The Challenge Stakes is a 1000 metre Group 2 Weight-For-Age race that is
run at Randwick racecourse in New South Wales during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
2025 total prize money: $500,000
1st $287,000, 2nd $94,000, 3rd $47,500
The first Challenge Stakes was run over six furlongs at Randwick racecourse on January 27 1890 and was won by the Honourable James White’s two-year-old chestnut colt, Titan.
A handicap with penalties event, the Challenge Stakes remained at six furlongs until 1964 when it was reduced to five furlongs.
The Challenge Stakes remained a handicap with penalties until 1979 when it was changed to a standard weight-for-age race.
Many great horses have won the Challenge Stakes, horses the calibre of, The Hawk, High Caste, San Domenico, Wenona Girl, Gay Gauntlet, Zephyr Bay, Razor Sharp, Snippets and Nature Strip, to name a few.
In 1975, the Sydney speedster, Zephyr Bay, won the Challenge Stakes in a course-record time of 56.2 for the 1000 metres. Incredibly, this course record would stand for 35 years and was not bettered until De Lightning Ridge ran 55.92 in winning the race in 2010.
Two horses have won the Challenge stakes on three occasions with both recording a trio of consecutive wins.
Razor Sharp 1982/83/84 and At Sea 1985/86/87.
There have been ten dual winners of the Challenge Stakes:
Golden Hop – 1913/14 – High Caste 1940 & 42 – Felbeam 1945/46
San Domenico 1949/50 – Gay Gauntlet 1967 & 69 – Cangronde 1997/98
Star Of Florida 2003/04 – English 2016/17 – Eduardo 2021/22
Passive Aggressive 2023/24
The most successful trainer of winners of the Challenge Stakes is Tommy Smith who saddled-up the winner on six occasions:
1954 Tarien – 1956 Apple Bay – 1958 Dubbo – 1962 Rush Bye
1964 The Tempest – 1979 Christole
Riding honours rest with George Moore who was aboard the winner on six occasions:
1947 Brazier – 1958 Dubbo – 1961 Gili – 1962 Rush Bye
1964 The Tempest – 1967 Gay Gauntlet
2025 Jedibeel
M. J. Gregg & L. Sheridan
Gold & black stripes, red cross on sleeves, hooped cap
B or br g 5y Savabeel – Starry
Trainer B. Widdup
Rider T. Schiller 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Kimochi 56.5
3rd I Am Me 56.5
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 55.97
2024 Passive Aggressive
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J. B. Munz)
White, red stripes
B m 5y Fastnet Rock – Miss Judgement
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider J. Childs 56.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/2
2nd Zapateo 56.5
3rd Aft Cabin 58.5
¾ len x sht hd. Time 56.61
2023 Passive Aggressive
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J. B. Munz)
White, red stripes
B m 4y Fastnet Rock – Miss Judgement
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider J. Childs 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 13/2
2nd Eduardo 58.5
3rd Giga Kick 56
Nse x 1 ¼ len. Time 57.19
2022 Eduardo
J Pride, N Cresci, A Curran, L Galvin, B Henderson, J Kauffman, M Kaye, G Loiero, N Pinner, D Ritchie, A Rix, B Rodwell, J Whitfield, Team TSA, Ungar Family
Fluroescent yellow, black seams, white & lime green checked sleeves & cap
Ch g 8y Host – Blushing
Trainer J. Pride
Rider N. Rawiller 58.5
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4
2nd Shelby Sixtysix 58.5
3rd Nature Strip 58.5
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 59.06
2021 Eduardo
J Pride, N Cresci, A Curran, L Galvin, B Henderson, J Kauffman, M Kaye, G Loiero, N Pinner, D Ritchie, A Rix, B Rodwell, J Whitfield, Team TSA, Ungar Family
Fluroescent yellow, black seams, white & lime green checked sleeves & cap
Ch g 7y Host – Blushing
Trainer J. Pride
Rider N. Rawiller 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/2
2nd Nature Strip 58.5
3rd Bella Vella 56.5
Nse x 3 ¾ len. Time 55.20 (course record)
2020 Nature Strip
R Lyons, P Harrison, P Kean, S Hansen, G Smith, J Van Duuren, P Balderstone, K Garland, D McCluskey, C Bennett, G Dumesny, F Giampaolo, Ms D McShane, T McHenry & D Slocum
Yellow and red stripes, navy blue sleeves, navy blue & yellow spots cap
Ch g 6y Nicconi – Strikeline
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F
2nd Redzel 58.5
3rd Jungle Edge 58.5
3 len x ½ nk. Time 56.87
2019 Ball Of Muscle
A Rix, M Rix, T Ungar, P Trowbridge, J Owsnett, I Cornell, N Couper, R Coombs, Ungar Family Syndicate (Mgr: T Ungar) & N P G Synd. (Mgr: P Callaghan)
Dark blue, green stripes, yellow sleeves, yellow & green striped cap
B g 8y Dubawi – Parfore
Trainer J. Pride
Rider G. Schofield 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/1
2nd Redzel 58.5
3rd Viridine 58.5
Nse x ½ nk. Time 55.78
2018 Redzel
Triple Crown Synd (Mgr: C Ward), Walfam No 2 (Mgr: B Walsh), Ten Players (Mgr: S Fletcher), J Allen, P Piras, V Chau, T Cheng, M Waddington, Mrs A Gibson, Dr A Kuok, J Medland, T Kocovski, Mrs P Di Marco, L Halloran, M Hardwick, B Playford, D Yates & A Savage
Red, white Triple Crown Syndications logo
B g 5y Snitzel – Millrich
Trainer P. & P. Snowden
Rider K. McEvoy 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/5F
2nd Jungle Edge 58.5
3rd Super Too 56.5
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 55.73 (course record)
2017 English
Newhaven Park (Mgrs. R. J., S. O., J. W., & R. C. Kelly,
G. A. Walker & N. S. Agostini)
Black, green sash, red sleeves, white cap
B m 4y Encosta De Lago – Court
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider B. Shinn 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/4F
2nd Redzel 58.5
3rd Supido 58.5
Sht hd x 1 ½ len. Time 59.99
2016 English
Newhaven Park (Mgrs. R. J., S. O., J. W., & R. C. Kelly,
G. A. Walker & N. S. Agostini)
Black, green sash, red sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Encosta De Lago – Court
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider T. Berry 54
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd Kinglike 56
3rd Boss Lane 58.5
Nk x nk. Time 56.57
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
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Va Pensiero 58.5
3rd Ribick 56
2 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 56.72
2014 Villa Verde
M. G. Buys & R. S. Willis
Orange & royal blue diagonal stripes, orange & royal blue seam cap
Gr f 3y Not A Single Doubt – Young And Free
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider J. McDonald 54
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/1
2nd Snitzerland 56.5
3rd Famous Seamus 58.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 57.30
2014 – Race is permanently returned to Randwick
2013 Snitzerland
Encompass Bloodstock Synd (Mgr: S. B. McCann) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: N. R. J. Werrett)
Green, yellow star and armbands
B f 3y Snitzel – Monte Rosa
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider C. W. Brown 54
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/4F
2nd Decision Time 58.5
3rd Howmuchdoyouloveme 58.5
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 56.16
2013 – Race run at Warwick Farm
2012 Rain Affair
D. W. Storey
Yellow, black quarters
B g 4y Commands – I Believe
Trainer J. Pride
Rider C. W. Brown 58.5
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Satin Shoes 54
3rd Neeson 58.5
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:03.73
2012 – Race run at Rosehill over 1100m
2011 Hay List
T J Davenport, Mrs E A Davenport, Miss J Davenport, Miss K M Davenport & P A Davenport
White, green and red bands, red and white hooped sleeves, red cap
B/br g 5y Statue Of Liberty – Sing Hallelujah
Trainer J. McNair
Rider G. Schofield 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/6F
2nd Keen Commander 58.5
3rd Solar Charged 54
Lng hd x ¾ len. Time 56.89
2011 – Race run at Warwick Farm
2010 De Lightning Ridge
Lockyer Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgrs: D. L., J. L., L. L. & Mrs G. R. O'keeffe)
Yellow & dark blue quarters, green & yellow checked sleeves, harlequin cap
Br m 4y Tale Of The Cat – Nanny Maroon
Trainer J. Pride
Rider G. Schofield 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd Dorf Command 56.5
3rd Stryker 56
Hd x 2 len. Time 55.92 (course record)
2009 Olonana
S. & R. Perrin
Lime green, black stripes & striped cap
B or br f 3y More Than Ready – Arkadina
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider T. Clark 54
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Hoystar 58.5
3rd Fantene 56.5
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 56.92
2008 Hurried Choice
M. J. Jooste
Maroon & white halves, maroon sleeves, yellow armbands, maroon cap
B f 3y Choisir – Hustle Bustle
Trainer D. Payne
Rider J. Lloyd 53.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Keen Commander 58.5
3rd German Chocolate 58.5
1 len x lng nk. Time 57.35
2007 Spark Of Life
P. A. & Mrs. M. E. Bernie & Mrs. B. J. & M. W. Jones
White, yellow crossed sashes
Ch g 6y Nine Carat – Sparkling Bounty
Trainer A. Denham
Rider Z. Purton 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/4F
2nd Whoever 56
3rd Biscayne Bay 58.5
3 ½ len x sht hd. Time 56.89
2007 to 2010 – Race run at Randwick
2006 Snitzel
D. W. & Mrs C D Flower & Arrowfield Snitzel Syndicate (Mgr: J. Messara)
Pale green, purple horseshoes, white and purple horseshoes sleeves, purple cap
B c 3y Redoute’s Choice – Snippets’ Lass
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider C. Newitt 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/4F
2nd Spark Of Life 57.5
3rd Media 53
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 56.80
2005 Impaler
J. R. Warby, N. G. Farley, D. J. Crich, D. N. Evans, C. J. Reid, J. H. Bailey & A. Quain
Yellow, white cross, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Dracula – Catcombe
Trainer D. Atkins
Rider D. Spriggs 57.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 18/1
2nd Snippetson 55
3rd Charge Forward 55
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 56.25
2004 Star Of Florida
P. Duff, M. P. Duff, M. A. Plumley & H. J. Plumley
Purple, yellow sleeves, white armbands & cap
Ch g 4y Telesto – Try It On
Trainer P. Duff
Rider P. Payne 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/9F
2nd Mistegic 57.5
3rd Majestic Fiesta 57.5
Lng hd x 1 len. Time 56.39
2003 Star Of Florida
P. Duff, M. P. Duff, M. A. Plumley & H. J. Plumley
Purple, yellow sleeves, white armbands & cap
Ch g 3y Telesto – Try It On
Trainer P. Duff
Rider P. Payne 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/1
2nd Snowland 55.5
3rd Fair Embrace 55
2 ¾ len x 2 len. Time 56.58
2002 Bomber Bill
V. G. Schlesniak (jun)
Pink, black braces & cap
B g 6y Air De France – Lady Special
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider D. Oliver 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Mistegic 54
3rd Ateates 55
Lng nk x 2 len. Time 56.54
2002 to 2006 – Race run at Warwick Farm
2001 Pimpala Prince
B. & Mrs. R. Dorrilott & Miss T. R. Yorke
Apricot, red stars & cap
B g 7y Yallah Prince – Play Our Song
Trainer G. Yorke
Rider S. Treweek 57.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 25/1
2nd Ateates 52
3rd Notoire 57.5
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 59.24
2000 Easy Rocking
K. K. & Mrs. S. Chung
Purple, green sash, armbands & quartered cap
B c 3y Barathea – Twiglet
Trainer R. Quinton
Rider D. Beadman 54.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2F
2nd Ab Initio 57.5
3rd Adam 57.5
2 ½ len x lng nk. Time 56.90
1999 Ab Initio
G. J. Lane, W. M. Poulton, F. Eccles, D. J. Woods, W. T. Manning & B. N. Lewis
Pale green, purple braces, hooped sleeves & qtrd cap
Gr g 4y Spectacular Spy – Zamelda
Trainer P. Webster
Rider L. V. Cassidy 57.5
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Rebel Rock 57.5
3rd Anthems 57.5
2 ¾ len x lng hd. Time 58.42
1998 Cangronde
C. J. Bashford & R. C. White
Red, dark blue crossed sashes & armbands, white cap
Gr g 5y Spectacular Spy – Della Scala
Trainer C. Bashford
Rider W. Harris 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Lusty’s Bank 56
3rd Dane Ripper 55.5
Lng hd x ¾ len. Time 56.93
1997 Cangronde
C. J. Bashford & R. C. White
Red, dark blue crossed sashes & armbands, white cap
Gr g 4y Spectacular Spy – Della Scala
Trainer C. Bashford
Rider B. York 57
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/10F
2nd Alfa 53.5
3rd Moss Rocket 57.5
Lng nk x sht hd. Time 57.31
1996 Light Up The World
Mr & Mrs T. J. Smith
Dark blue and green stripes, dark blue cap
B m 4y Rory’s Jester – Christmas Spirit
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 13/4
2nd Christer 55.5
3rd Our Lance 57.5
2 ½ len x 4 ½ len. Time 57.12
1995 Moss Rocket
A. J .Hall, T. J. Morto, C. W. Froome, G. & Mrs M. Fahy &
Mrs J. Burns
Orange, green sash & armbands, black cap
Ch g 4y Rory’s Jester – Lichen Lady
Trainer K. J. Burns
Rider R. Thompson 57
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Identikit 53.5
3rd Brawny Spirit 57
4 len x ½ nk. Time 57.85
1994 Classic Magic
W. H. & L. D. Smith & F. W. & H. Wheatley
Dark blue, white hoops, pink sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Voodoo Rhythm – Lush Gypsy
Trainer K. J. Callaughan
Rider L. Dittman 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/2
2nd Stormy Regent 53.5
3rd Legal Agent 57
Lng hd x lng nk. Time 57.00
1993 Spanish Mix
Mrs M. I. King, D. M. Stanaway, R. L. Aboozaid & Mrs L. D. Soden
Lilac, white band, purple sleeves, white armbands, purple cap
B m 4y Esperanto – Super Blend
Trainer W. J. Farrow
Rider A. Scorse 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/1F
2nd Classic Magic 57.5
3rd Office 55.5
Sht nk x 1 ½ len. Time 59.30
1992 All Archie
A. D. & E. H. Lisle
White, pink sash & cap
B g 4y Archregent – All Sold
Trainer R. W. Guy
Rider L. Dittman 57
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/11F
2nd Burrendah Boy 57.5
3rd Friend’s Venture 57
½ hd x ½ hd. Time 58.30
1991 Lightning Bend
B. J. Kerr & W. J. Lynch
Pink, brown sleeves
Br g 5y Cosmic Planet – Irish Belle
Trainer G. G. Flick
Rider W. Harris 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/5F
2nd Dr Grace 57
3rd Pagan Jest 53.5
2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 57.70
1990 Show County
Mr & Mrs M. D., J. M., D. C., M. T., & B. Doyle
Lilac, red sash, white cap
Br c 3y County – Showrica
Trainer M. H. Wiggins
Rider B. Wood 53.5
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 6/4F
2nd Lightning Bend 57
3rd Sunalong Lass 56
Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 57.00
1989 Groucho
Mrs R. P. Chapman, C. M. Anderson, J. B. Maguire, M. M. Garling, R. L. Barraket & J. M. Denoon
Lilac, yellow cap
Br h 5y King Hadrian – Sister Grace
Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman
Rider R. S. Dye 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 12/1
2nd Paris Weekend 52
3rd Diamond Benny 57
½ len x ½ hd. Time 56.80
1988 Snippets
J. D. & Mrs. J. L. Augustine, J. Cizon, E. B. Morey,
A. S. Milne & Media Park Stud. (M. R. Willesee)
White, red sash, dark blue sleeves, red cap
B c 3y Lunchtime – Easy Date
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider P. Cook 53.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/8F
2nd At Sea 57.5
3rd Lynn’s Love 55.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 59.1
1987 At Sea
S. N. Nivison
Black, yellow sash, lilac sleeves, white cap
Ch g 5y Auealis – Puzzling
Trainer T. Green
Rider D. Beadman 57.5
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Gallery Level 53.5
3rd Merry Ruler 53.5
2 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 57.7
1986 At Sea
S. N. Nivison
Black, yellow sash, lilac sleeves, white cap
Ch g 4y Auealis – Puzzling
Trainer T. Green
Rider D. Beadman 57
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Avon Angel 55.5
3rd Yallah Prince 57
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 57.9
1985 At Sea
S. N. Nivison
Black, yellow sash, lilac sleeves, white cap
Ch g 3y Auealis – Puzzling
Trainer T. Green
Rider R. Quinton 53.5
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/8F
2nd Feeling Fit 57.5
3rd Real Dream 57.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 58.4
1984 Razor Sharp
Elcekay Synd. L. J. Cook & K. G. Hubbuck
Red, green diamonds, red and white hooped sleeves white cap
B g 6y Steel Pulse – Sea Holly
Trainer J. Johnstone
Rider J. Wade 57.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4
2nd Flash Doll 56
3rd Secret Romance 57
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 58.2
1983 Razor Sharp
Elcekay Synd. L. J. Cook & K. G. Hubbuck
Red, green diamonds, red and white hooped sleeves white cap
B g 5y Steel Pulse – Sea Holly
Trainer J. Johnstone
Rider J. Wade 57.5
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/8F
2nd Manuan 57.5
3rd Flash Doll 55.5
3 ¾ len x 2 len. Time 58.0
1982 Razor Sharp
Elcekay Synd. L. J. Cook & K. G. Hubbuck
Red, green diamonds, red and white hooped sleeves white cap
B g 4y Steel Pulse – Sea Holly
Trainer J. Johnstone
Rider A. Scorse 57
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1
2nd Ubetido 57
3rd Calm Joe 53.5
1 len x 3 len. Time 57.5
1981 Steel Blade
Mr & Mrs F. Peisah
Orange, black spots & sleeves, orange cap
B h 5y Steel Pulse – Sea Holly
Trainer H. Clark
Rider P. Cook 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4F
2nd Proud Knight 53.5
3rd Pilgrim’s Way 57
Nk x lng nk. Time 58.4
1980 Acamer
R. J. Simmons
Orange, black star & hooped sleeves
B m 4y Royal Sovereign – Mitraille
Trainer J. J. Berry
Rider R. Quinton 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Goreham 57.5
3rd Zephyr Zip 53.5
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 57.1
1979 Christole
F. J. Brown & J. R. Linnan
Dark blue & yellow stripes, green sleeves, yellow cap
B or br m 4y Creole – Derry Lady
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/4F
2nd Salaam 57.5
3rd Goreham 57
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 57.5
1979 – Conditions changed to Standard WFA
1978 Monreale
Mrs. P. J., R. R., D. H. & Miss R. Monro & J. G. Long
Royal blue, white maltese cross, red & white hooped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Osmunda – Convey
Trainer R. D. Horne
Rider M. Johnston 48
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/1
2nd Mistress Anne 51.5
3rd Captees 48
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:00.3
1977 Crimson Cloud
Mr & Mrs W. S. Cloros
Pale blue, red maltese cross, red cap
B m 4y Wilkes – Pink Glow
Trainer S. A. Brown
Rider L. Olsen 53.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/4
2nd Top Charger 54.5
3rd Shiel Sail 48.5
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 58.6
1976 River Ridge
Mr. J. R. Sheaffe
White, blue sash & sleeves, blue cap
Br g 5y Galipar – Flash Empress
Trainer G. Smith
Rider B. Stein 54
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/2
2nd Sticks And Stones 47.5
3rd Skipper King 47.5
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 58.3
1975 Zephyr Bay
Mrs M. D. Miller
Orange, black band & cap
Br h 4y Biscay – Heavenly Wind
Trainer C. W. Kearns
Rider G. Horselman 59
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/15F
2nd Let’s Fly 47.5
3rd River Ridge 48
2 len x 1 len. Time 56.2
(race & course record)
1974 War Island
D. & R. Cohen, Mrs. J. Barker & Mr. & Mrs. J. Simmon
Yellow, brown braces, red cap
Br g 5y Coney Island – War Empress
Trainer J. W. Barker
Rider M. Worgan 47.5
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd John’s Hope 58.5
3rd Pearl Powder 50
½ nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:00.7
1973 Bounty
Mr. M. P. Walsh
Orange, black armbands, black cap
Ch h 4y Copenhagen II – La Golondrina
Trainer C. W. Pepper
Rider S. Spinks 55
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Starplus 51
3rd Brisk Bay 49.5
Lng nk x ½ len. Time 58.2
1973 was the first metric running of the Challenge Stakes
Distance changed from 5 furlongs to 1000m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972 Playbill
Messrs. F. S. Bennett & C. D. A. Kennedy
Dark blue, pale blue sash, pale blue cap
B g 3y Bogan Road – Carmen
Trainer A. V. McKenna
Rider L. Billett 7.11
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 4/5F
2nd Cruisomatic 7.7
3rd King Tourmaline 7.7
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 59.0
1971 Farlara
M. E. Hogan
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B g 4y Faringdon – La Republique
Trainer V. P. O’Neill
Rider R. Quinton 7.7
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 4/1
2nd Dancing Lady 7.10
3rd Moonahoi 7.9
¾ len x 1 len. Time 59.6
1970 Constant Rhythm (Dead-Heat 1st)
Mr V. R. Hayes
Red, white stars, white armbands, red cap
Ch g 3y Sostenuto – Karioi
Trainer H. T. Plant
Rider N. Voigt 7.9
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
3rd Sylvan Ridge 7.13
Dead-heat x 1 len. Time 58.6
1970 Biarritz Star (Dead-Heat 1st)
Mr. W. E. J. Graf
Red, yellow diamond, yellow cap
Ch g 5y Biarritz – Concert Star
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 7.4
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
3rd Sylvan Ridge 7.13
Dead-heat x 1 len. Time 58.6
1969 Gay Gauntlet
Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Holcombe
Yellow, light blue sash & cap
Br h 6y Red Gauntlet – Gay Meg
Trainer T. P. O’Leary
Rider M. Schumacher 9.9
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2
2nd Black Onyx 7.9
3rd Wentwell 8.3
Nk x sht ½ hd. Time 58.6
1968 Dawn Boy
F. N. Darcy
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Ch c 3y Astronaut – Artful
Trainer F. N. Darcy
Rider R. Quinton 7.7
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd Prince Max 9.1
3rd Winged Beauty 8.6
2 ½ len x lng hd. Time 57 7/10
(race & course record)
1967 Gay Gauntlet
Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Holcombe
Yellow, light blue sash & cap
Br h 4y Red Gauntlet – Gay Meg
Trainer W. A. Stripe
Rider G. Moore 9.2
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Niloist 7.4
3rd Nullabor Prince 7.8
1 len x ½ hd. Time 1:00 3/10
1966 Tar Girl
S. N. Nivison & A. S. Gill
Black, yellow sash, lilac sleeves, white cap
B m 4y Damtar – Willoh Girl
Trainer R. Martin
Rider K. Banks 7.4
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 25/1
2nd Farnworth 9.5
3rd Valiant Lad 7.9
Sht hd x sht ½ hd. Time 59 2/5
1965 Time And Tide
W. F. & F. H. Moses
White, yellow sleeves, black cap
Ch g 4y Star Kingdom – Shading
Trainer H. T. Plant
Rider D. Lake 9.4
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/10F
2nd Tipperary Star 8.12
3rd Selkirk 7.11
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 58 ½
1964 The Tempest
Mr & Mrs R. J. Murray
Green, white diamond, red cap
Ch g 4y Wilkes – Whistling Wind
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.1
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd Ferguson 7.10
3rd Pardon Me 9.2
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 58 1/5
1964 – Distance reduced to 5 furlongs
1963 Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 5 Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider G. Podmore 9.4
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8
2nd Kilsherry 9.5
3rd Gili 9.2
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:10 4/5
1962 Rush Bye
Mrs. H. H. Robinson
Black, white sleeves, tartan armbands, tartan cap
B g 6y Rush – Melcovent
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.1
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/8F
2nd Prince Wilkes 8.9
3rd Top Form 8.2
1 ¾ len x sht nk. Time 1:09 4/5
1961 Gili
Mrs B. C. McMenamin
Green, white stripes, orange sleeves & cap
B h 4y Makarpura – Syncopation
Trainer E. C. McMenamin
Rider G. Moore 8.3
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/4F
2nd Flash Time 7.13
3rd Endure 8.12
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10 4/5
1960 Olympiad
Mrs. I. Gianatti
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Br h 5y Port Vista – Wonderlight
Trainer J. A. Thomas
Rider C. McLauchlan 7.9
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/2
2nd Front Cover 8.1
3rd Kaoru 7.5
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11 ½
1959 Huntly
M. R. Campbell
Red, dark blue & yellow hooped sleeves, yellow cap
Br h 4y Tsnoko – Lisp
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 8.12
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/2
2nd Gay Colin 7.1
3rd Heavenly Star 7.4
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:11 ½
1958 Dubbo
Messrs. A. J. McSweeny & J. W. Rogan
Pale blue, white braces, pale blue cap
Br g 3 Newtown Wonder – Sunshine Express
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.3
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4F
2nd Squander Lad 8.2
3rd High Spot 7.12
4 len x Sht ½ hd. Time 1:09 ½
(race record)
1957 My Kingdom
A. Basser
Brown, dark blue hoops, red cap
Br c 3y Star Kingdom – Prate
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 7.13
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2
2nd Compound 8.9
3rd Singing Duke 7.5
Sht ½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:09 9/10
(race record)
1956 Apple Bay
D. & D. Crystal & G. E. Ryder
Black, yellow spots and sleeves, white cap
B g 4y Newtown Wonder – Silver Words
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Ward 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/4F
2nd Alahvii 7.0
3rd Gay Vista 9.9
½ len x hd. Time 1:12
1955 Gay Vista
Messrs. S. S. Crick & L. J. O’Sullivan
Black and white stripes, white sleeves & cap
B g 4y Port Vista – Gay Fault
Trainer L. J. O’Sullivan
Rider W. Cook 9.0
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/5F
2nd Prince Cortauld 9.11
3rd Vistead 7.3
6 len x ¾ len. Time 1:11 ¾
1954 Tarien (GB)
Messrs. R. O. Cummings & D. Chrystal (jun)
White, pale blue sash, red sleeves, pale blue cap
Ch m 5y Tehran – Oriens
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Ward 9.4
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Nagpuni 8.1
3rd Karendi 8.10
Nk x sht nk. Time 1:10 ½
1953 Apex
Messrs. W. F. Pattinson & G. A. Ferguson
Yellow, black band & armbands, red cap
Ch g 5y Mildura – Climax
Trainer A. J. Doyle
Rider J. Thompson 7.13
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd La Hey 7.5
3rd Bankbrook 8.0
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:12 ½
1952 True Leader
Mr. A. Greenhalgh
Red, white spots, white striped sleeves, red cap
Ch g 4y Squadron leader – Evertrue
Trainer M. Laidlaw
Rider K. Barratt 8.6
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/6F
2nd Blue Flag 7.11
3rd Chastise 7.2
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 1:10 ½
1951 Donegal (FR)
Mr S. Wootton
Red, yellow sleeves, pale blue cap
B h 6y Dogat – Philomela
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider D. Munro 9.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 3/1F
2nd Midwise 7.11
3rd Pantomime 8.8
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:12 ¼
1950 San Domenico
Mr. R. Formosa
Black, red maltese cross, orange sleeves, red cap
Br g 4y Hua – Arpina
Trainer R. Formosa
Rider A. Ward 9.10
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/4F
2nd High Jip 7.8
3rd Sheba 8.2
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:10 ¼
(equal race record)
1949 San Domenico
Mr. R. Formosa
Black, red maltese cross, orange sleeves, red cap
Br g 3y Hua – Arpina
Trainer R. Formosa
Rider A. Ward 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Mine Host 9.3
3rd Count Cosmo 7.3
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:12 ¼
1948 Gay Monarch
Mr. G. A. Gayleard
Dark blue, red maltese cross, red cap
Ch g 6y Coronation Day – Mode
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider W. Cook 8.4
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4F
2nd Heroic Sovereign 6.11
3rd Earl Pentheus 8.5
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:14
1947 Brazier
Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Campbell
White, orange maltese cross, black cap
B g 7y Brazen – Metherie
Trainer A. Bellingham
Rider G. Moore 8.2
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2F
2nd Gay King 8.12
3rd Despatch Case 8.1
3 len x ¾ len. Time 1:12
1946 Felbeam
Percy Reynolds
Red, pale blue sleeves, white cap
B m 5y Felcrag – Ginaton
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider W. Cook 8.1
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/2
2nd Earl Pentheus 7.3
3rd Silverelda 7.8
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11
1945 Felbeam
Percy Reynolds
Red, pale blue sleeves, white cap
B m 4y Felcrag – Ginaton
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider J. Thompson 8.1
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Cooringwang 7.0
3rd Barnsley 7.10
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:12 ¾
1944 Yaralla
Mr. E. P. Walker
White red diamond, black sleeves, red cap
Ch h 5y The Buzzard – Even Keel
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider W. Cook 9.7
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Trimmer 9.3
3rd Industry 8.9
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:12 ¾
1943 Gold Salute
H. Vidor
White & pale blue halves, pale blue cap
Ch g 6y Lord Warden – Frenzied Finance
Trainer W. Cridland
Rider D. Munro 8.12
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd John Halifax 7.4
3rd Panchio 7.7
2 len x nk. Time 1:12 ½
1942 High Caste
Mr. H. E. Tancred
Pale blue, black sash, red armbands & cap
Br h 5y Bulandshar – The Begum
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 10.1
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Evergreen 8.8
3rd Panchio 7.12
Lng hd x hd. Time 1:12 ¼
1941 Caesar
Mr. A. Stephen & Miss P. Stephen
Pale blue, white cap
B g 6y Silvius – Wingecarribee
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider W. Cook 8.13
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 20/1
2nd Flying Knight 8.7
3rd Yuletide 6.8
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:12 ½
1940 High Caste
Mr. H. E. Tancred
Pale blue, black sash, red armbands & cap
Br c 3y Bulandshar – The Begum
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 8.12
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/2
2nd Caesar 8.12
3rd Denis 8.0
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:12 ¾
1939 Bradford
Mr. E. F. Smith
Black, purple sash & cap
B or br h 5y Rossendale – Princess Delight
Trainer E. F. Smith
Rider J. O’Sullivan 8.3
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2F
2nd Lord Bine 8.9
3rd Grand Boy 7.6
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:11
1938 Hammer Head
Mr G. Sutherland
Brown, white sash, purple sleeves, white cap
B g 6y Royal Sun – Adina
Trainer G. Sutherland
Rider A. Harvey 7.9
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/1
2nd Brown Baroness 7.10
3rd Mark Antony 7.5
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:13 ¼
1937 Silver Rose
Mr. R. C. Stanton
Brown, yellow hoops, brown sleeves & cap
Ch m 4y Rossendale – Silver Cord
Trainer R. C. Stanton
Rider J. O’Sullivan 7.2
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd King’s Head 9.7
3rd Falstaff 8.4
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 1:11 ½
1936 Heritor
Sir Hugh Denison
All purple
Ch g 4y Heroic – Shule Agra
Trainer J. W. Cook
Rider M. Curby 6.7
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 14/1
2nd Gay Blonde 8.11
3rd Porcia 7.7
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:12 ½
1935 The Marne
Mr. A. B. Abel
White, pink sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch c 3y Heroic – Kalyanni
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider S. Weiss 7.10
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 20/1
2nd Veilantif 7.4
3rd (DH) Roman Spear 8.5
3rd (DH) Vista 8.3
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:10 ¼
(race & equal course record)
1934 Air Queen
Mr. “F. Smithden” (W. J. Smith & F. P. Cruttenden)
Orange and white stripes, black cap
Br f 3y Brazen – Lero
Trainer G. Price
Rider E. Britt 7.4
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Dame Moab 7.7
3rd Vista 8.11
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:10 ½
(race record)
1933 Captivation
Messrs. H. S. Thompson & P. C. Basche
Orange, pink sleeves & cap
B g 3y Heroic – Gloaming’s Sister
Trainer E. F. Walker
Rider E. Bartle 7.11
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Kichaka 7.5
3rd Whittingham 8.5
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 1:15
1932 Golden Gate
Mr G. N. Magill
Pale blue & dark blue stripes, white sleeves & cap
B or br f 3y Limond – Royal Exchange
Trainer J. Barden
Rider A. Knox 7.3
19 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Holdfast 9.4
3rd Tom Pinch 9.0
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:11
(equal race record)
1931 Casque d’Or
Mrs. W. M. Gollan
Black, pale blue sleeves, red cap
Blk g 5y Rossendale – Naroama
Trainer J. Barden
Rider J. Pratt 8.2
19 Ran – Barrier 19 – SP 6/1
2nd Sir Chrystopher 8.3
3rd Ranworth 7.6
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:12 ½
1930 Venetian Lady
“S. Arkell”
White, yellow maltese cross & cap
Ch m 5y Wolaroi – De Nancy
Trainer E. F. Walker
Rider D. Munro 8.1
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 20/1
2nd Remora 8.3
3rd Clear Flight 7.12
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:14 ½
1929 Whitta
Mr. H. A. Taylor
White, black armbands & cap
B m 6y Burrabadeen – Full
Trainer G. Price
Rider M. McCarten 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1EF (Violian, Margarethal)
2nd Beckwith 8.3
3rd Black Douglas 7.2
¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:11
(race record)
1928 Greenline
Mr. L. S. Barnett
Pink, pink and black striped sleeves, pink cap
Br g 3y Greenstead – Ayreline
Trainer J. Barden
Rider E. Bartle 8.12
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/1
2nd Vaals 9.13
3rd Whitta 8.5
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:12 ¾
1927 Don Moon
Mr. R. Bailie
Brown, orange sash & cap
B g 4y Don Reynaldo – Full Moon
Trainer R. Bailie
Rider K. Daniels 7.2
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 25/1
2nd Garrula 7.13
3rd Periwoo 8.1
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:14 ¼
1926 Quixotic
Mr. P. H. Osborne
All green
Br g 4y Absurd – Los Vegas
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider C. Hasler 7.5
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1
2nd King Cyllene 7.7
3rd Red Gauntlet 9.6
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:12 ½
1925 The Hawk
Mr. J. M. Cameron
Tangerine, black cap
B g 6y Martian – Sparrow Hawk
Trainer J. M. Cameron
Rider J. Pike 10.3
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/1
2nd Rock Dove 7.7
3rd Bairn 7.12
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11 ¾
(equal race record)
1924 Laneffe
Mr. M. Ryan
Green, red sash, green cap
Br h 5y Linacre – La Neive
Trainer F. Williams
Rider P. Brown 8.8
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 8/1
2nd Kilkenny Lass 7.3
3rd Uncle Alex 7.5
½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:14
1923 Duke Isinglass
“Mr. J. Baron” (Mr. J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Duke Foote – Glass Queen
Trainer F. J. Marsden
Rider R. Marsden 8.5
22 Ran – Barrier 19 – SP 14/1
2nd Braehead 9.5
3rd Wish Wynne 10.3
Lng nk x 2 len. Time 1:12 ½
1922 Sir Maitland
Mr. Geo. Cridland
Black, white bands & cap
Br g 5y Persian Knight – Jenny Sharp
Trainer G. Cridland
Rider S. Cracknell 8.2
19 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 16/1
2nd Greenstead 10.8
3rd Galtee Maid 9.0
Lng hd x ¾ len. Time 1:13 ¼
1921 Maltgilla
Mr. J. Lobston
Orange, dark blue sash, dark blue cap
Blk m 4y Malt King – Noogilla
Trainer W. Booth
Rider K. Bracken 8.11
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 20/1
2nd Glenacre 9.4
3rd Fib 7.2
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:13 ½
1920 Aries
Mr P. Miller
Pale blue & black halves, yellow cap
B m 4y The Welkin – Armigera
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider J. Pike 8.12
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 20/1
2nd Willie Rino 7.6
3rd Maltgilla 7.8
3 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:11 ¾
(race & equal course record)
1919 Sydney Damsel
Mr. G. W. Dight (jun)
Pink, black spots & cap
B m 5y King William – Wild Damson
Trainer J. Tomlinson
Rider A. Wood 8.2
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Shell Shock 6.12
3rd Bimeter 8.2
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:12
(race record)
1918 Bonnie Plume
Mr J. McDonald
Tartan, dark blue sleeves & cap
B m 4y Earlston – Bonnie Crest
Trainer R. O’Connor
Rider F. Foley 8.7
15 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Some Boy 9.2
3rd Merimee 8.10
¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:13
(equal race record)
1917 Wedding Day
Messrs. “A. Trevelyan” (R. C. Allen) & M. Thompson
Pink, pale blue stripes, black cap
Ch m 4y Antonio – Wedding Present
Trainer M. Thompson
Rider C. Barden 7.11
12 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Quinn’s Post 7.10
3rd Redfern 9.11
Hd x 3 len. Time 1:14 ¼
1916 Quinn’s Post (GB)
Mr. T. F. Buchannan
White, purple sleeves, white cap
Ch h 4y Martagon – Isabel May
Trainer P. Keith
Rider W. McCabe 7.0
18 Ran – SP 25/1
2nd Rosedell 7.10
3rd Fend 7.13
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:13 ½
1915 Ninfia
Mr. A. W. Barry
Dark blue, pale blue sleeves, red armbands, pale blue cap
B m 6y Haut Brion – Jersey lily
Trainer A. W. Barry
Rider F. Foley 6.7
21 Ran – SP 50/1
2nd Barley Water 8.2
3rd (DH) Brattle 8.4
3rd (DH) Arrowform 7.9
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:14
1914 Golden Hop
Mr. J. E. Brien
Black & white stripes, black cap
Ch h 4y Maltster – Aurous
Trainer J. E. Brein
Rider W. Black 8.12
15 Ran – SP 16/1
2nd Nuwara Eliya 8.8
3rd Gigandra 10.2
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:14
1913 Golden Hop
Mr. J. E. Brien
Black & white stripes, black cap
Ch c 3y Maltster – Aurous
Trainer J. E. Brein
Rider W. Black 8.0
10 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Malt Mary 9.0
3rd Ruby Hampton 8.6
Sht nk x 3 len. Time 1:13 ½
1912 Pride Of Murillo
Mr “H. Bolton”
Tartan, red sleeves, orange cap
Blk f 3y Murillo – Pride
Trainer W. Booth
Rider J. Townsend 6.7
16 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Malt Mary 8.12
3rd Hot Air 9.0
1 len x hd. Time 1:13 ½
1911 Poi Dance
Mr J. McDonald
Tartan, dark blue sleeves & cap
Br m 4y Pistol – Thora
Trainer A. Foley
Rider P. J. Foley 8.6
18 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Maltchester 8.10
3rd Royal Merv 7.4
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:15
1910 Fille Fogi
J. Burton
Pale blue, white sleeves, pink cap
Br g 5y Lancaster – Nowra Maid
Trainer J. Burton
Rider W. Osborne 8.4
12 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Osmo 7.13
3rd Little Lad 7.10
½ len x 4 len. Time 1:14 ¾
1909 Neith
Mr T. A. Harris
Red, green sash, green cap
Ch m 4y Holbrook – Cleopatra
Trainer A. Foley
Rider J. Barden 10.2
12 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Montcalm 8.11
3rd Loyal Blue 6.12
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:14 ¼
1908 Lord Merv
Mr. F. Dorrington
Black, red spots, white cap
B g 6y Merv – Dosey
Trainer R. O’Connor
Rider W. H. Mclachlan 8.3
12 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Artful 9.0
3rd Jolly Kate 6.8
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:15
1907 Queenie’s Court (late Queenie)
Mr E. T. Cohen
Red and blue diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Ch m 4y Kingsley – Zebra
Trainer W. Kennedy
Rider K. Doyle 7.4
12 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Jim Dorset 8.13
3rd Oakton 7.7
4 len x ½ len. Time 1:14
1906 The Pet
Mr R. Wootton
Maroon, yellow sleeves, red cap
B g 6y Nobleman – Test
Trainer R. Wootton
Rider W. H. McLachlan 7.12
19 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Airloch 9.9
3rd Cakewalk 7.10
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:14
1905 Fashoda
Mr A. Foley
Brown, green sash & cap
Br m 6y Niagara – Repentance
Trainer A. Foley
Rider T. Clayton 7.12
11 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Deemster 8.6
3rd Bowra 7.2
1 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:14 ½
1904 Ruenalf II
Mr G. Hopper jun
Green, gold sash, black cap
B or br g 5y Ruenalf – Babette
Trainer G. Bridges
Rider W. Bradshaw 7.10
19 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Apsley 6.10
3rd Beauclerc 8.6
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:15
1903 Rose Petal
Mr. T. Brown
Black, white sleeves, black cap
Ch f 3y Grand Flaneur – Rosecleer
Trainer T. Brown
Rider A. McCrimmon 7.4
16 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Silver Ray 8.5
3rd Milos 9.5
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:14 ½
1902 Bother
Mr W. W. Walsh
Cardinal, brown sleeves, blue cap
B m 6y Russley – a ‘Kingston’ mare
Trainer H. Rayner
Rider A. Richardson 7.3
22 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Rejoice 8.3
3rd De Aar 7.8
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:15 ½
1901 Fulminate
Mr W. H. Mate
Red, pink sleeves, yellow armbands & cap
Br m 4y Gossoon – Percussion
Trainer P. J. Gough
Rider C. T. Godby 9.6
18 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Ferryman 7.4
3rd Jenny Moore 8.4
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:13
(equal race record)
1900 Blue Cap II
Mr R. O’Connor
Black, red spots, green cap
Br g 6y Sunrise – Young Blue Bonnet
Trainer R. O’Connor
Rider F. Kuhn 7.5
25 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Zoe 7.4
3rd Rock Of Ages 6.9
4 len x ¾ len. Time 1:15
1899 Kirry
Mr G. Martin
Slate, crimson band & cap
B m 4y Will O’ The Wisp – Young Mona
Trainer W. Duggan
Rider J. McGee 7.8
23 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Proudfoot 6.7
3rd (DH) Eastern King 9.3
3rd (DH) Tecoma 6.7
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:13
(race record)
1898 Skalewag
Mr J. Bell
Cerise, gold sleeves, cerise & gold cap
Blk m 4y Trident – Lady’s Luck
Trainer J. F. Mutton
Rider P. Harris 7.2
20 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Gozoczar 7.7
3rd Moorefield 7.9
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:16
1897 Talavera
G. A. Roberts
Maroon, black cap
Br g 4y Metal – Test
Trainer C. T. Roberts
Rider H. Laycock 7.0
17 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Admonition 6.11
3rd Adoration 7.4
Hd x nk. Time 1:15 ½
1896 Enid
Mr F. Hill
Black, white crossed sashes, red cap
B m 4y Forest King – Miss Kingston
Trainer S. Ward
Rider H. Laycock 7.0
17 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Jack Horner 6.12
3rd Glendennon 7.10
1 ½ len x nk. Time 1:16
1895 Plain Bill
Mr H. Oxenham
Violet and gold stripes, violet cap
B g 6y Sweet William – Myra
Trainer M. Thompson
Rider W. Delaney 8.8
19 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Messmate 8.2
3rd Georgic 7.8
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:15
1894 Gloria
Hon. W. A. Long
White, black sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Trenton – Aureola
Trainer T. Brown
Rider C. Moore 7.8
23 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Cannon 7.4
3rd All Sorts 9.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:14 ¼
(race record)
1893 Buccleugh
“Mr J. Northern” (Mr A. Busby)
Straw, sky blue sleeves & cap
B g 4y Goldsborough – Aphrodite
Trainer H. Rayner
Rider F. Fielder 7.4
33 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Tranby 7.8
3rd Elymas 8.8
4 len x ¾ len. Time 1:15 ½
(equal race record)
1892 Helene
Mr V. Dowling
Blue, white hoops, black cap
Blk m 4y Marvellous – Scandal
Trainer W. Steddan
Rider C. Pearson 8.0
21 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Miss Letty 7.5
3rd Marvelette 8.7
½ len x nk. Time 1:15 ½
(race record)
1891 Prairie Rose
Mr J. Hart
Pink, brown sleeves, brown cap
Ch m 5y Grandmaster – Red Rose
Trainer J. Cook
Rider J. Tierney 6.3
27 Ran – SP 33/1
2nd Wilberforce 8.0
3rd Odo 7.12
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:16 ½
(race record)
1890 Titan
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c 2y Chester – Tempe
Trainer T. Payten
Rider T. Liddiard 6.4
21 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Ustane 6.8
3rd The Gift 8.10
4 len x ½ len. Time 1:17
1890 – First running of the Challenge Stakes at Randwick racecourse.
6 furlong Handicap with penalties
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