Wednesday 17 May 2017

Cantala Stakes

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          Cantala Stakes

The Cantala Stakes was originally known as the Coburg Stakes.
It had its first running at Flemington racecourse in 1881 over a distance of one mile and was won by Mr Hurtle Fisher’s chestnut horse, Courtenay.
The following year, the distance was increased to one mile & one furlong, then, in 1895 the distance was changed back to the original, one mile.

A name change in 1919 saw the first running of the Cantala Stakes.
The Cantala Stakes remained a permanent fixture of the VRC’s Derby Day program from its first running in 1919 until 1960 when both the name and programming were changed. The race became the George Adams Handicap and was rescheduled to the final day of the spring carnival.

The George Adams Handicap lasted until 1984 when the name was changed to the Ampol Stakes.
From 1989 through to 2015 the name changed as the sponsors changed, these included Honda, Nissan, Chrysler and Emirates.

In 2016 the VRC announced a series of changes to its spring carnival program, one of the changes was the renaming and rescheduling of the Emirates Stakes.
The race would once again be known as the Cantala stakes and like the original Cantala stakes, it would also be run on Derby Day.
Reverting back to the Cantala Stakes only lasted 12 months. In 2017 the race was renamed the Kennedy Mile and in 2022 the Kennedy Champions Mile.


Six horses have won the Cantala Stakes on more than one occasion:
1907/08 – Iolaire
1914 & 1917 – De Gama
1926 & 1929 – Amounis
1960/61 – Aquanita
1965 & 67 – Heroic Stone
1994/95 – Seascay

Training Honours for the Cantala Stakes rest with Bart Cummings who has trained the winner on six occasions:
1966 Storm Queen – 1973 Taj Rossi – 1974 Skyjack – 1976 Maybe Mahal  1990 Shaftesbury Avenue – 1997 Catalan Opening

Roy Higgins holds riding honours with a tally of five winners:
1962 Woambra – 1964 Brandy Lad – 1966 Storm Queen  
1971 Gunsynd1972 All Shot



2023   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 & D. Eustace
Rider D. Bates 57
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 12/1
2nd Mr Brightside 59
3rd Alligator Blood 59
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.75



2022   Alligator Blood
Mr G Harvey, Mrs R Simpson & Mr J A Simpson
Royal blue, white crossed sashes & cap
B g 6y All Too Hard – Lake Superior
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider T. Clark 59
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Tuvalu 59
3rd Mr Brightside 59
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.63
2022 – Race renamed Kennedy Champions Mile


2021   Superstorm
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Cerise, white crossed sashes, quartered cap
Ch g 5y Sebring – Stormy Nova
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider D. Oliver 56
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/1
2nd Icebath 53.5
3rd Cascadian 57.5
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35.25

2020   Yulong Prince (SAF)
Yulong Investments (Mgr: Yuesheng Zhang)
Bottle green, white shecked sleeves, white cap
B h 6y Gimmethegreenlight – Congestion Charge
Trainer C. Waller
Rider D. Lane 55
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/1
2nd Cascadian 54.5
3rd Rock 54
½ nk x ½ len. Time 1:34.57

2019   Fierce Impact (JPN)
Seymour B’Stock (Mgr: D Thomas), Denns Racing
(Mgr: D Yopp), F & Mrs C Cook, N Sheehan & Australian
Racehorse Breeding (Mgr: M Pilkington)
Maroon, white crossed sashes, yellow armbands & cap
B h 5y Deep Impact – Keiai Gerbera
Trainer M. Smith
Rider C. Williams 56
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 7/1
2nd Fifty Stars 56.5
3rd Cascadian 53.5
Sht hd x ½ nk. Time 1:38.21


2018   Best Of Days (GB)
Godolphin
Royal blue
(wore a white cap to distinguish him from his
Godolphin stablemate, Hartnell)
B h 5y Azamour – Baisse
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider C. Williams 52
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/1
2nd Le Romain 57.5
3rd Peaceful State 52
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:33.65
2017   Shillelagh
C. R. Grace & Mrs S. Grace
Emerald green, gold sleeves, white cap
B m 6y Savabeel – Trocair
Trainer C. Waller
Rider M. Dee 52
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/1
2nd Tom Melbourne 53.5   
3rd Wyndspelle 52
Sht nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:35.01
2017 – Name changed from Cantala Stakes to Kennedy Mile

2016   Le Romain
A Carusi, A P Agius, L Nicaj, A Labbozzetta, G Serratore, 
J Altamura, Miss M Bilusic & Mrs S Livaja
Royal blue, yellow lightning bolt & sleeves
B g 4y Hard Spun – Mignard
Trainer K. A. Lees
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd McCreely 52   
3rd Tivaci 52
1 len x sht hd. Time 1:34.92
2016 – Name changed back to Cantala Stakes & race date changed back to Derby Day
2015   Turn Me Loose
S Brown, L De Souza, T Hartley, J Lark, D Painter, J Robinson & P Vawdrey
Green, black epaulettes, red cap
B h 4y Iffraaj – Indomitable
Trainer M. P. Baker
Rider K. McEvoy 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Politeness 53   
3rd Rock Sturdy 52.5
½ nk x nk. Time 1:36.26


2014   Hucklebuck
Mr. C. K. Li
Red, silver diamond, purple collar & sleeves, silver armbands, red cap with silver star, purple peak
B or br g 4y Elvstroem – Kondari
Trainer P. Stokes
Rider D. Tourneur 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd Lucky Hussler 55   
3rd The Cleaner 58
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.63


2013   Boban
M G Dominello, M Pejic, J A O'Neill, Token Croats 
(Mgr: I Rados) & Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty)
Purple, white seams, purple & white seams cap
Br g 4y Bernardini – Kenbelle
Trainer C. Waller  
Rider G. Schofield 57
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2F
2nd Smokin’ Joey 52.5   
3rd Speediness 55
½ nk x sht hd. Time 1:36.58

2012   Happy Trails
P. & Mrs. E. Dickman, J. & Mrs. K. Dickman 
& Ms N. Dickman P. Swanell
Red, yellow and green thirds, striped cap
Ch g 5y Good Journey – Madame Flurry
Trainer P. Beshara  
Rider D. Oliver 58
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 12/1
2nd Fawkner 56.5   
3rd Secret Admirer 57
Sht ½ hd x sht hd. Time 1:35.99
2011   Albert The Fat
Stumer Racing Synd. (Mgr: J D Stumer), B Wood, M Stumer, 
J White, J White, M Virgo, Fat Albert Synd., P Schimke, 
D Schimke & Ms J Knight
Pale blue, maroon bulldog, maroon sleeves, maroon & pale blue qtrd cap
Ch g 7y Magic Albert – Alemar
Trainer C. Waller
Rider M. Zahra 54
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 16/1
2nd King’s Rose 53   
3rd Secret Admirer 54
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:36.05
2010   Wall Street
G G Syndicate Ltd, G K V Holdings Ltd & M A Head
Purple, white stars, purple & white stars cap
B g 6y Montjeu – Villa Wanda
Trainer J. R. Lynds
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1F
2nd Dao Dao 54.5   
3rd Chasm 53
Sht ½ hd x nse. Time 1:36.73


2009   All American
Arrowfield All American Synd. (J Messara), C Casey, 
D Heffernan, C Davenport, C Easton, D Hayes, K Heffernan, 
W Mcvean & All American Synd. (B Mathieson)
Black, yellow diamonds & cap
Br h 4y Red Ranson – Milva
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. W. Brown 53
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 40/1
2nd So You Think 53.5   
3rd Gold Salute 55
2 ½ len x nk. Time 1:33.98

2008   All Silent
Neville Begg & Partners Syndicate (Mgrs: N C & Mrs Y J Begg)
Black, white armbands, red cap
B g 5y Belong To Me – Lisheenowen
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider D. Dunn 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2
2nd Sea Battle 55   
3rd Mimi Lebrock 53
3 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.86



2007   Tears I Cry
A. McGrath, E. McGrath & Mrs. A McGrath
Orange, black hoops & striped cap
B g 5y Lacryma Cristi – Cassazione
Trainer C. Maher
Rider Miss N. Beriman 51
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 100/1
2nd Bird Dancer 51.5   
3rd Shinzig 52
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:35.24



2006   Divine Madonna
Mrs I P Kavanagh, D Thackeray, P & H Ryan Racing Syndicate, Ms M Shephard, D N Parkinson, J L Purdey, 
J M Thompson, M K S Raven-Thompson & J F Brady
Royal blue, black & white checked sash & cap
Br m 4y Hurricane Sky – My Madonna
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh
Rider S. Baster 51
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/1EF (Desert War)
2nd Niconero 54   
3rd Valedictum 53
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:35.53
2005   Valedictum
Martin Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate, A F Sinn, 
G P McKee, Mrs P R McKee, Ms C Cranwell & G Jaksa
Red, green stripes & cap
Ch g 5y Umatilla – Wunderschoen
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider S. R. King 52.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 25/1
2nd Infinite Grace 51   
3rd Shania Dane 52.5
¾ len x nk. Time 1:34.93
2004   Sky Cuddle
Ramsay Pastoral Co P/L Synd. (Mgr: S. B. Ramsey)
Green, white braces, yellow hooped sleeves, yellow cap
Ch m 4y Snippets – Suggestive
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider J. Benbow 49
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 50/1
2nd Lad Of The Manor 52   
3rd Skewiff 49
Hd x ½ hd. Time 1:39.14


2003   Titanic Jack
Barree Pastoral Co P/L Synd. (Mgr: G. A. Whittenbury)
White, royal blue stars, pink sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Encosta De Lago – Gold Tunic
Trainer T. J. Hughes (jun)
Rider B. Prebble 53
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd True Glo 53   
3rd Crawl 53.5
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.75

2002   Scenic Peak
D. & Mrs. C. Steinback
Gold, red striped sleeves & cap
B g 5y Scenic – Chesapeake
Trainer D. J. Bougoure
Rider D. Nikolic 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 14/1
2nd Crawl 55.5   
3rd Excellerator 57
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:33.49 
(race & course record)


2001   Desert Eagle
Contract Racing P/L Synd. (Mgr: D. J. Moodie) 
& P. Gronsbell-Luntz
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
B g 4y Hurricane Sky – Egyptian Ibis
Trainer M. Ellerton
Rider K. McEvoy 51.5
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Emission 53   
3rd La Bella Dama 53.5
½ nk x ½ len. Time 1:37.34
2000   Testa Rossa
J. M. & G. Capellin
Green, white and red bands & hooped cap
B h 4y Perugino – Bo Dapper
Trainer D. Lawson  
Rider P. Payne 59
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 15/1
2nd Weasel Will 53.5   
3rd Crawl 51.5
1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 1:35.56


1999   Bonanova
Mr J. M. Fleming
White, lilac sash & cap
Br or blk m 5y Star Way – St. Klaire
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider J. A. Cassidy 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 4/1
2nd Umrum 56   
3rd Nina Haraka 54
Nk x nk. Time 1:38.22



1998   Bezeal Bay
T W & Mrs D Wallace, P L & Mrs J M Priestley, P M 
& Mrs C A Perry & S & Mrs D L Marshall
Maroon, pale blue maltese cross, armbands & cap
B g 5y Zabeel – Essylt
Trainer P. M. Perry
Rider J. A. Cassidy 54.5
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/8F
2nd Buster Jones 53   
3rd Pursuits 52
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.28
1998 – Race renamed Emirates Stakes

1997   Catalan Opening
Dato Tan Chin Nam
Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white checked cap
Br g 5y Kaapstad – Dawn Music
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Beadman 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/2
2nd Penghulu 55   
3rd Sweet Delight 50.5
½ len x 4 len. Time 1:34.90

1996   Miss Margaret
Mr. R. J. & Mrs S. L. Peters
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B m 4y Marscay – Fancy Miss
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider R. S. Dye 51.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Scenic Royale 53.5   
3rd Headstrong 51
¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:35.80
1996 – Race renamed Chrysler Stakes

1995   Seascay
Dr. G. W. W. Tsoi
Purple, pink stripe & sleeves, striped cap
Ch h 5y Maizcay – Kurdasea
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider D. Taggart 56
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Tolanda 50.5   
3rd Juggler 56
Lng hd x lng hd. Time 1:36.00



1994   Seascay
Dr. G. W. W. Tsoi
Purple, pink stripe & sleeves, striped cap
Ch h 4y Maizcay – Kurdasea
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider D. Taggart 51
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 50/1
2nd Idea 50.5   
3rd Western Red 54
Sht hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:37.00



1993   Primacy
Bury Management Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. R. Bell)
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Ch g 4y Prego – Great Interest
Trainer D. A. Hayes  
Rider R. Griffiths 56
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 20/1
2nd Excited Angel 52.5   
3rd Pharaoh 52.5
Nk x ½ nk. Time 1:37.20
1993 – Race renamed Nissan Stakes

1992   Planet Ruler
Mr. & Mrs. L. Fleyfel & Mesdames C. L., A. E 
& Mr. P. M. Ganim
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 8y Kaoru Star – Moon Scent
Trainer D. A. Hayes  
Rider M. Clarke 55
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 30/1
2nd (DH) Vows 51   
2nd (DH) Soho Square 51
Lng nk x dead-heat. Time 1:34.20 
(race record)
1991   Pontormo
A. Giam, D. Ross & D. Howard
Black, gold diamond band & cap
B h 4y Chem – Jade Lace
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider P. Payne 49
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Shaftesbury Avenue 60.5   
3rd Prince Salieri 55
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:35.10


1990   Shaftesbury Avenue
J. B. Cummings, G. G. Hawker, J. A. McHugh, 
C. D. Renshaw & J. A. Inglis
Black, pink striped sleeves & cap 
Ch g 4y Salieri – Lady Upstage
Trainer J. B. Cummings  
Rider J. A. Cassidy 56
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1
2nd Spot The Rock 53   
3rd Pressman’s Choice 53.5
3 ¾ len x ½ nk. Time 1:36.80
1989   Better Loosen Up
L. Fink, Mesdames J. Y. & L. & Mr. A. Farrah & L. Koumi
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B g 4y Loosen Up – Better Fantasy
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 51
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Our Krona 55.5   
3rd Swiftsynd 49.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:35.40
1989 – Race renamed Honda Stakes

1988   Our Westminster
Ms N M Fraser, B I J Cowper & Mesdames D R Crowley 
& A Fraser
Emerald green, pink band & sleeves, emerald green armbands, pink cap
Br h 4y Grosvenor – Apple Blossom
Trainer Ms N. M. Fraser
Rider P. Cook 53.5
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 13/2
2nd Eastern Classic 52.5   
3rd True Dreams 51.5
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:38.0

1987   Warned
B. Pollock & D. L. & A. G. Freedman
Dark blue, red band, armbands & cap
B or br g 4y Alert – Showrica
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. D. Marshall 48
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Groucho 55.5   
3rd Isomer 54
Hd x ½ hd. Time 1:35.5
1986   Chanteclair
R. H. Holmes a’Court
Maroon, white maltese cross & cap
B or br h 4y Haulpak – Nolasque
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 12/1
2nd Eastern Classic 49.5   
3rd Bicentenary 49.5
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35.2


1985   Dazzling Duke
Mrs P M Cowell & Mrs H A Thomas
Red, white and dark blue bands, dark blue cap
Ch g 5y Dazzling Diamond – Clever Duchess
Trainer A. G. Curtis
Rider W. Treloar 51.5
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Mrs Fitzherbert 50   
3rd Lord Ballina 55.5
Lng hd x 3 ½ len. Time 1:38.7
1984   Riverdale
Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Paine
Red, white braces, yellow armbands & cap
Br g 4y Riverton – Showstopper
Trainer N. R. Ward
Rider N. Barker 55
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/4F
2nd Exemplify 51   
3rd Keepers 54
½ len x hd. Time 1:37.0
1984 – Race renamed Ampol Stakes
1983   Honest Promise
D H F & Mrs S A Royle & P R & H M Reeves
Pale blue, black spots & sleeves
B g 5y Desperate Dee – Belle Avenue
Trainer V. P. Sutherland
Rider B. S. Compton 50.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 25/1
2nd French Current 50   
3rd Feeling Fit 50
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.1


1982   Magari
N. Columb & R. S. McDonald
Red and black hoops, white cap
B h 4y Maybe Lad – Aurea
Trainer R. S. McDonald
Rider R. Heffernan 55
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Getting Closer 51.5   
3rd Pride Of Century 52.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37.3
1981   Tower Belle
K. E. & Mrs M. J. Williams
Lime, red cap
Ch m 6y Exalt – Rich Dream
Trainer K. E. Williams
Rider M. Pay 48
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 66/1
2nd Pride Of Century 51   
3rd Sovereign Red 57
2 len x sht hd. Time 1:35.4


1980   Silver Bounty
A. T. & Mrs. D. Richards 
Navy blue, lime band and armbands, white cap
Gr or blk c 3y Karayar – Ruariki
Trainer G. M. Carson  
Rider B. Werner 47.5
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 33/1
2nd Blazing Bags 50   
3rd Western Bay 49.5
Lng nk x lng nk. Time 1:35.9


1979   Bit Of A Skite
Mr. N. Thyssen
Yellow, dark blue spots
Ch h 5y Showoff II – Gold Vink
Trainer O. M. Lynch
Rider W. Treloar 51.5
17 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 14/1
2nd Consenting 49   
3rd Waitangirua 53
4 len x nk. Time 1:35.8
1978   Family Of Man
Messrs. R. C. Richards & J. H. Cuthbertson
Royal blue, yellow braces, red armbands
B h 5y Lots Of Man – Coleen
Trainer G. M. Hanlon   
Rider H. White 59
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd Cool Minstrel 50   
3rd Arbre Chene 49.5
1 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:36.3


1977   Galway Bay (FR)
Mrs. J. R. Mullion
White, dark blue diamond, red armbands, tartan cap
B h 5y Sassafras – Windjammer
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider W. Treloar 54
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Raffindale 58   
3rd Romantic Dream 55
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:36.1


1976   Maybe Mahal
Mr. D. H. Reid
Black, purple and gold sash & armbands, gold cap
B m 4y Maybe Lad – Faithfully Yours
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider P. Trotter 51.5
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/1
2nd Bonfield 55   
3rd Visit 50.5
¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:36.0


1975   Kiwi Can
Messrs. F. R. Beguely & G. N. Hill
Red, emerald green sash, gold sleeves, emerald green armbands and cap 
B g 7y Hasty Cloud – Naughty Ngaire
Trainer F. R. Beguely  
Rider R. Lang 58
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1
2nd Wave King 54.5   
3rd Purple Patch 57
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38.2


1974   Skyjack
Messrs. J. J. Donnellan & L. M. Trowbridge
Purple, gold maltese gross & cap
Ch c 3y Wilkes – Flying Gauntlet
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider P. Cook 49.5
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 20/1
2nd Bellota 52   
3rd Drifted In 52
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 1:36.5



1973   Taj Rossi
Mr. & Mrs. V. J. Peters
White, brown rings
B c 3y Matrice – Dark Queen
Trainer J. B. Cummings  
Rider S. Aitken 51
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2F
2nd Millefleurs 52.5   
3rd Toltrice 53
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.1
1972   All Shot
Mr. H. Harrison
Yellow, purple braces & cap
B g 4y Idomeneo – Gambit
Trainer I. Saunders
Rider R. Higgins 59
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 1/2F
2nd Proud Prince 49   
3rd Upstairs 54.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:36.4 
1972 was the first metric running of the George Adams Handicap – Distance changed from 1 mile to 1600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971   Gunsynd
Messrs. A. C. Bishop, J. V. Coorey, G. N. McMicking 
& A. G. Pippos
Purple and white halves, purple cap
Gr h 4y Sunset Hue – Woodie Wonder
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Higgins 9.3
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2F
2nd Tauto 9.7   
3rd Sky Call 7.13
5 len x 1 len. Time 1:37.6


1970   Levian
Mr. R. Traynor
Yellow, dark blue braces & armbands
B g 5y Dacian – Level Crossing
Trainer A. E. Prentis
Rider P. Hulland 7.3
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Regal Vista 8.2   
3rd Dual Choice 8.1
4 len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.2


1969   Vain
Messrs. W., G. & F. W. Johnson   
Light blue, red sleeves, royal blue cap 
Ch c 3y Wilkes – Elated
Trainer J. J. Moloney   
Rider P. Hyland 8.10
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/3F
2nd Our Faith 8.5   
3rd Cyron 8.11
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 1:35 7/10


1968   Cyron
Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Stanley
Yellow, black armbands, green cap
Blk h 4y Cyrus – Able Susan
Trainer T. W. Hill
Rider G. Moore 8.1
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/1
2nd Bunratty Castle 8.6   
3rd Regal Rhythm 8.9
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35 1/10

1967   Heroic Stone
Mr H. Jeffers
Blue and white stripes, red cap
B g 8y My Hero – Rare Gem
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider H. White 7.13
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 16/1
2nd Prince Jandiker 7.6   
3rd Baccare 7.4
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:35 9/10


1966   Storm Queen
Mr. P. J. Cummings
Purple, green sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Coronation Boy – Storm Gleam
Trainer J. B. Cummings  
Rider R. Higgins 8.0
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Woambra 8.5   
3rd Heroic Stone 8.7
½ len x hd. Time 1:35 3/5 



1965   Heroic Stone
Mr H. Jeffers
Blue and white stripes, red cap
B g 6y My Hero – Rare Gem
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider R. Mallyon 8.2
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 4/1
2nd Argentry 7.12   
3rd Betatip 8.6
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:35 2/5


1964   Brandy Lad
Mr & Mrs M J Cusick & Mr & Mrs A P Norrgard
Green, white diagonal stripes, green sleeves & cap
Br g 5y Good Brandy – Rosetum
Trainer T. J. Black
Rider R. Higgins 8.3
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 9/1
2nd Rashlore 8.13   
3rd Sunny Coronation 8.8
½ hd x 2 len. Time 1:34 9/10 
(race & course record)

1963   Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 6 Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten  
Rider W. Pyers 9.3
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/1
2nd Bengal Tiger 7.9   
3rd Check Up 7.11
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:35 1/5 
(race record)
1962   Woambra
Mr. J. P. Stratton
Red, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
B g 6y Faux Tirage – Signify
Trainer P. Burke
Rider R. Higgins 8.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 16/1
2nd Prince Regoli 8.4   
3rd Rochdale 9.7
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:36 ½



1961   Aquanita
J. H. & W. Thomas
Green, yellow stripes, green sleeves, yellow cap 
Br h 5y Wateringbury – Reinita
Trainer R. J. Shaw  
Rider R. Hutchinson 9.5
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Royal Belltor 7.3   
3rd Berru 7.9
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35 ¾ 
(race record)

1960   Aquanita
J. H. & W. Thomas
Green, yellow stripes, green sleeves, yellow cap 
Br h 4y Wateringbury – Reinita
Trainer R. J. Shaw  
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.3
22 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 15/1
2nd Sky High 8.2   
3rd Mardene 8.5
Hd x hd. Time 1:39 ½  
1960 – Race renamed George Adams Handicap & moved from Derby Day to final day of spring carnival
1959   Wheat King
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Young & K. E. Telford
Green, black diamonds, black cap
B g 4y Smokey Eyes – Wheat Sheaf
Trainer K. E. Telford
Rider J. Purtell 7.12
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 20/1
2nd Saranover 7.13   
3rd Declaree 7.7
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38

1958   Droll Prince
Mrs. P. Mason & Mr. W. J. Bradshaw
Orange, white sleeves, red armbands
B h 5 Comic Court – Ismailia
Trainer T. Woodcock
Rider G. Lane 8.8
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/1
2nd Highfire 8.7   
3rd Wool Man 8.7
2 len x nk. Time 1:38 ¼ 

1957   Landy
Exec of the Late W. B. Sawyer
Red, dark blue and white striped sleeves, dark blue cap 
Ch h 5y Midstream – Prestige
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider G. Moore 9.6
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/9F
2nd Watch Out 7.3   
3rd Matrice 10.2
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37 ½ 



1956   Matrice
Mr. W. Just
Black, white armbands & cap   
Ch h 5 Masthead – La Patrice
Trainer D. Judd  
Rider P. Glennon 9.7
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Grand Rajah 8.2   
3rd Talento 8.11
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:37 ½


1955   Kosciusko
Mr. R. J. McNamara
White, royal blue diamonds, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap
Ch g 4y High Peak – Fiorenzo
Trainer E. F. Silcock
Rider B. Gilders 7.7
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Cyklon King 7.12   
3rd Kamet 7.13
1 len x nk. Time 1:37 ½



1954   Prince Cortauld (late Cortauld)
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Dark blue, yellow band, black cap
Br h 4y Sun King – Capricious
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider A. Ward 9.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/4F
2nd Cyklon King 8.7   
3rd Connaught 8.8
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 1:37 ¼



1953   Rio Janeiro
H. H. Berry & A. Humphry
Pale blue and yellow stripes, pink sleeves & cap 
B h 5y High Peak – Jasina
Trainer W. O’Dwyer  
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.12
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Praeclarus 7.6   
3rd Macfarlane 8.11
½ hd x hd. Time 1:37 ¼


1952   Phaethon
Messrs. E. R. & O. J. Smith
White, red and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Ch h 5y Helios – Bon Cretien
Trainer I. Reid
Rider J. Thompson 7.6
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/1
2nd Trizami 7.12   
3rd Desert Breeze 7.11
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:36 ¾



1951   Kintail
Mr. H. McRae
Brown, red sleeves, gold armbands & cap
B h 5y Kinderscout – Tailspin
Trainer J. Pearson
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.4
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 20/1
2nd Oversight 9.3   
3rd Zezette 7.8
4 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37


1950   Ellerslie
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
Br g 5y Foxbridge – Tamahere
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider S. Ralph 8.11
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2F
2nd Spitfire 7.7   
3rd Gallant Rob 6.13
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:36 ¾


1949   Comedy Prince
Mr. A. Lee
Dark blue and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
B h 5y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider J. Purtell 8.12
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 12/1
2nd Beau Gem 9.3   
3rd Flemish 8.11
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38 ½


1948   Beau John
Messrs W. Collie & D. M. Bradfield
Red, white maltese cross & cap
Br h 4y John James – Rollston
Trainer D. M. Bradfield
Rider N. Powell 8.8
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd Filipino 8.1   
3rd Solvine 8.0
1 ¼ len x ½ nk. Time 1:40 ¾ 



1947   Money Moon
Mr. M. P. Reid
All gold
B h 4y Manitoba – Lovely Scotland
Trainer D. J. Smith
Rider W. Briscoe 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 5/4F
2nd Star Of India 7.9   
3rd Tamerlane 6.9
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:37



1946   St. Fairy
Mr. O. Porter
Purple, pink diamond & cap
Ch g 6y St. Magnus – Fairy Princess
Trainer T. E. Lewis 
Rider A. Breasley 9.8
21 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd The Sirdar 7.2   
3rd La Patrice 8.10
Nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:37 ¼  



1945   Royal Gem
Mr. G. W. Badman
White, royal blue hoops & cap
Br c 3y Dhoti – French Gem
Trainer P. B. Quinlan  
Rider W. Cook 8.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/4F
2nd La Patrice 8.4   
3rd Typhoon 8.7
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:37 ½

1944   Gay Revelry
Dr. & Mrs. J. G. Sheahan
Red, black spots
Br h 6y John James – Gayscene
Trainer H. W. Gabell
Rider S. Ralph 7.13
20 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 16/1
2nd The Bohemian 8.10   
3rd Leading Man 7.4
3 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:39

1943   Burberry
Mr. R. R. Thomas
Pink, black and white diamond band & armbands, pink cap
Ch h 4y Gay Lothario – Wrapper
Trainer C. T. Godby  
Rider V. Hartney 8.8
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/1
2nd Sunrocks 8.6   
3rd Lilette 8.2
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39 ½


1942   Queen Baccha
W. E. Mackay & L. L. Johnson
White, blue cap
Br m 6y Baccha Sakao – East Of Suez
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider L. Armfield 7.6
25 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 16/1
2nd Phocion 7.6   
3rd Lilette 7.5
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:38



1941   Burrabil
Mr. J. M. Slattery
Red, light blue braces & cap
Ch g 7y Burnewang – Syelerie
Trainer W. O’Dwyer
Rider O. Phillips 8.2
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 20/1
2nd Rimveil 9.7   
3rd Evergreen 8.4
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:37


1940   Gold Salute
Mr. A. E. Cooper
Orange, red sleeves, black cap 
Ch g 4y Lord Warden – Frenzied Finance
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/9F
2nd Judean 8.0   
3rd Remarc 7.8
1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:39 ½


1939   Manrico
Mr. J. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
B g 5y Manfred – Lucina
Trainer J. Holt
Rider H. Badger 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/5F
2nd Landlaw 8.1   
3rd Carpentier 7.9
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:37 ¾


1938   St. Constant
Mr. J. W. Cook
Dark blue, orange sleeves, red cap
Br h 4y Constant Son – Nyamba
Trainer J. W. Cook
Rider W. Cook 8.3
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 12/1
2nd Judean 8.0   
3rd Mohican 8.13
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:37 ¼ 



1937   Mohican
Mr. E. Hambly
Brown, pale blue maltese gross, red cap
Br h 5y Moabite – Lady Canberra
Trainer C. A. Russell
Rider W. Cook 7.11
19 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1F
2nd King’s Head 9.2   
3rd Regular Bachelor 9.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35 ¾ 
(race & course record)

1936   Gay Lover
J. W. Heeney
Black, yellow spots & cap
Ch h 4y Gay Lothario – Violet Rays
Trainer S. Murphy
Rider A. Reed 8.4
21 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/1
2nd Pamelus 9.0   
3rd Charles Fox 8.12
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38 ¼


1935   Hostile
Mr. J. E. Smedley
Red, black sash
Br h 5y Simeon’s Fort – Veltean
Trainer J. E. Smedley
Rider H. Bastian 8.4
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 33/1
2nd Whittingham 8.12   
3rd Press Gang 9.4
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:38 ½

1934   L’Elite
L. Kearney
Red, blue band and cap
Ch h 4y Gay Lothario – Sweet Marguerite
Trainer H. Freedman
Rider A. Breasley 8.8
20 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1
2nd Australia Fair 8.0   
3rd Closing Time 9.4
¾ len x hd. Time 1:38 ¼

1933   Care Free
Mr. P. H. Osborne (jun)
All green 
B m 4y Magpie – Valicare
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider J. O’Sullivan 7.4
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Whittingham 8.4   
3rd Gordon’s Leap 7.11
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:37 ½ 


1932   Denis Boy (IRE)
Mr. R. Wallace
Green, pale blue hoops, white cap
B h 6y Soldennis – Blink Girl
Trainer F. McGrath  
Rider H. Jones 9.1
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Winooka 8.13   
3rd Dermid 8.7
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39 ¼
1931   Dermid
J. Donohoe
White, black diamond, black sleeves & cap
B g 3y Tippler – No Belle
Trainer J. Donohoe
Rider A. Knox 7.3
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Denis Boy 8.0   
3rd Pentheus 8.12
Nk x hd. Time 1:38 ¼



1930   Mystic Peak
P. B. Quinlan
Black, green sash & cap
Br h 5y Romeo – Refinement
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider A. Reed 8.13
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd Prince Viol 8.5   
3rd The Gay Mutineer 7.10
½ nk x nk. Time 1:39 ¼

1929   Amounis
Mr. W. Pearson
Purple and yellow diamonds, purple sleeves & cap
Br g 7y Magpie – Loved One
Trainer F. McGrath 
Rider J. Munro 9.12
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Merab 9.5   
3rd Black Duchess 8.11
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38 ¼


1928   Highland
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple & white stripes, white sleeves & cap
Br g 7y Highfield – Regulator
Trainer J. Holt   
Rider W. Duncan 9.8
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/1
2nd Karuma 7.10   
3rd Black Duchess 8.6
1 ¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:37 ½



1927   Vaals
Mr. E. Moss
Green and black halves, black cap
Ch h 5y Valais – Galtee Queen
Trainer F. Williams
Rider H. Jones 9.2
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1F
2nd Treylon 8.3   
3rd Beau Hania 7.3
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:37 
(race record)

1926   Amounis
Mr. W. Pearson
Purple and yellow diamonds, purple sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Magpie – Loved One
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider J. Toohey 8.9
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/1
2nd Preposterer 7.12   
3rd Gothic 8.1
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:37 ¾


1925   Waranton
R. & G. Chaffey
White, pink sleeves, black cap
B g 7y St. Anton – Warrain
Trainer E. J. Riley
Rider B. Matson 8.6
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 25/1
2nd Baldwin 8.3   
3rd Fujisan 9.2
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:38 ½


1924   The Night Patrol (GB)
H. E. the Earl of Stradbroke
Red and white quarters, black cap
B h 7y Stedfast – Dark Flight
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 9.6
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Beeline 7.6   
3rd Englefield 9.5
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:38 ¾

1923   Claro (GB)
“Mr. Wolseley” (W. C. Douglass)
Black and white hoops, red cap
Ch h 5y Clarissimus – Harmonica
Trainer F. Williams
Rider S. Cracknell 9.5
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1EF (Easingwold)
2nd Easingwold 9.2   
3rd Sonora 8.4
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:38 ¼ 
(equal race record)
1922   Violoncello (GB)
Sir Samuel Hordern
White, red sash, light blue cap 
Ch h 7y Valens – Catgut
Trainer C. H. Bryans   
Rider J. King 9.7
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 4/1
2nd Fingon 7.0   
3rd The Tyrant 7.12
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:38 ¾ 



1921   Beeline
Mr. J. Truskett
Pink, blue sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Duke Of Melton – Linbee
Trainer J. Truskett
Rider E. O’Sullivan 6.10
19 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 25/1
2nd Demetrius 7.7   
3rd Molly’s Robe 8.13
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:39 ¼ 



1920   Ethiopian (GB)
W. Riordan
Brown and red hoops, red cap
B h 7y Dark Ronald – Zobedye
Trainer M. T. McGrath
Rider G. Harrison 8.0
20 Ran – SP 33/1
2nd Demonte 6.7   
3rd Bandurria 7.4
½ len x nk. Time 1:40 ¾



1919   Chal
G. Johnson & A. J. Thurgood
Purple, gold sleeves, purple cap
Ch h 4y Maltfield – Platello
Trainer W. Leyshon
Rider G. May 6.8
20 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Lucknow 9.3   
3rd Hymestra 8.9
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:38 ¼ 
1919 – Race renamed Cantala Stakes


1918   Fitness
“B. Phocion” (J. Arthur)
Dark blue, white sleeves, red cap
B c 3y St. Anton – Princess Aura
Trainer F. Burn
Rider P. Burn 7.0
16 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Queen Comedy 6.7   
3rd Princess Lucy 6.10
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:39 ¾ 
(equal race record)
1917   De Gama
Mr. J. Timms
Purple, white sash & cap
Ch h 7y Vasco – Tea Cup
Trainer G. Delaney
Rider B. Deeley 8.4
19 Ran – SP 4/1F
2nd First Trim 7.7   
3rd Lord Bobadil 7.11
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:39 ¾ 
(race record)
1916   Colugo
Sir William Cooper
White, orange hoops, white cap
Ch h 4y The Welkin – Mrs. Peggotty
Trainer I. Foulsham
Rider L. Walker 8.12
15 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Andelosia 9.0   
3rd Wortupa 6.7
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:47 ¾


1915   Fidelio
W. S. Hickenbotham
Yellow, black cap
B h 4y Positano – Fides
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider J. Killorn 8.1
24 Ran – SP 4/1EF (King Marco & The Lintie)
2nd King Marco 7.5   
3rd One 7.0
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:41 ½


1914   De Gama
F. C. Davis
Brown, red stripe & cap
Ch h 4y Vasco – Tea Cup
Trainer G. Delaney
Rider G. Lambert 8.3
21 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Tadanga 8.13   
3rd First Principle 9.2
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:42 ¼
1913   Ireland
Mr. S. P. Mackay
Yellow, black sash, sleeves & cap
B h 5y Kilcheran – Savanna
Trainer H. Holmes
Rider M. Connell 8.7
24 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Tadanga 8.1   
3rd Mint Sauce 6.9
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:40 
(race record)
1912   Walter Tyrril (GB)
D. L. Doolette
Rose, grey sleeves, black cap
Ch g 6y William Rufus – Dunover
Trainer H. Holmes
Rider W. Sampson 7.3
13 Ran – SP 5/1F
2nd Deeside 7.0   
3rd Tadanga 7.11
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:44 ¾



1911   Ladies’ Man
J. & P. Brun
Red, orange cap
Br c 3y Simmer – Saida
Trainer J. Allsopp
Rider J. Townsend 8.6
16 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd Kuringai 9.5   
3rd Duke Foote 7.5
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:40 ½ 
(race record)


1910   Perilous
Mr. W. Leeming
Rose, silver stars, rose cap
B h 5y Pistol – Alveary
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider J. O’Reilly 6.7
19 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Brasseur 6.9
3rd (DH) McCulloch 6.7   
3rd (DH) Braw Scot 6.12
½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:41 ½
1909   Kerlie
Mr. M. Ellis
Brown and blue hoops, blue cap
Ch h 4y Stepniak – Melodious
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.1
19 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Malmsey 7.11   
3rd Son Of A Gun 8.11
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:40 ½ 
(race record)
1908   Iolaire
‘Mr. K. S. McLeod’ (Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon)
White, orange braces, collar & two armbands edged with black, orange cap  
B h 5y Grafton – Scotch Mary
Trainer I. Foulsham
Rider C. Cooper 10.0
17 Ran – SP 9/4F
2nd Verenice 7.11   
3rd Vavasor 7.10
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:40 ¾
(race record)
1907   Iolaire
‘Mr. K. S. McLeod’ (Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon)
White, orange braces, collar & two armbands edged with black, orange cap  
B h 4y Grafton – Scotch Mary
Trainer I. Foulsham
Rider C. Cooper 9.9
19 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Binnia 7.5   
3rd True Scot 9.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:43

1906   Benbow
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 3y Grafton – Sequel
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider W. H. Smith 7.1
15 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd The Castaway 8.3   
3rd Tulkeroo 7.5
¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:42 ¼ 



1905   Debenture
Mr. W. Murray
Royal blue, silver cap
B g 8y Eiridspord or Wallace – Water Lily
Trainer I. T. Carslake
Rider B. Carslake 8.4
17 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd (DH) Newmarket 7.4   
2nd (DH) Mani States  7.0
1 len x dead-heat. Time 1:44 ½


1904   P. K.
Mr. E. H. Knight
Maroon and white hoops & cap
B h 4y St. Swithin – Crusade
Trainer R. O’Connor
Rider N. D. Godby 7.0
15 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Red Streak 7.4   
3rd Cherson 8.9
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:41 
(equal race record)

1903   Graft
R. Daniels
Brown, yellow spots, red cap
Blk g 3y Grafton – La Vivandiere
Trainer J. T. Suna
Rider P. King 7.4
17 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Air Motor 9.0   
3rd Famous 9.7
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:42 ½


1902   Kinglock
Mr. F. McGrath
Black, green hoops, black sleeves, green cap
Blk h 4y Lochiel – Lady Kingsborough
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider W. Jennings 8.7
20 Ran – SP 6/1F
2nd Fairy States 8.4   
3rd Rockleigh 7.0
5 len x 3 len. Time 1:41 
(equal race record)

1901   Caledonia
Mr. C. Smith
Straw, maroon sash & cap
B or Br g 6y Gozo – Florrie
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider J. Barden 9.0
21 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Beanba 7.6   
3rd Miltiades 8.12
½ len x hd. Time 1:43 ¾ 



1900   Nitre
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B m 4y Off Colour – Mitrailleuse
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider J. Conquest 7.13
23 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Saraswati 8.0   
3rd The Idler 7.6
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:41 
(race record)

1899   Security
Mr. J. Crozier
Yellow, black sash
B g 5y Padlock – Queen Eliza
Trainer J. Perry
Rider E. Hodgkins 8.8
25 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Royal Purple 6.12   
3rd Caledonia 8.3
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:42
1898   Sailor Boy
Mr. H. Oxenham
Violet and gold stripes, violet cap
B g 5y Gozo – Kathleen
Trainer M. Thompson
Rider A. C. Delaney 8.13
23 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Water Colour 7.8
3rd Seasong 6.8
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:41 ¾
(race record)

1897   The Grafter
Mr. W. Forrester
Crimson, white sleeves and cap
Br g 4y Gozo – Industry
Trainer N. Beal   
Rider S. Callanan 8.2
22 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Fitzroy 7.9   
3rd Interlude 7.2
4 len x 3 len. Time 1:42 ¾ 

1896   Ayrshire
Mr. W. H. Davidson
Blue, black hoops 
Br h 4y Dunlop – Hinnomungie
Trainer J. Redfearn
Rider W. Redfearn 8.8
19 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Paul Pry 7.1   
3rd Cohort 6.8
Lng nk x ½ len. Time 1:42 ¼ 
(race record)
1895   Hindoo
Mr. S. Horden
White, blue spots
Blk c 3y Right Away – Idolatry
Trainer I. Earnshaw
Rider P. Harris 7.6
15 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Reconstruction 7.4   
3rd The Chevalier 6.12
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:43 ¼ 
1895 – Distance reduced from one mile & one furlong to one mile
1894   Escapade
“J. B. Clark” (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves
Br m 5y Chester – Episode
Trainer T. Payten
Rider A. Luckman 7.9
18 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Taranaki 6.13   
3rd Pilatus 7.7
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 1:57 ¼
1893   Rosebrook
Mr. R. Howie
Crimson, white star, black cap
B m 6y Creswick – Idalia
Trainer R. Howie
Rider T. Hales 8.1
23 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Budgeree 7.9   
3rd The Captain 7.13
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:55 ½

1892   Cooya
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Blk m 4y Nordenfeldt – Radiance
Trainer H. Munro
Rider P. McGowan 7.3
17 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Bloodshed 7.12   
3rd Goldreef 8.4
1 ¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:56 ½ 



1891   Cardoness
Mr. T. Lamond
Yellow, scarlet sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Goldsbrough – Mambourine
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider E. Schaffe 6.12
26 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd La Tosca 7.2   
3rd Ascot Vale 7.8
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:57 ¾     



1890   Crown Jewel
“J. B. Clark” (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves
Ch h 4y Crown Prince – Chrysolite
Trainer T. Payton
Rider T. Liddiard 7.3
22 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Megaphone 9.0   
3rd Corythus 8.0
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:55 ¾
1889   Boz
Mr. J. Cripps
Blue, gold spots & cap
Br h 5y Bosworth – Hypatia
Trainer J. Cripps  
Rider R. Ramage 9.8
9 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Fishwife 8.7   
3rd Sequel 7.9
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:57
1888   Plutarch
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Br g 5y Chester – Cameo
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Huxley 8.3
17 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Lord John 6.10   
3rd Dividend 8.9
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:55 ¾ 



1887   Quintin Matsep
Mr. J. Tully
All black
Ch h 7y Tubal Cain – Pride
Trainer J. Tully
Rider E. Power 8.5
14 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Enigma 6.8   
3rd Newmaster 7.8
½ len x nk. Time 1:56



1886   Daystar
Mr. G. Davis
Brown, blue cap
B c 3y Mercury – Grace Darling
Trainer J. H. Davis
Rider D. Williams 6.3
20 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd St. John 7.12   
3rd Hogmanay 7.5
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:57 ¼


1885   The Bohemian
“Mr. T. Jones” (I. T. Carslake)
Scarlet, black cap
Br h 4y Maribyrnong – Nina
Trainer I. T. Carslake
Rider E. Flannigan 7.6
19 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Lantern 8.11   
3rd Parody 6.0
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:59 ¾


1884   Josephine
Mr. A. Davis
Black, white sleeves, black & white cap
Gr m 7y Kelpie – Alpha
Trainer A. Davis
Rider E. Flannigan 6.12
25 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Duration 8.0   
3rd Flying Jib 7.4
½ len x nk. Time 1:57


1883   Paul
Mr. J. Leek
Green and white hoops, white cap
B h 5y Maribyrnong – Lady
Trainer J. Leek
Rider A. Robertson 7.10
26 Ran – SP 7/1EF (Olga)
2nd Frying Pan 9.3   
3rd The Joker 8.2
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:55 ¾


1882   Wizard
Mr. J. Paterson
Green, green & yellow cap
Ch g 5y Hercules – Lady Clifden
Trainer A. Selman
Rider T. Hales 7.3
25 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Master Avenel 8.11   
3rd Verdure 8.8
1 len x nk. Time 1:57 ½ 
1882  Distance changed to 1 mile & 1 furlong
1881   Courtenay
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose and black stripes, black cap
Ch h 5y Yattendon – Mandragora
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider T. Hales 7.10
21 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Pawnbroker 8.2   
3rd Napper Tandy 9.5
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:45
1881 – First running of Coburg Stakes
1 mile