ring 8.5
Nk x 4 len. Time 1:40 ¼



1939   Early Bird
Mr. W. Devon
Dark blue and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, black cap
B f 3y The Buzzard – Early Girl
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 8.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/5F
2nd Diamond Wedding 8.5   
3rd Talkalot 8.5
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:36 ½ 
(race record)

1938   Sweet Myra
Mr. Hunter White
Red, white maltese cross, black cap
Ch f 3y Buoyant Bachelor – Myra’s Miss
Trainer J. King
Rider F. Shean 8.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 14/1
2nd The Jilt 8.5   
3rd Joan Darling 8.5
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:38 ½



1937   Sal Volatile
Sir Colin Stephen
Pale blue, white cap
Br f 3y Salmagundi – Voleuse
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider D. Munro 8.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Kinsfolk 8.5   
3rd Peanut 8.5
Lng hd x ¾ len. Time 1:37 ½ 



1936   Cereza
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch f 3y Heroic – Rhea
Trainer G. P. Nailon
Rider J. Pratt 8.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/7F
2nd Fair Diana 8.5   
3rd Salamander 8.5
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38


1935   Limyris
Mr. J. King
White and black halves, green cap
Br f 3y Limond – Pomyris
Trainer J. King
Rider J. Pratt 8.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Capris 8.5   
3rd Myra Tip 8.5
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:37 ½


1934   Leila Vale
Mr. W. Booth
Lilac, white sleeves, green cap 
Ch f 3y Heroic – Maltgilla
Trainer W. Booth
Rider E. Bartle 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Air Queen 8.5   
3rd Headgale 8.5
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:37 
(race record)

1933   Roman Spear
Mr. W. Booth
Lilac, white sleeves, green cap
B f 3y Spearhead – Royal Romance
Trainer W. Booth
Rider E. Bartle 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/5F
2nd Dame Moab 8.5   
3rd Fame 8.5
Sht nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:38 ½ 



1932   Gallantic
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
B f 3y Heroic – Esther
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider W. Duncan 8.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2
2nd Golden Gate 8.5   
3rd Largesse 8.5
5 len x 2 len. Time 1:37 ½ 



1931   Tantrum
Mr. “W. Biey” (Mr. W. Longworth)
Black, yellow braces & cap
Br f 3y Rosewing – Pomace
Trainer R. Brennan
Rider W. Johnstone 8.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Carry On 8.5   
3rd Wedding Feast 8.5
¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:37 ¾


1930   Gay Ballerina
Mr. H. G. Kirkpatrick
Red, green hoops, red cap
Br f 3y Lord Quex – Lady Ball
Trainer C. O’Rourke
Rider E. Bartle 8.5
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/11F
2nd Malvina 8.5   
3rd Shekels 8.5
2 ¼ len x 12 len. Time 1:42

1929   Loquacious
Mr. R. Miller
Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap
Br f 3y Magpie – Charleville
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider J. Munro 8.5
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/3F
2nd Cleave 8.5   
3rd Black Dina 8.5
1 len x 7 len. Time 1:39 ¾



1928   Justify
Mr. J. J. Leahy
Green, yellow sash, red cap
B f 3y Archery – Taringamutu
Trainer D. Lewis
Rider J. Toohey 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Black Duchess 8.5   
3rd Ascalon 8.5
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:37 ¼ 
(race record)


1927   Persuasion
Mr. Chas. Brown
Red, white sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y The Welkin – Flowery Speech
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider S. Davidson 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 20/1
2nd Calmest 8.5   
3rd Lady Constance 8.5
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:37 ½ 
(race record)

1926   Valicare
Mr. P. H. Osborne (jun)
All green
B f 3y Valais – Courante
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider J. Munro 8.5
7 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Wedding Eve 8.5   
3rd Tibbie 8.5
5 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:38 
(race record)


1925   Meenah
Miss Una Clift
Black, white cap
Ch f 3y Bowman – Monarda
Trainer W. Booth
Rider J. Toohey 8.5
13 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Versine 8.5   
3rd Giggle 8.5
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39


1924   Valdoona
Mr. J. J. Leahy
Green, yellow sash, red cap
B f 3y Valais – Padoona
Trainer D. Lewis
Rider J. Munro 8.5
12 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Kilkenny Lass)
2nd Purest 8.5   
3rd Esme Dighton 8.5
6 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:39



1923   All Wheat
Mr. T. Hannan
Tartan, green sash & cap 
B f 3y Buckwheat – Red Wheat
Trainer F. J. Marsden
Rider J. Munro 8.5
9 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Theory 8.5   
3rd Berrior 8.5
2 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1.42



1922   Vodka
Mr. T. Hannan
Tartan, green sash & cap
B f 3y Buckwheat – Lager
Trainer F. J. Marsden
Rider P. Maher 8.5
6 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Isa 8.5   
3rd Corncrake 8.5
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:38 ¾ 






In 1922 The New Stakes was discontinued and a new three year old fillies race, the Adrian Knox Stakes was introduced. The race, a one mile event, was named after the AJC’s former chairman, Adrian Knox


In 1895, after ten years of constantly low nominations, the AJC discontinued the Oaks, replacing it with a one mile race for three year old colts, geldings & fillies called the New Stakes

1894   Acmena
Mr. P. H. Osborne (sen)
Lavender, white sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y Martini-Henry – Acme
Trainer W. Duggan
Rider R. Ellis 8.10
3 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Regina 8.10   
3rd Hirondelle 8.10
10 len x 8 len. Time 2:51 ½
1893   Bessie Macarthy
Mr. S. H. Gollan
Black, white sleeves, light blue cap
B f 3y Ingomar – Florence Macarthy
Trainer P. Martin
Rider P. White 8.10
4 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Pearl Power 8.10   
3rd Cradle 8.10
1 len x 5 len. Time 2:48



1892   Trieste
“J. B. Clark” (J. C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves 
Br f 3y Chester – Tempe
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Huxley 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Mascara 8.10   
3rd Queensborough 8.10
½ len x 15 len. Time 2:46

1891   Corvette
“J. B. Clark” (J. C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves
B f 3y Martini-Henry – Lady Vivian
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Huxley 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Piecrust 8.10   
3rd Starch 8.10
4 len x 5 len. Time 2:47 ½



1890   Prelude
Mr. V. Dowling
Blue, white hoops, black cap
B f 3y Martini-Henry – Phillina
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Power 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Emmie 8.10   
3rd Wilga 8.10
Nk x 4 len. Time 3:06
1889   Spice
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap   
Ch f 3y Chester – Cinnamon
Trainer T. Payten
Rider T. Hales 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Pretty Kate 8.10   
3rd Re 8.10
1 ½ len x 10 len. Time 3:00



1888   Pearlshell
Mr. J. Marshall
All black 
Br f 3y Musket – Pearlash
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider M. O’Brien 8.10
4 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Volley 8.10   
3rd Bonnie Spec 8.10
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:51

1887   Lava
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap  
Br f 3y Chester – Etna
Trainer T. Payten
Rider T. Hales 8.10
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Sumatra 8.10   
3rd The Charmer 8.10
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:45 ¾ 
1887 – Weights increased from 8.5 to 8.10

1886   Tamarisk (Dead-Heat 1st)
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap 
B f 3y Chester – Guelder Rose
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider T. Hales 8.5
3 Ran – SP EvensEF (Crossfire)
3rd Acme 8.5
Dead-heat x 8 len. Time 2:40 ½ 
(race record)


1886   Crossfire (Dead-Heat 1st)
Hon. W. A. Long
White, black sleeves & cap
B or Br f 3y Goldsbrough – Powder
Trainer T. Brown
Rider B. Colley 8.5
3 Ran – SP EvensEF (Tamarisk)
3rd Acme 8.5
Dead-heat x 8 len. Time 2:40 ½ 
(race record)

1885   Uralla
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B or br f 3y Chester – Moonstone
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider T. Hales 8.5
2 Ran – No Betting
2nd Percussion 8.5
2 len. Time 2:59
There was no betting on the race as the Hon. James White owned both runners
1885 – First running of AJC Oaks
1 ½ miles
























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