Railway Stakes
The first running of the Railway Stakes took place at Ascot Racecourse in Perth on January 1 1887. Run over a distance of 1 ¼ miles, the handicap event was restricted to West Australian bred horses only and the inaugural running was won by Mr Alfred Dearden’s bay gelding, Sir Walter.
The restriction that saw the Railway Stakes contested by West Australian horses only was lifted in 1898.
In 1922 the distance was reduced to one mile and stayed at that distance until 1952 when it was reduced further to 7 ½ (1500m) furlongs. The distance changed again in 1983 when it was increased to its current distance, 1600m.
The Railway Stakes is run during the summer racing carnival, usually in the last week of December.
The timing of the race has often seen it carry-over to the first week of January the following year resulting in two Railway Stakes being run in the same calendar year, one in January and one in December.
To make this Blog easier to view, I have listed the races in chronological calendar order and where the years differ, I have included the actual race date in that year’s summary.
Only two horses have won the Railway Stakes on more than one occasion:
Tudor Mac 1966/67 and Luckygray 2011 & 2013
Training honours for the Railway Stakes are shared between five trainers who have each trained three winners:
Pat Ward: 1907 Man O’War – 1910 Artesian – 1914 Lilyveil
Paddy Connolly: 1913 Saturate – 1921 Fair Intervener
1923 Jolly Handsome
Herbert Holmes: 1910 Thigen Thu – 1914 Werenda – 1919 Accivity
Robert Burns: 1926 Cunningman – 1928 Columban – 1933 Earl Cunje
Ted McAuliffe: 1941 Hinda – 1942 Flame Lady – 1946 Thorium
The most successful rider title belongs solely to Frank Treen who has piloted the winner on four occasions
1951 Beau Temps – 1954 Maniana – 1966 Tudor Mak – 1970 Kilrickle
2023 Bustler
Ridgeport, Mr N Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Mr D K Lee & Mr R L O’Bree
Royal blue & lime green diagonal stripes, lime green cap
B/br g 4y Playing God – Cosmah Domination
Trainer N. Parnham
Rider S. Parnham 53
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Alsephina 53
3rd Dom To Shoot 54
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:34.80
2022 Trix Of The Trade
Mr W J Robinson & Mrs P L Robinson
Yellow, brown hoops
B g 4y Trade Fair – My Name’s Trixie
Trainer C. Webster
Rider T. Turner 53
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1F
2nd Comfort Me 54
3rd Startrade 53
1 ¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:35.82
2021 Western Empire
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 4y Iffraaj – Western Jewel
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 53
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/7F
2nd Comfort Me 53
3rd Kissonallforcheeks 53
4 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.38
2020 Inspirational Girl
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B or Br m 5y Reliable Man – Be Inspired
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 53
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/8F
2nd Too Close The Sun 53
3rd Uni Time 53
1 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:33.79
2019 Regal Power
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore a light blue cap to distinguish from Peters’ stablemates
Perfect Jewel & Star Exhibit)
B g 4y Pierro – Broadway Belle
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 53
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/1
2nd Best Of Days 57
3rd Platoon 53
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.89
2018 Galaxy Star
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore a black cap to distinguish from Peters’ stablemates
Perfect Jewel, Star Exhibit & Action)
Br m 6y Redoute’s Choice – Galaxy Queen
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 53
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 15/8F
2nd Gatting 54
3rd Material Man 57
1 ¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:34.08
2017 Great Shot
Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards
Red, white, light blue vertical thirds, white sleeves
light blue armbands, red cap
B g 5y Magnus – Satin Covers
Trainer R. Radford
Rider C. Staples 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 33/1
2nd Black Heart Bart 59
3rd Tom Melbourne 55
Hd x hd. Time 1:35.81
2016 Scales Of Justice
C M Wells & W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews)
Light blue & green halves with red spoke wheel, light blue cap
B g 4y Not A Single Doubt – Beymatilla
Trainer L. Smith
Rider D. Whyte 53
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd Good Project 55
3rd Perfect Reflection 54.5
2 ¾ len x nk. Time 1:36.13
2015 Good Project
C C Lai
Red, yellow side panels, yellow sleeves & cap
B h 4y Not A Single Doubt – Euchre
Trainer C. Waller
Rider C. Williams 53
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/1
2nd Messene 56.5
3rd Balmont Girl 53
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:34.52
2014 Elite Belle
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
Br m 6y Canny Lad – Mississippi Belle
Trainer G. Williams
Rider W. Pike 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1
2nd Balmont Girl 53
3rd Moriarty 58
¾ len x nse. Time 1:35.59
2013 Luckygray
R F Drage, T Maver & B R Mitchell
White, dark blue armbands & cap
Gr g 6y Bradbury’s Luck – Damah Lady
Trainer T. Andrews
Rider S. O’Donnell 58
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 20/1
2nd Platinum Rocker 53
3rd Fire Up Fifi 54
½ len x nse. Time 1:36.75
2012 Mr Moet
H Smith, Mrs C Smith, Ms J Smith, S Tsuchida, M Smith
Ms R Smith, B Trevenen & M Trevenen
Gold & green stripes, gold cap
B g 5y Mosayter – Marlock Miss
Trainer A. Durrant
Rider D. Staeck 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd Luckygray 58
3rd Rosie Rocket 53
¾ len x nk. Time 1:35.89
2011 Luckygray
R F Drage, T Maver & B R Mitchell
White, dark blue armbands & cap
Gr g 4y Bradbury’s Luck – Damah Lady
Trainer G. Poletti
Rider S. O’Donnell 53
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 3/1F
2nd He’s Remarkable 53
3rd Westriver Kevydonn 53
Nk x 3 ¾ len. Time 1:34.88
He’s Remarkable was first past the post by a neck but a protest by S. O’Donnell alleging interference near the 600m mark was upheld and the placings reversed
2010 Gathering
Patinack Farm Racing (Mgr: N. L. Tinkler)
Royal blue, green & gold Patinack Farm logo, green sleeves, gold cap & pom pom
(wore blue cap to distinguish from his stablemate, Trusting)
B g 4y Tale Of The Cat – Celebria
Trainer J. Thompson
Rider C. Williams 52
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/1
2nd Famous Roman 54
3rd Megatic 54.5
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:35.11
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 N. Rawiller 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 16/1
2nd Tarzi 53
3rd Colour Correct 52
1 len x hd. Time 1:34.25
2008 Gilded Venom
N Wholagan, Mrs M Wholagan, S Wallace & Mrs J Wallace
Red, green sleeves & cap
B g 5y Golden Snake – Daughter’s Charm
Trainer S. Wallace
Rider P. Carbery 52
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Sniper’s Bullet 55
3rd Annenkov 52
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 1:34.50
2007 El Presidente
Ms M Gracie, Mrs R Marnao, Ms P Edwards & Mrs K Fleming
All cerise
B g 4y Dante’e Fury – Cottage Rose
Trainer B. Watkins
Rider T. Turner 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Hartleys Dream 55
3rd Mansion House 55.5
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:34.72
2006 Belle Bizarre
J W Foster, T H Wilson & S Sweeting
Purple, gold eagle & sleeves, qtrd cap
B m 5y Dauberval – Baltriomphe
Trainer R. Bynder
Rider P. King 54
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Confectioner 56.5
3rd Niconero 57
Sht ½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:34.44
2005 Covertly
O J Hancock, Oakland Park Stud Synd, M J Beeson
Yellow, black maltese cross & quartered cap
Br m 4y Metal Storm – Most Secret
Trainer S. Bates
Rider L. Camilleri 51
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/1
2nd Early Express 51.5
3rd Blinded 51
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:34.86
2004 Modem
Esquin Syndicate
Purple & white diamonds & quartered cap
B g 6y Bletchley Park – Refurbish
Trainer T. Andrews
Rider P. Harvey 55
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/1
2nd Mr Sandgroper 54
3rd Blinded 52
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.94
2003 Hardrada
A P Bartlett & Mrs G I Bartlett
Purple, yellow maltese cross & sleeves, purple cap
B or br g 4y Marooned – Marrich Bay
Trainer L. Luciani
Rider J. Whiting 54
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/1
2nd Early Express 52.5
3rd Mapperholic 52.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:35.78
2003 – Race run at Belmont racecourse
2002 Old Fashion
V A Brockman, Marcowsta No2 Synd., R Walters, M Carey & A Werjutina
Maroon, white stripes & cap
Br g 5y Metal Storm – Matilda Waltz
Trainer V. A. Brockman
Rider S. Miller 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/2
2nd Hardrada 51.5
3rd Corporate Bruce 54.5
Hd x hd. Time 1:35.67
2001 Old Comrade
Peters Investments Pty Ltd Synd. & N. M. & Mrs. I Lamey
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
Br g 4y Old Spice – Belgravia
Trainer L. Smith
Rider P. Harvey 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Mr Tanzania 51.5
3rd Finito 52.5
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:37.61
2000 Northerly
Mrs. J. A. Kersley, N. G. Duncan, Mrs. S. M. Duncan,
R. G. Sayers, P. M. Bartlett, T. M. Patrizi & I. F. Grjusich
Yellow, black maltese cross & quartered cap
B g 4y Serheed – North Bell
Trainer F. Kersley
Rider D. Miller jnr 51
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 6/1
2nd Old Comrade 51
3rd Lizzy Long Legs 51.5
2 ¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.88
1999 Slavonic
K & Mrs I Quirk, I Jones, M Quirk, R Okalyi, M Price, Mrs J Austin Windburn Synd. (Mgr: M Hynes), Balalaika Synd. (Mgr: C Erickson)
Navy & white halves, navy cap
Blk/br g 4y Cossack Warrior – Pampas Dancer
Trainer M. Price
Rider B. Prebble 51
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/8F
2nd Sister Patricia 50
3rd Corporate Bruce 50.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:34.81
1998 Machine Gun Tom
M Campbell, R Graham, J & W Olsthoorn & S Campbell
Pink, lime green maltese cross & armbands, qtrd cap
B g 6y Corporate Raider – Elmhurst
Trainer M. Campbell
Rider P. Carbery 50
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 16/1
2nd Jacks Or Better 54.5
3rd On A Swing 51
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:36.42
Race Date – 28 Dec 1998
1997 Willoughby
D P Summers
Grey, tangerine sleeves & cap
B g 8y Fimiston – Cantanette
Trainer M. Pateman
Rider P. Harvey 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – 3/1F
2nd Bar Dreamer 52.5
3rd Spook 53
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:34.50
Race Date – 3 Jan 1998
1996 Bold Extreme
W Mitchell, Zito Bros Synd., H Katsamakis, D Thomas
R Di Lenno & T J Pexton
Blue and white quarters, red sleeves, red, white and blue quartered cap
Ch g 7y Bold Invader – Extreme
Trainer W. Mitchell
Rider T. Stubberfield 51
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/2
2nd Century Blazer 54.5
3rd Bradson 53.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.80
1995 Jacks Or Better
H W Daly, Kentville Pty Ltd
Dark blue & pink quarters, black sleeves, dark blue & pink qtrd cap
Br g 4y Curravilla – Club Flush
Trainer G. Daly
Rider D. Gundry 53
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 16/1
2nd Foreman 50
3rd Wabasso 53
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.22
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
(wore a yellow cap to distinguish from his Luciani stablemate, Prime Again)
Br h 4y Marooned – After Dawn
Trainer L. P. Luciani
Rider David Oliver 51
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Classy Dresser 53.5
3rd Calypso 50.5
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.66
Race Date – 31 Dec 1994
1993 Zaparri (late Top Copy)
K. McDonald
Cerise, yellow & green V’s & striped sleeves, cerise & yellow qtrd cap
Br g 8y Toy Pindarri – Chrisjule
Trainer S. Mckinnon
Rider S. Marshall 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/1
2nd Sir Tinka 50
3rd Asian Incline 51
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:35.14
Race Date – 3 Jan 1994
1992 Welcome Knight
Mrs T J Price
Lime green, dark green & white hooped sleeves, dark green cap
Br/dk br g 6y Always Welcome – Hegemonic
Trainer R. W. Price
Rider T. Jackman 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1
2nd Double Dignity 51.5
3rd Colonial Spirit 51
Sht nk x Sht ½ hd. Time 1:34.54
1991 M’Lady’s Jewel
G E Fennell & K W Leaver
Black and green checkers, white sleeves, black & green qtrd cap
Ch g 6y Oenjay Star – M’Lady Quinalot
Trainer K. W. Leaver
Rider M. Clarke 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 11/4F
2nd Barrosa Boy 55.5
3rd Yilgangie Gold 51.5
2 len x nk. Time 1:34.64
1990 Medicine Kid
Heritage Syndications No46 (Mgr:B. Monteath)
White, green band, green hooped sleeves & cap
B or br g 6y Medical Man – Miss Burgess
Trainer R. W. Price
Rider J. Oliver 55
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 16/1
2nd Century God 53.5
3rd Jungle Hero 50
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.41
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 C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/4F
2nd Marwong 55
3rd Dual’s Brute 50.5
Sht nk x nk. Time 1:34.42
1988 Marwong
A. G. Leonzini, B. Pang, P. Leeds, N. Shuttleworth & Mrs. B. J. Murphy
Black, grey, burgundy & white stripes & hooped sleeves
B h 4y Whiskey Road – Toscan Girl
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider S. Marshall 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 20/1
2nd Bowie 52.5
3rd Congressman 55.5
1 ¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:33.73
(race & state record)
1987 Miss Muffet
Mrs K Miller
Grey, purple seams & cap
B m 4y Haulpak – So Dainty
Trainer Ms K. Miller
Rider J. Miller 48.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Adraanito 48
3rd Warned 51.5
Hd x ½ hd. Time 1:34.11
Race Date – 28 Dec 1987
1986 Jungle Dawn
Mr & Mrs L H Craddock, Mesdames S N Martin,
S J & P J Grace
Yellow, purple maltese cross, purple sleeves, yellow armbands
Gr f 3y Jungle Boy – Chentello
Trainer Ms A. Johnson
Rider D. Miller 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 16/1
2nd Western Pago 49
3rd Fair Sir 48
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 1:34.45
Race Date – 1 Jan 1987
1985 Valley Of Carome
T F & Mrs T F Danaher & S A Wilmott
Lime green, dark blue band, light blue sleeves, lime green cap
Br h 4y Avon Valley – Westend
Trainer W. Mitchell
Rider B. Clements 49
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Keepers 53.5
3rd Concrete 51
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:36.78
1984 Eastern Temple
E H Hickling & W R Hannah
Lilac and purple quarters, quartered cap
Ch m 4y Ksar – Chinoise
Trainer E. H. Hickling
Rider R. Kemp 52.5
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1F
2nd Casshoney 50.5
3rd Stop At The Top 49.5
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39.56
1983 Sanatate
E H Hickling & W R Hannah
Lilac & purple quarters, quartered cap
B or br h 4y Santa Brae – Southern Sis
Trainer E. H. Hickling
Rider P. Barnett 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 33/1
2nd Whiskey Lover 51
3rd Hanging In 48.5
Hd x sht hd. Time 1:37.19
Race Date – 1 Jan 1984
1982 Getting Closer
M Read, N Bell & M Read
Apricot, black seams & armbands, black cap
B g 4y Long Row – Petwood
Trainer H. R. Davis
Rider G. Hall 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1F
2nd Haulpak’s Image 49
3rd Portinari 48.5
Hd x sht hd. Time 1:36.19
1983 – Distance increased to 1600m
Race Date – 1 Jan 1983
1981 Iko
Dr. & Mrs. T. D. Hoban
White, green sash, pink armbands & cap
B g 7y Cindy’s Son – Hikari
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 55
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2F
2nd Latin Saint 54.5
3rd Papermaker 48.5
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:27.72
(race record)
1980 Golden Heights
M & J O’Halloran, M Hirsch, M Adonis, A Gibson
& J Einfield
Dark blue & light blue diamonds, dark blue sleeves & cap
Ch g 6y Rocky Mountain – Gold Fleet
Trainer R. Johnson
Rider I. Albuino 51.5
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 14/1
2nd Blazing Bags 52
3rd Scarlet Gem 48
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:28.21
1979 Asian Beau
Mr & Mrs W J Williams
Purple, white sash & cap
B h 4y Beau Sovereign – Asian Beauty
Trainer H. J. Harrison
Rider G. Webster Snr 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
2nd Tsunami 46
3rd Micron 53
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:28.35
1978 Sarsha’s Choice
Mr & Mrs H O’Neill
Red, black quarters, yellow sleeves, gold cap
Ch m 5y Noble Charger – Miss Brioche
Trainer S. C. Fox
Rider J. Letts 53
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd Hartbalm 52.5
3rd Micron 47.5
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:28.11
(race record)
1977 Marjoleo
Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Tovey
Brown, red sleeves
Br c 3y Indian Conquest – Epabury
Trainer N. W. Fawcett
Rider G. Donnelly 46.5
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 25/1
2nd Burgess Queen 49.5
3rd Makatilla
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:28.22
Race Date – 31 Dec 1977
1976 Alpine Wind
V R Walsh
Green, red sleeves, white armbands, red cap
Ch h 5y Western Wind – Eplgene
Trainer V. A. Brockman
Rider P. Moran 51.5
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 14/1
2nd Elusive Vicki 49
3rd Sizzler 53
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:29.5
Race Date – 1 Jan 1977
1975 Detonator
T M Pike
Purple, white hoops & cap
Ch g 5y Niksar – Gay Fuse
Trainer L. J. Pike
Rider T. Pike 51.5
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Royal Liza 48.5
3rd Reilly 48.5
1 ¾ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:28.48
1974 Cambana Lad
Mrs C G Murphy
Purple, yellow stripes
Gr g 6y Zahedan – Miss Doubtful
Trainer F. E. Dixey
Rider M. MacPhilomey 50
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 50/1
2nd My Friend Paul 55
3rd Gilt Patten 54
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.08
1973 Starglow
D E C & B D F Robinson
Orange, green sleeves & cap
Ch m 4y Comet – Star Fortune
Trainer J. M. Davison
Rider G. Webster 51
18 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd Lucky 47.5
3rd Star Glitter 49
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:28.59
1972 Millefleurs
Miss M Brookshaw
Orange, brown stripes & cap
Ch f 3y Natural Bid – Tasa
Trainer H. W. Campbell
Rider D. Brosnan 48
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Sir Goglio 59
3rd Mikado 56
2 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 1:28.2
(race & state record)
1972 was the first metric running of the Railway Stakes Distance changed from 7 ½ furlongs to 1500m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971 Royal Spring
N & Mrs N August
Pink, white spots & cap
B g 5y Power House – Spring Festival
Trainer W. J. Dillon
Rider H. Wulff 7.0
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Knockadoon 7.5
3rd Star Glitter 7.7
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:29 ¼
(equal race & state record)
1970 Kilrickle
P & P Connaughton
Red, black spots & cap
Ch h 4y Endless Honey – Harzerka
Trainer E. C. Sullivan
Rider F. Treen 8.5
20 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 5/1F
2nd La Trice 8.1
3rd Sir Bally 7.8
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:29 ¼
(equal race & state record)
A protest, second (Kilrickle) against first (La Trice) alleging Interference on the first turn was upheld and the placings reversed
1969 Gold Casket
Mrs N August
Pink, white spots & cap
B h 4y Golden Plume – Almoner
Trainer N. W. Fawcett
Rider R. Cherry 8.7
20 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 7/1
2nd Chemech 8.8
3rd Battle Chime 7.4
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:30 ¼
1968 La Trice
Mrs R. R. Edwards
White, purple maltese cross & cap
B f 3y Matrice – Larna
Trainer E. Greig
Rider G. Lambie 7.2
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 14/1
2nd Torecan 7.4
3rd King Orator 8.0
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:29 ½
1967 Tudor Mak
E C Hywood
Brown, yellow hoops, red sleeves, yellow cap
B h 6y Makarpura – Tudor Lae
Trainer H. G. Jamieson
Rider G. Davies 9.8
20 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 25/1
2nd King Orator 7.4
3rd Drynoch 7.3
Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 1:29 ¼
(race & state record)
1966 Tudor Mak
E C Hywood
Brown, yellow hoops, red sleeves, yellow cap
B h 5y Makarpura – Tudor Lae
Trainer A. F. Beckett
Rider F. Treen 7.10
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/4F
2nd Hearts ‘N Diamonds 7.13
3rd Check Up 7.1
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:29 ¾
1965 Blue Spring
J. Warren
White, red sash & cap
Blk g 6y Wateringbury – Sanoleen
Trainer R. H. Treffone
Rider J. Wilson 7.10
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 40/1
2nd Railway Boy 8.1
3rd (DH) Watersan 8.0
3rd (DH) Fraser Road 7.2
¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:31 ¾
1964 Sweet Saga
D Coverley
Red, brown stripes, light blue cap
Ch m 4y Raconteur – Sweet Mystery
Trainer E. G. McClure
Rider P. Moran 7.0
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 50/1
2nd Water Power 8.6
3rd Railway Boy 8.2
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:29 ½
(equal race & state record)
1963 Yenton
P Grice, N E Hodgson & A Lawn
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B h 5y Al Dakhill – Queen Sanso
Trainer N. E. Hodgson
Rider G. Dickenson 7.0
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/2
2nd Civvyson 7.3
3rd Nintoku 7.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:30 ¾
1962 Royal Thrust
C E France & F R Williams
Grey, tangerine sash & cap
B h 5y Royal Comet – Bold Thrust
Trainer F. R. Williams
Rider J. Marshall 7.1
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Big Bob 8.13
3rd More Applause 7.0
Nk x 4 len. Time 1:31 ½
1961 Big Bob
E G Meares
All lilac
Ch c 3y Bob Cherry – Canagie
Trainer H. W. Campbell
Rider K. Mifflin 7.0
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Splash 7.7
3rd Bernguard 8.12
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:29 ½
(race & state record)
1960 Westmaster
Messrs. C G, G & W Sherwood
Yellow, light blue armbands & cap
Br h 5y Cyrus – Governess
Trainer G. Sherwood
Rider L. Burgess 7.10
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd First Orl 8.2
3rd Norval Lad 7.3
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 1:31 ½
1959 Aquanita
Messrs. J H & W Thomas
Green, yellow stripes & cap
Br c 3y Wateringbury – Reinita
Trainer R. H. Treffone
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.4
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Westmaster 7.0
3rd Cunderdin 9.0
½ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:30 ¾
1958 On Guard
B W Allpike & Mr H R Butcher
Gold, brown quarters
Blk c 3y Night Guardian – Sanstern
Trainer B. W. Allpike
Rider G. Woods 7.5
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/6F
2nd Young Filipino 9.2
3rd Lucky San 7.10
3 len x ¾ len. Time 1:30 ½
1957 Young Filipino
Mr N R Cockburn
Red & green checkers, green sleeves, red cap
Br g 6y Filipino – Chasey
Trainer H. G. Jamieson
Rider J. Wilson 7.9
19 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 25/1
2nd El Boom 8.12
3rd Desert Ore 7.2
Nk x hd. Time 1:32
1956 El Boom
Mr J F Kirkpatrick
Red, light blue spots & cap
B g 6y Sansofine – Owlet
Trainer J. F. Kirkpatrick
Rider C. Tulloh 8.0
19 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 3/1F
2nd Beau Carol 7.1
3rd McHarry 7.0
2 ½ len x nk. Time 1:30 ¾
1955 Cunderdin
Mr & Mrs G F Dennis
Red, black & white hooped sleeves, red cap
Blk h 4y Coventry – Petrina
Trainer E. A. Ardagh
Rider W. Pyers 8.1
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Asteroid 9.5
3rd Portress 7.3
1 len x 3 len. Time 1:30
(race & state record)
1954 Maniana
E C Atkins & H R Merry
Brown, white maltese cross, yellow sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Remarc – Corrigenda
Trainer A. H. Jordan
Rider F. Treen 7.9
20 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Farnmarc 8.2
3rd Chestnut Lady 9.0
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:31 ½
(equal race & state record)
1953 Earl James
N E Durack, E J & E J R Reilly
Black, white spots & cap
Br g 5y Kingsley – Rio James
Trainer F. P. Foley
Rider F. Moore 7.12
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2F
2nd Copper Beech 9.1
3rd Jubilee Myth 8.6
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:31 ¾
1952 Aptofine
S C Dall & A E Angwin
Red, purple sash & cap
Br h 4y Sansofine – Apt
Trainer J. Collinson
Rider J. Ingram 8.0
19 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 16/1
2nd Winker 7.11
3rd Gael Glas 7.7
¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:31 ½
(equal course record)
1952 – Distance reduced to 7 ½ furlongs
1951 Beau Temps
Mr J F Kirkpatrick
Red, light blue spots & cap
Br g 4y Beau Vite – Great Time
Trainer J. F. Kirkpatrick
Rider F. Treen 8.6
22 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Steel Blue 8.4
3rd Law Port 8.0
1 len x nk. Time 1:38 ¾
1950 Chieftain Warrior
Mr A G Heppingstone
Purple, orange hoops, white armbands, purple cap
Br h 7y Fulmond – Peggy Poet
Trainer G. Sherwood
Rider L. Pearson 7.11
24 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 25/1
2nd Wynduni 7.9
3rd Morn Patrol 8.9
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:39 ½
1949 Tania
T Saunders
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B m 5y Felcrag – Sun Cloud
Trainer J. P. McLarty
Rider L. Fry 8.6
24 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd St Falcon 7.7
3rd Arcadius 7.2
4 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:38
(equal race record)
1948 Gold Patois
J. H. Cummings
Black, pink sash & cap
B g 8y Virgin Gold – Dame Patois
Trainer J. Collinson
Rider J. Ingram 8.3
24 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 12/1
2nd Escolta 7.8
3rd Prince Brian 8.9
Hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:38
(equal race record)
1947 Sorcery
A Armanasco
Dark blue, pink sash & cap
B g 8y Yodelist – Velvert
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider T. Unkovich 7.12
23 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1
2nd Gold Patois 7.13
3rd Panyan 9.0
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:39 ¼
1946 Thorium
F McAuliffe
Light blue, purple armbands & cap
Ch m 6y Flaming Star – Thoria
Trainer F. McAuliffe
Rider J. Marshall 7.5
22 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2F
2nd Irish Myth 8.6
3rd Panyan 7.8
2 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:38 ½
1945 Falsetto
K. O’Reilly
Black, green sash & cap
Ch h 6y Yodelist – Easingdawn
Trainer F. P. Foley
Rider D. Miller 8.12
22 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 14/1
2nd Lord Treat 8.12
3rd Royal Link 8.2
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:40
1944 Bobby Breen
S Cooper
Red, orange spots & cap
Br g 4y Camelhair – Love Words
Trainer J. H. Purvis
Rider J. Marshall 7.0
22 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Frangus 8.8
3rd Nullabung 8.0
¾ len x 5 len. Time 1:38 ¾
1943 Beaufine
Mrs A M R Bunbury
Orange, lilac sash & cap
Br g 6y Sansofine – Beaunilly
Trainer J. McGowan
Rider A. Ayres 7.5
26 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Hinda 8.7
3rd Blonde Princess 7.1
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:39 ½
1942 Flame Lady
F McAuliffe
Light blue, purple armbands & cap
Blk m 5y Flaming Star – Jolly Rose
Trainer F. McAuliffe
Rider E. Treffone 7.13
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Dainty Lace 7.3
3rd Dear Brutus 8.12
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:38 ¾
1941 Hinda
L W Shepheard
Black, orange spots & cap
Br m 5y Sansofine – Pretty Beryl
Trainer F. McAuliffe
Rider F. Saxby 7.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 8/1
2nd Skylark 8.12
3rd Dainty Lace 7.0
2 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 1:39
1940 Pretoria
S J & N V Mills
Dark blue, pink armbands & cap
Br m 4y Liberal – Cykanne
Trainer V. G. Egan
Rider K. Crosse 7.0
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/2
2nd Atorna 8.10
3rd Pandemonium 8.2
2 ½ len x hd. Time 1:39
1939 Winbyie
Messrs. Robinson & Meares
Red, purple sash & cap
(carried the all lilac colours of part owner
Edgar Meares instead of the partnership colours)
Ch m 6y Night Raid – Philomela
Trainer J. F. G. Robinson
Rider L. Duggan 8.0
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Beaufiler 7.12
3rd Barkis 7.1
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:39
1938 Tetreen
S G Johnstone
Brown, red spots & cap
B h 5y Treat – Thoreen
Trainer W. Heffernan
Rider E. Treffone 7.10
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 6/1
2nd Grand Love 7.0
3rd Amalette 7.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38
(race & equal state record)
1937 Temple Coyn
Mr H E Vail
Red, orange sash & cap
Br m 4y Pantheon – Coinage
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider D. Lightfoot 7.12
19 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 20/1
2nd Botanic 8.11
3rd Amusing 7.1
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:40
1936 Gay Gipsy
J Krause
Pink, white spots & cap
Ch m 5y Gay Lothario – Gypsy Love
Trainer E. O’Malley
Rider G. Kluge 8.3
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1F
2nd Prince Cunje 8.7
3rd First Consul 8.10
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:39
1935 Desert Hero
W Heffernan
Orange, purple stripes & cap
B h 4y Legionnaire – Belle Shot
Trainer W. Heffernan
Rider A. Read 8.4
26 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 16/1
2nd Prince Cunje 8.8
3rd Muflon 8.0
Nk x hd. Time 1:38 ¼
(race record)
1934 Aclis
J T Cox
Black, orange stripes & cap
B g 4y Agrion – Barakiss
Trainer J. T. Cox
Rider R. Percival 8.7
21 Ran – Barrier 21 – SP 50/1
2nd Capparis 8.6
3rd Attar 8.3
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:40
1933 Earl Cunje
R Burns
All black
Ch h 4y Cunjeboy – Society Sue
Trainer R. Burns
Rider R. Morley 7.13
24 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd Beggar Girl 7.9
3rd Muflon 7.11
1 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:39 ½
1932 Jolly Fair
T. J. Stratton
Brown, orange hoops & cap
Br g 4y Jolly Beggar – Fair Intervener
Trainer T. J. Stratton
Rider A. Cooper 8.8
21 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1F
2nd Keenedge 8.9
3rd Alienist 7.8
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:39
(race record)
1931 Comprador
J J O’Hara
Lilac, green sleeves
Br g 7y St Anton – Elton
Trainer J. J. O’Hara
Rider J. Miller 7.8
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 50/1
2nd Taisho 9.6
3rd Lady Pica 7.7
½ hd x hd. Time 1:39 ½
1930 Coette
W Curtis
Orange, green hoops & cap
B m 6y Contino – Plaquette
Trainer W. Curtis
Rider J. Miller 8.2
15 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Kongoni 9.2
3rd Kalloni 7.12
4 len x hd. Time 1:39 3/4
1929 Hint
Mr D Curtis
Dark blue, purple sleeves, white cap
B m 5y Night Hawk – Cue
Trainer W. Marks
Rider J. Miller 8.6
21 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Smokebush 7.0
3rd Casperial 7.4
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:40 ¼
1928 Columban
Mr W J Winterbottom
Black, dark blue sleeves & cap
Br g 4y St Anton – Althien
Trainer R. Burns
Rider F. Wright 7.12
23 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Indian Sage 6.9
3rd Orewa 7.0
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:40
1927 Jolly Odd
Messrs. Robinson & Stewart
Orange, green sleeves & cap
B g 5y Jolly Beggar – Oddlace
Trainer J. F. G. Robinson
Rider F. Livey 9.6
25 Ran – SP 4/1EF (Pica Pica)
2nd Kongoni 9.4
3rd Quanza 7.4
½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:39 ¼
(race record)
1926 Cunningman
R Burns
All black
B g 5y Cunjeboy – Killiney
Trainer R. Burns
Rider A. Cooper 8.5
21 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Au Fait 7.0
3rd Perfect Juggins 7.10
½ hd x ½ nk. Time 1:39 2/5
(race record)
1925 Eupator
W J Temby
Grey, cerise sash
B g 6y Eudorus – Lady Regis
Trainer E. Temby
Rider A. Behsman 6.11
23 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Pitch 7.5
3rd Leopos 7.3
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:41 3/5
1924 Borgia
Mr H H Derby
Blue, black spots
Br g 5y Jolly Beggar – Lorraine
Trainer J. M. Downing
Rider R. Morley 8.6
22 Ran – SP 7/2F
2nd Pagoda 7.1
3rd Bob Capture 7.5
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:40 2/5
1923 Jolly Handsome
P A Connolly
Scarlet, white sash
Br m 5y Jolly Beggar – Tea Cosy
Trainer P. A. Connolly
Rider S. Bowler 6.8
21 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Eragoon 7.8
3rd Fluent 7.5
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:40 2/5
1922 Sweet Doris
Mr T Roach
All maroon
B m 4y Powhatan – Mother Doris
Trainer T. J. Stratton
Rider A. Wilson 7.3
17 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Over There 6.9
3rd Green Sward 7.8
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:40 2/5
1922 – Distance reduced to 1 mile
1921 Fair intervener
P A Connolly
Scarlet, white sash
Ch m 5y King’s Proctor – Pop The Question
Trainer P. A. Connolly
Rider E. O’Sullivan 8.11
15 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Earl Of Seafield 7.11
3rd Piargea 6.7
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:06 4/5
1920 Andronicus
Messrs. O’Brien & Gunzburg
Black, red spots
B g 7y Andria – Ampere
Trainer J. W. O’Brien
Rider H. Foster 7.7
15 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd Susarion 7.8
3rd Lustroso 7.10
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:08 1/5
Race Date – 29 Dec 1920
1920 Bobaris
Messrs. Nicholas & J J O’Hara
Lilac, Green sleeves
Blk g 6y Bobadil – Arisaka
Trainer J. J. O’Hara
Rider S. Bowler 8.1
16 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Alice Kenilworth 7.6
3rd Hardy Norseman 7.5
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:06 4/5
Race Date – 1 Jan 1920
1919 Acclivity
Mr H A Holmes
Black, red sleeves
Br m 6y Mountain King – Lady Mehi
Trainer H. A. Holmes
Rider F. Herbert 7.10
11 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd New Tipperary 8.12
3rd Macadam 8.12
½ nk x nk. Time 2:09 2/5
Race Date – 1 Jan 1919
1918 Quiara (GB)
Mr C Watson
Black, brown sash, brown sleeves & cap
Br m 5y St Armant – Mrs Quickly
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider J. Stephens 7.0
12 Ran SP 4/1EF (Golden Meade & Ian 'Or)
2nd Ian 'Or 6.7
3rd Golden Meade 7.10
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:06 3/5
(race & state record)
Race Date 29 Dec 1917
1917 Minever
Mr W Marks
Red, purple spots, red cap
B g 6y Vanity – Minerva II
Trainer W. Marks
Rider F. Cracknell 8.9
12 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Yandil 8.6
3rd Volumen 6.13
Nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:08
Race Date – 30 Dec 1916
1916 Simple Maid (IRE)
T L Garvey
Black, green sleeves
B m 7y Simontault – Munster Maid
Trainer T. L. Garvey
Rider T. Chandler 7.12
13 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Master Test 8.3
3rd Fantarie 7.0
Hd x ¾ len. Time 2:08 3/5
Race Date – 1 Jan 1916
1915 Werenda
H A Holmes
Black, red sleeves
Br m 6y Wairiki – Leo Delaval
Trainer H. A. Holmes
Rider G. Matthews 7.12
10 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Golden Mead 7.6
3rd Snapcat 7.0
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:07 3/5
Race Date – 30 Dec 1914
1914 Lilyveil (GB)
J. O. Peterson & P. A. Connelly
White, purple sleeves, white cap
Ch h 5y Martagon – Chiffon
Trainer P. J. Ward
Rider T. Darcy 9.0
16 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Third Best 8.0
3rd Corstep 7.13
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:08
Race Date – 1 Jan 1914
1913 Saturate
P A Connolly
Scarlet, white sash
B g 4y Ayr Laddie – Satura
Trainer P. A. Connolly
Rider W. Marshall 8.3
13 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Miss Alison 7.13
3rd Renegade 8.13
7 len x ½ len. Time 2:08 3/5
Race Date – 30 Dec 1912
1912 Apple Charlotte
Mr A E Cockrem
Orange, purple sleeves
B m 6y Sir Geoffrey – Sweet Blenheim
Trainer F. C. Thomas
Rider R. Billett 7.9
18 Ran – 7/1
2nd Saturate 7.8
3rd Mousme 7.8
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:07 4/5
Race Date – 30 Dec 1911
1911 Artesian
Mr J O Petersen
White, purple sleeves
Ch g 4y Argonaut – Effervesce
Trainer P. J. Ward
Rider W. Sampson 9.0
16 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Renegade 7.10
3rd Path 6.13
Hd x hd. Time 2:08 2/5
Race Date – 31 Dec 1910
1910 Thigen Thu
Messrs. Emanuel Bros & Phillips
White, black hoops
Ch g 4y Gaulus – Morepork
Trainer H. A. Holmes
Rider R. Billett 7.2
14 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Hatteras 8.13
3rd Bundorrie 7.5
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:09 3/5
Race Date – 1 Jan 1910
1909 Lady Agnes
P A Connolly
Scarlet, white sash
Ch m 7y Niagara – Her Ladyship
Trainer G. J. Pullen
Rider R. Sutherland 8.2
19 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Pospolite 8.1
3rd Baerami 8.9
Nse x 1 len. Time 2:09
Race Date – 30 Dec 1908
1908 Man O’War
P J Ward
Green, red braces & cap
B g 9y The Admiral – Corvette
Trainer P. J. Ward
Rider E. Sutherland 8.6
17 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Bundorrie 7.9
3rd Lady Agnes 8.1
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:09 1/5
Race Date – 31 Dec 1907
1907 Betsy Burke
W H Cleary
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
B m 4y Le Var – Laura
Trainer W. H. Cleary
Rider B. Porter 6.12
17 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Prophecy 7.5
3rd Charles Stuart 9.4
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:07 1/5
(race & state record)
Race Date – 1 Jan 1907
1906 Scorcher
A Nathan
Purple, green sleeves & cap
Blk c 3y Simmer – Lebel
Trainer C. Moore
Rider B. Porter 7.3
19 Ran – SP 40/1
2nd Fifeness 9.12
3rd Try Again 7.6
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:11 2/5
Race Date – 30 Dec 1905
1905 Possum
Messrs Nicholas & Mckeon
Black, purple sash & cap
Gr g 5y Gozo – Hannah
Trainer E. B. McKeon
Rider R. Trewartha 9.2
14 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd The Snail 9.0
3rd Pegasus 6.13
Nse x 1 len. Time 2:12 3/5
Race Date – 31 Dec 1904
1904 Meteorite
Mr J Cream
Red, white & blue hoops & quartered cap
B h 4y Thunderbolt – Nautalite
Trainer J. Cream
Rider J. Long 7.7
13 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Homeward Bound 8.7
3rd Merryman 8.13
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:10 3/5
(race record)
Race Date – 30 Dec 1903
1903 Display
Mr R Stewart
Purple, blue sleeves
Br g 4y Splendour – Burlee
Trainer J. Hayward
Rider E. Turner 7.2
10 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Adjuster 7.13
3rd Fonto 7.12
Nse x hd. Time 2:13
Race Date – 1 Jan 1903
1902 Limber
Mr "E Firebrace" (Mr H S Darlot)
Crimson & white hoops, crimson cap
B m 5y Light Artillery – Tyropean
Trainer E. E. Fairfield
Rider A. Hearn 10.1
21 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Once More 8.2
3rd Trionia 6.7
½ hd x nk. Time 2:12 3/5
Race Date – 30 Dec 1901
1901 Australian
Mr R Phillips
All black
Br g 5y The Australian Peer – Ophelia
Trainer J. Hayward
Rider H. Holmes 8.10
14 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Reliance 10.6
3rd Model 8.4
2 len x hd. Time 2:12 1/5
Race Date – 3 Jan 1901
1900 First Mate
Mr R Phillips
All black
Br g 6y Gozo – Pastime
Trainer E. B. McKeon
Rider H. Holmes 8.10
16 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd (DH) Carbineer 9.13
2nd (DH) Euglo 8.6
½ hd x dead-heat. Time 2:13 2/5
1899 Yatheroo
Mr J Carmichael
Black, red sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Tremando – Trishna
Trainer A. Shaw
Rider A. Cox 7.5
14 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd Lucky Dog 8.8
3rd Euglo 8.9
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:11 ½
(race record)
1898 Onslow
Mr J McPherson
Claret, blue sleeves
Br h 4y Trenton – Sumatra
Trainer J. McPherson
Rider J. Walker 8.4
14 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Yale Lock 8.10
3rd Scarpia 8.3
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 2:13 3/5
(race record)
1898 – No longer restricted to West Australian bred horses only
1897 Primrose
Mr M Locke
Black & gold stripes & cap
Ch m 5y Isonomy – Lady Roseberry
Trainer M. Locke
Rider E. Hodgkins 8.3
18 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Tellus 8.10
3rd Paul Pry 8.13
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:18 2/5
1896 Dryden
Mr A Forrest
Rose, white cross, rose cap
Br h 4y Mentor – Duenna
Trainer J. Ford
Rider C. Hutchins 8.7
12 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Florrie 8.4
3rd Sunbeam 7.7
Long nk x 3 len. Time 2:14 ½
(race record)
1895 Florrie
G A Towton
Pink, blue sash, blue cap
Ch f 3y War Cry – Beeswax
Trainer G. A. Towton
Rider F. B. Spencer 7.6
12 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Happy Jack 7.6
3rd Scarpia 10.4
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:15
(equal race record)
1894 Carbine
J. Cooper
Red, white cap
B c 3y Tremando – Trishna
Trainer J. Cooper
Rider T. Buott 7.2
8 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Will O’The Wisp 8.0
3rd Durable 9.7
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:15
(race record)
Not the same Carbine that won the 1890 Melbourne Cup
1893 Lockeville
M. Locke
Black & gold stripes & cap
4y Isonomy – Bedlamite
Trainer M. Locke
Rider T. Buott 7.4
8 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Hero 7.10
3rd Will O’ The Wisp 8.7
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:19 2/5
1892 Lord Byron
Messrs. Lockyer Bros
Cardinal, old gold collar, cuffs & cap
B h 5y Two Of Hearts – Shadow
Trainer A. Macpherson
Rider J. Burns 8.9
8 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Progress 7.5
3rd Oberon 7.5
2 len x ¾ len. Time 2:18 ½
1891 Will O’ The Wisp
Messrs. Smith & Co
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
B c 3y Two Of Hearts – Shadow
Trainer G. H. Rotton
Rider L. Kirk 6.7
7 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Progress 8.7
3rd Oberon 7.0
4 len x ½ len. Time 2:19 ¾
1890 Wandering Willie
Messrs. Smith & Co
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Two Of Hearts – Shadow
Trainer G. H. Rotton
Rider J. Burns 8.0
9 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Satyr 8.0
3rd Progress 8.3
Nse x 1 len. Time 2:17
(race record)
1889 Hermit (late Glengarry)
Messrs. Smith & Co
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
B g 5y Flemington – Mowerina
Trainer G. H. Rotton
Rider J. Burns 8.10
11 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Jelloong 8.3
3rd Lowlander 8.0
½ len x 4 len. Time 2:20 ¾
1888 Nimrod
W T Loton
All blue
Ro c 3y Lowlander – Gulnare
Trainer Messrs. Ogborne & McArdle
Rider G. Smith 6.7
4 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Hermit 8.12
3rd Lowlander 6.7
3 len x 3 len. Time 2:18 ¾
Race Date – 31 Dec 1887
1887 Sir Walter
Mr A Dearden
Orange, green sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Ebony – Lady Burkstone
Trainer W. Christian
Rider J. Ward 7.3
9 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Banter 7.10
3rd Harry 9.3
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:21
1887 – First running of the Railway Stakes 1 ¼ mile Handicap for West Australian bred horses only. Race Date – 1 Jan 1887
