Kingston Town Classic
(Northerly Stakes)
The first first running of the race we know today as the Kingston Town Classic took place at Perth’s Ascot racecourse on Saturday December 4 1976. It was won by the great Victorian WFA star of that era, Family Of Man. Known back then as the ‘Marlboro 50,000’, the 1800m WFA race was a new addition to the West Australian summer racing carnival.
In 1980 the race name was changed to the Western Mail Classic, a name that would become synonymous with one of our all-time great champions, Kingston Town.
‘The King’ was having his final race start when he lined-up for the 1982 running of the Western Mail Classic and his send-off was scripted to perfection. It was Kingston Town at his courageous best as he held-off the determined challenge from Getting Closer and Rare Flyer to score a hard fought win.
In 1984 the name was changed to the Rothwells Stakes and there were further name changes, Winfield Stakes, Beat Diabetes 2 Stakes and the Fruit ‘N’ Veg Stakes.
In 2007 the name was changed to ‘The Kingston Town Classic’ in honour of the greatest galloper to ever win this event, Kingston Town. This name change lasted until 2022 when it was renamed the Northerly Stakes, a salute to the great West Australian champion, Northerly.
Four horses have won this race on more than one occasion:
1976 & 78 Family Of Man – 1996/97 Old Comrade – 1986 & 88 Niconero
2010/11 Playing God
The most successful trainer of winners is David Hayes who has saddled-up the winner on four occasions:
1989 Better Loosen Up – 1993 Credit Account
2006 & 2008 Niconero
Riding honours are shared between Paul Harvey and Steve Sharman, both having ridden the winner on four occasions:
Paul Harvey 2000/01 Old Comrade – 2004 Modem – 2007 Megatic
Steve Sharman 2010/11 Playing God – 2013 Ihtsahymn – 2019 Kay Cee
Well-known West Australian owners Bob and Sandra Peters have led-in the winner here on seven occasions:
1998 Old Nick – 2000/01 Old Comrade – 2015 Perfect Reflection
2018 Arcadia Queen – 2020 Truly Great – 2021 Regal Power
2023 Dom To Shoot
Mr H W Daly
Royal blue & hot pink checks, black sleeves & cap
B g 6y Shooting To Win – Princess Rouge
Trainer S. & J. Casey
Rider J. Noske 59
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Zaaki 59
3rd Zipaway 52
Nse x Sht ½ hd. Time 1:48.61
2022 Amelia’s Jewel
P V Walsh
Green, red sleeves, white armbands, red cap
B f 3y Siyouni – Bumbasina
Trainer S. A. Miller
Rider P. Carberry 50
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 15/8F
2nd Ironclad 59
3rd Steinem 57
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:50.81
2022 – Race renamed Northerly Stakes
2021 Regal Power
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 6y Pierro – Broadway Belle
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider P. Carberry 59
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/1
2nd Western Empire 58.5
3rd Kissonallforcheeks 56.5
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:48.81
2020 Truly Great
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 5y Dundeel – Truly Special
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider C. Parnham 59
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 16/1
2nd Inspirational Girl 57
3rd Dom To Shoot 52
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:48.27
2019 Kay Cee
G J Edwards, Mrs K A Edwards, Miss K J Edwards
& C J Edwards
Orange, dark blue stripes & cap
Br f 3y Playing God – Flirt ‘N’ Hope
Trainer N. Parnham
Rider S. Parnham 50
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/1
2nd Gailo Chop 59
3rd Best Of Days 59
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:51.29
2018 Arcadia Queen
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore pale blue cap to distinguish her from Peters’ other
runners, Galaxy Star, Perfect Jewel & Star Exhibit)
B f 3y Pierro – Arcadia
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 50
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Material Man 59
3rd Galaxy Star 57
4 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:48.55
2017 Pounamu
Thommo’s Synd. (Mgr: J. L. Thompson) Mrs P M Thompson,
Ms R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton
Black, silver fern and cap
Gr g 6y Authorised – Tangiwai
Trainer A. Mathews
Rider P. Carberry 59
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Material Man 59
3rd Achernar Star 52
½ len x ¼ len. Time 1:49.50
2016 Stratum Star
D, A, & M Davidson, M Krauser, Estate of C Peoples, A Yeo,
I Berger, H Kalus, N Siow, M Wolper, S Cheng, Widden Stud P/L, Balmerino Racing Partnership & The Hankton
Maroon, white star, white and maroon stars sleeves, white & maroon star cap
Ch h 5y Stratum – Purely Spectacular
Trainer D. Weir
Rider D. Lane 59
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Scales Of Justice 58.5
3rd Perfect Reflection 56.5
Nse x 3 ¼ len. Time 1:49.49
2015 Perfect Reflection
Peters Investments Pty Ltd ( Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes, quartered cap
(wore pale blue cap to distinguish her from Peters’ other
runners, Delicacy, Neverland & Real Love)
B/br f 3y More Than Ready – Reflected Image
Trainer G. Williams
Rider W. Pike 50
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/2F
2nd Delicacy 56.5
3rd Dark Musket 58.5
Nse x 4 ½ len. Time 1:53.78
2014 Moriarty (IRE)
K. Hunt, F. Cook, I. Bruce, Mrs. C. Cook, J. T. Lake,
B. Mathieson, J. Pritchard, R. Smith, Werrett B'Stock Pty Ltd
(Mgr. N. Werrett)
Green, yellow star & armbands
B g 6y Clodovil – Justice System
Trainer C. Waller
Rider D. Whyte 59
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2EF (Disposition)
2nd Disposition 52
3rd Elite Belle 57
Sht hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:48.71
2013 Ihtsahymn
Oakland Park Stud Synd. (Mgr: N D Duncan),
R P Webb, J M Monterrubio & M S Cutbush
Yellow, black maltese cross & qtrd cap
Gr or br g 3y Ihtiram – Umatune
Trainer F. Kersley
Rider S. Parnham 52
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4
2nd Luckygray 59
3rd Rohan 59
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:49.95
2012 Luckygray
R F Drage, T Maver & B R Mitchell
White, dark blue armbands & cap
Gr g 5y Bradbury’s Luck – Damah Lady
Trainer G. Poletti
Rider S. O’Donnell 59
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/4F
2nd Mr Moet 59
3rd God Has Spoken 59
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:50.66
2011 Playing God
Cockatoo Ridge Synd. (Mgr: C W Loxton)
Yellow, maroon seams & cap
B h 4y Blackfriars – Dolly Will Do
Trainer N. Parnham
Rider S. Parnham 58.5
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Ranger 59
3rd King Saul 52
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:49.56
2010 Playing God
Cockatoo Ridge Synd. (Mgr: C W Loxton)
Yellow, maroon seams & cap
(wore yellow cap to distinguish him from his stablemate, God Has Spoken)
B c 3y Blackfriars – Dolly Will Do
Trainer N. Parnham
Rider S. Parnham 52
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/1F
2nd Impressive Jeuney 56.5
3rd Trusting 58.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:48.98
2009 Sniper’s Bullet
Mrs N. A. & R. S. Atkinson
Orange, royal blue chevrons & armbands
B g 6y Bite The Bullet – Yallah Terrace
Trainer T. Bartley
Rider D. Oliver 59
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 9/2
2nd God Has Spoken 52
3rd Scenic Shot 59
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:46.96
2008 Niconero
P. B. Devitt, L. C. Gordon & D. A. Hayes
Royal blue, pink diagonal stripes, striped sleeves, pink cap with royal blue seams
B g 7y Danzero – Nicola Lass
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider B. Rawiller 59
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 4/1F
2nd Gilded Venom 59
3rd Sniper’s Bullet 59
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:46.90
(race record)
2007 Megatic
L R & Mrs B D Sauzier
Black and brown quarters, quartered cap
B g 3y Danetime – Mega Role
Trainer A. F. Beckett
Rider P. Harvey 52
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 2/1EF (El Presidente)
2nd Guyno 58.5
3rd New Spice 58.5
½ len x nk. Time 1:47.96
2007 – Renamed Kingston Town Classic
2006 Niconero
P. B. Devitt, L. C. Gordon & D. A. Hayes
Royal blue, pink diagonal stripes, striped sleeves, pink cap with royal blue seams
B g 5y Danzero – Nicola Lass
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider B. Rawiller 58
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Scenic Shot 57.5
3rd Daka’s Gem 58
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:47.47
2005 Early Express
J Italiano, J Screaigh & J McEvoy
Red and white halves, red cap
Br g 6y Dauberval – Early Dawn
Trainer P. Giadresco
Rider J. Whiting 58
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Lock The Vault 51
3rd Bon Argent 55.5
1 len x nk. Time 1:48.40
2004 Modem
Esquin Syndicate
Purple & white diamonds, purple & white qtrd cap
B g 6y Bletchley Park – Refurbish
Trainer T. Andrews
Rider P. Harvey 58
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Free At Last 55.5
3rd True Steel 58
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:50.13
2004 – Distance reinstated at 1800m
2003 True Steel
R. W. Roberts
Dark blue, grey sleeves, quartered cap
Ch g 6y Jeune – How Special
Trainer M. Payne
Rider C. Harvey 58
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 25/1
2nd Milanova 55
3rd Hardrada 57.5
Lng nk x nse. Time 2:03.60
2003 – Distance increased to 2000m
2002 Blevvo
K & Mrs R Sears
Purple, pink sash & cap
B or br g 5y Blevic – Carenel
Trainer D. R. Harrison
Rider P Farrell 58
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 25/1
2nd Finito 58
3rd Corporate Bruce 58
Sht hd x nk. Time 1:52.18
2001 Old Comrade
Peters Investments Pty Ltd Synd. & N. M. & Mrs. I Lamey
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore a black cap to distinguish him from his Peters’ stablemate, Papillion)
Br g 4y Old Spice – Belgravia
Trainer L. Smith
Rider P. Harvey 57.5
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 13/8F
2nd Miss Precisely 48.5
3rd Shot Of Thunder 57.5
1 ¾ len x nk. Time 1:50.09
2001 – Distance reinstated at 1800m
2000 Old Comrade
Peters Investments Pty Ltd Synd. & N. M. & Mrs. I Lamey
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
Br g 3y Old Spice – Belgravia
Trainer L. Smith
Rider P. Harvey 52
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Umrum 58
3rd Slideaway 58
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:36.29
1999 St Clemens Belle
B H Perks, R B Fairclough & T J & P I Robertson
Royal blue, white stars, red, white & royal blue striped sleeves, red cap
Ch m 4y Don’t Say Halo – St Clemens
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2
2nd Iron Horse 58
3rd Slavonic 58
½ len x nse. Time 1:34.97
1999 – Distance reduced to 1600m
1998 Old Nick
R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 3y Old Spice – So Stunning
Trainer G. D. Harper
Rider P. Knuckey 50
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/4
2nd Pennyweight Point 57.5
3rd Summer Beau 58
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:48.86
1997 Summer Beau
W R Hannah & Mrs N M Hannah
Lilac and purple quarters, quartered cap
B h 4y Sky Filou – Long Summer
Trainer R. S. Taylor
Rider D. Miller 57
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1F
2nd Maximal 57
3rd Brooklyn Bridge 50.5
Sht nk x sht hd. Time 1:48.50
1996 Summer Beau
W R Hannah & Mrs N M Hannah
Lilac and purple quarters, quartered cap
B c 3y Sky Filou – Long Summer
Trainer R. S. Taylor
Rider S. O’Donnell 50.5
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/1
2nd Alcove 56
3rd Circles Of Gold 56
Sht hd x sht hd. Time 1:50.05
1995 Forge On
N A Reid, M D Reid & B A Collins
Red, black & white checked sash & checked cap
B g 4y Old Spice – Anson Flight
Trainer M. D. Reid
Rider P. King 57
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Foreman 57
3rd Starstruck 56
Lng nk x 1 len. Time 1:48.69
1995 – Renamed Fruit ‘N’ Veg Stakes
1994 Island Morn
Tilden Park Stud Synd. (Mgr: Miss C M Dempster)
Dark blue, white braces, red sleeves, white armbands, dark blue, red & white cap
Br h 4y Marooned – After Dawn
Trainer L. Luciani
Rider David Oliver 57
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 20/1
2nd Calypso 56
3rd Pride Of Rancho 57
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:49.76
1993 Credit Account
W. J. Galbraith
Royal blue & white hoops, white cap, royal blue spots
B m 4y Imposing – New Coins
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider M. Miller 54.5
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Double Dignity 58.5
3rd Top Villain 58.5
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:49.45
1992 Red Javelin
G P, F L, M C & R M O’Hara, R T Maguire & J T Hasleby
Brown, green spots & cap
Ch g 6y Elland Road – Princess Lane
Trainer F. L. O’Hara
Rider I. Albuino 58.5
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4
2nd Jungle Comedy 50.5
3rd Double Dignity 58.5
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:49.38
1992 – Renamed Beat Diabetes 2 Stakes
1991 Old Role
L R Sauzier & T L O’Neill
Black and brown quarters, quartered cap
B c 3y Old Spice – Film Role
Trainer A. F. Beckett
Rider J. Oliver 50.5
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Vows 50.5
3rd Higginsville 57
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 1:48.57
1990 Bar Landy
E P, G A & Mrs J M McEvoy & T L Scott
Purple, green checks, white sleeves, purple cap
Br g 5y Aurilandy – Almabar
Trainer P. Ilsley
Rider W. Treloar 58.5
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 33/1
2nd Edge Of Darkness 56
3rd Pressman’s Choice 58.5
Lng hd x nse. Time 1:48.0
1989 Better Loosen Up
L. Fink, Mesdames J. Y. & L. & Mr. A. Farrah & L. Koumi
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B g 4y Loosen Up – Better Fantasy
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 57
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/4F
2nd Hard Act 50.5
3rd Timeless Action 48
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:47.26
(race record)
1988 Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & G. W. Roberts
Brown, white armbands & cap
(wore the red & white colours of race sponsors, Winfield)
B g 5y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 58.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 4/9F
2nd My Bobby Boo 50.5
3rd Eastern Classic 58.5
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:47.58
1988 – Renamed Winfield Stakes
1987 Doodlakine Lass
B C S Robb
Red and white quarters, quartered cap
Ch m 5y Elland Road – Town Zone
Trainer G. M. Clarke
Rider J. Bennier 56
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd All Ashore 50.5
3rd Fair Sir 57
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:49.90
1986 Military Plume
ANZ Bloodstock (N Carlyon & T Krishnan), Swettenham Stud (R E Sangster), P Hogan & C S Hayes
Red, white seams, white cap
B c 3y Sir Tristram – Ultraviolet
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 50.5
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Fair Sir 50.5
3rd Gypsy Frolic 58.5
Sht nk x 4 len. Time 1:48.48
1985 Rant And Rave
L R & Mrs L R Connell
Gold, purple striped sleeves & qtrd cap
B c 3y Picture Show – My Fantasy
Trainer B. O’Malley
Rider R. Kemp 50.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2EF (Roman Artist)
2nd Rare Flyer 58.5
3rd Ullyatt 58.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:50.38
1984 Importune
E H Hickling & W R Hannah
Lilac and purple quarters, quartered cap
B c 3y Imposing – Athalia
Trainer E. H. Hickling
Rider R. Kemp 51
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Sanatate 58.5
3rd Buckshot Bandit 58.5
Nse x lng hd. Time 1:50.43
1984 – Renamed Rothwells Stakes
1983 Bounty Hawk
Mr. & Mrs. J. Atkins
Black, green hoops, brown sleeves, white cap
B or br g 3y Balmerino – Marie’s Daughter
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider M. De Montfort 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Calamar 57
3rd Rosamoss 56
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:47.74
1982 Kingston Town
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains & Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Monsborough
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Blk g 6y Bletchingly – Ada Hunter
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/10F
2nd Getting Closer 57
3rd Rare Flyer 50.5
1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 1:50.78
1981 Little Imagele
Mrs G E Daly & V Andrich
Dark blue & pink quarters, black sleeves, dark blue & pink qtrd cap
Br g 5y Imagele – Little Gum Nut
Trainer G. Daly
Rider P. Moran 58.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 20/1
2nd Regimental Honour 58.5
3rd Iko 58.5
½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:49.07
1980 Sovereign Red
T. Maltby, B. Wicks & G. Tobias
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Ch c 3y Sir Tristram – Taiona
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider M. Goreham 50.5
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/6F
2nd Brechin Castle 56
3rd Golden Heights 58.5
½ len x 5 len. Time 1:48.79
1980 – Renamed Western Mail Classic
1979 Mighty Kingdom
T. J. Smith, L. & J. Foyster & B. H. Heavener
Dark blue, green stripes
Ch c 3y Planet Kingdom – Madam Borough
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 51
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 1/4F
2nd Regimental Honour 57
3rd Gay Affair 54.5
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:48.11
1979 – Race upgraded to Group 1
1978 Family Of Man
Messrs. R. C. Richards & J. H. Cuthbertson
Royal blue, yellow braces, red armbands
B h 5y Lots Of Man – Colleen
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider H. White 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/2F
2nd Caduceus 57
3rd Romantic Dream 58.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:50.1
1977 Stormy Rex
L. J. Slade & M. E. Wake
Royal blue, red diamonds, gold sleeves & cap
Br g 3y Storm Ruler – Chellissa
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Miller 51
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 5/1
2nd Galway Bay 57
3rd Private Section 57
5 len x 1 len. Time 1:47.3
(race record)
1976 Family Of Man
Messrs. R. C. Richards & J. H. Cuthbertson
Royal blue, yellow braces, red armbands
B c 3y Lots Of Man – Coleen
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider D. Brosnan 51
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Portokali 57
3rd Better Draw 54.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:48.6
1976 – First running of Marlboro 50,000
1800m
