Monday 11 June 2018

The Metropolitan

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     AJC The Metropolitan


 The history of The Metropolitan dates back to 1863 when a 2 mile race on the third day of the AJC spring carnival saw the Metropolitan Cup won by Mr William Town’s, Regno.
William Town won the Metropolitan Cup again the following year, this time with his grand old campaigner, Tarragon.

In 1865 the race was renamed The Mayor’s Cup and was run on the second day of the spring carnival.  The race was won by Mr. John Tait’s, Volunteer.
In 1866, on the second day of the spring carnival the Great Metropolitan Stakes (2 miles) had its first running, the race was won by Mr Edward Lee’s three year old chestnut colt, Bylong.
The race continued under the banner of the Great Metropolitan Stakes until 1889 when it was shortened to the Metropolitan Stakes.
In 1898 the race was renamed the Metropolitan Handicap and it stayed that way until 1979 when it became the race we know today as The Metropolitan.

Throughout its history, The Metropolitan has seen a few distance changes.
From 1863 to 1891 the race distance was 2 miles. From 1892 through to 1919 the distance was 1 ½ miles, then in 1920 it was increased to 1 mile & 5 furlongs where it stayed until 1972 when the the metric conversion saw it change to 2600 metres.
The final change in distance for The Metropolitan occurred in 2001 when it was shortened to 2400m.

The Metropolitan has been a terrible guide to finding the winner of both the Caulfield and Melbourne cups with only four Metropolitan winners going on to win the Caulfield Cup in the same calendar year: 
1956 Redcraze – 1983 Hayai – 2005 Railings – 2006 Tawqeet
The Melbourne Cup fares no better with four Metropolitan winners taking out the big Flemington 2 miler in the same year: 
1951 Delta – 1952 Dalray – 1957 Straight Draw – 1959 Macdougal
No horse has ever completed the spring carnival ‘Treble’ – Metropolitan/Caulfield Cup/Melbourne Cup.

Although the Metropolitan/Caulfield Cup/Melbourne Cup are run just weeks apart, The Metropolitan has always lived in the shadows of its southern counterparts. The Caulfield and Melbourne Cups have always basked in the spotlight, enjoying all the attention, interest and prestige of the spring carnival while The Metropolitan sits on the fringes struggling for relevance.

Part of The Metropolitan’s problem is the fact that there are no champions names on the winners list, there’s no Carbine, Phar Lap, Peter Pan, Bernborough, Rising Fast, Tulloch, Kingston Town or Makybe Diva, any of whom would have added some prestige to the ranks of its winners as well as boosting the image of the race itself.
Four horses have won The Metropolitan on more than one occasion:
Mooltan 1907/08 – Cagou 1913 & 1917 – Tails 1969/70 – Hayai 1983/84

Training honours for The Metropolitan rest with Gai Waterhouse who has trained the winner on nine occasions:
1992 – Te Akau Nick – 1995 Electronic – 1996 Hula Flight
1998 In Joyment – 2000 Coco Cobanna – 2001 Dress Circle
2010 Herculian Prince – 2012 Glencadam Gold – 2023 Just Fine

Riding honours go to Kevin Langby who has piloted the winner on five occasions:
1965 Striking Force – 1971 Oncidon – 1973 Analie
1975 Bon Teint – 1978 Ming Dynasty.



2023   Just Fine (IRE)
My Racehorse No1, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 7, P Ward, D Fleming, Newfan P/L, Mrs P Hall, L Nestadt, Dr F Hume, T Danaher, B Danaher & R Goldbloom
Red, black ‘My Racehorse’ logo, two chevrons & black cap & logo
B g 6y Sea The Stars – Bint Almatar 
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider Ms Rachel King 50
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Spirit Ridge 52.5
3rd Kalapour 52.5
Hd x 4 ¼ len. Time 2:26.11 
(race & course record)
2022   No Compromise
Mr G D Thurlow & Mrs P A Thurlow
Navy blue, pink spots & cap
B g 6y Pins – Baggy Green
Trainer C. Waller
Rider T. Berry 53.5
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Le Don De Vie 56
3rd Realm Of Flowers 51
Nse x nse. Time 2:38.13


2021   Montefilia
Ms C L Vincent, Ms K Docherty & Mrs L B Paligorov
Orange and pale blue vertical halves, white sleeves & cap
B m 4y Kermadec – Bana Wu
Trainer D. Payne
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Entente 52.5
3rd Harpo Marx 54 
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:27.79



2020   Mirage Dancer (GB)
Seymour B’Stock, B Secatore, R Secatore, D Pope, R Loulach, D Lawn, A Kassem, B Rutter, D Juratowitch, C Elkington, W Doughty, G Carmody, B Ford, A, Branson, J Frankhuisen, G Aldridge, S Aldridge, M Pilkington, S Filipek, Cup Racing Crew
Navy, white sash, lime striped sleeves & quartered cap
B h 7y Frankel – Heat Haze
Trainer T. Busuttin & N. Young
Rider N. Rawiller 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/1
2nd Mugatoo 57
3rd Angel Of Truth 52.5
Lng nk x sht nk. Time 2:27.52

2019   Come Play With Me
Mrs V Durrant
Green, gold stripes, green sleeves, quartered cap
B g 5y Blackfriars – Russian Playmate
Trainer C. Waller
Rider B. Avdulla 54
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 15/2
2nd Gallic Chieftain 55.5
3rd Sir Charles Road 53
Hd x lng nk. Time 2:30.61

2018   Patrick Erin
Mrs J R Smith, Est P E Smith, Miss J P Smith, 
G J Handisides & A C Handisides
Black and white checks, purple sleeves, white cap
B g 7y Gallant Guru – Mega Babe
Trainer C. Waller
Rider C. W. Brown 51
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Brimham Rocks 51   
3rd Sikandarabad 50
Sht ½ hd x lng hd. Time 2:29.61

2017   Foundry (IRE)
N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, M S Gudinski, 
P M Mehrten, B N Singer, V J Sammartino, Echo Beach 
Bloodstock P/L, J & Mrs F Ingham & Heffernan Bloodstock
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
(wore a blue cap to distinguish him from his Williams stablemate, Amralah, who was scratched before the race)
B or br g 8y Galileo – Sharp Lisa
Trainer R. Hickmott
Rider M. Dee 50.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/1
2nd Big Duke 55   
3rd Chocante 54.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:27.73
2016   Sir John Hawkwood (IRE)
Waratah Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P G Fudge)
White, red waratah, diagonal halved sleeves, white cap red waratah
B g 8y Sir Percy – Athene
Trainer J. Thompson
Rider B. Spriggs 54
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Antonio Giuseppe 51   
3rd Allergic 51.5
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 2:30.47

2015   Magic Hurricane (IRE)
Godolphin
Royal blue
B g 6y Hurricane Run – Close Regards
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider J. McDonald 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F
2nd Beaten Up 58   
3rd Havana Cooler 55.5
2 len x hd. Time 2:28.52


2014   Opinion (IRE)
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd 
(Mgr: Hon H Herbert)
Sky blue, navy blue armbands & cap
B g 6y Oasis Dream – Kiltubber
Trainer C. Waller
Rider T. Angland 56
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 11/1
2nd Araldo 55.5   
3rd Kingdoms 55.5
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:26.51 
(race record)
2013   Seville (GER)
N Williams, Mr & Mrs L Williams, B Singer, V Sammartino, P Mehrten, M Gudinski, Heffernan B'stock (D Heffernan), Jacobsen B'stock (P Jacobsen), Echo Beach B'stock 
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
(wore a blue cap to distinguish him from his Williams stablemate, Mourayan) 
B h 6y Galileo – Silverskaya
Trainer R. Hickmott
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/1
2nd Julienas 55   
3rd Sneek A Peek 54.5
½ len x nk. Time 2:32.07

2012   Glencadam Gold (IRE)
K Wood, Team McDonnell, R Smith, Paul McClure, B Pang, Bongiorno Herron, G Diamond, Fesen Pty Ltd, B Stracey 
& U K Stayers
White, red diamond sash, red armbands, white cap red diamonds 
B g 5y Refuse To Bend – Sandrella
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider T. Berry 53
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Kelinni 52   
3rd Reuben Percival 52
3 ¾ len x lng nk. Time 2:29.71
2011   The Verminator
J C Smith & Ms L R Smith
Black and white checks, purple sleeves, white cap
B g 5y Jeune – Fraar Side
Trainer C. Waller
Rider C. Newett 52
17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 20/1
2nd Hawk Island 56   
3rd Lamasery 52
2 ¾ len x hd. Time 2:33.46


2010   Herculian Prince
G Kolivos, R Aujard, K and Mrs E Wood, Heriot Stephens Syndicate, C Quagliata, L Polglase, M and Mrs S West 
and C McPherson
White, red diamond sash, red armbands, white cap red diamonds
B g 5y Yamanin Vital – Sea Island
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/4
2nd Mourayan 55.5   
3rd No Wine No Song 57
3 ½ len x lng hd. Time 2:29.95 
2009   Speed Gifted (GB)
J. M. Charmat
Grey and light blue halves, light blue & grey sleeves, black cap
B g 6y Montjeu – Good Standing
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider C. W. Brown 53
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Lodge The Deeds 53   
3rd Fiumicino 57
3 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:35.18
2008   Newport
Global Bloodstock Synd. (Mgr: P. M. Perry), M. G. Poletti,
G. &. Mrs. P. White, M. & Mrs J. Cairney, J. & Mrs. J. A. Wood, D. R. & Mrs. G. M. White
Yellow, black sash, armbands & cap
Gr g 6y Encosta De Lago – Sibelienne
Trainer P. M. Perry
Rider P. Wells 52
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 40/1
2nd Bianca 53.5   
3rd Get Up Jude 51.5
Lng nk x 3 ¾ len. Time 2:33.06




2007 – The Metropolitan was not held due to Equine Influenza outbreak


2006   Tawqeet (USA)
Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd. (Mgr: G. M. Kelly)
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
Ch h 5y Kingmambo – Caerless
Trainer D. A. Hayes  
Rider D. Dunn 54
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 16/1
2nd Activation 55   
3rd Vanquished 53.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:31.10


2005   Railings
T. N. Pistikakis, G G Synd. Ltd (Mgr: G. Peterson), O. Glenn, M. Lam, N. Pistikakis, S. Kayallcos, Mrs. R. Pistikakis 
& E. Lam
Black, white diamond band, black & white checked cap
B g 4y Zabeel – La Suffragette
Trainer J. R. Hawkes  
Rider D. Beadman 53.5
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 15/4F
2nd Run Rita Run 52   
3rd Men At Work 52
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:28.49 
(race record)
2004   County Tyrone
J. Carroll & C. Rose
Dark green, orange diamond, armbands & cap
B g 6y Danewin – Nice Choice
Trainer K. A. Lees
Rider C. W. Brown 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/2EF (Don Raphael)
2nd Itemise 51.5   
3rd Don Raphael 52.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:33.62
2003   Bedouin
Simmtek B’Stocks Synd. (Mgr: D L Simpson) 
& Ms L F Simpson
Royal blue, white diamond, black & white striped sleeves
B g 6y Snaadee – Pampas Dancer
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider G. Boss 54
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 16/1
2nd Daneborogh 51   
3rd Bodie 52.5
Lng nk x nk. Time 2:34.41

2002   Victory Smile
Messrs G R Brough, M R Brown, G J Cossey, P J Day, 
B J Macrae & N G C Reed
Navy blue, turquoise checks, white sleeves, navy blue armbands, white cap
B g 6y Victory Dance – Fluoride
Trainer Ms D. Logan
Rider D. R. Beasley 52
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 20/1
2nd Piachay 50.5   
3rd Dress Circle 56.5
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 2:31.30
2001   Dress Circle
P D L & Mrs H F Horwitz, Dr C M Rogers, R A Pegum
& A K & S E J McKee
Grey, red sleeves, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Zabeel – Flight Queen
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. Beasley 51
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Danyon 52.5   
3rd Homewrecker 51
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:29.38
2001 – Distance changed to 2400m

2000   Coco Cobanna
Cloros Synd. (Mgrs: G E & M G Cloros)
White, red band, orange cap
B m 4y Casual Lies – Cobanna
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Munce 52
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 2/1F
2nd Pasta Express 54   
3rd Citra’s Prince 52
¾ len x lng nk. Time 2:44.33
2000 – Metropolitan moved from Monday to Saturday

1999   Vita Man
Mrs K A Dell & Mr M L Thompson
Gold, black maltese cross, black sleeves, green armbands & cap
Blk g 6y Omnicorp – Raven Avon
Trainer M. R. Campbell
Rider B. York 55
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1
2nd Able Master 52   
3rd Ask The Waiter 51.5
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:48.41


1998   In Joyment
Cloros Family Synd. (Mgrs: G E & M G Cloros)
White, red band, orange cap
B m 6y St. Hilarion – Fun
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. V. Cassidy 52
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Doriemus 52.5   
3rd Joss Sticks 55.5
1 len x nk. Time 2:45.71



1997   Heart Ruler
G. & Mrs. R. Altomonte
Orange, brown spots, white sleeves & cap
B m 5y Marscay – Born To Be Queen
Trainer J. Denham
Rider J. A. Cassidy 52
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Linesman 56.5   
3rd Court Of Honour 52.5
Sht ½ hd x 7 ½ len. Time 2:41.55


1996   Hula Flight
Mr. K. Yoshida
Red, yellow stripes, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap
Ch m 4y Hula Town – Solitary Flight
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Munce 50
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Nothin’ Leica Dane 56   
3rd Saintly 54.5
Hd x sht hd. Time 2:44.38
1995   Electronic
Mr. K. Yoshida
Dark blue, green stripes, dark blue cap
B m 5y First Norman – Aegean Blue
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider G. Boss 52
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/1
2nd The Phantom Chance 53   
3rd Stony Bay 56
Nk x nk. Time 2:42.54
1994   Glastonbury
Swettenham Stud Synd (Mgr: R E Sangster) & D M Grimley
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, green spots
Gr g 6y Sir Tristram – Who Can Say
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider G. L. Cooksley 52
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd Oompala 55   
3rd Irish Rort 53
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:41.64


1993   Zamination
K. Giomelakis
White, dark blue hoops, red cap
Ch g 5y Phizam – I’m In Business
Trainer V. J. Thompson
Rider J. A. Cassidy 51.5
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/2
2nd Azzaam 56.5   
3rd Salcantay 49
2 ½ len x lng nk. Time 2:49


1992   Te Akau Nick
D C Ellis, B D Armstrong, P M Bull, D E Shorter, P F Menzies
& M L Williams
Orange, dark blue stars & striped sleeves
B g 4y Grosvenor – Antoinette
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. Dittman 52
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/4F
2nd Sir Winston 51   
3rd Beachside 52
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:44.10

1991   Lord Revenir
A & C Muollo & J N Imlach
Blue, white crossed sashes & cap
B h 4y Nassipour – Revenir
Trainer B. J. Wallace
Rider G. L. Cooksley 53.5
19 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 8/1
2nd Maharajah 52.5   
3rd Magnolia Hall 52.5
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 2:41.10


1990   Donegal Mist
N F & Mrs E J Bracks & M J Dougherty
Green, yellow hoops, white sleeves & cap
B g 4y Balmerino – Our Illusion
Trainer G. G. Maynes
Rider G. L. Cooksley 51.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd I’m In Heaven 52   
3rd Princeville 51
2 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:44.00


1989   Hunter
A J Speirs & P R Richard
Yellow, purple spots, red sleeves, purple cap
B or br g 5y Ivory Hunter – Trini’s Joy
Trainer K. A. Jordan
Rider J. A. Cassidy 52.5
20 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 5/1F
2nd Sea Legend 52   
3rd Coshking 55.5
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 2:42.80



1988   Natski (IRE)
Mr & Mrs W H Truscott
Green, pink diamonds, white cap
B h 5y Ela-Mana-Mou – Sweet Rhapsody
Trainer J. Denham
Rider L. Dittman 53
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Zamakima 51   
3rd Copatonic 51
Nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:41.80



1987   Balciano
A Marel, C Fagg, G Colman, N Cornford, J Saoyen
& S Harrison
Yellow, red sash & sleeves, black cap
B or br h 4y Balmerino – Deciana
Trainer N. J. Voigt
Rider P. Cook 50.5
20 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 9/2
2nd Kensei 54.5   
3rd The Brotherhood 51.5
2 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:40.80 
(race & course record)
1986   Born To Be Queen
Mr & Mrs B Lewis & Mr & Mrs T Kennedy
Pale green, green quarters & cap
B m 4y In The Purple – Lady Envoy
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/2
2nd Indian Raj 52.5   
3rd Rising Fear 50.5
½ nk x 4 ½ len. Time 2:42.20



1985   Spritely Native
Mr & Mrs K A Johnstone
Yellow, red braces, pale blue cap
B or br h 4y Yallah Native – Spritely Arietta
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider J. A. Cassidy 50.5
19 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 25/1
2nd Foxseal 55.5   
3rd Mr Mako 56.5
¾ len x sht hd. Time 2:44.2

1984   Hayai
Mr. L. F. Walters
Green and pale blue halves yellow cap
Br h 5y Skykawk ll – Poppa’s Girl
Trainer J. R. Lee  
Rider R. Quinton 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/2F
2nd Our Compromise 51.5   
3rd Foxseal 50
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:43.0


1983   Hayai
Mr. L. F. Walters
Green and pale blue halves yellow cap
Br h 4y Skykawk ll – Poppa’s Girl
Trainer J. R. Lee  
Rider N. Voigt 52.5
20 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2EF (Chiamare)
2nd Chiamare 55   
3rd Noble Heights 51.5
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:27.8
1983 – Race was run at Warwick Farm racecourse at a reduced distance of 2400m
1982   Nicholas John
G L Dumbrell, K E French, A B Jorgensen & G F Salter
White, royal blue & gold bands, royal blue sleeves & cap
Ch g 5y Zooming Zone – Twinning
Trainer C. Alderson
Rider P. Cook 49.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2
2nd Lancelotto 49   
3rd Wellington Road 49.5
1 ¾ len x ½ hd. Time 2:42 ½


1981   Belmura Lad
Messrs. D. Morison, C. Speed, D, Sadlier & Mrs. R. Lazar
Pale blue, dark blue stripe, armbands & cap
B g 7y Belmura – Fairaleana
Trainer J. B. Cummings  
Rider L. Olsen 55
20 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 12/1
2nd Peninsula 51.5   
3rd El Laurena 52
3 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:42.3

1980   Brindisi
S & M Fox Investments Pty Ltd
Grey, purple seams, white cap
B or br y 4y Village Square – Miss Italy
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider R. Selkrig 50.5
24 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 40/1
2nd Sovita 50   
3rd Sutimie 49
2 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 2:42.0
1979   Earthquake McGoon
Messrs. G T Murphy, G L A Russell & D. Morrison
Red, black & white striped sleeves, black cap
Br h 4y Diamond Joe – Die Laughing
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider G. Willetts 51
21 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 40/1
2nd Red Nose 52   
3rd Salamander 57
Lng nk x nk. Time 2:42.0
1979 – Race renamed The Metropolitan
1978   Ming Dynasty
Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Websdale
& Mr. & Mrs. J. Foyster
Grey, red maltese cross & cap
Ch or gr g 5y Planet Kingdom – Chow Mein
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider K. Langby 59.5
23 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/2
2nd Arwon 49   
3rd Popular Demand 48.5
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:45.2

1977   Sir Serene
B W Galea & Exors late P J Galea
Black, orange maltese cross & armbands, black cap
Br g 4y Hermes – Sweet Talk
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider P. Cook 49
24 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/1
2nd Grey Affair 53.5   
3rd Clear Day 49.5
5 len x ¾ len. Time 2:41.1 
(race & course record)

1976   Battle Heights
Mr. & Mrs. R. Douglas
Purple, gold spots, red sleeves, gold cap
Br g 9y Battle-Wagon – Wuthering Heights
Trainer R. Douglas
Rider R. Lang 56.5
20 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Participator 54.5   
3rd Gold And Black 50
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:46.9

1975   Bon Teint
Mr & Mrs R G Byrnes & N R Dawson
Purple, red maltese cross, pale blue cap
B g 4y Pandour – Glenys
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 47.5
23 Ran – Barrier 23 – SP 15/1
2nd Calypso 51   
3rd Leica Lover 57.5
1 len x ½ hd. Time 2:43.7



1974   Passetreul
Sir Tristan & Lady Antico
Orange, purple sleeves, black cap
B h 6y Ruantallan – Lekas
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/2
2nd Frozen Section 50.5   
3rd High Sail 53
½ len x 4 len. Time 2:43.3
1973   Analie
A. Keating
Cerise, pale green circles, pale green cap 
B m 4y Sovereign Edition – Nalei
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 54.5
20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F
2nd Campanello 50   
3rd Gold Skin 51.5
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:42.7 
(race & course record)


1972   Altai Khan
Messrs. R B Withers, E A Webb, M Novotny & D J Munro
Maroon, blue crossed sashes, gold sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Atilla – Mountain Rose
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider R. Mallyon 50
22 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2
2nd Mixed Grill 49   
3rd Passetruel 51
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:46.3
1972 was the first metric running of The Metropolitan  distance changed from 13 furlongs to 2600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971   Oncidon
Mr. L. P. PLasto
Yellow, tartan sleeves, black cap 
B g 4y Oncidium – Ena Harkness
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 7.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/4F
2nd Tails 9.8   
3rd Lincoln’s Inn 7.11
3 len x sht nk. Time 2:43.2
1970   Tails
Hon. C. E. Barnes
Black, pink sleeves, black cap
Ch h 5y Dalray – Dolled Up
Trainer P. J. Murray
Rider H. Cope 8.13
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1F
2nd Charlemagne 7.3   
3rd Gallicus 8.0
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:45.0


1969   Tails
Hon. C. E. Barnes
Black, pink sleeves, black cap
Ch h 4y Dalray – Dolled Up
Trainer P. J. Murray
Rider N. Voigt 8.0
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 3/1EF (Roman Consul)
2nd Cachondeo 7.7   
3rd Raad 8.0
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time. 2:45.4

1968   Wiedersehen
Mr. T. J. Powell
White, red diamonds & hooped sleeves, blue cap
Br g 4y Le Filou – Ta Ta
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider S. Spinks 8.0
20 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 14/1
2nd Broadway Hit 7.5   
3rd No Advice 7.2
½ nk x ½ len. Time 2:42.8



1967   General Command
Mrs. E. G. Norton
Red and yellow quarters, red sleeves & cap 
B g 4y Agricola – Sunbride
Trainer W. Wilson
Rider G. Podmore 8.2
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 3/1F
2nd Del Charro 8.7   
3rd Auto Filou 8.0
3 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 2:41 1/5 
(race & Australian record)
1966   Duo
Mesdames J North & J Ozoux & Messrs. J North & L K Kerr
Pale blue and black halves, black cap 
B h 5y Double Bore – In Harmony
Trainer R. A. Dickerson
Rider G. Podmore 7.10
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 9/1
2nd Trevors 8.9   
3rd Tea Biscuit 8.4
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:45 7/10


1965   Striking Force
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Davidson
Pale blue, pink sleeves 
B g 5y Osborne II – Flash Of Gold
Trainer F. H. Hood
Rider K. Langby 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 14/1
2nd Valuate 7.7   
3rd Carnival 7.12
2 len x ¾ len. Time 2:41 4/5



1964   Piper’s Son
Exors Estate late W. H. Tyler
Purple and red halves, pink cap
B or br h 5y Pipe Of Peace – Weeping Willow
Trainer M. F. Anderson
Rider D. Lake 7.13
21 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1F
2nd River Seine 8.7   
3rd Striking Force 8.1
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:44 4/5
1963   Galerus
Messrs. E. Brien & W. J. Simmons
Black and orange hoops, pale blue sleeves, red cap 
B h 4y Lepidoptic – Egyptian Veil
Trainer K. W. Suttle
Rider A. Mulley 8.2
18 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd River Seine 8.8   
3rd Maidenhead 8.4
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:41 9/10
1962   The Dip
Mr. W. J. Broderick
White, royal blue spots & cap
Br g 4y Le Filou – Cuddlesome
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider W. A. Smith 7.3
17 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/4F
2nd Corsair 8.4   
3rd River Seine 7.13
4 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:42 7/10

1961   Waipari
Mr. J. G. Sutherland
Black, red crossed sashes & sleeves, gold armbands & cap
B g 6y Summertime – Taction
Trainer J. Wickliff
Rider T. Hill 8.10
19 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 15/1
2nd Gemstone 8.5   
3rd Valerius 9.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:42 ½

1960   Red Wind
Mr. S. O. King
Black, red quarters, white hooped sleeves & cap
Br g 5y Emperor – Light Lady
Trainer R. G. Mills
Rider H. Cope 7.0
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 16/1
2nd Waipiri 8.13   
3rd Sparkler 8.6
½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:46 3/10


1959   Macdougal
Mr. R. N. Brown & Exors. late N. H. Brown
White, pale blue maltese cross, lilac cap
B g 6y Marco Polo – Lady Fox
Trainer R. W. Roden   
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.6
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 33/1
2nd Royal Jester 8.11   
3rd Foxmara 8.2
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:45 4/5



1958   Monte Carlo
Mr. K. Austin
Red, pale blue armbands & cap
B h 5y Lucky Bag – Bobalong
Trainer F. Dalton  
Rider N. Sellwood 9.3
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 13/2
2nd Caranna 9.2   
3rd Sailor Gay 7.4
Sht nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:42 ½



1957   Straight Draw
Mr. Ezra Norton
Red and yellow quarters, red sleeves & cap 
B g 5y Faux Tirage – Sunbride
Trainer J. M. Mitchell   
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.13
17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 7/1
2nd Gallant Lee 7.5   
3rd Book Link 8.9
½ hd x 4 len. Time 2:43 ½


1956   Redcraze
Mrs. A. B. Bradley
Gold, black sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch g 6y Red Mars – Myarion
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider A. Ward 9.8
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 2/1F
2nd Evening Peal 8.2   
3rd Dalstar 7.7
3 len x ½ hd. Time 2:42 7/10

1955   Beaupa
Messrs. J. G. & R. J. Jones
Yellow, red sash & cap 
B g 4y Beau Son – Credential
Trainer F. C. Allsop
Rider G. Podmore 7.11
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 15/1
2nd Toparoa 7.11   
3rd Electro 8.13
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:43 4/5


1954   Commodore
Mr. V. P. Bernard
Green, gold band & cap
Ch g 5y Admiral’s Luck – Pale Moon
Trainer V. P. Bernard
Rider S. Cassidy 7.5
24 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 14/1
2nd Master Proven 8.0   
3rd Advocate 8.10
½ nk x lng nk. Time 2:42 ¼

1953   Carioca
Mr. P. C. Hoysted
Red, white sash, dark blue cap 
B h 6y Felt Yet – Sing Again
Trainer P. C. Hoysted
Rider W. Cook 9.7
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4F
2nd Hydrogen 9.3   
3rd Earldom 8.3
Lng hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:43 ½



1952   Dalray
Mr. C. Neville
Light blue, white sleeves, dark blue armbands & cap 
B h 4y Balloch – Broiveine
Trainer C. C. McCarthy  
Rider K. Nuttall 9.1
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/4F
2nd Jan 8.2   
3rd Britavah 6.9
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:02 ½


1951   Delta
Mr. A. Basser
Brown and dark blue hoops, red cap
Br h 5y Midstream – Gazza
Trainer M. McCarten  
Rider N. Sellwood 9.5
17 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Skystreamer 6.12   
3rd Aristocrat 8.11
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:44 ½


1950   Conductor
H. Singer
Dark blue, lilac stars, dark blue cap
B g 6y Marconigram – Silver Cloud
Trainer J. Green
Rider A. Thompson 7.11
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd Indian Chief 8.2   
3rd Saville Row 7.4
Nse x nk. Time 2:48 ¾ 



1949   Count Cyrano
Mr. K. Austin
Red, pale blue armbands, pale blue cap
Br h 4y Battle Song – Raphis
Trainer F. Dalton
Rider W. Cook 7.9
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1F
2nd Sir Falcon 7.5   
3rd Benvolo 7.9
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:49



1948   Buonarroti Boy
E. W. Russell
Yellow, green sash, black hooped sleeves & cap
B or br g 6y Buonarroti – Lorncello
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider E. Doon 7.10
19 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 25/1
2nd Karachi 7.12   
3rd Kerry Lad 8.0
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:46 ¾



1947   Murray Stream
C. W. & W. H. Mace 
Purple, dark blue sleeves, purple cap 
Ch h 6y Midstream – Hall Mark’s Sister
Trainer G. Brown  
Rider J. Eaves 8.6
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 25/1
2nd Sweet Chime 8.7   
3rd Open Air 7.11
½ hd x ½ hd. Time 2:45 ¾



1946   Cordale
Mr. E. Randall
Green, white diamonds, red cap
Br h 6y Conspirator – Lady Rossendale
Trainer G. Ray
Rider G. Moore 8.7
19 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Chaytor 8.7   
3rd Good Idea 9.1
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:44



1945   Murray Stream
C. W. & W. H. Mace 
Purple, dark blue sleeves, purple cap 
Ch h 4y Midstream – Hall Mark’s Sister
Trainer G. Brown  
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.6
20 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Beau Monde 8.0   
3rd Russia 8.13
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:45 ½



1944   Nightbeam
Mr. F. W. Hughes
Red and white check, red cap  
B g 7y Night Raid – Lady Burleigh
Trainer J. W. McCurley
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.2
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Flight 8.10   
3rd Kiarte 8.0
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:43 ½


1943   Main Topic
Mr. T. M. McGrath
Pale blue, brown sleeves 
Br h 4y Talking – Germain
Trainer T. M. McGrath  
Rider E. Bartle 8.13
24 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/1
2nd Moorland 7.8   
3rd Eureka 7.9
½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:41 ½ 
(equal race & Australian record)


1942   Grand Fils
Mr. S. E. Chatterton
Green, black sash, red cap 
B or br g 5y Beau Pere – Timid
Trainer T. Murray
Rider E. T. Ross 7.12
25 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Goose Boy 7.9   
3rd Angus 6.8
½ hd x 1 len. Time 2:45 ½


1941   Dashing Cavalier
Messrs. F W Hughes & E A Coglan
Red and white check, dark blue sleeves & cap
B h 5y Constant Son – Dashing
Trainer J. W. McCurley
Rider F. Shean 9.0
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Lucrative 9.3   
3rd Triggerman 7.3
½ nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:41 ½ 
(race & Australian record)

1940   Beau Vite
Mr. R. Stewart
Red, yellow spots, red cap 
Br h 4y Beau Pere – Dominant
Trainer F. McGrath  
Rider E. McMenamin 9.4
19 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 2/1F
2nd Reading 9.0   
3rd Pantler 7.10
2 len x ¾ len. Time 2:42 
(race & Australasian record)


1939   Feminist
Mr. H. S. Thompson
Orange, pink sleeves & cap
Br m 4y Pantheon – Loquacious
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider W. Cook 7.11
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 2/1F
2nd Fearless 7.10   
3rd Pantler 7.3
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:48 ¾ 



1938   Royal Chief
Mr. A. K. Firth
Cherry, dark blue sleeves & cap
B h 4y Chief Ruler – Modiste
Trainer F. D. Jones
Rider E. Bartle 8.13
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 4/1F
2nd Buzalong 8.5   
3rd Cooranga 7.4
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:42 ¾ 
(race record)


1937   Sir Regent
Mr. S. S. Crick
Red, black spots & cap
B g 4y Chief Ruler – Irish lyric
Trainer J. H. Abbs
Rider J. O’Sullivan 7.3
17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 10/1
2nd Silver Standard 8.7   
3rd Vaalmore 7.6
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:45 ¾


1936   Young Crusader
Mr. “W. Biey” (Mr. W. Longworth)
Black, yellow braces & cap 
Ch h 4y Caledon – Bonnie Lady
Trainer R. Brennan
Rider W. Duncan 7.9
19 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Silver Standard 7.4   
3rd Lough Neagh 9.2
5 len x 3 len. Time 2:43 ¼

1935   Oro
Mr. J. King
White and black halves, green cap
Ch h 6y Roger De Busli – Sweet Alison
Trainer J. King
Rider J. Pratt 8.9
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd High Cross 7.6   
3rd Contact 8.3
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:46 ¼ 
High Cross was first past the post by a neck to Oro.
A protest by J. Pratt, rider of the second placegetter alleging interference from the furlong post was upheld and the race awarded to Oro
1934   Waikare
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue cap 
Br h 4y Limond – Water Wings
Trainer G. Price
Rider J. Pratt 8.1
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Journal 7.10   
3rd Nightly 8.13
Hd x hd. Time 2:49 ¾


1933   Regal Son
Mr. T. Hickey
Red, yellow sash & cap
Blk g 4y Australian Sun – Lager
Trainer S. R. Lamond
Rider J. O’Sullivan 7.6
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd Topical 8.5   
3rd Oro 8.0
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:54 ½ 



1932   Denis Boy (IRE)
Mr. R. Wallace
Green, pale blue hoops, white cap
B h 6y Soldennis – Blink Girl
Trainer F. McGrath  
Rider M. McCarten 8.6
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 9/2F
2nd Rogilla 7.13   
3rd Lough Neah 8.2
½ len x 3 len. Time 3:44 ¾


1931   Strength (GB)
Mr. J. J. Hansell
Dark blue, green braces, pink cap
B g 7y Sandow – Nysa
Trainer J. J. Hansell
Rider E. Bartle 8.0
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 50/1
2nd Concentrate 8.12  
3rd (DH) Spearman 8.0   
3rd (DH) Carry On 8.7
Hd x ¾ len. Time 2:45 ½
1930   Cragford
Mr. J. P. Arthur
White, black band, red cap
B g 4y Eastern Monarch – Cena
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider A. Breasley 7.5
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 3/1F
2nd In The Shade 8.8   
3rd Jeypore 8.2
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:43 
(race & Australasian record)

1929   Loquacious
Mr. R. Miller
Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap
Br m 4y Magpie – Charleville
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider J. Munro 8.11
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Nightmarch 9.12   
3rd Paquito 8.7
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:44


1928   Jocelyn
Mr. J. S. Brunton
White, red sleeves & cap
Blk m 4y Rossendale – Maltine
Trainer G. Price
Rider W. Duncan 8.4
18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 6/1EF (Sharp Son & Bacchus)
2nd Oratrix 7.12   
3rd Sharp Son 7.1
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:44 ¾ 


1927   Murillo (GB)
Mr. E. A. Connolly
Red, black sleeves, red cap
B g 6y Gainsborough – Roya
Trainer E. A. Connolly
Rider E. Bartle 8.0
19 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 3/1F
2nd Limerick 9.2   
3rd Horton Gag 7.12
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:53 ½



1926   Star Stranger
Mr. A. B. Williams
Black and white checks, black sleeves & cap
B g 4y Martian – Star Lady
Trainer J. H. Jefferd
Rider R. Reed 8.9
23 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Pantheon 9.6   
3rd Vitality 8.6
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:44



1925   Bard Of Avon
Messrs. J. & J. F. Leitch
Brown, pale blue sleeves, pink cap
Ch h 4y Urney – Belle Of Avon
Trainer J. Tomlinson
Rider J. Brown 7.4
20 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 25/1
2nd Frances Tressady 8.11   
3rd Polycletan 9.0
1 len x ½ nk. Time 2:45 ¾ 


1924   Polycletan
Messrs. G. Clarke & J. Quilty
Dark blue and brown halves, black cap
B g 5y Polycrates – Fallingbrook
Trainer D. Lewis
Rider T. Farthing 7.4
21 Ran – Barrier 21 – SP 7/1
2nd David 9.8   
3rd Prince Woorak 6.10
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:46 ½


1923   Sir Andrew
Mr Jas Wilson
White, black sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Woorak – Lady Joan
Trainer Jas Wilson
Rider H. Jones 8.6
24 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd David 9.13   
3rd Comptroller 7.0
4 len x ½ len. Time 2:43 ½ 
(race & Australian record)

1922   Speciality
Mr. J. J. Leahy
Green, yellow sash, red cap
Br h 5y Persian Knight – Arrogant
Trainer D. Lewis
Rider A. Wood 9.0
21 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 16/1
2nd Basella 7.0   
3rd Purser 8.6
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:47 ¾ 



1921   Laddie Blue
H. R. Munro
Pink, black stripes, black cap 
B g 7y Sir Laddo – Sky Blue
Trainer J. Hourigan
Rider M. Hourigan 7.10
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 14/1
2nd Prince Sandy 6.10   
3rd Erasmus 8.7
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:45 ½

1920   Pershore
E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white stripe, dark blue cap
B h 4y All Black – Perseis
Trainer G. P. Nailon
Rider J. Killorn 7.8
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Ecarte 6.10   
3rd Syce Knight 6.12
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:44 ½ 
1920 – Distance increased to 1 mile 5 furlongs
1919   Rebus (GB)
Mr. J. Lemon
Black, red diamonds, white cap
Ch h 6y Radium – Quibble
Trainer Z. Murray
Rider A. Wood 9.10
27 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 12/1
2nd Kenilford 7.4   
3rd Amazonia 7.2
Lng hd x 2 len. Time 2:32 ¾


1918   Kennaquhair
Messrs. W. M. Borthwick & J. Laycock
White, purple diamond, white cap
Ch h 5y Kenilworth – Calluna
Trainer W. Stringer
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.4
29 Ran – Barrier 26 – SP 3/1F
2nd Arch Marella 8.0   
3rd Lingle 9.0
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:31 ½ 
(equal race record)

1917   Cagou
Mrs. O. C. Flemmich
White, green maltese cross, black cap
Br h 8y Ayr Laddie – Tartar
Trainer F. J. Marsden
Rider K. Bracken 8.10
23 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Westcourt 8.4   
3rd Lingle 8.10
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:33


1916   Quinologist (GB)
Mr. T. C. Trautwein
Black, green armbands, pale blue cap
B g 5y St. Frusquin – Catgut
Trainer H. Chippendall
Rider P. Maher 7.3
35 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Polycrates 8.4   
3rd Cetigne 9.3
2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 2:36



1915   St. Carwyne
Mr. W. Dally
Green, pink spots, white cap
Ch h 5y St. Alwyne – Carwee
Trainer J. Hackett  
Rider W. Barnett 8.8
29 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd William The Silent 6.12   
3rd Reputation 8.13
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:33 ¼


1914   St. Spasa (GB)
Messrs. L. Robinson & W. Clark
Lavender, rose sleeves & cap
B or br h 4y St. Amant – Carita
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider A. Callinan 7.7
25 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Psyttyx 7.8   
3rd St. Carwyne 7.8
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:33 



1913   Cagou
Messrs. J. & P. Brun
Red, orange cap
Br h 4y Ayr Laddie – Tartar
Trainer J. Allsopp
Rider J. Lightfoot 7.11
33 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Alured 7.12   
3rd Aurofodina 8.3
5 len x 1 len. Time 2:31 ½ 
(race record)

1912   Duke Foote
“J. Baron” (J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap 
B h 5y Sir Foote – Ortelle
Trainer J. Barden  
Rider R. Lewis 7.10
27 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Piastre 7.6   
3rd Ladies’ Man 8.1
4 len x ¾ len. Time 2:34 ½
1911   Malt King
Mr. J. E. Brien
Black and white stripes, black cap
Ch h 5y Maltster – Patrona
Trainer J. E. Brien
Rider W. Black 9.1
20 Ran – SP 5/1EF (Didus)
2nd Lady Medallist 8.9   
3rd Hartfell 7.3
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:35 ¼
1910   Eric
Mr. W. Fletcher
Pink, pale blue sleeves & cap
B g 7y Sir William – Heather
Trainer W. Stringer
Rider J. S. McDonald
25 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Ra 7.5   
3rd Flavinius 8.2
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:32 ¾ 



1909   Maltine
Mr. J. S. Brunton
White, red sleeves & cap
Ch m 5y Maltster – Loch Lava
Trainer J. Burton
Rider W. Osborne 8.4
29 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Olivaster 7.7   
3rd Golden Slipper 7.10
½ len x hd. Time 2:33 ½ 



1908   Mooltan
Gordonhas Khatan
White, red spots & cap
B h 5y Positano – Dilisk
Trainer H. Rayner
Rider W. McLachlan 9.2
22 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Peru 8.9   
3rd Maranui 7.9
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:34 ¼ 



1907   Mooltan
Mr. J. Samuels
Pale blue, brown hoops, pale blue cap
B h 4y Positano – Dilisk
Trainer H. Rayner
Rider R. Brennan 6.13
20 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Apologue 8.7   
3rd Melodrama 9.0
Hd x 6 len. Time 2:34 ¼


1906   Solution
Mr. R. W. Paterson
Cardinal, white spots & cap
Br m 5y Soult – Problem
Trainer J. Lowe  
Rider L. H. Hewitt 8.2
25 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Poseidon 7.9   
3rd Famous 8.11
5 len x 3 len. Time 2:33 ½


1905   Maniapoto
Mr. H. E. Good
Amber, blue cap
Br h 5y Soult – Lady Fisher
Trainer H. B. Hales
Rider F. Jones 8.0
22 Ran – SP 16/1
2nd Warroo 8.1   
3rd Famous 8.10
6 len x ½ len. Time 2:32 ½ 
(race record)

1904   Alias
Mr Jas Chambers
Lavender, cream sleeves, pink cap
Ch g 4y Clan Stuart – Asleep
Trainer J. Chambers
Rider W. H. Smith 7.3
27 Ran – SP 100/1
2nd Tartan 7.1   
3rd Cato 6.13
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:34 ¼ 
(race record)

1903   Marvel Loch
T. F. Scully
Orange, white sash, red cap 
Ch m 4y Lochiel – Marvellete
Trainer T. F. Scully
Rider F. Hickey 7.7
24 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd T.M.S 6.13   
3rd Ossian 6.7
¾ len x hd. Time 2:35 
(equal race record)

1902   Queen Of Sheba
Mr. R. Wootton
Maroon, gold sleeves, red cap
B m 5y Niagara – Happy Land
Trainer R. Wootton
Rider N. Godby 6.7
24 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd The Persian 7.8   
3rd Air Motor 7.8
Lng hd x nk. Time 2:36



1901   San Fran
Mr. A. Williams
Maroon, straw sash & cap 
B 4 4y Gonzo – Procella
Trainer T. Payten
Rider F. Kuhn 8.8
30 Ran – SP 4/1F
2nd Patronage 6.11   
3rd Sequence 9.7
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 2:35 
(equal race record)

1900   Reviver
Mr. W. R. Hall
Blue, black and gold star sash & cap
B h 4y Clan Stuart – Melissa
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider C. Parker 8.2
30 Ran – SP 33/1
2nd Tarquin 9.6   
3rd Cyanide 7.12
¾ len x nk. Time 2:36


1899   Cremona
J. & J. M. McMaster
Canary, chocolate sleeves & sash, red cap
B m 5y Lochiel – Hilda
Trainer J. Burton
Rider E. Yeomans 7.10
27 Ran – SP 50/1
2nd Cranberry 7.12   
3rd Dewey 6.13
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37 ¼
1898   Cravat
Mr. G. Hunter
Green and white hoops, green & white cap
B h 6y Castor – Necklace
Trainer W. Duggan
Rider H. Houseman 7.13
34 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Robin Hood 7.0   
3rd Woodlark 7.0
½ len x nk. Time 2:36 ¼ 
1898 – Race renamed the Metropolitan Handicap
1897   Survivor
Mr. W. Kelso
Cerise, black sleeves & cap
B h 4y Lochiel – Melissa
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider H. Cook 8.8
22 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Holbrook 6.11   
3rd Coil 9.1
Nk x ¾ len. Time 2:35 
(race record)

1896   The Skipper
Mr. S. Hordern
White, blue spots, white cap
Blk g 4y Robinson Crusoe – Lady Marden
Trainer I. Earnshaw
Rider W. Delaney 8.2
24 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd True Blue 9.4   
3rd Response 7.11
Lng nk x 2 len. Time 2:37 ¾


1895   Nobleman
Mr. J. R. Anderson
Pink, blue sleeves, red cap
B h 4y The Australian Peer – Paradox
Trainer H. Rayner
Rider J. Gainsford 8.4
22 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Woodford 7.1   
3rd Ruenalf 8.9
2 len x hd. Time 2:40



1894   Projectile
“J. B. Clark” (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves
B h 4y Chester – Percussion
Trainer T. Payten
Rider A. Luckman 7.7
21 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Lady Trenton 8.9   
3rd Paris 9.4
7 len x 1 len. Time 2:37


1893   Paris
Mr. H. C. White
Red, white cross, white cap
B g 6y Grandmaster – Enone
Trainer J. Allsop   
Rider J. Fielder 9.2
23 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Aureus 8.7   
3rd Sunshine 8.8
2 len x hd. Time 2:40 ½ 



1892   Althotas
W. L. Smith
Blue, cream braces, blue & cream cap
B h 5y Phil Athol – Goldine
Trainer W. L. Smith
Rider C. Pearson 7.10
25 Ran – SP 33/1
2nd Vespasia 7.5   
3rd Selkirk 6.12
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:36 ½ 
1892 – Distance shortened to 1½ miles
1891   Yowi
J. Chaafe
Yellow and black hoops, white cap
B r m 5y Melbourne – Yelena
Trainer J. Chaafe
Rider J. Chaafe 6.4
14 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Sunshine 6.11   
3rd Magnus 7.2
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 3:33

1890   Little Bernie
Mr. J. Abrahams
Green, scarlet sleeves & cap
B h 4y Cheviot – Myrtle
Trainer J. Cook
Rider E. Schaafe 6.11
13 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Papua 7.2   
3rd The Queen 8.6
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 3:31 
(race record)

1889   Abercorn
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch h 5y Chester – Cinnamon
Trainer T. Payten  
Rider T. Hales 9.7
15 Ran – SP 7/2F
2nd Arsenal 9.2   
3rd Wycombe 7.10
3 len x ¾ len. Time 3:35 ¾ 
1889 – Race renamed the Metropolitan Stakes
1888   Lamond
Mr. J. Cook
Dark blue, straw sleeves, red cap
Br g 3y Newminster – Axiom
Trainer J. Cook
Rider J. Fielder 6.4
11 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Arsenal 9.0   
3rd Abercorn 9.8
10 len x ½ len. Time 3:37 ½


1887   Cardigan
Mr. Jas Chambers
Black, red sleeves, black cap
Ch h 5y Goldsbrough – Signora
Trainer Jas Mayo
Rider J. Fielder 6.11
14 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Acolyte 7.12   
3rd Uppercut 6.2
Sht hd x 4 len. Time 3:38 ¾


1886   The Bohemian
“Mr. T. Jones” (I. T. Carslake)
Scarlet, black cap
B h 5y Maribyrnong – Nina
Trainer I. T. Carslake
Rider A. Robertson 7.1
19 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd The Jewel 7.6   
3rd Lord William 6.2
Hd x 6 len. Time 3:31 ¾



1885   Acolyte
Mr. A. Halinbourg
Red, white & blue hoops, blue sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Newminster – Nightingale
Trainer T. Coffey
Rider T. Sanders 7.0
16 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Lord Exeter 6.9   
3rd Brown And Rose 7.0
1 len x lng hd. Time 3:31 ¼ 
(race record)

1884   Sir Modred
Mr. D. Proudfoot (J. Mondy)
Yellow, tartan sleeves & cap
B h 7y Traducer – Idalia
Trainer D. Lawson
Rider B. Colley 8.10
17 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Hilltop 7.12   
3rd Hastings 8.0
3 len x hd. Time 3:34 ¼ 



1883   The Gem
Mr J. Mayo
Black, blue sash & cap
B h 5y Kelpie – Ida
Trainer J. Mayo
Rider E. McGrade 8.7
13 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd First Demon 6.5   
3rd Aide-de-Camp 6.9
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 3:36 ¾

1882   Masquerade
Mr. C. T. Roberts
Blue, pink sleeves & cap 
Ch g 8y The Drummer – Romping Girl
Trainer T. Ivory
Rider D. Nicholson 6.0
19 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Comet 6.13   
3rd Britisher 6.10
1 ½ len x nk. Time 3:33  



1881   Hesperian
Mr J. Mayo
Black, blue sash & cap
Ch h 5y Yattendon – Jessie Bell
Trainer J. Mayo
Rider J. Smith 7.8
18 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Waxy 6.5   
3rd Wellington 8.12
4 len x 2 len. Time 3:32 4/10
1880   The Pontiff
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
(wore a blue cap to distinguish him from his
James White stablemate, Democrat) 
Br h 4y The Drummer – The Nun
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider W. Rayner 6.4
13 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Hesperian 5.12   
3rd Lord Burghley 7.10
2 len x 4 len. Time 3:31 6/10 
(race record)
1879   Secundus (late Highlander)
Mr J. Mayo
Black, blue sash & cap
Ch h 4y Kelpie – Hebe
Trainer J. Mayo
Rider R. O’Connor 7.4
15 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Lord Burghley 6.9   
3rd Strathearn 7.11
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:36 8/10
1878   Democrat
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B h 5y Gemma di Vergy – Silverhair
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider C. Gordon 8.2
10 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd The Dean 7.10   
3rd Colima 6.8
¾ len x 1 len. Time 3:38
1877   Amendment
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
B c 3y Angler – Proposition
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider J. Williams 5.8
16 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd The Painter 8.0   
3rd Timothy 8.2
Hd x 6 len. Time 3:35 3/10


1876   Nemesis
Mr. E. Evans
Rose, white cap
B m 5y Knight Of The Garter – Nuncia
Trainer W. Lang
Rider E. Bancroft 6.12
16 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Rataplan 6.10   
3rd Irish Stew 7.8
Lng hd x 5 len. Time 3:33 8/10



1975   Goldsbrough
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Br h 5y Fireworks – Sylvia
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider J. Ashworth 9.2
16 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Kingsborough 8.10   
3rd Kingfisher 6.8
¾ len x nse. Time 3:32 2/10


1874   Sterling
Mr. T. Ivory
Light blue, straw cap
Br h 4y Yattendon – Sultana
Trainer T. Ivory
Rider M. Bryant 7.6
19 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Goldsbrough 8.7   
3rd Maid Of Avenal 6.11
2 len x sht hd. Time 3:36 ½ 


1873   Horatio
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black 
B h 4y Maribyrnong – Rose Of Denmark
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider M. Thompson 7.3
14 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Myrtle 6.6   
3rd The Arrow 7.9
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 3:42 ½    



1872   Dagworth
Mr. R. Bloomfield
All black
B h 4y Yattendon – Nutcut
Trainer E. De Mestre  
Rider A. Shields 7.5
16 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Clansman 6.7   
3rd The Quack 7.5
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 3:35 8/10 
(race record)


1871   Rosebud
Mr. A. Town
Red, black cap
Ch m 6y New Warrior – Victorine
Trainer A. E. Cornwell
Rider B. Colley 6.12
12 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd The Pearl 7.3   
3rd Barbelle 8.4
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:40 ½


1870   Croydon
Mr. W. Winch
Violet, white sleeves & cap  
Br c 3y Lord Of The Hills – Requiem
Trainer W. Winch
Rider T. Brown 7.8
16 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Tim Whiffler)
2nd Tim Whiffler 9.12   
3rd Trump Card 7.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 3:43 ½ 



1869   Circassian
Mr. W. Winch
Violet, white sleeves & cap 
Br h 6y Chevalier – Chalice
Trainer W. Winch
Rider T. Brown 7.8
12 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Grey Momus 6.8   
3rd Warrior 8.13
1 len x 2 len. Time 3:44 ½ 



1868   The Barb
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Blk h 5y Sir Hercules – Young Gulnare
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider J. Ashworth 9.10
11 Ran – SP 2/1EF (Tim Whiffler)
2nd Tim Whiffler 9.10   
3rd Bylong 7.4
1 len x ½ len. Time 3:37 3/10 
(race record)

1867   Tim Whiffler
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 5y New Warrior – Cinderella
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider J. Driscoll 8.8
17 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Rose Of Australia 8.5
3rd Birmingham 7.6
2 len x ¾ len. Time 3:38 6/10 
(race record)

1866   Bylong
Mr. E. Lee
Green, straw sash, scarlet cap
Ch c 3y Sir Hercules – Marchioness
Trainer J. Kean
Rider T. Bennett 5.6
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Yattendon 9.8   
3rd Tim Whiffler 7.4
1 len x 2 len. Time 3:42 ½ 
1866 – Race renamed The Great Metropolitan Stakes
1865   Volunteer
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Br h 7y New Warrior – Miss Langar
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider C. Stanley 9.0
12 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Tarragon 10.5   
3rd Sir Patrick 8.0
Nk x 3 len. Time 3:46
1865 – Race named The Mayor’s Cup

1864   Tarragon
Mr. W. Town
Crimson, black cap
B h 6y New Warrior – Ludia
Trainer J. Higgerson
Rider J. Higgerson 10.4
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Ramornie 7.12   
3rd Ben Bolt 9.0
1 len x 8 len. Time 3:50

1863   Regno
Mr. W. Town
Crimson, black cap
B h 4y Potentate – Ludia
Trainer J. Higgerson  
Rider J. Driscoll 8.7
7 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Tarragon 9.7   
3rd Kildare 7.7
2 len x ½ len. Time 3:46
1863 – First running of the Metropolitan Cup – 2 miles




















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