Robert Sangster Stakes (GR1)
(Swettenham Stud Stakes)
2024 total prize money: $1,000,000
1st $547,250, 2nd $177,000, 3rd $88,250
The Robert Sangster Stakes was known in the early years as the Swettenham Stud Stakes and was first run at Morphettville over 1200m in February 1983.
It was won that first year by the Colin Little trained Ranee’s Palace who was ridden by Rod Dawkins.
Originally a set weights and penalties race for fillies and mares, the race changed to a WFA event in 1990.
In 2005 the race was awarded Group 1 status and renamed the Robert Sangster Stakes in honour of the late Robert Sangster who had passed-away the previous year. The name change was in keeping with the original name as Robert Sangster owned the famous Swettenham Stud and raced many great gallopers under the Swettenham Stud Syndicate banner.
The most successful trainer of winners of the Robert Sangster Stakes is Mick Price who has trained the winner on four occasions:
1998 Spirit Of Love – 2004 French Bid
2009 Bel Mer – 2017 Secret Agenda
Riding honours rest with Damien Oliver who has booted home the winner on three occasions:
2005 Alinghi – 2017 Secret Agenda – 2019 Spright
2024 Climbing Star
P Stokes, J Robinson, Qatar B’stock Ltd, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, H Sambor, M Burns, P Wells, D Robertson, P McGreal, Mrs A Stokes, B Baker
Claret, gold braiding, claret cap, gold tassel
B m 4y Zoustar – Bryony
Trainer P. Stokes
Rider L. Neindorf 56.5
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 25/1
2nd Learning To Fly 54.5
3rd Benedetta 56.5
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 1:09.75
2023 Ruthless Dame
C Stott, R Gabb, P Sexton, M Goudie, I Harmer, N Burrows, P Cahill, K & Mrs M Seight, Dr. B Barresi, R Henebery, Miss J Nelson, S & Mrs G Flynn, Ms B O’Hara, M Parris, M Cunningham & Murumba Racing
Royal blue white disc, striped sleeves, spot cap
B or br f 3y Tavistock – Ruthless Lady
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider J. Allen 55
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 13/1
2nd Another Award 56.5
3rd Zapateo 56.5
¾ len x ½ nk. Time 1:09.85
2022 Snapdancer
Brut Racing, B Spicer, G Palatinus, A Barabas, B Sokolski, P Blundell, B Felstead, S Wootten, Z Angelovski, M & K Sparkes, B Healy, T Healy, A Dowie, E & R Clarke & M Lasky
Yellow, royal blue knight, royal blue & yellow stripe sleeves & star cap
B m 5y Choisir – SnapDragon
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider E. Brown 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 16/1
2nd Away Game 56.5
3rd September Run 56.5
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.14
2021 Instant Celebrity
T J Robertson & Mrs E A Robertson
Red, white Southern-Cross, white cap
Ch f 3y Not A Single Doubt – Celebrity Girl
Trainer P. Stokes
Rider C. Williams 55
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Subpoenaed 56.5
3rd Rubisaki 56.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:09.62
2020 Bella Vella
W T Clarken, J P Kelton, P Kelton, A Darivas, B N Howard, D R Jolly, L J Weekley & Rushton Park
Dark green, black cap
Br m 5y Commands – Forget The Weather
Trainer W. Clarken
Rider T. Parnell 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 40/1
2nd Lyre 55
3rd Bam’s On Fire 56.5
½ nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:11.07
2019 Spright
Mrs A B White, Mrs J M Frazer, T G White, B G Jones &
Robrick Lodge (Mgr: G N White)
White, purple star & hooped sleeves
B m 5y Hinchinbrook – Dashoff
Trainer G. L. Frazer
Rider D. Oliver 56.5
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Cool Passion 56.5
3rd Bella Martini 56.5
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 1:09.28
2018 Shoals
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) & Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd
(Mgr: J M Messara)
White, red stripes
B f 3y Fastnet Rock – The Broken Shore
Trainer A. Freedman
Rider T. Clark 55
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 11/1
2nd Secret Agenda 56.5
3rd Mica Lil 56.5
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:09.19
2017 Secret Agenda
Blueblood T’breds, L Lewis, S Misra, K Yorston, Dynasty No 11 J Wilson, M Heaney, W Winterburn, D Marshall, S & Mrs P Cosson, Island Sands, T Parrott, B Joyner, P McGuire, S Kuvas, K, D, K, & L Mourad
Red, Blueblood logos, red & white star cap
B m 4y Not A Single Doubt – Negotiate
Trainer M. Price
Rider D. Oliver 56.5
20 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 14/1
2nd Viddora 56.5
3rd I Am A Star 55
1 ¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:09.15
2016 Precious Gem
G A McGee, P Papos, G Dempsey, Miss C Byers, P Cardamone, W Leppard, B O’Neill, Byers Boys, Smact & B B Racing Gem 2
Lime green, white & grey band & armbands, lime green cap, grey pom-pom
B m 6y Econsul – Gem Of Gems
Trainer H. Dwyer
Rider J. Noonan 56.5
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 20/1
2nd Sheidel 56.5
3rd I Love It 56.5
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:09.49
2015 Miracles Of Life
Stonestreet Stables LLC (Mgr: Miss B Banke)
Yellow, maroon V, and stripe on sleeves
Ch m 4y Not A Single Doubt – Dazzling Gazelle
Trainer Paul Snowden
Rider H. Bowman 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/4F
2nd Gregers 56.5
3rd I Love It 56.5
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 1:09.72
2014 Driefontein
Mrs A Howlett, A Bealing, D Dong, L King, Dr. E Hodgson, Mrs I Murphy, J Allen, C Tohl & Mrs S Hardie,
Purple, white stars & cap
B m 4y Fastnet Rock – Follow Gold
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider V. Duric 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/2
2nd Platelet 56.5
3rd Gregers 54.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:09.23
2013 Platelet
Aus Thoroughbred B/Stock Syn, G Holt, G Forbes, J Macdonald, P Brittain, B Fellows, A Downing, M Goodridge, Mrs W Weir, Mrs E Edwards, Inas Racing Synd. & Pinbak Synd
Fluorescent yellow, navy blue seams
B m 4y Strategic – Bloodline
Trainer D. Weir
Rider B. Melham 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Angelic Light 54.5
3rd Yosei 56.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:11.04
2012 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 5y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/20F
2nd Sistine Angel 56.5
3rd Power Princess 56.5
4 ½ len x sht hd. Time 1:10.65
2011 Response
B. M. & Mrs. M. M. Griffiths
Pale blue, yellow check, red cap
B m 4y Charge Forward – Live It Up
Trainer M. Ellerton & S. Zahra
Rider D. Dunn 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Beaded 56.5
3rd Miss Octopussy 56.5
½ len x nk. Time 1:09.08
2010 Rostova
Mrs M A Richards, J Hymet, F Dintinosante, B E Marshall,
Behind The Bar Synd., Linc Synd, S A Harrington & G R Beale
Navy blue, orange stripes & striped cap
B f 3y Testa Rossa – Space Talk
Trainer S. Richards
Rider S. R. King 54
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 20/1
2nd Velocitea 56.5
3rd Sister Madly 54
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:09.42
2009 Bel Mer
Vinery Stud Synd. (Mgr: M P Orton), Newstead No 2 Synd. (Mgr: M N Gibson) Echo Beach B’stock M A Green) G Penny, N Werrett, B Singer, B Kruger, B Rudd & C Madden
Green, white V
B m 4y Bel Esprit – Drop Anchor
Trainer M. Price
Rider C. Newitt 56.5
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Hidden Energy 56.5
3rd Impressive Eagle 54
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:09.51
2008 Juste Momente
D T O’Brien, Widden Stud Synd. (Mgr: A Thompson)
P Murray & Mrs K Thompson
Navy, white checked sleeves & cap
Gr m 4y Giant’s Causeway – Skates
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider S. W. Arnold 56
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 20/1
2nd Zipanese 56
3rd Serious Speed 53.5
Nk x lng hd. Time 1:09.71
2007 Universal Queen
Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgr: J Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B or br f 3y Scenic – Biscay Bird
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider C. W. Brown 54
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/4F
2nd Media 56
3rd Flying Object 56
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:08.38
2006 Ellicorsam
N J & Mrs L P Pinner, M C & Mrs W Yeo, A J Buhagiar &
Chops Synd. (Mgr: J R Norrish)
Lime green, black & white diamond sleeves, lime green cap
Ch m 5y Fimiston – Premium Gold
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Nikolic 55
17 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Social Glow 55
3rd Truly Wicked 55
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:09.37
2005 Alinghi
Markdel Racing, Slade B'stock, J Jarvis, S Saunderson, B Shaw, K Stone, A Halse, T Menounos, K Bytel & C Engelkamp
White, gold and black band, black and gold stars sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y Encosta De Lago – Oceanfast
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 52
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/3F
2nd Glamour Puss 55
3rd Solar Antiquity 55
2 x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:08.77
2005 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
2005 – Race renamed Robert Sangster Stakes
2004 French Bid
Vinery Synd. (Mgr: P C Orton), Vic Club 20 Synd. (Mgr: N Gibson) R Taranto, B Johnston, J Dillon & D Oates
Green, white V
B f 3y Anabaa – My Crystal Star
Trainer M. Price
Rider S. Baster 52
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/4F
2nd Fly For Me 55
3rd Social Glow 55
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:09.09
2003 Our Egyptian Raine (NZ Egyptian Raine)
The Written Bloodstock Synd. (Mgrs: M & Mrs T Peters
& L E & Mrs P E King)
Red, white maltese cross, striped sleeves & qtrd cap
B m 4y Desert Sun – Egyptian Queen
Trainer K. Rae
Rider Ms C. W. Treymane 55
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 55/10
2nd Brief Embrace 52
3rd Dama De Noche 52
½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:08.77
2002 Suzy Grey
Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgrs: P & Mrs M Jacobsen)
& Ms S & S Righi
Red, cerise triangle, blue & cerise hooped sleeves, cerise cap
Gr m 4y County – Suzynda
Trainer A. Bailey
Rider P. Gatt 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Regal Kiss 52
3rd Lady Belvedere 55.5
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:13.26
2002 – Race run over 1250m at Cheltenham
2001 Umaline
M J Howard, R L Bradmore, R K Cornish, O A Davies, S R Hall, A J Sweet & R J Trewartha
Green, gold sash, red sleeves & cap
B m 4y Umatilla – Pascaline
Trainer J. Hall
Rider S. Cahill 55
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 20/1
2nd Fayrouz 55
3rd Crixia 55
Nse x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:08.14
2000 Rain Dance Lady
M K & Mrs J S Ralston, M Camarra, F Pergoleto, B Bell,
D Howell, A W Boys, G Olive, G Walsh & R M Herron
Black, white hoops, red cap
B m 4y Jugah – Butterfly Lady
Trainer D. J. Hall
Rider F. Alesci 55
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 28/10
2nd Tapalinga 52
3rd Daninkling 55
2 len x hd. Time 1:09.01
1999 Dantelah
S. & Mrs. D. L. Marshall, P. M. & Mrs. C. A. Perry &
T. W., Mrs. D., J. W. & Miss H. A. Wallace
Maroon, pale blue maltese cross, armbands and cap
Gr m 4y Volksraad – Frosting
Trainer P. M. Perry
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/10F
2nd My Millennium 51.5
3rd Speedy Kids 51.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:07.92
(race & course record)
1999 – Race upgraded to Group 2
1998 Spirit Of Love
Mrs C M & K F Connolly, Mrs S L & P McCoombe, G S Quinn
& F Stapleton
Maroon, silver sleeves & cap
Gr m 5y Toy Pindarri – Compassive
Trainer M. Price
Rider E. Wilkinson 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Will Fly 55.5
3rd Rose Of Danehill 52
½ hd x hd. Time 1:09.96
1997 Apple Danish
Nardoo Valley Stud Synd. (Mgrs: D Hudson, P George & S Uren)
Pink, purple diamond & cap
B f 3y Danehill – Classic Style
Trainer A. J. Cummings
Rider M. Carson 52
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Bionic Bess 55.5
3rd Zeya 52
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:10.50
1996 Mad Shavirl
Mrs J Hineman, Miss B Carter, C Caulfield, M & S Hall
& Gebas Synd. (Mgr: L A Jordon)
Yellow, black & red hoops, hooped sleeves & cap
B m 4y Navajo Bird – Over Star
Trainer T. O’Sullivan
Rider B. Prebble 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 28/10F
2nd Twilight Precieux 55.5
3rd Viminaria 55.5
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:10.99
1995 Viminaria
J R & R J Matthews & Mrs L J Backwell
Blue and white stripes, red cap
Br m 4y El Qahira – Serrate
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider S. D. Marshall 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 8/1
2nd Peebinga Princess 52
3rd Procrastinate 55.5
¾ len x ½ nk. Time 1:08.99
1994 Tarare
M L Kelly
Royal blue, white band, red sleeves, white cap
Ch m 5y Salieri – Regal Clare
Trainer G. J. Kelly
Rider S. Cahill 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 9/1
2nd Gatana 55.5
3rd Bourverie Mist 55.5
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:09.59
1993 True Spirit
C H Foody, A M Williams, E M Walsh, W G Grieve,
J V Doughty & C R Loughead
Royal blue, light blue sleeves & cap
B m 4y Mustin Lake – Carenel
Trainer P. C. Barns
Rider D. Carney 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 20/1
2nd Kilbaha Star 55.5
3rd Tarare 55.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:09.48
1992 Western Chorus
Embasadora Synd (Mgr: R H Higgins)
Black & pink quarters & quartered cap
B m 4y Western Symphony – Embasadora
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/10F
2nd In The Bahamas 52
3rd Take The Road 52
3 len x lng nk. Time 1:08.47
(race & course record)
1991 With Me
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. & Mrs. L. E. Baxter
Cerise, dark blue spots, cerise cap with dark blue spots
B f 3y Covetess – I’m Alert
Trainer B. J. McLachlan
Rider M. Johnston 52
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/10F
2nd Beachside 52
3rd Dunyasha 55.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:09.91
1990 Leica Western
W J Galbraith
Royal blue and white hoops, royal blue cap
Ch m 4y Best Western – Leica Ruby
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider P. Hutchinson 54.5
20 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 28/10F
2nd Heavenly View 54.5
3rd Tropine Queen 54.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:09.88
(race record)
1989 Tree Of Renown
A Hancock, D Herbig, F S Neville & Gold And Black Stars Synd, (Mgr: A C Barratt)
Red & gold checks, black sleeves, gold cap
B f 3y Twig Moss – Game As Ned
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider P. Shepherd 51
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd Iolani Bay 54.5
3rd Mardisi 54.5
Lng nk x ½ len. Time 1:10.90
1988 Even True
A. Torcasio & Mrs D E Harrison
Black and gold stripes, red sleeves & cap
Ch m 5y True Statement – Tune Up
Trainer T. J. Harrison
Rider J. O’Connor 54.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 45/10
2nd Strawberry Fair 51
3rd Spirit Of Emily 51
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:11.00
1987 Wicked Smile
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R E Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
Ch f 3y Vain – Rain Shadow
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider G. Eades 51.5
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 20/1
2nd Godessa 51
3rd Rebecca Gay 54.5
Lng hd x nk. Time 1:10.4
1986 Lost Art
Mr & Mrs A R Dodson
Orange, white spots
B f 3y Arch Sculptor – Kilchairian
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider R. Griffiths 49.5
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/1
2nd Gypsy Alert 52
3rd Rebecca Gay 52
Sht ½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:10.2
1986 – Group 3 Pattern Rating
1985 Showport
N Kennedy & L J, G J, L P, D J & Miss M A Foley
Green, red spot
Br m 5y Dryburgh – Ma Sarah
Trainer N. F. Kennedy
Rider R. Burgess 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 45/10F
2nd Entrancing 56
3rd Ellen Laura 51
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.1
1984 Vatican Lass
Miss S Raisbeck, L Kuter, T Stott, R Deeble,
D W Grant & J Jacobs
Black, green diamonds, green & white hooped sleeves, green cap
B m 4y Cardinal – Aurel Park
Trainer C. J. Davies
Rider D. Gauci 54
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 45/10
2nd Montrose Lass 56
3rd Lochmiln 52
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:10.0
(race record)
1983 Ranee’s Palace
C W Little, D E Castle, B Montgomery & G J Liddell
Gold and black stripes, red sleeves & cap
B m 5y Rajah Sahib – Palace Gate
Trainer C. W. Little
Rider R. Dawkins 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 12/10F
2nd Taj Belle 51
3rd Miss Dallas 51.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:11.2
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