The Moonee Valley Gold Cup is a 2500 metre Group 2 Set Weights with penalties race that is run at Moonee Valley Racecourse during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
2025 total prize money: $750,000
1st $450,000, 2nd $135,000, 3rd $67,500
[Race Record: 2:34.37 – Ventura Storm 2018]
The first running of the Moonee Valley Cup took place at the recently opened Moonee Valley Racecourse on Monday, September 27, 1883. In its inaugural running, the race was called the Moonee Ponds Cup and was run over a distance of one mile. That first Moonee Valley Cup was won by Mr R. McKinley’s four-year-old bay mare, Castaway.
In 1922, the Moonee Valley Racing Club introduced the Weight-For-Age W. S. Cox Plate to its Moonee Valley Cup day program, and, except for a brief programming change in the 1970s, the Moonee Valley Cup and the Cox Plate have been run on the same program ever since.
The Moonee Valley Cup has had a few distance changes over the years with the shortest being 6 ½ furlongs (1300m) and the longest 13 furlongs (2600m).
Five horses have won the Moonee Valley Cup on more than one occasion:
Little Bob 1891/92 – Gladwyn 1914/15 – Gilltown 1939/40
Valcurl 1945/45 – Precedence 2010 & 2013.
Four Moonee Valley Cup winners have gone on to win the Melbourne Cup in the same year:
1900 Clean Sweep – 1905 Blue Spec – 1953 Wodalla – 1990 Kingston Rule.
Three horses have completed the double in seperate years:
1942/43 Dark Felt – 2010/11 Americain – 2014/15 Prince Of Penzance.
The most successful trainer of winners of the Moonee Valley Cup is Bart Cummings who saddled-up the winner on five occasions:
1975 Holiday Waggon – 1977 Ngawyni – 1990 Kingston Rule
2003 Frightening – 2010 Precedence.
Precedence won again in 2013, though this time he was trained by Bart in partnership with his grandson, James Cummings.
The most successful rider of Moonee Valley Cup winners is shared between two great horseman, William H. McLachlan and Damien Oliver who have both been aboard the winner on four occasions.
W. H. Mclachlan: 1910 Kerlie – 1913 Greek Fire – 1915 Gladwyn
1920 White Phast
Damien Oliver: 1993 Glastonbury – 1994 Top Rating – 1999 Streak
2000 Yippyio.
2025 Onesmoothoperator (USA)
Mr P Boyle, Mr M Boyle, Mr K Bamford, Mrs C Bamford, Miss A Evans, Mr G Evans, Mrs E Cooper, Mr A Bamford
Light blue, dark blue hollow box. striped sleeves & cap
B or br g 7y Dialed In – Sueno D’Oro
Trainer T. Fitzsimmons
Rider M. Zahra 57
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $4.20F
2nd Athabascan 55
3rd Scary 53
¾ len x hd. Time 2:36.77
2024 Okita Soushi (IRE)
Mrs A. M. Saini
Black, aqua stars, aqua stars cap & aqua pom-pom
B h 6y Galileo – Amicus
Trainer C. Maher
Rider B. Egan 55
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP $11
2nd Serpentine 56.5
3rd Sharp ‘N’ Smart 59
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:34.77
2023 Cleveland (IRE)
N C Williams, L J Williams, P Mehrten, G Ryan, Mrs B Green, Estate of A Green, B Singer, M Ruff, Mrs M Ruff, M Symons, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd, M Gudinski, V Sammartino, D Evans, J Ingham & B Arnhold
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Camelot – Venus De Milo
Trainer K. Lees
Rider J. McDonald 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP $6.50
2nd Vow And Declare 57
3rd Future History 56
¾ len x nse. Time 2:35.20
2022 Francesco Guardi (IRE)
Ballylinch Stud (Mgr: Miss S Kennedy), Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt), A M Shead & R J Shrimpton
Light green, black stripes
Br g 4y Frankel – Trophee
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 55
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP $3.30F
2nd Lunar Flare 55
3rd Persan 55
3 ¾ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:39.38
2021 Lunar Flare
J. F. Valmorbida, F. J. Kraps & J. B. Bongiorno
White, brown circles
Br m 6y Fiorente – My Fair Lago
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider M. Dee 54
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP $12
2nd Floating Artist 55
3rd Sound 57
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 2:40.12
2020 Miami Bound
D. T. O’Brien, Mrs J. O’Brien, J. P. Prendergast, C. D. Mathieson, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J. Rosham), J. & Mrs S. Kanga
White, navy blue swirls, armbands, cuffs & cap
B m 4y Reliable Man – Arapaho Miss
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider Ms J. Kah 54
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP $26
2nd Shared Ambition 56
3rd Oceanex 55
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:39.66
2019 Hunting Horn (IRE)
Mrs J. Magnier, M. Tabor & D. Smith
Navy
B h 4y Camelot – Mora Bai
Trainer A. O’Brien
Rider R. Moore 56
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $4.20
2nd Mr Quickie 56
3rd Downdraft 56.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:39.48
2018 Ventura Storm (IRE)
B Pang, Dr A Pang, D Hayes, B Gupta, B & C T'breds, T Gurry, I Holloway, L Konjarski, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, K Mackenzie, C Peacock, D Renehan, D Ryan, C Treherne, J Charlton, Kevnida Racing, W O'Neil, J Valmorbida & B Blundy
Lime green, dark blue stripes & striped cap
B g 5y Zoffany – Sarawati
Trainer D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider M. Zahra 55
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP $5.50
2nd Trap For Fools 56.5
3rd Libran 56
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 2:34.37
(race & course record)
2017 Who Shot Thebarman
D. M. O'Leary, H. T. O'Leary, M. J. O'Leary, S. C. O'Leary, Mrs J. C. Nugent-O'Leary, Mrs A. M. O'Leary, Mrs F. J. O'Leary
& Mrs L. O'Leary
Tangerine, white spots, armbands & cap
B g 9y Yamanin Vital – Ears Carol
Trainer C. Waller
Rider B. Shinn 55
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $8.50
2nd Libran 57
3rd Cismontane 55
½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:37.38
2016 Grand Marshal (GB) (late Magog GB)
C. C. Lai
Red, yellow side panels, yellow sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Dansili – Margarula
Trainer C. Waller
Rider B. Melham 58
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP $19
2nd Who Shot Thebarman 57
3rd Pentathlon 55
¾ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:41.42
2015 The United States (IRE)
N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, P Mehrten, B Singer,
V Sammartino, Echo Beach B’Stock (A & B Green), M Gudinski, J & Mrs F Ingham & Heffernan B’Stock
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
Ch h 5y Galileo – Beauty Is Truth
Trainer R. Hickmott
Rider H. Bowman 56
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP $3.60F
2nd Prince Of Penzance 57
3rd Bohemian Lily 53
½ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:34.43
(race & course record)
2014 Prince Of Penzance
A. McGregor, A. T. Broadfoot, Galadi Holdings, Wilawl Go Racing Synd, Dalton Racing, Men In Hats Synd & Winning Five Synd
Mauve and white checks, dark green sleeves & cap
B g 5y Pentire – Royal Successor
Trainer D. Weir
Rider Miss Michelle Payne 56
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP $10
2nd Le Roi 56
3rd Au Revoir 56.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:36.01
2013 Precedence
Think Big Stud (Mgrs: D. Ramage & Dato Tan Chin Nam) Sir P. Hogan, The Dowager Duchess of Bedford & B. A. Schroder
Black & white checks, yellow sleeves, black
& white checked cap
B g 8y Zabeel – Kowtow
Trainer J. B. & J. Cummings
Rider C. Williams 56
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP $7.50
2nd Shoreham 54
3rd Gotta Take Care 55
1 ½ x 1 ½ len. Time 2:36.90
2012 Vatuvei
Sitralos Racing Synd, C. Sharpe, A. Coates, J. Phyland, Horsing Around Synd, P. Clarke, The Bredhim Synd, H. Overall, S. Bilalis & Cavalluccio Synd
Purple, white stars, white sleeves, yellow armbands & cap
B g 4y Reset – Boisterous Lady
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 54
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP $13
2nd Reuben Percival 56
3rd Ironstein 56.5
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:35.73 (race record)
2011 Americain (USA)
G.T. & Mrs V. J. Ryan, K. L. & Mrs C. O. Bamford
White, royal blue & white stars panel, red, white &
royal blue striped sleeves & cap
B or br h 6y Dynaformer – America
Trainer Alain De Royer-Dupre
Rider G. Mosse 58
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $3.50F
2nd Tullamore 57
3rd Illo 56.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:36.41
2010 Precedence
Think Big Stud (Mgrs: D. Ramage & Dato Tan Chin Nam) Sir P. Hogan, The Dowager Duchess of Bedford & B. A. Schroder
Black & white checks, yellow sleeves, black
& white checked cap
B g 5y Zabeel – Kowtow
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider B. Shinn 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP $2.05F
2nd Above Average 56
3rd Capecover 57
¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:38.94
2009 The Sportsman
S. Devereux, T. M. Iremonger, B. J. Lindsay, P. J. Osborne & R. M. Warwick
Black, yellow checks & armbands, checked cap
B or br g 7y Kilimanjaro – Lady Joelyn
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider H. Bowman 55
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $31
2nd Irazu 55
3rd Think Money 51.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:37.32
2008 Gallopin
Phillips Thoroughbreds Ltd & B. Whittaker
Red, ‘Phillips Thoroughbreds’ logo on jacket & cap
Ch g 5y Pins – Carla Rossi
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider J. Winks 56
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $7
2nd Baughurst 56.5
3rd Ice Chariot 56.5
Hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:36.50
2007 Gallic
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
B or br g 8y Zabeel – Gesine
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider S. W. Arnold 58
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP $10
2nd Lazer Sharp 56
3rd Jukebox Johnny 55
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:36.57
2006 Zipping
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Danehill – Social Scene
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider G. Boss 56
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP $2.60F
2nd Show Barry 56
3rd Gallic 55.5
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:38.91
2005 Umbula
P. R. & D. M. Burgoine, J. A. & L. J. Carson, Miss T. B. Lentakis, P. J. Clohesy, P. A. Underwood, T. & E. M. Skok & P. C. Freyer
Red & royal blue halves, white armbands, royal blue cap
B g 6y Umatilla – Pleasure Island
Trainer M. Price
Rider N. Callow 55
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP $9.50
2nd Bazelle 54.5
3rd Kindjhal 54
Nse x ¾ len. Time 2:45.14
2004 Another Warrior
J. Walder, B. Hillier, Mrs J. Green, D. Wockner, B. Royes
& Diceridge Pty Ltd (Mgr: J. Aspinall)
Pink, purple check
Ch h 6y Brave Warrior – Kate Be Good
Trainer A. Bailey
Rider D. Beadman 56
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP $11
2nd Rizon 56
3rd Hard To Get 55
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 2:37.19
2003 Frightening
J. B. Cummings, Dato Tan Chin Nam, Heads Up Breeding Synd (Mgr: M. E. Fanning), Dr T. Kostos, L. Smith, M. Alexeeff & Livestock Transport Syn (Mgr: P. Nolan)
Green & gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B h 4y Langfuhr – Nassabelle
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider G. Childs 53
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP $7
2nd Legible 49.5
3rd County Tyrone 57
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:38.56
2002 Thong Classic
K. Chotiprasiddhi
Green, gold spade, armbands & cap
Ch g 5y Regal Classic – Danira
Trainer P. Carey
Rider B. Prebble 55
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP $6
2nd Rain Gauge 56
3rd Mr Prudent 57
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:40.93
2001 Rain Gauge
K. L. Blackmore, D. G. Canny, G. G. Bird, G. Hogarth
& G. W. Splatt
White, red maltese cross, striped sleeves & qtrd cap
Br h 4y Kenvain – Turn To Rain
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider G. Childs 52
15 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP $5
2nd Spirit Of Westbury 55
3rd Big Pat 55
2 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:37.61
2000 Yippyio
Mr. & Mrs. G. & B. White
White, purple star & hooped sleeves
Ch g 7y Interstellar – Yodells
Trainer A. J. Denham
Rider D. Oliver 58
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Brew 55
3rd Cronus 57
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:41.39
1999 Streak
Tonkin Racing Synd. (Mgr: W. R. Tonkin)
Red, black hoops, white sleeves
B g 5y Umatilla – Reputable Miss
Trainer W. Tonkin
Rider D. Oliver 55
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/2F
2nd Cronus 57
3rd Second Coming 57
3 ¾ len x 8 len. Time 2:38.26
1998 Prince Standaan
K. G. & Mrs D. O. Williams, J. G. & Mrs J. D. Riley &
B. V. & Mrs J. J. Killmier
White, green circles, armbands & cap
Br g 4y At Talaq – Miss Jubilee
Trainer P. Hyland
Rider G. Hall 52
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Skybeau 55
3rd Zdenka 53
1 len x lng hd. Time 2:36.36
(race record)
1997 Court Of Honour (IRE)
Swettenham Stud (Mgr: R. E. Sangster) & R. A. Sangster
Royal blue, white seams & cap
B h 5y Law Society – Captive Island
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 53
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/2
2nd Linesman 57
3rd Yobro 57
½ len x nse. Time 2:36.86
(race record)
1996 Istidaad (USA)
Shadwell Aust Ltd Synd. (Mgr: M. Kelly)
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
B h 4y Chief’s Crown – Mazzei Mood
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider G. Hall 53
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 3/1F
2nd Protara’s Bay 54
3rd Cheviot 55
Sht ½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:41.06
1995 Storm
Segenhoe Select Synd. (Mgrs: A. F. Peterson & M. P. Sissian)
Red, yellow seams & cap
B g 4y Dahar – Evening Sea
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider G. Hall 51
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 4/1
2nd Bullwinkle 57
3rd Quick Ransom 54
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:38.90
1995 – Distance reduced to 2500m
1995 – After the redevelopment of the Moonee Valley track to a StrathAyr surface, the distance of the Moonee Valley Cup was reduced to 2500m.
1994 Top Rating
G. G. Botica, C. D. & Mrs B. M. Baker & C. S. Hayes
Cerise, royal blue sleeves, light blue cap
Ch g 6y Nassipour – Incendiare
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider D. Oliver 56
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 2/1EF (The Phantom Chance)
2nd Starstruck 52.5
3rd Our Pompeii 58.5
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:45.90
1993 Glastonbury
Swettenham Stud Synd (Mgr: R. E. Sangster),
D. S. & Mrs D M Grimley
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, green spots
Gr g 5y Sir Tristram – Who Can Say
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider D. Oliver 51.5
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Notwithstanding 51.5
3rd Ramyah 49
2 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:38.70
1992 Donegal Mist
N. F. & Mrs E. J. Bracks & M. J. Dougherty
Pale green, dark blue sash
B g 6y Balmerino – Our Illusion
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider B. York 56
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 15/1
2nd Cross Swords 55
3rd Fraar 52.5
Nk x ¾ len. Time 2:38.00
(race record)
1991 Al Maheb (USA)
Sheikh Hamdin bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
B h 6y Riverman – Ume Amazone
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 56
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd The Hippogriff 53.5
3rd Rasheek 52.5
Hd x lng nk. Time 2:41.90
1990 Kingston Rule
Mr & Mrs D. H. Hains
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Secretariat – Rose Of Kingston
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. A. Cassidy 53
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – 4/1F
2nd Flying Luskin 56.5
3rd Chaleyer 53.5
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:40.10
1989 Sydeston
Mr. E. D. Yaxley
Dark blue, pink hoops & cap
B or br g 4y St. Briavels – Convatrice
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider S. R. King 53.5
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1EF (Stirring)
2nd Consign 53.5
3rd Tawrrific 56
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:42.20
1988 Ideal Centreman
G. A. Berry
Royal blue, pink braces, striped sleeves
& quartered cap
Gr g 5y Three Legs – Sequitur
Trainer C. A. Balfour
Rider B. Thomson 52
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 11/1
2nd Zamakima 52
3rd Shantaropiun 56.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:46.40
1987 King Matthias
G. Nagy
Gold, purple maltese cross & cap
B g 5y Diagramatic – Baluchistan
Trainer B. G. Purcell
Rider R. Griffiths 51
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 15/1
2nd Rosedale 57.5
3rd Leica Topic 49
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:42.9
1986 Reckless Tradition
G. P. White
White, dark blue diamonds, red sleeves,
red & white quartered cap
B g 5y Reckless – Devastating
Trainer D. I. Atkins
Rider R. Thompson 50.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Cattivo 53
3rd Joal 54
½ nk x 2 len. Time 2:50.4
1985 Butternut
R. & Mrs P. D. McArdle
Pink, red armbands & cap
Ch m 4y Palatable – Fair Orbit
Trainer D. W. Baertschiger
Rider R. Heffernan 49
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 40/1
2nd Rocky Rullah 50.5
3rd Pekamegass 51.5
Sht ½ hd x lng nk. Time 2:45.7
1984 Holsam
D. E. & Mrs J. C. Kerley, G. K. Smith & G. G. Hicks
Brown, royal blue & yellow sash & striped
sleeves, royal blue cap
Ch g 5y Holborn – Samantha Jane
Trainer C. D. Morley
Rider W. Treloar 51.5
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Fountaincourt 57
3rd Not Declared 52.5
½ nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:40
(race & course record)
1983 Toujours Mio
Mr. & Mrs. F. & E. Giovinazzo
Green, orange, and white diamond band
& armbands, green cap
Br g 6y Eucalyptus – Toujours Pres
Trainer J. P. Courtney
Rider R. Dawkins 51
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Chagemar 51.5
3rd Crystal Dancer 49
Nk x 3 ½ len. Time 2:48.2
1982 Triumphal March (USA)
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr R. E. Sangster), Sir K. Steele,
Lord Vestey, H. de Burgh, M. Throsby & R. Wilson
Green, royal blue sleeves, white & green spots cap
Ch h 5y Avatar – Lilt
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 52.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
2nd Wellington Road 50.5
3rd Barmax 53
½ len x hd. Time 2:43.6
1981 Saxon Slew
M. B. Heffernan
Gold, green Diamonds, tan sleeves, green cap
Ch h 4y Latin Knight – Cornell
Trainer E. W. Laing
Rider J. Letts 53.5
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 3/1EF (Bright Halo)
2nd El Laurena 56
3rd Anzaas 53.5
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 2:43.8
1980 Tai Salute
M. J. Ryder, V. W. Hopkins & D. P. Johnston
Blue, grey band, gold sleeves, blue armbands
Gr h 4y Taipan II – Sharee’s Angel
Trainer J. W. McGreal
Rider E. Didham 51.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 15/1
2nd Brava Jeannie 54
3rd Evander 53
1 ¾ len x lng hd. Time 2:43.9
1980 – Race returns to spring (Cox Plate day)
1980 – Group 2 Pattern Rating
1979 Sir Sahib
A. W. Steele, R. Prentice & E. A. Champion
Yellow, black ‘V’ armbands & cap
Br g 5y Rajah Sahib – Peaceful Lady
Trainer R. G. Chapman
Rider G. Willetts 54
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/2
2nd Prince Cylero 48
3rd Sovereign Blaze 50.5
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:44.9
1978 Clear Day
J. H. & R. W. Ingham
Black, yellow sash, armbands & cap
Ch g 6y Zamazaan – Equinoctial Gale
Trainer T. Green
Rider E. Didham 52
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Hyperno 58
3rd Double Cop 49.5
½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:42.9
1977 Ngawyni
Messrs. B. J. Fullerton & M. Becker
Green, orange sash & cap
B h 4y Zvornik – Lamperine
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 58
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/2F
2nd Wave King 55
3rd Irish Fair 49
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:49.8
1976 Poker Night
Messrs. T. J. Smith, D. Bell, W. Manning, D. Power
& Ingham’s Enterprises Pty Ltd
Dark blue & green stripes, dark blue cap
Ch c 3y Mellay – Dissent
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Agnew 46
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 15/1
2nd Grand Scale 52
3rd (DH) Battle Heights 58
3rd (DH) Storm Song 49
Sht ½ hd x 6 len. Time 2:47.0
1976 – Race is transferred from spring to the autumn
1975 Holiday Waggon
Messrs. D. Morison & C. J. Speed
Pale blue, dark blue stripe, armbands & cap
Ch h 4y Battle Waggon – Dolly Gold
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider G. Willetts 49
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/2F
2nd Contere 51.5
3rd Goodness Knows 50
¾ len x 8 len. Time 3:04.0
1974 Lord Metric
Mr G. Vlasic
Cerise, white sleeves, cerise armbands & qtrd cap
Ch h 4y Persian Garden II – Blue Sprite
Trainer M. E. Ritchie
Rider M. Baker 52
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 33/1
2nd Grand Scale 54
3rd Gala Supreme 57.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:48.0
1973 Grand Scale
Mr. R. S. Prentice
Blue tartan, white yoke & cap
Br g 5y Gigantic – Te Poi
Trainer M. L. Willmott
Rider P. Trotter 47.5
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1EF (Like A Tiger)
2nd Like A Tiger 47
3rd Red Hope 51.5
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:52.3
1972 Double Irish
Mr M. Wenn
Navy blue, white spot, red armbands & cap
B h 5y Better Boy – Blarney Lass
Trainer W. C. Warke
Rider P. Jarman 52.5
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/1
2nd General Filou 51
3rd Piping Lane 49.5
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:43
1972 was the first metric running of the Moonee Valley Cup. Distance changed from 13 furlongs to 2600m, weights changed from stone & pounds to kilograms
1971 Skint Dip
Mr. & Mrs. G. R. Martin
Rose and gold stripes, rose cap
B g 5y Le Filou – Glorytime
Trainer W. C. Winder
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1F
2nd Noiraud 7.11
3rd Double Irish 8.1
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:45.1
1970 Mr President
Messrs T. J. Smith, R. W. Richards & A. W. Fairfax
White & red halves, black cap
Ch g 4y Alcimedes – Red Glow
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Setches 7.9
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Not Again 8.5
3rd Lancelot 8.4
½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46.7
1969 What’s Brewing
Mr & Mrs P. R. Hay
Royal blue, pink braces & cap
Ch g 6y Nullabor – Radiant Union
Trainer R. Maund
Rider W. A. Smith 7.6
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 7/1
2nd My Amber 7.11
3rd Hamua 8.8
1 len x hd. Time 2:42
(race & course record)
1968 Impetus
Messrs. J. T. Barber, K. J. Kent & H. E. Neck
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B h 4y Summertime – Passive
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Miller 8.4
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1F
2nd Bobalex 8.2
3rd Red Livorno 7.9
1 len x hd. Time 2:47 9/10
1967 Prince Camillo
Messrs. K. & W. T. Fisher
Red, green sleeves, white armbands, green cap
Br g 6y Camillo – Princess Fox
Trainer W. T. Fisher
Rider P. Gumbleton 7.10
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 33/1
2nd Bore Head 9.2
3rd Somerset 7.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:44
1966 Tea Biscuit
Mr & Mrs G. A. Gemmell-Smith
Pale blue, white stars, red cap
Ch g 5y Dalray – Tea Set
Trainer P. J. Murray
Rider J. Johnson 8.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 5/1
2nd Bore Head 9.0
3rd Bastille 7.10
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:46 2/5
1965 Red William
Mr T. Stewart
Black, white armbands, orange cap
Ch h 5y Sweet William – Val’s Image
Trainer O. M. Lynch
Rider R. Mallyon 8.6
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Ziema 8.10
3rd Valuate 7.11
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:43 9/10
1964 Algalon
Mr & Mrs L. S. Reid
Yellow, red striped sleeves, blue cap
B g 5y Alonzo – Alga
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider W. A. Smith 7.9
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/1
2nd Welltown 7.11
3rd Jovial Knight 7.12
2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:46 3/5
1963 My Contact
Messrs. C. J. & W. C. Winder
Black, white sleeves, mauve armbands & cap
B g 6y Contact – My Folly
Trainer W. C. Winder
Rider W. A. Smith 8.7
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2F
2nd Nivek 7.12
3rd Prince Ming 8.7
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46 ½
1962 River Seine
Mr. W. Bradley
Dark blue, orange quarters & sleeves, white cap
Br g 6y Tsaoko – Mississippi
Trainer P. J. Murray
Rider R. Higgins 8.4
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 5/2F
2nd Marco Khan 7.11
3rd Gatum Gatum 8.2
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:44 9/10
1961 Baroda Gleam
L. J. Felmingham
Blue, gold sash, pink cap
Br h 5 Star Of Baroda – Lady Chatterley
Trainer L. J. Felmingham
Rider P. Wallen 7.4
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 14/1
2nd Reinsman 8.5
3rd Torrid 7.7
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:43 1/5
1960 Mac
Mr J. G. Coutts
Red, black maltese cross, gold sleeves & cap
B g 6y MacArthur – Jaune
Trainer A. Munro
Rider B. Pyers 9.1
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 11/2
2nd Hi Jinx 7.12
3rd Sparkling Blue 7.11
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:43 1/10
1959 Sanvo
Mr P. S. Grimwade
Green, white hoops, blue cap
Ch h 5y Sans Tache – Voucher
Trainer F. J. Muschialli
Rider A. Yeomans 7.8
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/1
2nd Nether Gold 8.2
3rd Auteuil 7.7
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 2:44 4/5
1958 Humber Hawk
Mr & Mrs C. L. & Mr O. R. Falkiner
Yellow, black braces & cap
Ch h 6y Faux Tirage – Super Snipe
Trainer P. Burke
Rider K. Ford 7.4
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/2EF (Caesar)
2nd Lar Pota 7.6
3rd Auteuil 7.2
½ nk x 8 len. Time 2:59 ½
1957 Lord Gavin
Mrs F. Fair
Yellow, green band, armbands & cap
Br g 4y Black Pampas – Winnie Gavin
Trainer N. D. Hoysted
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.7
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1F
2nd Fighting Force 8.0
3rd Newstone 7.8
½ len x hd. Time 2:48
1956 Pandie Sun
Mr. C. C. Morton
Gold, light blue sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Valognes – Rise
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider R. Hutchinson 7.9
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/2
2nd Prince Delville 8.9
3rd Fighting Force 7.10
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:45 1/5
1955 Al Crusa
Mr R. B. Nevin
Green & white squares, gold sleeves, white cap
Ch h 4y Al Wassat – Creusa
Trainer R. Dini
Rider A. Mulley 7.9
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 10/1
2nd Gold Scheme 8.9
3rd Dunsinane 7.9
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:45 2/5
1954 Hellion
Mrs. H. A. Jackson
Pink, gold sleeves, pink cap
Blk h 4y Hellespont – Marie Annette
Trainer W. Foster
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.7
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Sunish 8.11
3rd Franklin 7.7
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:42 3/5
1953 Wodalla
Mr. E. A. Underwood
Red and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Helios – The Rip
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider J. Purtell 7.11
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4F
2nd Sun Salute 7.0
3rd Earldom 8.2
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:44 ¾
1952 King Amana
“W. J. Kenwyn”
Gold, red cap
Ch h 4y Amana – Sally Green
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider D. Cowie 7.4
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd Gay Felt 7.7
3rd Quite Talk 8.3
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:45 ½
1951 Erriton
R. O. Williams
Light blue, orange sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Panto – Meree
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider F. Treen 7.4
19 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Durham 7.12
3rd Toastmaster 8.2
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:46 ½
1950 Benvolo
Messrs. W. W. Ryan & W. L. Short
Dark blue, red sash, white hooped sleeves, red cap
Br h 5y Fresco – Largesse
Trainer S. R. Lamond
Rider W. Williamson 8.7
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 9/4F
2nd Potentate 7.8
3rd Dashing Beau 8.5
2 len x hd. Time 2:44 ¼
1949 Hoyle
Mrs D. W. Reddan
Black, red, white & blue sash & cap
Br g 7y Mr Standfast – Wise Lady
Trainer H. Cousens
Rider R. Hutchinson 7.7
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 14/1
2nd Precedent 8.2
3rd Carbon Copy 9.3
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:45 ¼
1948 Howe
Mr J. H. Marshall
Khaki, maroon sash, black cap
Ch h 5y Defoe – Malmsey
Trainer H. G. Nesbit
Rider H. Badger 8.9
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 9/4F
2nd Karachi 8.0
3rd Steady 7.9
4 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:45
1947 Don Pedro
Mr. J. E. Liston
Orange, green band & cap
Br h 5y Gay Lothario – Miss Devlin
Trainer E. J. Willmott
Rider R. Heather 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/2F
2nd Valcurl 9.4
3rd Good Idea 8.12
Hd x hd. Time 2:44 ½
1946 Valcurl
Mr & Mrs W. Prenter
Orange, black sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Valiant Chief – Curlis
Trainer F. Manning jun
Rider V. Hartney 8.13
21 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 14/1
2nd Carey 8.0
3rd Cordale 9.0
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46
1945 Valcurl
Mr & Mrs W. Prenter
Orange, black stripes, orange sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Valiant Chief – Curlis
Trainer F. Manning jun
Rider W. Cook 7.9
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 25/1
2nd Leonard 7.4
3rd Duntroon 7.9
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:48 ½
1944 Queen Midas
Messrs. P. J. & R. G. Hatwell
Black, red sash, armbands & cap
Ch m 5y Frilford – Riv
Trainer D. Zeally
Rider T. Hoppo 6.11
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Temple Chief 7.10
3rd Twovals 7.10
2 len x hd. Time 2:46 ¾
1943 Haros
Mr H. Willott
Gold, red braces & cap
B h 4y Hellespont – Geyser
Trainer V. Ryan
Rider A. Breasley 8.2
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Neutron 7.8
3rd Centenary 7.13
Nk x hd. Time 2:45
1942 Dark Felt
Mr. J. A. Cain
Pink, black band & cap
Br h 5y Spearfelt – Gallant Elsa
Trainer J. A. Cain
Rider T. McKenzie 7.3
20 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Gusher 7.9
3rd Koorenbeen 7.7
1 len x ½ nk. Time 2:48 ½
1941 Yours Truly
Sir Thomas Gordon, Messrs. W. A. Freeman & F. W. Hughes
Orange, black stars, orange cap
B h 6y Siegfried – My Own
Trainer F. Dalton
Rider H. McCloud 7.3
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd True Flight 8.10
3rd Son Of Aurous 6.12
½ hd x ½ len. Time 2:44 ½
1940 Gilltown
O. F. Trigg
Red and lilac halves, red cap
Ch g 6y Excitement – Chorus
Trainer L. J. O’Sullivan
Rider W. Cook 7.12
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 20/1
2nd Apostrophe 7.11
3rd Katanga 8.7
1 ¼ len x ½ nk. Time 2:44
1939 Gilltown
O. F. Trigg
Red and lilac halves, red cap
Ch g 5y Excitement – Chorus
Trainer L. J. O’Sullivan
Rider H. Hughes 7.9
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 25/1
2nd L’Aiglon 8.11
3rd Rivette 8.9
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 2:42 ½
(race & course record)
1938 Ortelle’s Star
“H. Hedges” (Mr. H. H. Krohn)
Black, red sleeves
Ch m 4y Great Star – Ortelle’s March
Trainer C. T. Godby
Rider A. Breasley 7.11
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1F
2nd Aitchengee 8.8
3rd Gay Knight 8.1
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:45
1937 Frill Prince
L. O. Menck
Yellow, green spots, red cap
B h 5y Frilford – Soporific
Trainer J. Doran
Rider W. Elliot
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 25/1
2nd Mala 9.2
3rd Nightguard 7.7
¾ len x hd. Time 2:44 ¼
1937 – Distance changed to 1 mile & 5 furlongs
1936 Dark Chief
Sir Hugh Denison
All Purple
Br g 7y Dark Fox – Orula
Trainer J. W. Cook
Rider W. Cook 7.8
16 Ran – Barrier 14– SP 14/1
2nd Sylvandale 9.6
3rd Queen Of Song 8.8
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 2:37 ¾
1935 Art
V. H. Braham
White, black armbands, black cap
Br h 5y High Art – Broken Melody
Trainer V. H. Braham
Rider H. Bastian 7.11
19 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1F
2nd Dick Devon 7.8
3rd Villius 7.5
Nk x 3 ½ len. Time 2:36 ¼
(race & course record)
1934 Nightly
J. A. McDougall
Brown, yellow hoops, red sash, yellow cap
B h 4y Night Raid – Miss Muriel
Trainer F. D. Jones
Rider M. McCarten 9.2
19 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 6/4F
2nd Miramond 8.2
3rd Upoko Ariki 7.8
2 len x nk. Time 2:43
1934 – Distance changed to 1 mile & 4 ½ furlongs
1933 Peter Jackson
J. A. Phillips
Royal blue, gold hooped sleeves
B g 5y Nigger Minstrel – Left
Trainer C. T. Godby
Rider O. Callinan 8.0
19 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 8/1
2nd Ruach 8.3
3rd Jimmy Boy 7.2
½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:44
(equal race record)
1933 – Distance changed to 1 mile & 5 furlongs
1932 Yarramba
E. "Darcy" Eccles
Green, pink sash, red cap
B g 5y Spearhead – Soporific
Trainer S. W. Reid
Rider E. Britt 6.11
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 12/1
2nd Havering 8.9
3rd Shadow King 9.0
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:31 ¾
1931 Homedale
E. Steele
White, dark blue stripe & cap
Ch m 4y Rossendale – Hasten Home
Trainer G. P. Nailon
Rider J. Simpson 7.5
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1F
2nd Sartaress 6.11
3rd Miss Arrow 7.9
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:28
1930 Shadow king
F. E. Shillabeer
Yellow, pink sleeves, black cap
B g 5y Comedy King – Beryllia
Trainer E. Fisher
Rider P. Tehan 7.13
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/1
2nd Kenney 8.5
3rd Salonia 7.3
Hd x nk. Time 2:28
1929 Prince Viol
Messrs. T. Lyons & M. S. Cooper
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Ch g 5y Violoncello – Princess Vimy
Trainer J. G. Heywood
Rider R. Medhurst 8.1
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Second Wind 8.12
3rd Shadow King 7.12
2 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:29 ½
1928 Nawallah
W. Bourke
White, green hoops, orange sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Magpie – Booran’s Sister
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider J. Daniels 7.9
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Mondiaga 6.7
3rd Demost 6.10
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35 ¾
1927 Silvius (IRE)
Sir Sidney Kidman
Light blue, white sleeves & cap
B h 4y Silvern – Addenda
Trainer H. Butler
Rider H. Jones 8.5
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/1EF (Valorem)
2nd Son O’ Mine 7.8
3rd Eridanus 8.4
4 len x 2 len. Time 2:29 ¾
1926 Royal Charter
Mr. J. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
Br g 5y Comedy King – Polylogy
Trainer J. Holt
Rider W. Duncan 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/4F
2nd Raron 7.7
3rd Batteryman 8.9
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:26
(race record)
1925 Tookarby
“M. Denis” & F. W. Kitchen
Black, orange sash, blue cap
B g 7y Sea Prince – Caram
Trainer D. J. Price
Rider G. Harrison 8.1
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/1
2nd Raith 7.2
3rd Friarsdale 7.12
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:27
1924 Stand By
T. S. Ryder
Black, brown spots
Blk h 4y Lanius – Comedietta
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.12
14 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Accarak 8.7
3rd Wallarak 7.8
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:27
1924 – Distance changed to 1 mile 3 ½ furlongs
Named changed to Moonee Valley Gold Cup
1923 Princess Mernda
J. Solomon
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Ch m 7y Sea Prince – Mernda
Trainer W. Hickenbotham jun
Rider E. O’Sullivan 6.10
11 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Valwyne 6.10
3rd Comique 7.9
½ hd x ½ len. Time 2:44
(equal race & equal course record)
1922 Purser
“Les Ramsay” (Mr. J. R. Corteen)
Black, dark blue sash, sleeves & cap
B g 6y Sea Prince – Paper Money
Trainer C. T. Godby
Rider H. Cairns 8.11
10 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Paratoo 7.6
3rd Statton 6.10
2 len x nk. Time 2:44
(race, course & Australasian record)
1922 – The MVRC adds a new race to the Moonee Valley Cup program.
The race is the W. S. Cox Plate, a middle-distance WFA event named in honour of the founder of the Moonee Valley Racecourse, Mr Sam Cox.
1921 Wirraway
Mr. A. Horden
Black, pink maltese cross
B g 4y October – Clonsilla
Trainer C. H. Bryans
Rider W. Duncan 7.13
9 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Tangalooma 8.10
3rd Tavistock 7.2
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:52
1920 White Phast
J. Pye
Brown, orange armbands, white cap
Br g 5y Waukenphast – Parmeress
Trainer D. L. Burke
Rider W. H. McLachlan 7.12
12 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Lute Player 8.4
3rd Paratoo 7.2
Nk x 5 len. Time 2:57
1919 Telecles
Major W. McCulloch
Red, white & green stripes, green sleeves & cap
B g 8y Poseidon – Trinket
Trainer J. Holt
Rider P. Kelly 8.9
13 Ran – SP 11/2
2nd Two Blues 7.7
3rd Seabound 7.2
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:46
1919 – Distance changed to 1 mile & 5 furlongs
1918 Rael Locin
Mr. J. Nichol
Navy blue, gold sash, white sleeves, gold cap
B h 6y Delaware – Lucilla
Trainer S. P. Casey
Rider W. Foulsham 8.11
13 Ran – SP 9/2F
2nd Calais 8.3
3rd (DH) Panacre 9.3
3rd (DH) Cape Sky 6.12
1 len x nk. Time 2:06 ¼
1917 Kunegetis
H. W. Morton
Purple, red hoops, purple sleeves & cap
B m 4y Cooltrim – Artemis
Trainer H. W. Morton
Rider N. Russell 7.6
16 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Polygamist 8.3
3rd Beltane 7.0
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:06 ½
1916 Andelosia
A. D. Murphy & “M. Sheldon” (M. S. Cooper)
Grey, red sash
Br g 6y Fortunatus – Diffidence
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider H. Cairns 8.6
19 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Lucky Escape 6.11
3rd Bee 8.9
½ hd x ½ hd. Time 2:05 ¾
(race & course record)
1915 Gladwyn
J. Mulcahey
Yellow & green checks, green sleeves & cap
B m 6y St Alwyne – Contort
Trainer J. Mulcahey
Rider W. H. McLachlan 7.11
12 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd The Lintie 7.9
3rd Meerut 8.4
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:11
1914 Gladwyn
R. Keating
Black, brown sleeves & cap
B m 5y St Alwyne – Contort
Trainer R. Keating
Rider J. Killorn 7.6
18 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Fidelio 6.12
3rd Lochano 8.3
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:06
(race & course record)
1913 Greek Fire
K. D. Bowman
Cerise, green sleeves, cerise cap
B g 5y Pistol – Grecian Beauty
Trainer M. Whelan
Rider W. H. McLachlan 7.9
15 Ran – SP 9/2
2nd Broadsword 8.1
3rd Sanskrit 8.2
¾ len x hd. Time 2:07 ½
1912 Almissa (GB)
Messrs. E. L & C. Baillieu
White, purple seams, cerise cap
B h 5y Ayrshire – La Roche
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider J. Williams 6.13
16 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Ladies’ Man 8.10
3rd Beverage 8.2
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:07 ¼
(equal race record)
1911 Hartfell
Hon. A. Wynne
Green, pink sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Ayr Laddie – Light Heart
Trainer T. Payten
Rider W. H. Smith 7.10
17 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Burston 8.2
3rd Mala 8.10
3 len x ½ len. Time 2:07 ¼
(race record)
1910 Kerlie
Mr. M. Ellis
Brown and blue hoops, blue cap
Ch h 5y Stepniak – Melodious
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.1
10 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Carlton 8.3
3rd Langloh 7.5
3 len x hd. Time 2:08
1910 – Distance changed to 1 ¼ miles
1909 Flavinius
Mr. F. Merton
Pink and pale blue hoops, black cap
Ch h 4y Flavus – Gold Grip
Trainer J. Siely
Rider W. H. Smith 7.9
17 Ran – SP 7/2F
2nd Trelo Vouni 7.1
3rd Kooringa 8.3
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35
1909 – Distance changed to 1 ½ miles
1908 Woorooma
R. Bradfield
Heliotrope & green hoops, heliotrope
sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Wallace – Bon Mot
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider E. King 7.8
12 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Lady Wilde 7.11
3rd Moani 6.8
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:22
1907 May King
Mr. P. A. Connolly
Scarlet, white sash & cap
B g 7y Positano – May Queen
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider W. Evans 9.2
9 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Tulkeroo 8.5
3rd Carl Dour 6.12
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 2:21
(race record)
1906 Charles Stuart
Messrs. Clarke Bros.
Pink, black sleeves
Ch h 4y Wallace – Sweet Alice
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 7.12
10 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Staccato 7.2
3rd Zepho 7.7
½ len 6 len. Time 2:23
1905 Blue Spec
Mr. P. A. Connolly
Scarlet, white sash & cap
Br h 6y True Blue – Specula
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider N. Godby 7.9
12 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Simoda 6.12
3rd Aurate 6.11
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:26
1904 Patronus
W. Leeming
Rose, silver stars, rose cap
Ch h 6y Patron – Placida
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider F. Hickey 8.2
9 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd Cato 7.9
3rd Avalon 7.13
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:27 ½
1903 T. M. S.
“T. Marvel” (Mr T. M. Slattery)
Red, light blue spots, red cap
Ch g 5y Correze – Her Ladyship
Trainer S. Fielder
Rider A. E. Cornwell 7.6
7 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Avalon 8.5
3rd Patronus 8.3
6 len x 3 len. Time 2:27
1902 The Persian
S. Fielder
Maroon, white sash, black cap
Blk g 5y St. Blaize – Phoebe
Trainer S. Fielder
Rider F. Fielder 9.7
14 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Patronus 7.6
3rd Avalon 7.3
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:21 ½
(race record)
1901 Combat
Messrs. H. & C. Hughes
Blue, gold spots & sash, blue cap
B g 5y Carnage – Maid Of Honor
Trainer J. Tie
Rider E. Turner 8.2
12 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Habet 6.7
3rd Gauleon 9.6
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:24
1900 Clean Sweep
Mr. F. T. Forrest
White, blue sleeves and cap
Blk c 3y Zalinski – Benzine
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 7.4
11 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Argo 6.12
3rd Nitrous 6.11
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:23 ½
1900 – Distance changed to 1 mile & 3 furlongs
1899 Sweetheart
A. Williams
Maroon, straw sash & cap
Ch f 3y Ormond – Sylvana
Trainer P. J. Gough
Rider E. Cleal 7.0
17 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Djin Djin 9.0
3rd Orient 6.11
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:29 ¼
1898 Locksmith
Mr J. Hayes
Black, red spots
Gr g 5y Padlock – Governess
Trainer J. Hayes
Rider J. McGrath 7.1
9 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Orla 6.13
3rd Homespun 7.7
10 len x 1 len. Time 1:32 ½
1897 Mirella
S. Horden
White, blue spots
Ch f 3y Nordenfeldt – Miriam
Trainer I. Earnshaw
Rider E. Cleal 7.6
7 Ran – SP 5/2EF (Kallara)
2nd Kallara 8.8
3rd Beverley 9.0
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:31 ¾
1896 Veronica
J. C. & E. Manifold
Yellow, cardinal sleeves & cap
B m 5y Wellington – Isla
Trainer H. Harrison
Rider W. Redfearn 7.5
8 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Emon-Na-Knuck 8.4
3rd Beverley 8.8
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:30 ¾
1895 Our Jack
Hon. G. Davis
Brown, rose cap
B h 4y Sheet Anchor – Dalliance
Trainer J. H. Davis
Rider F. Shaw 7.10
13 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Selim 7.8
3rd Emon-Na-Knuck 8.2
6 len x ½ len. Time 1:30
1894 Preston
S. Miller
Red, white armbands & quartered cap
Br c 3y Robinson Crusoe – Blue Eyes
Trainer H. A. Bellamy
Rider W. Pearson 7.12
12 Ran – SP 5/1EF (J5 & Miraculeux)
2nd Disparity 7.13
3rd Erl King 8.1
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:29 ¾
1893 Premier
I. T. Carslake
Scarlet, black cap
B h 4y Marvellous – Granny
Trainer I. T. Carslake
Rider H. Holmes 7.3
12 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Moss Rose 8.10
3rd The Dauphine 6.12
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:28 ¾
(race record) 1892 Little Bob
M. Jacobs
Cardinal, white sleeves & cap
B g 6y St Albans – Queen Mary
Trainer I. T. Carslake
Rider G. Trainor 8.11
8 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Ulric 7.7
3rd Magic Circle 8.1
¾ len x 5 len. Time 1:29 ¾
(race record)1891 Little Bob
M. Jacobs
Cardinal, white sleeves & cap
B g 5y St Albans – Queen Mary
Trainer I. T. Carslake
Rider G. Trainor 7.7
10 Ran – SP 4/1F
2nd Seacombe 7.0
3rd Deerswood 7.5
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:30
(race record)
1890 Wiora
S. Miller
Red, red & white sleeves & qtrd cap
Ch f 3y Neckersgat – Aurora
Trainer H. A. Bellamy
Rider A. Ray 7.0
13 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Portland 6.13
3rd Propounder 7.10
½ len x hd. Time 1:33 ½
1889 Don Giovan
M. Loughlin
White, green stripes, red cap
B h 6y Don Giovanni – Quickstep
Trainer R. Mckenna
Rider J. Campbell 8.12
14 Ran – EvensF
2nd Trojan 7.7
3rd Whitworth 6.10
3 len x 5 len. Time 1:30 ½
1889 – Distance changed to 7 furlongs
1888 Newmaster
C. Collins
Black, red spots
Ch h 5y Newminster – Primrose
Trainer C. Collins
Rider T. Brown 8.2
9 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Bothwell 8.2
3rd Epicurean 7.4
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:23
(race record)
1887 Quintin Matsep
Ch h 7y Tubal Cain – Pride
Trainer J. Tully
Rider E. Power 7.12
19 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Newmarket 6.0
3rd Casuist 6.9
4 len x nk. Time 1:23 ½
(race record)
1886 Isonomy
Mr. M. Locke
Gold and black stripes
B h 4y Winterlake – Ruby
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider C. Quinn 9.3
17 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Middlemarch 8.7
3rd William Tell 9.8
4 len x nk. Time 1:29
1885 Merrimu
Mr J. Whittingham
Black, gold seams, gold cap
Ch h 4y Argus Scandal – Chiffoniere
Trainer J. R. Crooke
Rider M. Trahan 7.10
15 Ran – SP 4/1 EF (Lando)
2nd Vision 7.7
3rd Lavington 8.0
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:25
1885 – Distance changed to 6 ½ furlongs
1884 Meteor
B h 4y St Albans – Deception
Trainer J. Wilson jun
Rider C. Moore 7.8
22 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Irralee 8.12
3rd Yately 8.4
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:45 ½
1884 – Race renamed Moonee Valley Cup
1883 Castaway
Mr R. McKinley (Mr P. Dowling)
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
B m 4y Confucius – Augustine
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider S. Cracknell 7.0
11 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Black Diamond 7.5
3rd Cooreena 8.0
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:48 ¾
1883 – First running of Moonee Ponds Cup
One mile at Moonee Valley Racecourse
