William Reid Stakes
The first William Reid Stakes was run at Moonee Valley Racecourse over 6 furlongs on January 24 1925. The race was won by the Earl Of Stradbroke’s imported galloper, The Night Patrol.
The race was named in honour of former MVRC member Mr William Reid who had a long association with both racing and breeding in Victoria. William Reid’s greatest success as an owner came in 1912 when his galloper, Uncle Sam won the Caulfield Cup. Uncle Sam gave Reid a second Caulfield Cup when he again won the race two years later.
The race was traditionally run towards the end of January, but in 1994 it was rescheduled to be run each Australia Day and was consequently renamed the Australian Made Stakes. The name was changed to The Australia Stakes the following year.
In 2010 the race took on its original mantle as the William Reid Stakes and it was rescheduled to be run as part of the Victorian autumn racing carnival.
Many great gallopers have won the William Reid over the course of its history, but one stands out above all the rest, one who made the race his own, one who won the William Reid through five consecutive years (1979 – 1983) Manikato.
Other gallopers who’ve won the William Reid Stakes on more than one occasion include:
1925/26 The Night Patrol – 1934/35 Heros – 1952/53 & 55 Flying Halo
1957/58 Golden Doubles – 1973/74 All Shot – 2008/2009 Apache Cat
2011 & 2013 Black Caviar – 2023/24 Imperatriz
Training honours for the William Reid Stakes rest, not surprisingly, with Bob Hoysted due mainly to Manikato’s five consecutive wins between 1979 & 1983. Hoysted also trained River Rough to win the event in 1985 giving him a total of 6 wins for the Moonee Valley sprint.
Just as Manikato’s trainer, Bob Hoysted took training honours, riding honours rest with Manikato’s rider, Gary Willetts who was in the saddle for all of his five wins, giving him top spot with 5 wins
2024 Imperatriz
Te Akau Empress No.1, Te Akau Empress No. 2
Tangerine, royal blue stars, striped sleeves, tangerine cap
B or br m 5y I Am Invincible – Berimbau
Trainer M. Walker
Rider O. Bosson 56.5
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/11F
2nd Johnny Rocker 58.5
3rd I Am Me 56.5
Sht nk x 2 len. Time 1:09.99
2023 Imperatriz
Te Akau Empress No.1, Te Akau Empress No. 2
Tangerine, royal blue stars, striped sleeves, tangerine cap
B or br m 4y I Am Invincible – Berimbau
Trainer M. Walker
Rider O. Bosson 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2F
2nd Bella Nipotina 56.5
3rd Roch’N’Horse 56.5
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.55
2022 September Run
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Beasley)
Dark green, red chevrons, dark green chevron sleeves, red stripe cap
B m 4y Exceed And Excel – Pittsburgh Flyer
Trainer C. Waller
Rider C. Williams 56.5
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 16/1
2nd Halvorsen 58.5
3rd General Beau 56
1 len x nk. Time 1:09.92
2021 Masked Crusader
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Gilgai Farm, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, C Madden, J Madden, Werrett Bloodstock P/L, Encompass Bloodstock, P Orton
Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold & white armbands, gold cap
B g 4y Toronado – She’s Got Gears
Trainer M, W & J Hawkes
Rider W. Pike 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Portland Sky 56
3rd Libertini 56.5
2 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:09.29
(race record)
2020 Loving Gaby
Phoenix Thoroughbred (Mgr: A. A. Salman)
White, orange stars sleeves, white cap, orange star
B f 3y I Am Invincible – Maastricht
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider C. Williams 54
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/2
2nd Gytrash 58.5
3rd Bivouac 56
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:09.44
2019 Sunlight
Mrs L Fung, Ms R C Parker, Miss I E Mitchell, Mrs K L Thompson, Mrs R J Fletcher, Miss S R Fletcher, Miss J R Fletcher, QATAR Bloodstock (Mgr: D Redvers) & G1g Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel
White, maroon and navy stars
B f 3y Zoustar – Solar Charged
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider L. Currie 54
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/11F
2nd Spright 56.5
3rd Ellicazoom 56.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:09.77
2018 Hellbent
A Cardy, P Green, M Weiner, J Hilton, F Mitchell, H Mitchell,
A Mitchell, C Lawler, Yarraman Park Stud, Poideven Paradice
Racing & McEnnis Racing Pty Ltd
Maroon, white armbands & cap
B h 5y I Am Invincible – Volkaspray
Trainer D. Weir
Rider C. Williams 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/1
2nd Thronum 58.5
3rd Catchy 54
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:09.36
(race record)
2017 Silent Sedition
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: T F Curnow)
Green, black Vee yoke & diamond sleeves, cream cap
B m 4y War Chant – Fiorentina
Trainer A. Noblet
Rider Ms K. Mallyon 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd Hellbent 58.5
3rd Star Turn 56
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.11
2016 Flamberge
Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr. D. J. Moodie)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
Ch g 6y Exceed And Excel – Razor Blade
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider B. Rawiller 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/1
2nd Holler 56
3rd Japonisme 56
Sht ½ hd x ½ hd. Time 1:09.85
2015 Lucky Hussler
G I Makauskas, Mrs C I Makauskas, Mrs P F Makauskas,
C S Gall, Mrs S A Gall, Mrs C P Cook, B Gall & E C Gall
Yellow, red emblem, red & green band & cuffs,
hooped cap yellow pom pom
B g 5y Husson – Talaq Dancer
Trainer D. Weir
Rider G. Boss 58.5
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/1
2nd Vain Queen 56.5
3rd Griante 56.5
1 ¾ len x nse. Time 1:10.36
2014 Spirit Of Boom
Mrs P Gollan, B Siemsen, Eureka Stud Synd (Mgr: C & S McAlpine), J Schloss, A Dunemann, J Kurtz, S Kurtz & River Junction Racing Synd
Yellow, black stripes, red sleeves, yellow cap
B h 6y Sequalo – Temple Spirit
Trainer T. Gollan
Rider M. Rodd 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2
2nd Fontelina 58.5
3rd Unpretentious 58.5
Sht ½ hd x ½ nk. Time 1:11.17
2013 Black Caviar
G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M & Mrs J Taylor
Salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap
Br m 6y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/25F
2nd Karuta Queen 56.5
3rd Fawkner 58.5
4 len x ½ len. Time 1:11.08
2012 Foxwedge
Dr. E G T Bateman & Mrs B G Bateman
Tartan, green sleeves, green & dark blue qtd cap
B c 3y Fastnet Rock – Forest Native
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider N. Rawiller 56
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/1
2nd Hay List 58.5
3rd Buffering 58.5
¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:10.27
2011 Black Caviar
G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M & Mrs J Taylor
Salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap
Br m 4y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/11F
2nd Crystal Lily 54
3rd Hinchinbrook 56
1 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.00
2010 Turffontein (late Lord Turffontein)
A Cummings T'breds, A Grant-Taylor, M Paine, J Sugarman,
R Garozzo, M Kleimeyer, S Savage, PC Racing
( Mgr: P Carroll), C J Morey & T Hurford
Yellow, red epaulettes & cap
Ch h 5y Johannesburg – Spirit Of Grace
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider G. Boss 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/1
2nd Wanted 55.5
3rd Sniper’s Bullet 58.5
½ nk x sht nk. Time 1:11.67
2010 – Race renamed William Reid Stakes
2009 Apache Cat
P F Radford, Ms R N Lawrie, G E Riddell, Mrs S T Riddell,
Mrs M B Lofthouse, K J Lofthouse
Burgundy, lime stars on sleeves & cap
Ch g 6y Lion Cavern – Tennessee Blaze
Trainer G. Eurell
Rider D. Oliver 58.5
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Vormista 56.5
3rd Time Thief 55.5
3 len x nk. Time 1:09.64
(equal race record)
2008 Apache Cat
P F Radford, Ms R N Lawrie, G E Riddell, Mrs S T Riddell,
Mrs M B Lofthouse, K J Lofthouse
Burgundy, lime stars on sleeves & cap
Ch g 5y Lion Cavern – Tennessee Blaze
Trainer G. Eurell
Rider C. W. Brown 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F
2nd Stanzout 58.5
3rd Monet Rules 58.5
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 1:09.64
(race record)
2007 Miss Andretti
P. S. Buckley, D. B. Mueller & G. Guen
Black, emerald green chevrons, white & emerald green seam sleeves, black & green striped cap
B m 5y Ihtiram – Peggie’s Bid
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider C. Newitt 56
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/15F
2nd Any Suggestion 58.5
3rd Rewaaya 56
1 ¼ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 1:10.23
2006 Virage De Fortune
T J Hughes, M D Sullivan, L M Macri, I G Holmes
B W Paton, A M Kilgour & J A Bester
Red, white band & armbands, blue cap
Gr m 4y Anabaa – Virage
Trainer B. McLachlan
Rider G. Childs 52
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Rewaaya 52
3rd Undue 57.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:10.06
(race record)
2005 Cape Of Good Hope (GB)
Exors of the late R. Carstairs
White, royal blue cross of Lorraine, halved sleeves, white & blue star cap
Ch g 7y Inchinor – Cape Merino
Trainer D. Oughton
Rider B. Prebble 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/2
2nd Super Elegant 57.5
3rd Spark Of Life 57.5
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:10.30
(race record)
2004 Regimental Gal
W T Larkins, F I Roberts, G Vettiger, L Gessner, B Verrender,
R C & R F Woo, D J & P H Dwyer & B F Fisher
Gold, Black armbands & cap
Ch f 3y General Nediym – Hallaya
Trainer S. Dwyer
Rider S. R. King 52.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4F
2nd Our Egyptian Raine 55
3rd Legally Bay 52.5
½ nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.35
(race record)
2003 Yell
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
B g 3y Anabaa – Vocalist
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 55
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Dash For Cash 57.5
3rd Spinning Hill 55
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:10.54
2002 Toledo
Mrs. K. Torr
Green, red maltese cross & quartered cap
B g 8y At Talaq – Teneriffe
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider S. W. Arnold 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 33/1
2nd Show A Heart 57.5
3rd North Boy 55
Lng hd x sht hd. Time 1:11.83
2001 Bomber Bill
V. G. Schlesniak (jun)
Pink, black braces & cap
B g 5y Air De France – Lady Special
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider S. W. Arnold 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Scenic Warrior 54
3rd Nina Haraka 55
1 len x ½ hd. Time 1:11.48
2000 Miss Pennymoney
N. J. & Mrs. R. M. Turnbull & P. D. Hoban
White, royal blue sash, gold sleeves, royal blue cap
Ch f 3y Brocco – Bold Promise
Trainer J. Conlan
Rider B. Prebble 51.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2
2nd Redoute’s Choice 54
3rd St. Chrisoph 57.5
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:10.71
1999 Grand Archway
Watson B’Stock Synd. (Mgr: E J Watson) H Saade, N P George & M S Hotchin
Dark blue, white spot, dark blue cap white pom pom
Ch f 3y Archway – Mean Eyes
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider R. S. Dye 51.5
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/1
2nd Theatre 54
3rd Flavour 57.5
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:10.91
1998 Stella Cadente
R. A. & Mrs R. J. Scarborough
Dark blue, pale green sash, armbands & cap
(wore a blue cap as per race requirements)
B f 3y Centaine – Temple Fire
Trainer J. Morish
Rider R. S. Dye 51.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Al Mansour 53
3rd Spartacus 57
1 len x hd. Time 1:11.76
1997 Spartacus
K. J. Weight, G. W. Liddell, M. E. Smart, D. W. A. Muir,
R. J. Hance, R. G. Hore-Lacy & Yalambee Stud
Orange, brown diamonds
Ch c 3y Snippets – Pazzihi
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider G. Childs 53
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2
2nd Mahogany 57.5
3rd Khaptingly 57.5
Lng nk x 3 len. Time 1:10.36
(race & course record)
1996 Strategic
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J H & R W Ingham)
Cerise
Ch c 3y Zedative – Sudden Impulse
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 53
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/4F
2nd Rancho’s Coup 57.5
3rd Brawny Spirit 57.5
3 ¼ len x ½ len Time 1:11.05
(race record for new StrathAyr track)
1995 Hareeba
Horsburgh Synd (Mgr: A M Horsburgh), Mrs C E Heath &
Sedgman Synd. (Mgr: F A Sedgman)
B g 4y Al Hareb – Headford Lass
Trainer K. L. Newman
Rider S. D. Marshall 57
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/11F
2nd Spanish Mix 56
3rd Schillaci 57.5
5 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:07.90
1995 – Race renamed Australia Stakes
1995 – Race run at Flemington due to the
re-development of Moonee Valley track
1994 Lady Jakeo
R. G. & Mrs. D. E. Cook
Gold, brown crossed sashes, striped sleeves & cap
B or br f 3y Last Tycoon – Food For Love
Trainer J. D. Sadler
Rider S. R. King 51.5
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/1
2nd Hareeba 53
3rd Primacy 57
Lng nk x nk. Time 1:09.10
1994 – Race renamed Australian Made Stakes
1993 Spanish Mix
Mrs M I King, D M Stanaway, R L Aboozaid & Mrs L D Soden
Lilac, white band, purple sleeves, white armbands, purple cap
B m 4y Esperanto – Super Blend
Trainer W. J. Farrow
Rider A. Scorse 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 25/1
2nd Schillaci 57
3rd Tanjian Prince 57
½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:08.80
(race & course record)
1992 Wrap Around
Morven Stud (Mgr: J. W. Kluge)
White, royal blue chevrons, green sleeves
B m 4y Bletchingly – Beach Gown
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider K. Forrester 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Storaia 57
3rd Jakpil 53
Lng nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:09.20
1991 Redelva
W. C. Walter, R. M. Holloway & G. A. Varcoe
Gold, brown maltese cross, quartered cap
Ch g 7y Romantic Hope – Delvena
Trainer G. A. Varcoe
Rider N. Wilson 57.5
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/4
2nd Mister Till 57.5
3rd With Me 51.5
2 len x Sht ½ hd. Time 1:09.60
1990 Lightning Bend
B J Kerr & W J Lynch
Pink, brown sleeves
Br g 4y Cosmic Planet – Irish Belle
Trainer G. G. Flick
Rider W. Harris 57
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Strawberry Ranch 57.5
3rd Stylish Century 53
Sht ½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:09.0
(race & course record)
1989 Zeditave
C. R. & Mrs. H. E. Tidy & Newhaven Park Stud
(Mgrs: J. W, F. J & R. J. Kelly & J. H. Ingham)
Pink and white hoops, white sleeves quartered cap
Ch c 3y The Judge – Summoned
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider G. Hall 53
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP EvensF
2nd Vo Rogue 57.5
3rd Special 56
Hd x 1 len. Time 1:09.50
(race record)
1988 Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & J. K. Murray
Brown, white armbands & cap
B g 4y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 57
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Military Plume 57
3rd Groucho 57
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:09.9
(equal race record)
1987 Canny Lass
Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Dodson
Orange, white spots
Ch m 4y Bletchingly – Jesmond Lass
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider G. Hall 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/4
2nd Between Ourselves 57
3rd Caledonian Boy 57
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:11.8
1986 Campaign King
L. Fink & G. C. & Mrs. J. Y. Farrah
Red and pink hoops, yellow sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch c 3y Saarond – Acid Queen
Trainer L. J. Theodore
Rider H. White 53
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/8F
2nd King Phoenix 57.5
3rd West Mayo 57.5
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:10.8
1985 River Rough
Mr. & Mrs. W. R., Mr. & Mrs. R. G., D. E. & A. D. Jacobs
Dark blue, red sash, green sleeves, red cap
Br h 5y Brigand – Romantic Glory
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider D. Gauci 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/9F
2nd Fine Offer 57
3rd Sauna 51.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:10.6
1984 Qubeau
C S Allen, G G Rowe, R J Steenholt & M T Wolfe
Royal blue, lime diagonal stripes & cap
B h 5y Beau Brummel – Queen Farida
Trainer E. W. Laing
Rider M. Clarke 57.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F
2nd Ideal Planet 57.5
3rd My Evita 56
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:11.0
1983 Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 7y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider G. Willetts 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/9F
2nd Torbek 57.5
3rd Qubeau 57
½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:10.2
1982 Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 6y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider G. Willetts 57
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/13F
2nd Yir Tiz 55.5
3rd Watney 57.5
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:11.0
1981 Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 5y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider G. Willetts 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/7F
2nd Turf Ruler 57.5
3rd Hyperno 57.5
Lng nk x 3 ½ len. Time 1:10.3
1980 Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 4y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider G. Willetts 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/9F
2nd Hauberk 57
3rd Sans Rival 57
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:10.8
1979 Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 3y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider G. Willetts 53
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/9F
2nd King Of The Stars 57
3rd Family Of Man 57.5
3 len x ¾ len. Time 1:10.8
1978 Family Of Man
R. C. Richards & J. H. Cuthbertson
Royal blue, yellow braces, red armbands
B h 4y Lots Of Man – Colleen
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider J. Stocker 57
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2
2nd Blazing Saddles 53
3rd Hyperno 57
¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:14.6
1977 Toy Show
Mr. K. F. & Mr. & Mrs. T. K. F. Cox
Cerise, yellow cap
B f 4y Showdown – Toyland
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider W. Treloar 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4
2nd Eclipser 57.5
3rd Ashbar 53.5
1 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:09.9
(race & course record)
1976 Lord Dudley
Messrs. A. F. Chirnside, J. M. Vine & K. J. Blakeley
Blue, black cap
Ch c 3y Right Honourable II – Jane Hero
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider E. J. Didham 53.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 14/1
2nd Eclipser 57
3rd Better Vain 52
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:11.5
1975 Leica Show
Mr. R. J. Gard & Mrs. J. B. Cummings
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B f 3y Showdown – Miss Valeica
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider E. J. Didham 52
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd All Shot 57.5
3rd Hartshill 52
2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:10.9
1974 All Shot
Mr. H. Harrison
Yellow, purple braces & cap
B g 5y Idomeneo – Gambit
Trainer I. Saunders
Rider P. Jarman 57.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Tauto 57.5
3rd Wandle 57
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:10.5
(race & course record)
1973 All Shot
Mr. H. Harrison
Yellow, purple braces & cap
B g 4y Idomeneo – Gambit
Trainer I. Saunders
Rider R. Higgins 57
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F
2nd Abinger 55.5
3rd Tauto 57.5
Sht ½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:12.5
1973 was the first metric running of the William Reid Stakes. Distance changed from 6 furlongs to 1200m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972 Dual Choice
Mr. & Mrs. N. Gilham
White, green diamond sleeves, purple cap
Ch m 4y Showdown – Unit
Trainer K. White
Rider F. Reys 8.11
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F
2nd Baguette 9.0
3rd Beau Sovereign 8.6
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:10.8
(race & course record)
1972 – Distance changed to 6 furlongs
1971 Tango Miss
Mr. P. Caia
Maroon, grey sash & sleeves, gold cap
B f 3y Gaul – Happy Dancer
Trainer H. G. Heagney
Rider H. White 8.4
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Baguette 8.7
3rd Dual Choice 8.4
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 1:02.9
1971 – Distance reduced to 5 furlongs
1970 Crewman
Mr. K. Dibb
Light blue, dark blue band, yellow cap
B h 4y Todman – Royal Lark
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider F. Reys 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/2
2nd Clorinda Lass 8.12
3rd Heralding 8.12
5 len x hd. Time 1:11.3
1969 Magic Ruler
Mr. M. R. A. Pacey
Blue, white crossed sashes & striped sleeves, gold cap
Ch g 5y Orgoglio – Magic Slipper
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider R. Higgins 9.1
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2F
2nd Crown Lad 9.0
3rd Regal Vista 8.6
Hd x 2 len. Time 1:11.9
1968 Winfreux
Mr. & Mrs. J. V. Hodge
Red, blue hoops & cap
Br g 6y Affreux – Winlam
Trainer J. V. Hodge
Rider R. Higgins 9.1
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 16/1
2nd Maritana 9.1
3rd Magic Ruler 9.0
½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:10.3
1967 Marmion
Dr. & Mrs. J. E. Cockrill
Black, white hooped sleeves & cap
Br g 5y Orgoglio – Mary Major
Trainer L. Carstens
Rider C. Lawson 9.1
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Storm Queen 8.3
3rd Tobin Bronze 9.0
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:10.4
1966 Star Affair
Messrs. A. C & K. Dibb
Light blue, dark blue band, yellow cap
B c 3y Star Kingdom – Royal Lark
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider R. Higgins 8.6
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/4F
2nd Marmion 8.5
3rd Sunny Coronation 8.12
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11 1/5
1965 Contempler
Mr. S. Curnow
Black, red sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Osborne – Yes And No
Trainer. L. M. Armfield
Rider R. Higgins 9.1
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Ripa 8.13
3rd Picca 7.9
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11
1964 Check Up
Mr. H R Butcher
Gold, brown quarters & qtrd cap
B g 5y Night Guardian – Sanstern
Trainer W. A. Purvis
Rider D. Coleman 8.2
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1
2nd Prince Paladin 8.9
3rd Persian Opera 7.11
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:10 1/5
1963 Nikalapko
Mr & Mrs W J Bradshaw & Mesdames J Barnes & M Kellett
Orange, white sleeves, red armbands
B or br c 3y Wilkes – Megista
Trainer T. Woodcock
Rider P. Wallen 8.0
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1F
2nd Woambra 8.6
3rd Jamadar 7.7
Hd x 1 len. Time 1:18
1962 New Statesman
Mr. & Mrs. L. T. Casey, Mrs. A. Courtney &
Exors. Estate of Late M. J. Fitzgerald
Blue, red striped sleeves, yellow cap
B c 3y Smokey Eyes – Wilma Joy
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider J. Purtell 8.6
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1EF (Aly Khan & Goglio)
2nd Kelvin Valley 8.2
3rd Aly Khan 8.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:10 ½
1961 Lady Major
Mr. C M Burns
Cardinal, gold braces, green hooped sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Bob Major – Magnify
Trainer G. Paturzo
Rider J. Purtell 8.4
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Lord 9.7
3rd My Peak 9.5
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:10 4/5
1960 Planetoid
Mr D. S. Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Empyrean – Regal Law
Trainer R. H. Clarton
Rider W. Williamson 8.3
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Prince Lea 8.7
3rd My Peak 8.4
Nk x nk. Time 1:12 9/10
1959 Merger
Mr S. M. Kelly
Dark blue, red spots
B g 6y Nebris – Mary Magnus
Trainer W. A. Briscoe
Rider K. Mitchell 8.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Scenic Star 8.9
3rd Nevana 7.9
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:15 1/10
1958 Golden Doubles
Messers. D. W. McAllen & W. A. Robbie
Black and white quarters, yellow sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Avalanche – Flying Colours
Trainer H. J. Hoysted
Rider G. Lane 9.2
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd My Hour 7.9
3rd Sports Quiz 8.2
Hd x 3 len. Time 1:12 2/5
1957 Golden Doubles
Messers. D. W. McAllen & W. A. Robbie
Black and white quarters, yellow sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Avalanche – Flying Colours
Trainer H. J. Hoysted
Rider G. Lane 8.12
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Nevana 7.9
3rd Maori Gold 8.0
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:11 3/10
1956 Joda Boy
Mr. H H Leslie
Pale blue, red sash & cap
B g 5y Bobby Pearce – Powderhall
Trainer R. D. Trewin
Rider D. Coleman 7.7
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Estache 7.5
3rd Nevana 7.5
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11 ½
1955 Flying Halo
Mr. P. E. Collins
Light blue, gold sleeves & cap
Br h 7y St. Magnus – Sweet Trilby
Trainer O. N. Marshall
Rider J. Purtell 9.6
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Kamet 7.12
3rd Cowboy Bill 7.10
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:13 2/5
1954 St. Joel
Mr. J. B. Preece
White, green braces & cap
B h 4y St. Magnus – Worrolong
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider E. Sellers 8.11
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/2
2nd Rotate 8.13
3rd Beau Chief 8.12
½ nk x 2 len. Time 1:14 ¼
1953 Flying Halo
Mr. P. E. Collins
Light blue, gold sleeves & cap
Br h 5y St. Magnus – Sweet Trilby
Trainer O. N. Marshall
Rider S. Ralph 9.4
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/2
2nd Laurie Hussar 8.7
3rd New Britain 7.11
1 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:11 ¼
1952 Flying Halo
Mr. P. E. Collins
Light blue, gold sleeves & cap
Br h 4y St. Magnus – Sweet Trilby
Trainer O. N. Marshall
Rider S. Ralph 8.13
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/4F
2nd Gay Saint 9.4
3rd Jamboree 8.5
3 len x sht hd. Time 1:12
1951 Comic Court
R. A., J. D. & A. J. Lee
Dark blue and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider J. Purtell 9.4
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2EF (Star Port)
2nd Flying Halo 7.7
3rd Iron Duke 8.3
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:09 ¾
(race & course record)
1950 Filipino
Mr. A. S. O’Neil
Orange, white sash, armbands & cap
B h 6y Double Remove – True Mettle
Trainer P. Burke
Rider G. Bougoure 8.8
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Comic Court 9.2
3rd St. Razzle 8.11
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:12
1949 Comedy Prince
Mr. A. Lee
Royal blue and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
B h 4y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider R. Heather 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Ungar 8.6
3rd Our Title 7.5
¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:11
(race & course record)
1948 Chanak
Mr. K. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
Br c 3y Hellespont – Studio
Trainer J. Holt
Rider W. Williamson 8.6
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/1
2nd Denhoti 7.10
3rd Galway Pipe 8.6
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:12
(race & equal course record)
1947 Bravesia
K. Nixon
Black, white sleeves, black cap
B g 6y Bravia – Winesia
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider D. Snart 7.4
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Grand Gift 7.6
3rd Gay Queen 7.0
Hd x ½ nk. Time 1:13 ½
1946 Tranquil Star
Messrs. T. G. Jones & R. Cobden
Mauve, cream band, sleeves & cap
Ch m 8y Gay Lothario – Lone Star
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider V. Hartney 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 25/1
2nd Veileme 7.0
3rd Unfurl 7.6
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:12 ½
1945 David’s Last
Mr. R J Watson
Gold, brown sleeves & cap
Blk h 4y David – Queen Carnival
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider H. Badger 9.2
20 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4F
2nd Chatfield 8.10
3rd Busybody 7.5
3 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:12 ¾
1944 Reception
“Miss M Dural”
Black, green sash & cap
Ch g 8y Marconigram – Breezy
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider A. Breasley 9.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/1F
2nd Law Student 7.11
3rd Regency 7.11
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:14 ¼
1943 – Race not held
1942 Chatasan
Mrs. Harold Bickford
Gold, royal blue and white striped sleeves, royal blue cap
Br g 4y Chatham – Cho Cho San
Trainer F. B. Quinlan
Rider J. Purtell 8.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Con Naru 7.2
3rd Orteli 8.6
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:13 ¾
1941 All Veil
Messrs. G. J. Barton & W. Balloch
Black, purple sash, armbands & cap
Br c 3y Veilmond – Water Gypsy
Trainer H. Wolters
Rider H. Badger 7.8
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Magic Circle 7.8
3rd Phoines 7.2
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:16 ½
1940 Magic Circle
Mr. E J O’Dwyer
Pink, blue crossed sashes & cap
Br m 6y Simeon’s Fort – Crow Call
Trainer W. O’Dwyer
Rider W. Williamson 7.7
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Aurie’s Star 9.0
3rd Kanuri 7.13
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:13
1939 Amiable
W R Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
Blk m 4y Lord Quex – Agreeable
Trainer W. Hawthorne
Rider R. Bailey 7.10
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Kanuri 6.11
3rd Pamelus 8.11
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:11 ¼
(race & equal course record)
1938 Hua
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 3y Heroic – Gladioli
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Wilson 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 12/1
2nd Beechwood 8.7
3rd Regular Bachelor 8.11
1 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:11 ½
(equal race & course record)
1937 Pamelus
Mr. H. Dukes
White, red sash & cap
B h 5y Bullhead – Tango Lass
Trainer H. Duke
Rider W. Elliot 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4
2nd Studio 8.6
3rd Cereza 9.4
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:11 ½
(race & course record)
1936 – Race not held
1935 Heros
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple and white stripes, white sleeves & cap
B g 6y Heroic – Loversland
Trainer J. Holt
Rider F. Dempsey 9.1
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/5F
2nd Melason 8.7
3rd Arachne 8.12
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:13
1934 Heros
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple and white stripes, white sleeves & cap
B g 5y Heroic – Loversland
Trainer J. Holt
Rider F. Dempsey 8.8
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Airkloof 7.13
3rd Waltzing Lily 8.11
1 len x ½ nk. Time 1:14
1933 Waltzing Lily
Mr. S. Smith
White, blue band, armbands & cap
Br f 3y Beau Fils – Robecq
Trainer S. Smith
Rider J. O’Brien 7.10
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2
2nd Umbertana 8.8
3rd (DH) Greenline 9.10
3rd (DH) Green Moth 8.5
1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:13 ½
1932 Middle Watch
J. S. Feehan
White, blue sleeves, sash & cap
Blk c 3y The Night Patrol – Aspirant
Trainer E. Fisher
Rider P. Egan 7.13
9 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Greenline 9.10
3rd Rondalina 7.10
½ nk x hd. Time 1:14 ¼
1931 Mystic Peak
P. B. Quinlan
Black, green sash & cap
Br h 5y Romeo – Refinement
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider A. Reed 9.1
5 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Greenline 9.7
3rd Wise Force 9.0
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:14 ¼
1930 Figure
Mr. J. A. Donohoe
White, black diamond, black sleeves & cap
Br m 4y Three – Forfar Lass
Trainer J. A. Donohoe
Rider W. Cook 8.4
6 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Greenline 9.7
3rd Lucie Manette 8.5
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:13
1929 Gothic (GB)
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Blk h 6y Tracery – Sundrilla
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider H. Cairns 9.10
5 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Roc 6.5
3rd Zanibar 8.4
3 len x nk. Time 1:14 ¼
1928 Translator
Mr. C. Cole
White, black sash & sleeves, red cap
Blk g 6y Linacre – Malt Lassie
Trainer S. W. Biggins
Rider W. Scanlon 8.5
12 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Sans Culotte 7.10
3rd Highland 8.5
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:14 ¾
1927 Heroic
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves and cap
Ch h 5y Valaise – Chersonese
Trainer J. Holt
Rider H. Cairns 9.10
8 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Quintus 8.12
3rd Comus 9.1
¾ len x ½ nk. Time 1:12 ¼
(race & course record)
1926 The Night Patrol (GB)
H. E. the Earl of Stradbroke
Red and white quarters, black cap
B h 8y Stedfast – Dark Flight
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider G. Young 9.10
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Whittier 9.10
3rd Top Gallant 9.10
1 len x ½ hd. Time 1:12 ½
(race & course record)
1925 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 9.1
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Bold And Bad 8.12
3rd Quintus 8.11
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:13 ¾
1925 – First running of WFA William Reid Stakes – 6 furlongs
