Tasmanian Derby
The Tasmanian Derby has a long “on again, off again” history as it struggled for relevance in trying to live up to the reputation that is afforded to the three-year-old classic – The Derby.
The first running of the Tasmanian Derby took place at the Tasmanian Turf Club’s Mowbray racecourse in Launceston on Thursday February 20, 1873.
The TTC had been formed the previous year (1872) when ran it’s first-ever The Champion Cup as the main event of its inaugural summer racing carnival.
The Derby had been added to the club’s program the following year and unfortunately for the club, just two runners, Blue Peter and Leo, both mainland colts, faced the starter. Unfortunately, the 5/1 on favourite, Leo, broke down during the running of the race leaving Blue Peter, who had also injured himself, to canter to the post unopposed.
With their first Derby being such a disastrous event, the second wasn’t much better, with once again, just two runners, Kinglike and Ella facing the starter. Although both runners safely completed the course, the winner, Kinglike and runner-up Ella were both owned by Mr Phillip Dowling, so the Derby was a non-betting event, and not much of a spectacle either, with both horses simply keeping each other company as they completed the 1 ½ mile course.
After reviewing their summer program for 1875, the TTC decided to discontinue the Derby.
It would be fourteen years before Tasmanians saw another Derby.
In 1888 the Tasmanian Derby was given a second life when the Tasmanian Racing Club added a 1 ¼ mile Derby to their summer racing program.
Run at Elwick racecourse on Wednesday, November 21, 1888 the Derby was won by Mr C S Agnew’s bay colt Chaldean. The distance was set at once around the course which is approximately 1 ¼ miles. The following year the distance was increased to 1 ½ miles.
Unfortunately for the TRC, the Derby was still struggling to make its mark on the Tasmanian Turf.
Although the fields were somewhat larger than the earlier Derby, the interest in the race wasn’t what the club had hoped for, both with breeders and owners as well as the racing public.
After the 1895 Derby, the race was discontinued.
The following year, the Longford Racing Club, not wanting Tasmania to lose its Derby, added the race to their spring racing schedule. The 1 ½ mile “Longford Derby” had its first running on November 8 1896.
Unfortunately, the Longford Derby was plagued with the same issues as its predecessors and after just four Derbies the race was discontinued.
After a fifteen year hiatus, the Tasmanian Derby was given new life by the Tasmanian Turf Club. The TTC Derby (1 ¼ miles) had its first running at Mowbray Racecourse on December 27 1915 and was won by Mr C A H Youl's brown colt, Tasman's Isle.
The Tasmanian Derby continued to be run until 1934 though it still didn’t attain the prestige that is normally associated with a “Derby”. A lack of interest in the Derby due to small fields and owners not wanting to run early three-year-olds over 1 ½ miles saw Tasmania’s Derby once again, discontinued.
Attempts were made by the committee to revive the Derby but none ever came to fruition.
During the years of WWII the Derby was all but forgotten and it wasn’t until 1948 that the Tasmanian Derby made its reappearance at Mowbray racecourse.
After fourteen years of no Derby in Tasmania, the Tasmanian Turf Club reintroduced the Derby into its summer program. Set at a distance of 1 ¼ miles the TTC Tasmanian Derby had its first running at Mowbray racecourse on January 31 1948. The Derby was won by
Mr L W Logan’s Chestnut filly, Nifty Lass.
The Derby continued to be run at Launceston's Mowbray racecourse until 1960 when it was permanently moved to Elwick racecourse in Hobart.
The most successful trainer of winners of the Tasmanian Derby is William Clare who trained the winner on six occasions:
1888 Chaldean – 1889 Macquarie – 1893 Music – 1894 Silveroid
1897 Timbrel – 1898 Water Nymph
The most successful rider of Tasmanian Derby winners is George Stebbings with seven winners, which isn’t surprising given that he was stable rider for the powerful Clare stable:
1888 Chaldean – 1889 Macquarie – 1893 Music – 1894 Silveroid
1895 Tamino – 1897 Timbrel – 1898 Water Nymph
Two horses named Tasman’s Isle have won the Tasmanian Derby, the first in 1915 and the second in 1951.
Both winners were owned by the Youl family with Charles Youl owning the first winner in 1915 and his son Boyce Youl owning the 1951 winner. Both horses carried the Youl’s famous gold and white colours.
2024 Bold Soul
G W Cleary
Navy, cream seams
B g 3y Embellish – Twin Soul
Trainer P. Payne
Rider J. Noonan 57
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/9F
2nd Gold Wolf 57
3rd Stardealt 57
Sht hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:19.56
2023 Dunkel
Farmhouse Holdings P/L, B Danaher, T Danaher, C Moore, C Collison, C Daffy, P Dwyer, Mr A & Mrs A M De Morton, J Danaher, Stogursey Farm Racing
Black, red shamrock, hooped sleeves & cap
B g 3y Dundeel – Kudamm
Trainer P. Payne
Rider H. Coffey 57
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/7F
2nd Abrupt 57
3rd Cable Dancer 57
Nk x lng hd. Time 2:23.58
2022 The Nephew
J O’Neill, Mrs C Atkins, D Hawkins, A Scott, Mrs L Wright, M Curtain, L Buller, Power Thoroughbreds, N Rance, Splash The Cash, Yeah The Bois No. 2
Royal blue, white star, red cap
B g 3y Wordsmith – Husson’s Kiss
Trainer P. Payne
Rider B. McCoull 57
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/4F
2nd Ashy Boy 57
3rd Dodgy One 57
¾ len x kng nk. Time 2:19.94
2021 Explosive Jack
M & A Johnston, T Ginnane, Madica, B Porter, J Porter, M Porter, D O’Connor, N Matthews, D Canny, A Ronalds, J McInnes, The Kov, A Ingersole
White, navy seams, multi blue & grey checked sleeves & cap
B c 3y Jakkalberry – Extra Explosive
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider J. Allen 57
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 3/1
2nd Alloway 57
3rd Swoop Dog 57
3 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:19.30
2020 Skyt
Mrs J Laming & K D Hickey
White, green maltese cross & quartered cap
B g 3y Nicconi – Sky Trist
Trainer R. Laming
Rider A. Darmanin 57
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Argyle Beach 57
3rd Rogues Point 57
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:21.17
Vamos Raffa was the original winner of the 2020 Derby but was disqualified at a later date due to the positive result of a post-race swab
2019 Cossetot
B g 3y Epaulette – Ouachita
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider C. Newitt 57
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/4F
2nd Glass Warrior 57
3rd Twilight Run 57
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:20.84
2018 Civil Disobedience
Seewhosalutes, M J & G D Walsh, M Atchison, Mrs C McPherson, N Marks, J Shannon, Mrs A Duncan, 21 Century Trade Group, Good Luck, May Madness, Wanderers Return
Blue, white Eureka Stockade flag, blue & white hooped cap
B g 3y Raise The Flag – Pernote
Trainer D. Weir
Rider J. Allen 57
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/5F
2nd Wolfendale 57
3rd Pennstock 57
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:19.08
2017 Northwest Passage
Golden Harbour Racing 3, P Webb, J Sheehan, M May, J Smith, G Bozinis Wendt, W Wendt, K Wilen, A Stark, X Huang, P & R Mullen, G & J Medved, T Hastings & G1g Racing & Breeding
Cerise, lilac cross & sleeves, cerise stars, qtrd cap
B g 3y So You Think – Danevade
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider A. Hyeronimus 57
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/10F
2nd French Snitzel 57
3rd Igitur 57
3 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:17.31
2016 Jerilderie Letter
Mrs J Bartlett, B Diprose, G Richardson, L Koomen, A Bartlett,
R Marshall, B Spillane, T McGuire & A Trinder
Emerald green, white V
Br g 3y Bushranger – Pirate’s Sirene
Trainer A. Trinder
Rider A. Darmanin 57
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Howard Be Thy Name 57
3rd Al Shameel 57
Nk x 5 len. Time 2:15.43
(race record)
2015 Geegees Classicboy
P & Mrs E Geard
Lime, purple ‘G’, purple sleeves & cap
B or br g 3y Wordsmith – Evangelical
Trainer J. Luttrell
Rider T. Baker 57
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 66/1
2nd Shiralee 57
3rd Valdez 57
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 2:18.71
2014 Liberty Leader
D Humphries, Ms K Lewis, E Jamison A McGaw, M Walsh,
R Fensom, Clanbrooke Racing No2, JDC Racing, Ingham Connection, Inglewood Top Ten, TPD Racing & Boris Racing
Royal blue, gold stripes & hooped sleeves, quartered cap
B g 3y Statue Of Liberty – Umaris
Trainer A. J. Vasil
Rider J. Hill 57
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Rainbow Storm 57
3rd Varian 57
1 ¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:18.00
2013 Ollie’s Gold
M & Mrs R Norman, Miss N Norman, Miss A Norman, Miss K Boyer, Miss C Pettit, J Harris, M Wallace, T Johns, G Linton & F Westwood
Purple, light blue star & sleeves, purple stars on sleeves light blue & purple stars cap
Ch g 3y Promontory Gold – Lady Jill
Trainer G. White
Rider J. Maskiell 57
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 16/1
2nd Keep The Cash 57
3rd Strive To Excel 57
1 len x lng hd. Time 2:18.22
2012 Methuselah
Redgum Racing Synd., S Petrevski, L Petrevski & Bevcan Synd.
Navy, lime diamond band & sleeves, navy & lime diamond cap
B g 3y Savoire Vivre – Dazzling Vintage
Trainer J. McArdle
Rider J. Todd 57
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 16/1
2nd Barysh Quest 57
3rd Colonial Gold 57
2 ¾ len x hd. Time 2:19.60
2012 – Derby downgraded from Group 3 status to Listed Race
2011 Mourinho
C Neal, P Cauchi, L Tartaglione, Ms D Binini, S Forte,
R & U Bausch, M Nardella, P Pavey, T Ferraro, S Porch, M Quigley, J Dimech, D Tartaglione & Miss R Tartaglione
Black, grey seams
B g 3y Oratorio – Benevolent
Trainer P. Gelagotis
Rider A. Darmanin 57
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Heez Born Lucky 57
3rd Jay Bee’s Gee Gee 57
2 ¾ len x sht nk. Time 2:18.49
2010 Geegees Blackflash
P & Mrs E Geard
Lime, purple ‘G’, purple sleeves, lime & purple qtrd cap
Br or blk g 5y Clangalang – La Quita
Trainer J. Luttrell
Rider L. Smith 57
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 20/1
2nd Viking Hero 54.5
3rd Dream Flyer 54
¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:17.51
(race record)
2009 Betwixt
G Smith, R Remington, D Reddish, S Lucas, C Smith, R Obee, P Brammer, M Johnson & Mrs D Duffy
Purple, white stars & sleeves, yellow armbands & cap
B f 3y O’Reilly – Not Sure
Trainer M. Price
Rider Ms Linda Meech 55
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/1
2nd Reprisal 57
3rd Brunello 57
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:21.45
2009 – Weights increased 57 colts & geldings – 55 fillies
2008 Mega Boss
B L & Mrs J A Mathieson
Orange, white harlequin yoke, armbands & cap
B g 3y Peintre Celebre – Mega Achiever
Trainer P. Morgan
Rider D. Moor 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Arazamataz 56.5
3rd Dream Pedlar 56.5
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:21.40
2007 Gurrigee
R M & Mrs J M Wanless, W C Bradnam & M Williams
Dark blue tartan, yellow seams, dark blue tartan cap, yellow pom-pom
Ch g 3y Danewin – Hi Queen
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider P. Mertens 56.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4F
2nd Minibaa 56.5
3rd Rhumb Line 56.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:20.67
2006 Esterel
M J & Mrs B A Imlach, G R Whelan & Ms P A Gard
Royal blue, yellow spot, quartered cap
B g 3y West Quest – Miss Clavel
Trainer J. Blacker
Rider K. Sanderson 56.5
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 15/1
2nd Pride Of Westbury 56.5
3rd Jeune Cheval 56.5
Nse x nk. Time 2:18.07
2006 – Distance changed to 2200m
2005 Phantom Thief
K Yoshida
Red, yellow stripes, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap
B g 3y Jade Robbery – Not On Friday
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. Maskiell 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Stuyvesant 56.5
3rd Expunge 56.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:11.22
2005 – Distance changed to 2100m
2004 Almost Never
J P & Mrs G Hambrook
White, black stripes
B g 3y Akhadan – Can’t Say Never
Trainer L. M. Macdonald
Rider J. Holder 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Little Baldy 56.5
3rd Uma King 56.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:36.67
2003 Dream Quest
C A & Mrs W M Langmaid
Emerald green
Br g 3y West Quest – Dreams Of Ireland
Trainer B. Campbell
Rider B. McCoull 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1
2nd Irish Noble 56.5
3rd Birle’s Gamble 56.5
Lng hd x nse. Time 2:31.97
2002 Moonah Brooke
R M & Mrs J M Wanless
Royal blue, white striped sleeves & striped cap
Ch g 3y Kingdom Bay – Deal
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider N. Callow 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Our Bullbaa 55.5
3rd Marette 54
Hd x hd. Time 2:31.15
2001 Party Boy
M Brown, J Andrews, B Mathieson, Mrs L Hunt, V Paino & D McInerney
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
B g 3y Jeune – Society Party
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider P. Mertens 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Us And Maka 55.5
3rd Jones 55.5
3 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:32.74
2000 Father Floyd
T M & Mrs R M Roles, P D Bradshaw & D J Blair
Red, white band, blue sleeves & cap
Ch g 3y Weasel Clause – Midori Miss
Trainer T. Roles
Rider S. Snell 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd Fitzroy Fitzroy 55.5
3rd Yuppie 54
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:29.70
1999 Star Of Nime
K J McMahon, I K Cubbit, M D Taylor, E J Bakes,
M J McHarg & P D Bird
Orange, white cap
Gr g 3y Prince Of Nime – Chaumiere
Trainer W. J. Green
Rider Ms R. Shortis 55.5
2nd Naucho 55.5
3rd Lord Baracus 55.5
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 2:31.10
1998 Suavity
M & Mrs S A Joseph
Red, blue checks, red sleeves, quartered cap
B c 3y Akaaber – Lady Of Destiny
Trainer M. Hyland
Rider M. Flaherty 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4
2nd Bohemiath 55.5
3rd Flying Swallow 55.5
4 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.5
1997 Ventura
Mr & Mrs R Owen & Mr & Mrs I D Hay
Navy blue, white crossed sashes with cerise stars, white cap with cerise stars, navy blue pom-pom
Ch g 3y Flotilla – Ranch Lady
Trainer I. D. Hay
Rider Ms B Buckingham 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 14/1
2nd Prince Baracus 55.5
3rd Maximal 55.5
½ len x lng nk. Time 2:31.7
1996 Devon Sun
Mrs B Lovell
Royal blue, white horseshoes, red sleeves, royal blue armbands, red cap
Br g 3y Devon Flyer – Sunday Journey
Trainer W. J. Green
Rider D. Duggan 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Sunny Lane 54
3rd Nutcracker Suite 55.5
1 len x lng hd. Time 2:32.60
1995 Napier Street
G E Trenkner, Mrs K K Houlahan & Dr A B Pearce
Gold, purple & white hooped sleeves, purple cap
Ch g 3y Member’s Only – Charcia
Trainer M. A. Houlahan
Rider N. Wilson 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/2EF (Shistad)
2nd Loch Valley 55.5
3rd Vaudeville Piper 55.5
1 len x sht hd. Time 2:34.40
1994 Ashley Grove
Roulston Macdonald B’stock Synd. (Mgr: P Roulston) R Ledger, K Bamford, J Mahoney, A Herman & C Garrard
Navy, red & Yellow hoops, yellow cap
B g 3y Kaapstad – Passefleur
Trainer P. T. Hyland
Rider R. Griffiths 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/2
2nd Arranger Star 55.5
3rd Dancing Cossack 55.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:34.90
1993 Pax-A-Million
J & Mrs S A Pate & R J & Mrs J V Lebrocque
Green, red quarters, yellow armbands & cap
B c 3y Pax In Bello – Souvenir
Trainer G. M. Carson
Rider C. Dinn 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/1
2nd Ritzy Red 55.5
3rd Golden Serpent 55.5
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 2:30.25
1992 Charleston Party
Primecase Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A Millson) & B Palmer
Blue, white stripes, navy blue sleeves, white cap
B g 3y Party Leader – Charleston Girl
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider P. Payne 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/2
2nd Baron Samedi 55.5
3rd Party Game 55.5
5 len x nk. Time 2:29.7
1991 My Latin Boy
F Stivala, P Jacobson, B Mathieson, D Smith,
P Bloomfield & P Sheel
Red, pink triangle, blue & pink hooped sleeves, pink cap
B c 3y Grosvenor – Satin Latin
Trainer J. A. Kennedy
Rider B. Werner 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 5/1
2nd Haron Bay 55.5
3rd Devon Blaze 55.5
2 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:29.7
1990 King Of Belmont
Mrs L D Johnson & R D & Mrs N C Wright
Cerise, white maltese cross
Ch c 3y Saarond – Duel’s Dream
Trainer M. Richardson
Rider B. Mason 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 40/1
2nd Drumming 55.5
3rd Sonny Bumpus 55.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 2:32.6
1990 – Distance changed from 2380m to 2400m
1989 Bar Landy
E P, G A & Mrs J M McEvoy & T L Scott
Purple, green checks, white sleeves, purple cap
Br g 3y Aurilandy – Almabar
Trainer P. Ilsley
Rider L. Maund 56
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP EvensF
2nd Sydesten 56
3rd Sistino 54
1 ¼ len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:29.9
1988 Firetap
P. Hookway & D A Martin
Blue, white diamonds & sleeves, blue cap
Ch c 3y Valve – Caught Alight
Trainer R. T. Carr
Rider A. Skeoch 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 20/1
2nd Dashing Kiwi 55.5
3rd Mountain Gamble 55.5
1 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:30.0
1987 How’s Sovereign
Mr & Mrs W P How & Mr & Mrs C N How
Green & maroon halves, white sleeves, quartered cap
Blk or br g 3y St Briavels – Fairyhouse
Trainer G. E. Blacker
Rider C. Luttrell 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 5/2F
2nd Strider 55.5
3rd Shykoski 55.5
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:31.6
1986 Pavista
Messrs. N L Herbert, M E Sims, W L Dixon & L T Dixon
Green, pale green hoops & cap
Br or dk br c 3y Pacifica – Salvavista
Trainer L. T. Dixon
Rider S. Maskiell 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/2
2nd How’s Moon Ray 55.5
3rd Prairie Rare 55.5
3 len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:28.5
1985 Royal Work
G H, A E & Misses A L & L J Luttrell
Brown, white hoops & cap
B g 3y All Work – Reefer Royal
Trainer M. G. Luttrell
Rider C. Luttrell 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/5F
2nd The Bairn 55.5
3rd Work Order 55.5
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:33.0
1984 So Brikay
B T & Mrs J N Cook & K A McLean
Gold, green diamonds, tan sleeves, gold cap
Br c 3y So Called – Springboard
Trainer E. W. Laing
Rider P. Jarman 55.5
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/7F
2nd Forest Gum 55.5
3rd Exdirectory 55.5
Hd x 8 len. Time 2:33.4
1983 Mr Jazz
Sir Donald Trescowthick, Swettenham Stud (Mgr: R Sangster)
J Fleming, W Ritchie, J T Buyler & G Mapp
Royal blue & white diagonal stripes, white & orange
hooped sleeves, orange cap
B c 3y Planet Kingdom – Jazette
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Mallyon 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/4F
2nd Santo Charvino 55.5
3rd Mansingh Boy 55.5
3 len x ½ len. Time 2:31.4
1982 Palomine
K J Dyer, M Bramley, L C Pinches, A E Pitcher & Mrs P I Crummey
Royal blue, red and gold band, royal blue, red & gold hooped sleeves, gold cap
Ch g 3y Exalt – Try Blue
Trainer B. W. Elkington
Rider N. Barrett 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/7F
2nd Erato 55.5
3rd Gold Finder 55.5
2 ½ len x 9 len. Time 2:30.1
1981 Pass The Baton
B E, L A, T J & R G Plunkett, K J Waldie & Miss L A Plunkett
Green, orange sash, armbands & cap
Blk g 3y Relay Race – Cherilane
Trainer E. Buckingham
Rider L. Lucas 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/2
2nd Mr Squirrel 55.5
3rd Century Proof 55.5
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:30.8
1980 Godsend
Mrs B Freyer & A O Straub
White, orange sash, green hooped sleeves, orange cap
B g 3y Zamazaan – Here’s Trouble
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Fair Bounty 55.5
3rd Hannekes Gentleman 55.5
Hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:34.2
1979 Hilton Place
Mr & Mrs R R Crosswell
Cerise, lime sash, gold cap
Ch c 3y Small Time – Breakfast Girl
Trainer B. A. Dalco
Rider A. Skeoch 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/5F
2nd Park Pride 55.5
3rd Midlane 55.5
2 len x 8 len. Time 2:32.3
1978 Aparangi
H N C Churchill & R W Purdon
Black, gold sash & cap
Gr g 3y Retained – Star Trek
Trainer E. S. Devine
Rider G. Prouse 55.5
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/4F
2nd Sweet Martia 53
3rd Luck’s A Fortune 55.5
12 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:33.8
1977 Royal Eclare
Dr. G E Dixon
Red & black quarters, hooped sleeves, blue cap
B f 3y Hotroy – Rose Eclat
Trainer Dr. G. E. Dixon
Rider G. King 53
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/9F
2nd Somerset Lass 53
3rd Pavastre 55.5
6 len x 4 len. Time 2:33.2
1976 Papuan Boy
Sir Henry & Lady Burrell, Mr & Mrs S F Weller & D J Young
White, green seams, orange cap
B c 3y Better Boy – Storm Isa
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider G. Prouse 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/5F
2nd Kirkby Lodge 55.5
3rd Dybulbas 53
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:30 2/5
(race record)
1975 Peppinella
Mr D Wishaw, Miss F M Allen & Mr S Wishaw
Green and white quarters, green sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Sandastre – Viyella
Trainer W. Wells
Rider G. King 53
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Somerset Lane 55.5
3rd Marciano 55.5
6 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:33.4
1974 Spirit Lover
Messrs. F J H Phillips & C R Burke
Orange, blue band, armbands & cap
Ch g 3y Good Brandy – Chestnut Teal
Trainer A. Stubbs
Rider W. Curran 55.5
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 1/3F
2nd Cardinal Courage 55.5
3rd Callyapple 55.5
1 ¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:33.1
1973 Silastre
Mr & Mrs J, Messrs. P T & R J Archer
Brown, gold sash, sleeves & cap
Ch g 3y Sandastre – So In Love
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider D. Johnston 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Rocky Star 55.5
3rd Cardinal Copy 55.5
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:32
1973 was the first metric running of the Tasmanian Derby Distance changed from 1 ½ miles to 2380m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972 Sabreur
W C Caley, R D Baker & C R Clydesdale
Cornflour blue, white cap
Br c 3y Niksar – Joliette
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider G. Prouse 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/6F
2nd Time To Explode 8.10
3rd Caveat 8.10
8 len x ½ len. Time Time 2:32
1971 Beau Bobbin
A B Boxall
Gold, green diamond, red sleeves & cap
B c 3y Dies – Ismans Treasure
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider G. Prouse 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Terralina 8.10
3rd Firing 8.10
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:34.2
1970 Maefred
Mr & Mrs F J Murfett
Royal blue, red & white bands & armbands, red cap
B or br g Brimstone – Belle Signal
Trainer N. R. Hawker
Rider M. Baker 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Rasputin 8.10
3rd Bonne Patrice 8.5
8 len x 12 len. Time 2:31 3/5
(race record)
1969 Red Tornado
Messrs. D C & R B Archer
Red & blue quarters, blue sleeves, red cap
Ch g 3y Wodalla – Legis Preana
Trainer M. R. Gerrard
Rider M. Baker 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1
2nd Mystic Lane 8.10
3rd Capri Girl 8.5
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37 2/5
1968 Champollion
W P & J A Ryan
Yellow, green V, blue sleeves
Ch c 3y Wodalla – Nilo Star
Trainer W. P. Ryan
Rider M. Boyd 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 50/1
2nd Live Print 8.10
3rd Braedalla 8.10
2 len x nk. Time 2:41
1967 Scots Lad
Messrs. T J Gregg, D Wishaw & L McWatt
Wine, pale blue sleeves, yellow cap
Br g 3y Wodalla – Markilt
Trainer B. C. Hankin
Rider T. Davie 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Winndalla 8.5
3rd Call Again 8.10
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:36 1/5
1966 Hayworth
“W Point”
Black, black & white hooped sleeves, red cap
Ch f 3y Wodalla – Nilo Star
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider B. Pulbrook 8.5
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Allawood 8.10
3rd Roncall 8.10
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:36 1/5
1966 – Distance increased to 1 ½ miles
1965 Arctic Beau
Mr H S Cook
Blue, gold armbands
B g 3y Arctic Explorer – Sunday Belle
Trainer H. S. Cook
Rider R. Evans 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/6F
2nd Speak Low 8.10
3rd Tierson 8.5
1 ¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:08 3/5
1964 Haughty Boy
Mr & Mrs P F Norton
Cornflower blue, white cap
Br g 3y Empyrean – St. Pixie
Trainer P. F. Norton
Rider G. Prouse 8.10
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/3F
2nd Roman Crown 8.10
3rd Paddy’s Head 8.10
16 len x 30 len. Time 2.11
1963 – No Derby was run this year
1962 Mayno
“Mr L Clayton” (Mr L F Bisdee)
Red, gold horseshoes, blue sleeves & cap
B f 3y Fiorello – Pyrmont
Trainer E. Devine
Rider T. Davie 8.5
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd La Guardia 8.10
3rd Roscoe 8.10
10 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:09 3/5
1961 Gay Legis
F King & W E Blackwell
Yellow, black cap
Blk m 3y Legislator – Gay Fairy
Trainer E. M. Connelly
Rider E. Cox 8.6
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/6F
2nd Fair Jill 8.5
3rd Zarastra 8.2
4 len x hd. Time 2:10 4/5
1960 Empuros
Mr G Poulter
White, red sleeves & cap
Ch g 3y Empyrean – Colinelle
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider F. Tocknell 8.4
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/4F
2nd Weona 9.0
3rd Fino’s Folly 7.11
5 len x 4 len. Time 2:10 3/5
1960 – Derby moved from Mowbray to Elwick
Distance reduced to 1 ¼ miles
1958 & 59 – No Derby was run during these years
1957 New Link
S B & Mrs Freeland
White, ruby sleeves, white cap
B g 3y Legislator – Vibrant
Trainer C. Oakey
Rider R. Evans 8.7
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4
2nd Red Pampas 8.7
3rd Lady Hepburn 8.7
½ len x hd. Time 2:42
1956 Top Bale
R O'Connor & P R Hay
Rose, black sleeves & cap
Br g 3y Pageant – Lady Veno
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider E. Cox 8.7
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/5F
2nd Beau Thorn 8.7
3rd Doorn Kloof 8.7
20 len x 25 len. Time 2:33
(race record)
1955 Dialyn
“W Newman”
Black & white quarters, white sleeves, qtrd cap
Br f 3 Chanak – Bonny Pennant
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider F. Tocknell 8.7
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/5F
2nd Prince Speckle 8.7
3rd Imitate 8.10
8 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:38
1954 Rosefield
G T Wise
Blue, white spots, red cap
Ch f 3y Enfield – Rosewood
Trainer J. C. Brooker
Rider E. Cox 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4EF (Jollyboat)
2nd Jollyboat 8.7
3rd Baby Ribbon 8.7
10 len x 14 len. Time 2:35
1953 Flying Legend
Dr. V R Ratten
Black, blue stripes, white sleeves, blue cap
Ch f 3y Angus – Andromeda
Trainer V. Pearce
Rider F. Tocknell 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4
2nd L’Enjeu 8.10
3rd Correas 8.7
10 len x ¾ len. Time 2:37
1952 Don Zalva
P & Mrs Grant Hay
Blue, pink braces & cap
B c 3y Yorkshire Hussar – Lady Collingwood
Trainer J. Roberts
Rider W. Cox 8.10
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Karabelle 8.7
3rd Atninga 8.7
5 len x 4 len. Time 2:39 ½
1951 Tasman’s Isle
B A Youl
Gold, white sleeves & cap
B c 3y Hua – Sabran
Trainer W. O. Miller
Rider G. Fitzgerald 8.10
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/3F
2nd Prince Felt 8.7
3rd Southern Breeze 8.7
10 len x 25 len. Time 2:34
(race record)
1950 Touareg
W C Learoyd
Brown, white stripes
Br g 3y Golea – Berry
Trainer A. C. Morley
Rider E. Cox 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/2
2nd Sir Legis 8.7
3rd Vibrant 8.7
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:38 ¼
(race record)
1949 Finical
W R Menzies
Blue, rose collar, cuffs & cap
Br f 3y Dapper – Panowry
Trainer R. L. Paice
Rider E. Cox 8.7
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/2F
2nd Phoebus 8.7
3rd Cheiron 8.7
4 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:40
1949 – Distance increased to 1 ½ miles
1948 Nifty Lass
L W Logan
Saxe blue, brown sleeves, saxe blue cap
Ch f 3y Dapper – Bouquet
Trainer L. W. Logan
Rider C. Moffatt 8.5
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 50/1
2nd Surmount 8.10
3rd Mount Pat 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:11 ¼
During the years of WWII the Derby remained all but forgotten and it wasn’t until 1948 that the Tasmanian Derby made its reappearance at Mowbray racecourse.
After fourteen years of no Derby in Tasmania, the Tasmanian Turf Club reinstated the Derby to its summer program. Set at a distance of 1 ¼ miles the TTC Tasmanian Derby was run at Mowbray racecourse on January 31 1948
1934 to 1947 – No derby was run during this fourteen year period. A lack of interest in the Tasmanian Derby due to small fields and owners not wanting to run early three-year-olds over 1 ½ miles saw the Tasmanian Turf Club discontinue the race. Attempts were made by the committee to revive the Derby but none ever came to fruition
1933 Gabbler
B f 3y Windbag – Sistine
Trainer G. H. Cann
Rider H. Coutts 8.0
6 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Sea Nance 8.0
3rd Polite 8.0
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:09 ¼
1933 – Distance reduced to 1 ¼ miles
1933 – After thirty-six years of Totalisator only betting, bookmakers are once again permitted to field at Tasmanian racecourses
1932 Highbroney
F W Cooley
Blue, red armbands & cap
Blk c 3y High Art – Lahinch
Trainer F. W. Cooley
Rider T. Wood 8.5
3 Ran – Tote Div 14/- F
2nd Manessa 8.0
3rd Princess Shevah 8.0
10 len x 12 len. Time 2:38
1931 Ganelon
Br g 3y Bright Steel – Triodia
Trainer G. H. Cann
Rider H. Coutts 8.5
4 Ran Tote Div 19/- F
2nd Scarlet Token 8.0
3rd Timur 8.5
8 len x 4 len. Time 2:40 1/5
1930 Monaroi
Mrs M F Lester
White, brown band & sleeves, red cap
B f 3y Wolaroi – Alhoe
Trainer L. A. Lester
Rider F. Donnelly 8.0
5 Ran – Tote Div £9 12/-
2nd Lady Shedon 8.0
3rd Prince Vim 8.5
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 2:41 ½
Race Date – Dec 26 1930
1930 Emelita
T R J Affleck
Grey, cerise stripes, grey cap
Ch f 3y Red Dennis – Emelie
Trainer C. Wilson
Rider R. Grinham 8.0
7 Ran – Tote Div £1 2/- 6d F
2nd Wolcott 8.5
3rd Bobagee 8.5
4 len x 4 len. Time 2:37 ½
Race Date – Feb 1 1930
1930 – Two Derbies run – first in February and second in December
1929 – No Derby was run
1928 Ravenna (Dead-Heat 1st)
Ch f 3y Rizzio – Sea Princess
Trainer G H Cann
Rider W. Bevis 8.0
4 Ran – Tote Div £1 11/-
3rd Alphaeus 8.5
Dead-heat x 8 len. Time 2:43 ¾
1928 Lampra (Dead-Heat 1st)
Ch f 3y Poitrel – Visibility
Trainer J. Campbell
Rider M. Cahill 8.0
4 Ran – Tote Div 15/- F
3rd Alphaeus 8.5
Dead-heat x 8 len. Time 2:43 ¾
1927 Prince Viol
Messrs. T. Lyons & M. S. Cooper
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Ch g 3y Violoncello – Princess Vimy
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider J. Wreghitt 8.5
3 Ran – Tote Div £1 14/-
2nd Night Glare 8.5
3rd Prince Prophet 8.5
6 len x 8 len. Time 2:39 ¼
1926 Oomir
A D Anning
Brown, green sleeves & cap
B c 3y Cooltrim – Oomoo
Trainer H. McCombe
Rider M. Cahill 8.5
8 Ran – Tote Div £2 11/- 6d
2nd Sirecca 8.0
3rd Beausire 8.5
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:40 ¾
1925 Desmaidire
C J Headlam
Purple, gold hoops, purple cap
Ch f 3y Desire – Solent Maid
Trainer W. J. Hadfield
Rider W. Bevis 8.0
6 Ran – Tote Div £1 11/- F
2nd Wookar 8.5
3rd Royal Simon 8.5
3 len x 3 len. Time 2:39 2/5
1924 Head Girl
Hon. E Freeland
White, ruby sleeves, white cap
Br f 3y Spearhead – Tonga Girl
Trainer W. J. Hadfield
Rider H. R. Stuart 8.2
9 Ran – Tote Div £1 3/- F
2nd Kura Whera 8.0
3rd Coolidge 8.5
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:37 1/5
1924 – Distance increased to 1 ½ miles
1923 Danton
Mrs G H Cann
Green, gold cap
B c 3y White Star – La Chapelle
Trainer G. H. Cann
Rider R. Grinham 8.5
3 Ran – Tote Div 12/- F
2nd King Diff 8.5
3rd Hae Laddie 8.5
½ len x distanced. Time 2:11 ½
1922 Seignorina
C A H Youl
Gold, white sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Sands Of The Orient – Yolanda
Trainer J. Long
Rider J. Law 8.0
4 Ran – Tote Div £1 12/- 6d
2nd Delphinium 8.0
3rd Miewalle 8.5
3 len x 5 len. Time 2:17 4/5
1921 Norse Song
R C & T A Field
White, red sash
Ch c 3y Land Of Song – Soro
Trainer W. J. Hadfield
Rider H. R. Stuart 8.6
3 Ran – Tote Div 12/- F
2nd Rikki Tikki 8.5
3rd Electrolytic 8.0
15 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:10 4/5
1920 Talisman
T Lyons
Gold, blue & white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Br c 3y White Star – Oakdene
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider C. O. Davies 8.5
5 Ran – Tote Div 17/- 6d F
2nd Prubron 8.5
3rd Midinette 8.0
5 len x ½ len. Time 2:09 4/5
(race record)
1919 Harvesten
“C Reginald” (Mr C R Davies)
Cerise, black armbands, cerise cap
B f 3y Piastre – The Harvest
Trainer G. Cann
Rider W. Cairns 8.1
5 Ran – Tote Div £2 15/- 6d
2nd Thrapple 8.0
3rd Kermanuka 8.0
3 len x 4 len. Time 2:10 1/5
(race record)
1918 Princess Vimy
T Lyons
Gold, blue & white hooped sleeves, blue cap
B f 3y White Star – Oakdene
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider H. Dale 8.0
6 Ran – Tote Div £1 8/-
2nd (DH) Laird 8.5
2nd (DH) Broodseinde 8.5
1 ½ len x dead-heat. Time 2:15
1917 Carlaverock
Thirkell Bros.
Red, white spots, red cap
Br c 3y Wallace – Nellie
Trainer F. Smith
Rider J. Davis 8.5
7 Ran – Tote Div £1 2/- 6d F
2nd Miss Simplicity 8.0
3rd Nadir Shah 8.5
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:11 ½
1916 Daimler
C A H Youl
Gold, white sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Bobadil – Haut Gout
Trainer J. Long
Rider W. Brooks 8.5
4 Ran – Tote Div £1 6/- F
2nd Daily Mirror 8.5
3rd Carry On 8.5
4 len x 2 len. Time 2:12 1/5
1916 – Colts and geldings now 8.5
1915 Tasman’s Isle
C A H Youl
Gold, white sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Chiron – Amiable
Trainer J. Long
Rider L. Gregg 8.5
9 Ran – Tote Div £1 6/- 6d F
2nd Light Action 8.0
3rd Ralph The Rover 8.3
8 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:10 ½
1915 – Colts 8.5 Fillies 8.0 Geldings 8.3
1915 – After a fifteen year hiatus, the Tasmanian Derby is given new life by the Tasmanian Turf Club. The TTC Derby (1 ¼ miles) had its first running at Mowbray Racecourse on December 27
1900 – After just four runnings of the Longford Derby, the event suffered the same fate as its TRC predecessor. The Derby was once again discontinued
1899 Larissa
Messrs. Thirkell Bros
Ciel blue, white cap
Ch f 3y The Assyrian – Nerissa
Trainer A. Jordan
Rider H. Roles 8.0
3 Ran – Tote Div £1 8/-
2nd Red Riding Hood 8.0
3rd Highland Fling 8.5
2 len x 6 len. Time 2:53 4/5
1898 Water Nymph
Mr W. Clare
Black, white spots, black cap
B f 3y Bill Of Portland – Wood Nymph
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 8.0
3 Ran – Tote Div £1 4/-
2nd Alberak 8.5
3rd Aranoc 8.5
3 len x 20 len. Time 2:51 ½
1897 Timbrel
Mr W. Clare
Black, white spots, black cap
Br c 3y Mozart – Babylon
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 8.5
4 Ran – Tote Div £1 F
2nd Teepookana 8.5
3rd The Dreamer 8.0
2 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:50
January 1st 1897 – New Gaming laws in Tasmania come into effect prohibiting bookmakers from fielding at racecourses. All racecourse betting is now Totalisator only
(All Tote dividends are for a 10/- wager)
1896 The Sunbeam
Mr Chas Field
Red, black cap
Ch c 3y Town Moor – Satanella
Trainer A. Jordan
Rider T. Priest 8.5
6 Ran – EvensF
2nd Silver Bell 8.0
3rd The Bonde 8.5
1 ½ len x 10 len. Time 2:44
1896 – Not wanting Tasmania to lose its Derby, the Longford Racing Club added a Derby to their spring program. The 1 ½ mile Longford Derby had its first running on November 8
1895 was the last running of the Tasmanian Derby under the auspices of the Tasmanian Racing Club.
Lack of support, small fields and one-sided races saw interest continue to wane and so a decision was made by the TRC to discontinue the Derby
1895 Tamino
G. Stebbings
Rose, white cap
B c 3y Mozart – Lady Fisher
Trainer G. Stebbings
Rider G. Stebbings 8.5
5 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Orpheus 8.0
3rd Venus 8.0
1 ½ len x 5 len. Time 2:47
1894 Silveroid
Mr R O’Connor
Rose, black spots & cap
B c 3y Mozart – Silverthread
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 8.5
3 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Lord Gormanston 8.0
3rd Norval 8.0
1 len x 5 ½ len. Time 2:48 ½
1893 Music
“W. Clare” (Mr. R. G. Talbot)
Black, white spots, black cap
B or br c 3y Mozart – Queen
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 8.5
4 Ran – SP Evens
2nd Amadeus 8.5
3rd The Flying Scud 8.5
½ len x 6 len. Time 2:44 (race record)
Music was owned by Mr C S Agnew and was raced on lease to Mr R G Talbot who raced the horse in his trainer’s name. Music carried C S Agnew’s colours in the Derby
1892 Strahan
J J Gaffney
Purple, silver sleeves, purple & silver cap
B or br c 3y Musk Rose – Claudia
Trainer M. Doyle
Rider J. Kirkham 8.5
5 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd The Jersey Maid 8.0
3rd The Muff 8.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:48
1891 Dunedin
F Krushka
Black, blue sleeves, black & blue cap
Br c 3y Manuka – Linda
Trainer L. Smith
Rider L. Smith 8.5
6 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Bischoff 8.5
3rd Zarina 8.0
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:49
1890 Hopetoun
B c 3y Proto Martyr – Pandora
Trainer M. Davis
Rider A. Woodfield 8.5
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Busybody 8.0
3rd Cyrus 8.5
¾ len x 5 len. Time 2:47 ¾
(race record)
1889 Macquarie
Mr C S Agnew
Black, white spots, black cap
Ch c 3y The Assyrian – Eriani
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 8.5
3 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Silvermere 8.0
3rd Jack-In-The-Green 8.5
Nk x 4 ½ len. Time 3:13
1889 – Distance increased to 1 ½ miles
1888 Chaldean
Mr C. S. Agnew
Black, white spots, black cap
B c 3y The Assyrian – Little Footsteps
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 8.5
6 Ran – SP 2/3F
2nd Stonehenge 8.5
3rd Eclipse 8.8
4 len x nk. Time 2:24 ¼
Weights – Colts 8.5, Fillies & Geldings 8.0
1888 – First running of the Tasmanian Racing Club Derby 1 ¼ miles at Elwick racecourse for horses the produce of Tasmanian owned sires
1875 to 1888 – No Tasmanian Derby was run
1874 Kinglike
“Mr P Lewis” (Mr P Dowling)
Maroon jacket, maroon and gold cap
B c 3y Kingston – Black Bess
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider T. Rawlings 8.10
2 Ran – No Betting
2nd Ella 8.7
No margins or time
Both runners were owned by Phillip Dowling and simply
cantered around the course to complete the Derby
1873 Blue Peter
“Mr P Lewis” (Mr P Dowling)
Maroon jacket, maroon and gold cap
B c 3y Kingston – Blue Bell
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider W. Enderson 8.10
2 Ran – SP 1/5F
Leo 8.10 (failed to finish)
No margins or time
1873 – First running of Tasmanian Turf Club Derby 1 ½ m at Mowbray racecourse February 20th
