Tuesday 15 May 2018

Flight Stakes

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             Flight Stakes


The Flight Stakes was named in honour of the great race mare, Flight, who won many major races in the 1940s including the 1942 AJC Champagne Stakes, the 1944 Adrian Knox Stakes (later AJC Oaks), 1945 & 46 W S Cox Plate, 1946 AJC Plate (later QEII Stakes) & 1946 Mackinnon Stakes to name a few.
The Flight Stakes is run in late September/early October as part of the Sydney autumn carnival.

The first Flight Stakes was run in 1947 (the year that Flight was retired) over a distance of 1 mile and was won by the smart filly Nizam’s Ring who would go on to win the VRC Oaks at Flemington a few weeks later.

Many great fillies have won the Flight Stakes, fillies such as – Wenona Girl, Cap D’Antibes, Bounding Away, Research, Triscay, Angst, Sunline & Streama.

In 1985 the Flight Stakes was awarded Group 1 status.

The most successful trainer of winners of the Flight Stakes is T. J. Smith who saddled up the winner on thirteen occasions.
TJ’s winners are:
1961 Hoa Hine – 1962 Jan’s Image – 1966 Candy Floss
1967 Flying Gauntlet – 1968 Flying Fable – 1969 Natal Lass
1971 Better Gleam – 1972 Siduri – 1978 Jubilee Walk
1979 Snowing – 1982 Gelsomino – 1986 Bounding Away
1989 A Little Kiss

Not surprisingly, T J Smith’s stable jockey, George Moore holds riding honours having piloted the winner on eight occasions:
1953 Redeswood – 1961 Hoa Hine – 1962 Jan’s Image
1964 Reveille – 1966 Candy Floss – 1968 Flying Fable – 1969 Natal Lass
1971 Better Gleam.



2023 Tropical Squall
Gooree Stud
Red, black stripes
Br or blk f 3y Prized Icon – Squalls 
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider A. Hyeronimus 56
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Kimochi 56
3rd Tutta La Vita 56
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:33.91



2022   Zougotcha
N Greenhalgh, Sneesby Racing, Mrs T Greenhalgh, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, I Bruce, R Smith, R Anderson, Widden Stud Pty Ltd
Lime green, dark green shamrock, black & white checked sleeves & cap
B f 3y Zoustar – Fast Talker
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 56
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4
2nd She’s Extreme 56
3rd North Star Lass 56
2 len x ½ nk. Time 1:39.36
2021   Never Been Kissed
Mr M J Chittick & Mr G J Chittick
White, Waikato Stud logo, dark blue & green striped sleeves & quartered cap
B f 3y Tivaci – Movie
Trainer G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider R. Bayliss 56
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 40/1
2nd Hinged 56
3rd Startantes 56
Sht nk x 2 len. Time 1:34.04

2020   Montefilia
Ms C L Vincent, Ms K Docherty & Mrs L B Paligorov
Orange and pale blue vertical halves, white sleeves & cap
B f 3y Kermadec – Bana Wu
Trainer D. Payne
Rider H. Bowman 56
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/1
2nd Hungry Heart 56
3rd Vangelic 56 
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:33.04



2019   Funstar
Anton Koolman B’Stock P/L, O Koolman, A Koolman,
Archer Racing (A Inglis), Mrs C Inglis, Mrs J Minahan,
G Minaham, R Atra, K & P Shadbolt, Edward Christian Racing,
K & J Sheather, Miss R Bowry & Unifaith B’Stock.
Light blue, dark blue diamonds, red cap
B f 3y Adelaide – Starspangled
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 56
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Probabeel 56
3rd Foxborough 56
3 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:37.31
2018   Oohood
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum
Yellow, dark blue V & cap
B f 3y I Am Invincible – Bella Sunday
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider T. Clark 56
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 12/1
2nd Fiesta 56
3rd Nakeeta Jane 56
Nse x nse. Time 1:34.74


2017   Alizee
Godolphin
Royal blue
B f 3y Sepoy – Essaouira
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider G. Schofield 56
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 15/8F
2nd Champagne Cuddles 56   
3rd Cellargirl 56
2 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:34.83


2016   Global Glamour
It's All About The Girls No 1 (Mgr: Mrs E Lawlor) 
& It's All About The Girls No 2 (Mgr: Mrs E Lawlor)
Lime green, purple woman, stripe on sleeves, purple cap
B or br f 3y Star Witness – Spectacula
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider T. Clark 56
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Sezanne 56   
3rd Skylight Glow 56
2 len x 4 ½ len. Time 1:34.73


2015   Speak Fondly
Gooree Stud (E M Cojuangco & M C Cummings)
Red, black stripes
Ch f 3y Northern Meteor – Blab
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider T. Berry 56
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Honesta 56   
3rd Perignon 56
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35.91


2014   First Seal
China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo)
Red, yellow stars and halved sleeves, red & yellow star cap
B f 3y Fastnet Rock – Episode
Trainer J. P. Thompson
Rider B. Shinn 56
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/4F
2nd Winx 56   
3rd Thinking Of You 56
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.71



2013   Guelph
Sheikh Mohammed
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon & white star cap
B f 3y Exceed And Excel – Camarilla
Trainer P. Snowden
Rider K. McEvoy 56
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/13F
2nd Sensibility 56   
3rd Bound For Earth 56
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:36.23


2012   Norzita
Think Big Stud (Mgrs: D Ramage & Dato Tan Chin Nam) Westcode Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: Tunku Ahmad Yahaya)
Black and white checks, yellow sleeves, black & white checked cap
B f 3y Thorn Park – Visique
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider H. Bowman 56
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Longport 56   
3rd Dear Demi 56
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:36.01

2011   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
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/4F
2nd Hallowell Belle 56   
3rd Dowager Queen 56
6 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:36.70
2010   Secret Admirer
Milburn Creek T’bred Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. L. Muir)
Brown and white check, white cap
Ch f 3y Dubawi – Secret Illusion
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider B. Avdulla 56
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 16/1
2nd More Strawberries 56   
3rd Parables 56
¾ len x sht nk. Time 1:34.66 
(race record)
2009   More Joyous
Strawberry Hills Stud (Mgr: J. D. Singleton)
Dark blue, white crossed sashes
B f 3y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 56
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd Sister Madly 56   
3rd Hurtle Myrtle 56
1 ½ len x nk. Time 1:40.06



2008   Samantha Miss
R. W. Croghan
Orange, black maltese cross, orange cap, black pom-pom
B f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Milliyet
Trainer K. A. Lees
Rider H. Bowman 56
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/15F
2nd Portillo 56   
3rd Kimillsy 56
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:38.49






2007 – Flight Stakes not held due to Equine Influenza outbreak


2006   Cheeky Choice
N & Mrs A Vass & R. Medich
Black, white horseshoe, white hooped sleeve s & checked cap
Br f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Christchurch
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider H. Bowman 56
19 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 9/2
2nd My Lady’s Chamber 56   
3rd Fleur Royale 56
2 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.95
2005   Fashions Afield
G. Harvey & Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. Singleton)
Dark blue, white crossed sashes 
B f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Attire
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider D. R. Beasley 56
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 13/4
2nd Beauty Watch 56   
3rd Mnemosyne 56
Long nk x sht hd. Time 1:37.19


2004   Lotteria
Mr K T Nam, Mr G Harvey, EST D Smorgon, Mr P L Ward
Green, red V, pale green sleeves, red cap
B f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Rose Reward
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider J. A. Cassidy 56
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 3/1
2nd Cincinnati Girl 56   
3rd Covertly 56
7 len x sht hd. Time 1:37.62



2003   Unearthly
Fairway Thoroughbred Synd. (Mgr J. Camilleri) 
& Mrs D Camilleri
White, green and yellow checked sash & checked cap
B f 3y Zabeel – Snippet’s Crown
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. W. Brown 56
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Santissima 56   
3rd Classy Dane 56
2 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:36.57


2002   Royal Purler
L E, Mrs D L & M E Green, Mrs E J Hickman, 
Mrs G & M Jones, P S & I W Feeney, P Young & S Mitchell
Red, yellow diagonal stripes, dark blue sleeves
B f 3y Hector Protector – Purling
Trainer G. D. Hickman
Rider P. Payne 56
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 30/1
2nd Victory Vein 56   
3rd Private Steer 56
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 1:37.39
2002 – Weights increased to 56 kgs 
2001   Ha Ha
Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. D. & Mrs J. Singleton)
& R. A. & Mrs. J. E. Ferguson  
Dark blue, white crossed sashes
B f 3y Danehill – Very Droll
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider J. A. Cassidy 54
9 ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/7F
2nd Moonflute 54   
3rd Hosannah 54
½ len x ½ len. Time: 1:36.19
2001 – Flight Stakes run at Warwick Farm 
2000   Unworldly
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J H & R W Ingham)
Black, cerise cap
B f 3y Quest For Fame – Spirit
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider L. V. Cassidy 54
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/4F
2nd Picholine 54   
3rd Lady Mulan 54
2 ½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:34.50 
(race record)

1999   Danglissa
Mrs C Hobart, Edwards Hughes Racing, Mr P Loizou, 
Mr S L Chong, Mrs V Anderson, Got The Hots Racing, 
Mrs S F Edwards
Purple, white stars & cap
B f 3y Danzero – Vreeland
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Munce 54
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd The Golden Dane 54   
3rd Miss Zoe 54
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:34.41
1998   Sunline
T. J. McKee, T. A. Green & Mrs. H. M. Lusty
Pale blue, red and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
B f 3y Desert Sun – Songline
Trainer T. J. McKee
Rider L. V. Cassidy 54
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/15F
2nd Camarena 54   
3rd Confer 54
3 len x 3 ¾ len. Time 1:34.83

1997   Only A Lady
Domeland Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: Y P Cheng & C H Lam)
Orange, dark blue check, pale blue sleeves
B f 3y Sir Tristram – London Lights
Trainer C. E. Connors
Rider G. L. Cooksley 54
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 30/1
2nd Bonanova 54   
3rd On Air 54
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.23 
(race record)

1996   Dashing Eagle (Dead-Heat)
Mr. W F O Blass
Brown, yellow eagle & sleeves, quartered cap
B f 3y Danehill – La Caissiere
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Beadman 54
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/4F
3rd Superb Lady 54
Dead heat x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.64


1996   Assertive Lass (Dead-Heat)
T J Smith, Mr P G Moses, Mrs A C Goldman, Mr M Angelos,
Mr N Socratous, Mr W M Payne
Dark blue, green stripes
Ch f 3y Zedative – Sommes Sound
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider R. S. Dye 54
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8
3rd Superb Lady 54
Dead heat x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.64


1995   Pontal Lass
Newhaven Park Stud Ltd Synd. (J W Snr, F J & R J Kelly & J H Ingham) N Curtis & A Chan
Cerise, dark blue sash & striped sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Marauding – Pier
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider G. Boss 54
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Tripping 54   
3rd Shame 54
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:35.55

1994   Danarani
Wynyarra Stud Synd. (Mgr: A. Krishnan) 
& Dato Tan Chin Nam
Dark blue, pale blue V, sleeves & cap
B f 3y Danehill – Vaguely Modest
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider K. Moses 54
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/4F
2nd Live It Up 54   
3rd Mariton 54
¾ len x ½ nk. Time 1:35.94

1993   Angst
K G Rook, C G Friend, K R Galpin, R Pittard & L Crichton
Dark blue, pink stripe, armbands & cap
Gr f 3y Kala Dancer – Shark
Trainer N. Mayfield-Smith
Rider C. Carmody 54
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/6F
2nd Sibilant 54   
3rd Fitting 54
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:37.90


1992   Slight Chance
Silverdale Lodge Synd. (Mgr: A. J. Morris)
Pale green, orange stars, green cap
Br f 2y Centaine – Lady Aloof
Trainer R. H. Thomsen
Rider G. L. Cooksley 54
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1EF (Burst)
2nd Burst 54   
3rd Yodelay 54
¾ len x nk. Time 1:35.90



1991   Electrique
R M Hoskins, N Vass, K A Perry & Ms R L Daniel
Pink and brown checks & checked cap
Ch f 3y Zephyr Zip – Girlie Sharpe
Trainer F. W. Mitchell
Rider D. Beadman 54
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Bold Promise 54   
3rd Rouquin 54
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.10



1990   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 10 – SP 5/4
2nd Berberia 54   
3rd Seasoning 54
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.30



1989   A Little Kiss
Sir Tristan Antico & Mrs P E Sykes
Orange, purple sleeves, black cap
B f 3y Sackford – A Little Love
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. S. Dye 54
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/2
2nd Tristanagh 54   
3rd Ochiltree 54
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.30



1988   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
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4F
2nd Atalanta’s Way 54   
3rd Salisopra 54
1 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:37.10



1987   Judyann
Mr & Mrs J R Heytman
Brown, orange diamond & cap
B f 3y Gosh – Baleen
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider K. Moses 54
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Glory Girl 54   
3rd The Cloisters 54
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.2 
(equal race record)
Glory Girl was first past the post, however, a protest by Kevin Moses alleging interference at the 200m mark was  upheld and the race awarded to Judyann

1986   Bounding Away
T. J. Smith
Dark blue, green stripes
Gr f 3y Biscay – Who Can Say
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider L. Dittman 54
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/5F
2nd Diamond Shower 54   
3rd Evandale Star 54
½ nk x ½ len. Time 1:36.3
1985   Tingo Tango
Mr & Mrs I R Hedley
Cerise, white armbands & cap
Br f 3y Tingo – Inca Lass
Trainer D. R. Bougoure
Rider S. Scriven 54
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/4F
2nd Shinakima 54   
3rd Shankhill Lass 54
½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:37.0
1984   Goleen
Mesdames. D Ponton, B Frawley, M Luton & J Hocking
Royal blue, emerald green cap
B f 3y Gosh – Baleen
Trainer I. W. Hocking
Rider M. Schumacher 54
20 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Satin Sand 54   
3rd Doulton 54
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:38.9



1983   La Caissiere
A L Lovell, T May, J R Cribb, R Wilkinson & Mrs B Goddard
White, orange band & sleeves, yellow hooped sleeves, yellow cap
B f 3y Luskin Star – Cashing Lady
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 54
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/8F
2nd Sail To Glory 54   
3rd Lady Eclipse 54
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:37.2
1983 – Flight Stakes run at Warwick Farm racecourse

1982   Gelsomimo
Sir Tristan Antico
Orange, purple sleeves, black cap
B f 3y Zamazaan – Salima
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. De Montfort 54
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 15/8F
2nd I Like Diamonds 54   
3rd Bacchetta 54
3 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:37.9



1981   Allez Show
Col. P. & Mrs. J. Jones & K. Cox
Yellow, pink band & armbands, pink cap
B f 3y Comeram – Show Francaise
Trainer T. J. Ramsey
Rider G. Allendorf 54
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Black Shoes 54   
3rd Sharp Walk 54
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35.2 
(race record)

1980   Fiancee
O P, Mrs K H & Mr & Mrs P G Tait & Mrs J G Nivison
Red, white cap
Br f 3y Baguette – Attentive
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 54
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4F
2nd Dark Eclipse 54   
3rd Aare 54
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:38.8



1979   Snowing
Widden Stud Pty Ltd
Orange, purple cap
Ch f 3y Vain – Snow Lily
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider J. Duggan 54
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 7/1
2nd Pamir 54   
3rd Jaquenetta 54
¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:36.4


1978   Jubilee Walk
Mr & Mrs R. F. Moses
Yellow, white sleeves, black cap 
B f 3y King Of Babylon – Fairy Walk
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider P. Cook 54
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/2
2nd Trimaran 54   
3rd Shady Walk 54
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:40.3


1977   Sun Sally
Mr & Mrs J. Hardie
Black, red sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Horbury – Sun Susie
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Duggan 54
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Princess Rada 54   
3rd Jeune Fille 54
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:35.8 
(race record)

1976   Apollua
M. Foyster
White, green sash & hooped sleeves, orange cap
B or br f 3y King Apollo – Tumberlua
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Duggan 54
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Of Two Cities 54   
3rd Willowy 54
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:39.8
1975   Gloomy Isle
A. J. Sheppard
Dark blue, yellow band, yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
B f 3y Grey Portal – Shaunette
Trainer A. Collins
Rider L. Olsen 54
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/1
2nd Crimson Cloud 54   
3rd Gay Nineties 54
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:36.8

1974   Cap d‘Antibes
Messrs. R. J. Lipman & J. Dellal
Green and white diagonal stripes, green cap
Ch f 3y Better Boy – Tereus
Trainer J. B. Cummings  
Rider P. Cook 54
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 2/1F
2nd Catch Candy 54   
3rd Titaria 54
3 len x lng nk. Time 1:36.6

1973   Better Comment
Mr. M. H. Wood                       
Dark blue, pale blue sash & armbands, white cap
B f 3y Minor Portion – Ra Ora
Trainer F. C. Allsop
Rider K. Moses 54
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 33/1
2nd Gay Bonnie 54   
3rd Magic Beam 54
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:38.8


1972   Siduri
Mr & Mrs R. F. Moses
Yellow, white sleeves, black cap
B f 3y King Of Babylon – Rapid
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 54
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 13/4
2nd Miss Personality 54   
3rd Glenfield Lass 54
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:37.1
1972 was the first metric running of the Flight Stakes  Distance changed from 1 mile to 1600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971   Better Gleam
Mr. F. Sutton
Purple, lilac diamonds, purple cap
Ch f 3y Better Boy – Silkes
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/10F
2nd Santa Barbara 8.7   
3rd Show Doll 8.7
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:36.9



1970   Tropic Jewel
Mr & Mrs S Fox
Grey, purple seams, white cap
Ch f 3y Pakistan II – Coral’s Lass
Trainer J. Denham
Rider D. Lake 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/4F
2nd Hot Rhythm 8.7   
3rd Fleet Royal 8.7
1 len x 3 len. Time 1:37.4



1969   Natal Lass
Mr. L. Foyster
Black, green diamonds, black sleeves, green cap
B f 3y Notorious – Atysina
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP EvensF
2nd Affectionate 8.7   
3rd Coloured 8.7
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:38.2


1968   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
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 4/7F
2nd Flirtatious 8.7   
3rd Pacific Lady 8.7
3 len x sht hd. Time 1:37



1967   Flying Gauntlet
Mr. F. Sutton
Purple, lilac diamonds, purple cap
B f 3y Red Gauntlet – Miss Pilot
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Schumacher 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/8F
2nd On Par 8.7   
3rd Eternal Youth 8.7
½ hd x 3 len. Time 1:37 ½ 




1967 – Flight Stakes is permanently transferred from a Wednesday to a Saturday meeting


1966   Candy Floss
Mr. D. Chrystal
Orange, pale blue sash & sleeves, red cap
Ch f 3y Pipe Of Peace – Churra
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/2F
2nd Eastern Princess 8.7   
3rd Winkie 8.7
3 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37 4/5 



1965   Fawnia
Mr C. H. Denison
All purple
Ch f 3y Todman – Shepherd Girl
Trainer J. W. Cook
Rider R. Selkrig 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/4
2nd Royal Choice 8.7   
3rd Bareme’s Image 8.7
1 len x ½ nk. Time 1:37 1/5


1964   Reveille
Mr B H Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B f 3y Star Kingdom – Emulation
Trainer J. Green
Rider G. Moore 8.7
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/11F
2nd Anemone 8.7   
3rd Supreme Peace 8.7
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:37 2/5


1963   Slepsie
J P Johnson & J S Mann
Orange, black maltese cross, red sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Star Kingdom – Poupie
Trainer M. F. Anderson
Rider W. Camer 8.7
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Cele’s Image 8.7   
3rd Arafura 8.7
½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:38 1/5
1962   Jan’s Image
Hon. Justice Dovey
Black, yellow diagonal stripes, black sleeves, yellow cap
B f 3y Rush – New Jan
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4EF (Birthday Card)
2nd Birthday Card 8.7   
3rd Fun For All 8.7
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:38 1/10
1961   Hoa Hine
Mrs G B S Falkiner & Mr D J R Doyle
Green, white diamond and sleeves
Br f 3y Gabador – Rhythmical
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.7
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/4F
2nd Luxury 8.7   
3rd Sandra Girl 8.7
1 ¼ len x ½ nk. Time 1:37 7/10 



1960   Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch f 3y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten  
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/3F
2nd Winnipeg 8.7   
3rd Flutter On 8.7
8 len x 5 len. Time 1:36 7/10


1959   Weeamera
Mr & Mrs A J Campbell
White, orange maltese cross, black cap
B f 3y Delville Wood – Gleeful
Trainer J. B. Page
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Spacewise 8.7   
3rd Doubtless 8.7
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37 4/5


1958   Straightlaced
Messrs. V C Bath & F L Bragg
Purple, orange sash, armbands & cap
B f 3y Jambo – Stayput
Trainer F. C. Allsop
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4F
2nd Little Loveli 8.7   
3rd Space Girl 8.7
½ len x sht hd. Time 1:37 9/10



1957   Amneris
L. B. Israel
Red and blue quarters, white cap
B f 3y Nilo – Civic Pride
Trainer E. D. Lawson
Rider G. Podmore 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 3/1EF (Au Courant)
2nd Au Courant 8.7   
3rd Golden Sherry 8.7
5 len x ½ hd. Time 1:37

1956   French Fable
Messrs. G A Christmas & C D Renshaw
Pale blue, black maltese cross & armbands
Ch f 3y Emperor – Pantomime
Trainer E. D. Lawson
Rider A. Mulley 8.7
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 20/1
2nd New Joy 8.7   
3rd Go Lightly 8.7
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36 2/5 
(race record)

1955   Brimses
E. Hillier
Yellow, red stripe, sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Brimstone – Session
Trainer F. C. Allsop
Rider J. Thompson 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 16/1
2nd Pictawin 8.7   
3rd Devil Dancer 8.7
Lng nk x ½ nk. Time 1:37 3/10 
(race record)

1954   Travel Free
F. W. Thompson
Orange, purple cap
Ch f 3y Brueghel – Gold Pass
Trainer F. C. Allsop
Rider W. Williamson 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Sabah 8.7   
3rd Happy Harvest 8.7
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:38 ¼



1953   Redeswood
G. R. Bryden
Red, dark blue braces, red cap
B f 3y Delville Wood – Eternal City
Trainer E. D. Lawson
Rider G. Moore 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2
2nd Poetess 8.7   
3rd Great Glee 8.7
3 len x nk. Time 1:39 ½


1952   Bush Chapel
H. Broadfoot
Dark blue, yellow striped sleeves, white cap
Br f 3y Delville Wood – Chapel
Trainer E. D. Lawson
Rider G. Podmore 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 25/1
2nd Waterlady 8.7   
3rd Celerity 8.7
¾ len x sht nk. Time 1:42


1951   Blue’s Sister
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Field
White, pale blue diamond, sleeves & cap
B f 3y Waikare – Dalarosa
Trainer E. Hush
Rider W. Williamson 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Friendly Feeling 8.7   
3rd Golden Chariot 8.7
Lng nk x 10 len. Time 1:45 ½ 
1950   Putoko
A. J. & G. W. Tancred
Pale blue, black sash, red armbands & cap
Ch f 3y Sir Crusoe – Taurangi
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1
2nd Niaranga 8.7   
3rd Ragazza 8.7
½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:39 ¼


1949   Mona’s Choice
K. J. Rose
Black, white stars & cap
Ch f 3y Mr Standfast – Pipeaway
Trainer D. Lewis
Rider A. Ward 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Chastise 8.7   
3rd Lady Pirouette 8.7
1 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:41 ½

1948   Wattle
W F & F H Moses
White, yellow sleeves, black cap
Ch f 3y Brueghel – Gold Tinge
Trainer E. Hush
Rider W. Cook 8.7
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd Sheba 8.7   
3rd Iolanda 8.7
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:38


1947   Nizam’s Ring
Mr. F. W. Hughes
Red and white check, red cap
Gr f 3y Nizami – Ringless
Trainer J. W. McCurley
Rider T. Mullane 8.7
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 7/1
2nd Shading 8.7   
3rd Befanna 8.7
½ nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:38
1947  First running of Flight Stakes 
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