Doomben 10,000

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      Doomben 10,000 (GR1)

                                     2024 total prize money: $1,500,000 

                        1st $900,000, 2nd $270,000, 3rd $135,000

The race we know today as the Doomben 10,000 was first run at the inaugural meeting of the new Doomben racecourse on Saturday May 20 1933.

Like Flemington, the new Doomben track had a straight six furlong course, so it’s no surprise that the B. A. T. C. named their premier 6f sprint race, the Doomben Newmarket.

The first Doomben Newmarket was won by Wollun, who was owned by well-known northern districts horse-owner, Mr. Henry Copel.

Wollen had to survive a protest from the second placed, Closing Time.

From the end of 1941 until mid 1944, Doomben racecourse was used by the military as an army base for Australian and American troops. During these years, all Doomben races were transferred to the Albion Park sand track with four Doomben Newmarkets being decided there, these four Newmarkets were contested over seven furlongs.

When the military vacated Doomben in mid 1944 they left the track in such a terrible state that it would be another two years before the B.A.T.C. could put it back into use as a racecourse.

During this time, the race-club also lost its straight-six Newmarket course when part of the track had to be resumed due to construction of the nearby Eagle Farm airport.

On June 1 1946, Doomben Racecourse was back in business and was celebrating it’s reopening with a new 7f sprint race that boasted the biggest purse of any sprint race in Australasia – £10,000.
The new race was called the Ahern Memorial Handicap, named in honour of the BATC's late chairman T. M. Ahern. The following year it was re-named the Doomben Ten Thousand.

How lucky they were to have the mighty Bernborough as their star attraction on such a momentous day, and Bernborough didn’t let them down, winning the Ahern Memorial Handicap under 10.5 with ridiculous ease.

From 1946 until 1963, the Doomben 10,000 was run over a distance of 7 furlongs less 93 yards.

The distance was changed to an even 7 furlongs for the 1964 and 65 events before being changed again in 1966 to 7 furlongs less 68 yards.

The race remained at 7 furlongs less 68 yards until 1973 when Australian racing changed to the metric measurement system, this saw the Doomben 10,000 change to the now familiar 1350 metres.

Four horses have won the Doomben 10,000 on more than one occasion:

1969/70 Black Onyx – 1990/91 Prince Trialia – 2001/02 Falvelon

2008/09 Apache Cat

T. J. Smith remains the most successful trainer in the race’s history, having trained the winner on six occasions:
1955 Apple Bay  – 1964 The Tempest – 1969/70 Black Onyx
1982 Ideal Planet  – 1985 Lord Ballina .

Riding honours go to George Moore with five wins:
1940 Expressman – 1953 True Leader – 1957 Teranyan – 1969 Black Onyx
1971 Baguette 

Although Bernborough won his race under 10.5 (66kg) his was not the highest weight carried to victory in a Doomben 10,000, this honour stands with another Queenslander, Auction, who won in 1942 carrying the massive burden of 10.12 (69kg).

Auction excelled on sand and was virtually unbeatable at Albion Park, so when the Doomben races were transferred to that course during the war years, Auction was handicapped on his record and ability on sand. Queensland punters obviously knew how good Auction was at ‘the creek’ and despite his 10.12 (69kg) sent him out a 6/4 favourite.

Auction justified the punters faith and the handicapper’s impost by leading most of the way for an easy win.

2024   Bella Nipotina

M Christian, Ms S Miller, Mrs P Christian, A Ingersole, M Johnston, B Christian, Porter Pelchen B’Stock

Royal blue, lime green stars, red & orange hooped sleeves, black & white striped cap

Ch m 6y Pride Of Dubai – Bella Orfana

Trainer C. Maher 

Rider C. Williams 56.5

9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1

2^nd I Wish I Win 58.5

3^rd Espiona 56.5

½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:10.60

2023   Giga Kick

Pinecliff Racing

White, red stripes

Ch g 3y Scissor Kick – Rekindled Applause

Trainer C. Douglas

Rider C. Williams 57

10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/13F

2^nd Overpass 58.5

3^rd Mazu 58.5

½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:08.66 

(race record)

2022   Mazu

Triple Crown Synd. M De Stoop, D Da Silva, Mrs V Mossman, M Garreffa, R Edge, Ms S Hopkins, K May, G Clark, L Caminiti, Dr F McCourt, A Prince, Dr M Healy & M Spilstead

Red, white Triple Crown logo

B g 3y Maurice – Chatelaine

Trainer P. & P. Snowden

Rider S. Clipperton 57

14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/4F

2^nd Paulele 57

3^rd Entriviere 56.5

Sht hd x ½ len. Time 1:12.07

2022 – Run at Eagle Farm as Doomben track was too heavy due to heavy recent rains.

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, Buffto’s First Kiss.

Fluroescent yellow, black seams, white & lime green checked sleeves & cap

Ch g 7y Host – Blushing

Trainer J. Pride

Rider N. Rawiller 58.5

11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/11F

2^nd Wild Planet 58.5

3^rd The Harrovian 58.5

Lng nk x lng hd. Time 1:10.71

2020 – Race not held due to Covid-19 restrictions

2019   The Bostonian

D. Archer

Grey, dark blue stars & sleeves, quartered cap

B g 4y Jimmy Choux – Keepa Cheval

Trainer T. Pike

Rider M. Cahill 58.5

13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 40/1

2^nd Osborne Bulls 58.5

3^rd Dollar For Dollar 58.5

Lng hd x lng hd. Time 1:08.97

2018   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 5y Encosta De Lago – Court

Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott

Rider T. Clark 56.5

12 Ran – Barrier 1 –SP 10/1

2^nd Impending 58.5   
3^rd Le Romain 58.5

Hd x ½ nk. Time 1:09.58

2017   Redzel

Triple Crown Synd (Mgr: C Ward), Walfam No 2, Ten Players, J Allen, P Piras, V Chau, T Cheng, M  Waddington, Mrs A Gibson, A Kuok, J  Medland, T Kocovski, P Di Marco, L Halloran, M  Hardwick, B Playford, D Yates & A Savage

Red, white Triple Crown Syndications logo

B g 4y Snitzel – Millrich

Trainer P. & P. Snowden

Rider J. Byrne 58.5

13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/2

2^nd Counterattack 58.5   
3^rd Derryn 57

½ len x nk. Time 1:10.54
2017 – Distance reduced to 1200m 

2016   Music Magnate

S W Britton, D R Frampton, D R McEvoy, C J Milton, W J Williams, G A Quinn, T M Sullivan,, S J Billingsley, Cobbitty Lodge Stud & Stables (Mgr: Dr J G Morris), Written Tycoon Racing (Mgr: B F Bernhart) & Bjorn Baker Racing 

Royal blue, gold braces, pale blue armbands, royal blue & gold quartered cap

Br g 4y Written Tycoon – Concert Girl

Trainer B. Baker

Rider K. McEvoy 59

9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1

2^nd Azkadellia 57   
3^rd Charlie Boy 59

¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:17.77

2015   Boban

M G Dominello, M Pejic, J A O'Neill, Token Croats 
(Mgr: I Rados) & Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty)

Purple, white seams, purple & white seams cap

Br g 5y Bernardini – Kenbelle

Trainer C. Waller   
Rider G. Schofield 59

16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 16/1

2^nd Charlie Boy 59   
3^rd Generalife 59

Sht nk x nse. Time 1:19.15

2014   Spirit Of Boom

Mrs P Gollan, B Siemsen, Eureka Stud Synd 
(Mgr: C & S McAlpine), J Schloss, A Dunemann, J Kurtz, 
S Kurtz & River Junction Racing Synd

Yellow, black stripes, red sleeves, yellow cap

B h 6y Sequalo – Temple Spirit

Trainer T. Gollan   
Rider M. Rodd 59

11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 15/4

2^nd Temple Of Boom 59   
3^rd Buffering 59

½ nk x hd. Time 1:17.93

2013   Epaulette

Sheikh Mohammed

Maroon, white sleeves, maroon white star cap

B c 3y Commands – Accessories

Trainer P. Snowden   
Rider K. McEvoy 57

15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1

2^nd Sea Siren 57   
3^rd Buffering 59

2 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:18.85 

2012   Sea Siren

K Biggs Enterprises P/L Synd (Mgr: K Biggs), Horseshoe Investments P/L Synd (Mgr: R Russell), P Waller, 
J Monterrubio & Ms C Biggs

Blue, pink hoops & armbands, blue & pink hooped cap

B f 3y Fastnet Rock – Express A Smile

Trainer J. A. O’Shea   
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55

16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 13/4F

2^nd Buffering 59   
3^rd Temple Of Boom 59

Lng hd x 2 len. Time 1:19.09

2011   Beaded

Sheikh Mohammed

Maroon, white sleeves, maroon white star cap

Br m 5y Lonhro – Subtle

Trainer P. Snowden   
Rider C. W. Brown 57

7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4

2^nd Love Conquers All 59   
3^rd Black Piranha 59

Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:19.67

2010   Hot Danish

A E N Curtis, A J Duke, T J Hore, A J Nelson, R R Hazel, 
J C McFadden, W Durkowyak, B G Gowing, M Oxenbould 
& J H Wright

Red, green sleeves, red cap

B m 6y Nothin’ Leica Dane – Hot ‘N’ Breezy

Trainer L. J. Bridge   
Rider T. Clark 57

16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2EF (Melito)

2^nd Whobegotyou 59   
3^rd Melito 55

1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 1:19.17

2009   Apache Cat

P F Radford, Ms R N Lawrie, G E Riddell, Mrs S T Riddell, Mrs M B Lofthouse, K J Lofthouse

Burgundy, lime stars on sleeves & cap

Ch g 6y Lion Cavern – Tennessee Blaze

Trainer G. Eurell   
Rider D. Oliver 59

16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2F

2^nd Black Piranha 59   
3^rd All Silent 59

Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.46

2008   Apache Cat

P F Radford, Ms R N Lawrie, G E Riddell, Mrs S T Riddell, Mrs M B Lofthouse, K J Lofthouse

Burgundy, lime stars on sleeves & cap

Ch g 5y Lion Cavern – Tennessee Blaze

Trainer G. Eurell   
Rider C. W. Brown 59

12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/8F

2^nd Murtajil 57   
3^rd Turffontein 57

4 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:17.99

2007   Takeover Target

J. Janiak

Red and black checks, white sleeves & cap

B g 7y Celtic Swing – Shady Stream

Trainer J. Janiak   
Rider J. Ford 59

10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2

2^nd Gold Edition 54.5   
3^rd Mitanni 59

½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:18.55

2006   Undue

D Waters, S Macdermott, D Laing, A Waters, M Monaghan, 
D Thorpe, G Macdermott & G Bretz

Yellow, red cap

B g 4y Commands – Influence

Trainer S. Clarke   
Rider S. W. Arnold 58

19 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 40/1

2^nd Impaler 58   
3^rd Street Smart 53.5

1 ½ len x ¼ len. Time 1:18.08

2005   Red Oog

Mrs. G. Clayton & M. R. Lester

Red, black yoke

B g 5y Brief Truce – Mary Julia

Trainer J. Pride   
Rider H. Bowman 58

20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1

2^nd Our Egyptian Raine 55.5   
3^rd Takeover Target 58

Lng hd x lng hd. Time 1:18.63

2004   Super Elegant

R A Lyons, D J Trevethan, T Marangoudis & P J Potter  

Yellow, red stripes, navy blue sleeves, navy blue and yellow spots cap 

B g 6y Mister C – Ever Elegant

Trainer A. J. Vasil   
Rider G. J. Childs 58

15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1

2^nd Our Egyptian Raine 55.5   
3^rd Scenic Peak 58

Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:17.73

2003   Bel Esprit

M J Duffy, K D Stern, B M Forrest, B J Donohoe, D C Cox, 
A P Donohoe, K Sheedy & L J Fleming

Cardinal, blue and gold braces, cardinal and gold quartered cap 

B c 3y Royal Academy – Bespoken

Trainer J. Symons   
Rider N. Rawiller 56

11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1

2^nd Private Steer 53.5   
3^rd Spinning Hill 55.5

1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:18.35

2002   Falvelon

Mrs. D. Falvey, L. Towner, L. Stewart, L. Kelly & B. Daunt

Cerise, blue V, yoke and armbands, gold cap

B h 5y Alannon – Devil’s Zephyr

Trainer D. J. Bougoure   
Rider D. Oliver 58

14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/2EF (Lord Essex)

2^nd Show A Heart 58   
3^rd Lord Essex 58

¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:18.82

2001   Falvelon

Mrs. D. Falvey, L. Towner, L. Stewart, L. Kelly & B. Daunt

Cerise, blue V, yoke and armbands, gold cap

B h 4y Alannon – Devil’s Zephyr

Trainer D. J. Bougoure   
Rider M. Cahill 58

16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4F

2^nd Spinning Hill 55.5   
3^rd Mr. Innocent 58

Hd x 2 len. Time 1:17.21 
(race record)

2000   Mr Innocent

Mr. C. K. Koh

Purple, pink maltese cross, armbands & cap

Ch h 4y Mr. Henrysee – Miss Guilty

Trainer M. R. Gerrard   
Rider G. Colless 58

15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 13/2

2^nd Easy Rocking 56   
3^rd Falvelon 56

2 len x 1 len. Time 1:18.87

1999   Laurie’s Lottery

Dr. K. & C. A. McCasker

Yellow, dark blue diamonds and hooped sleeves

B g 3y Sir Laurence – Helisa

Trainer M. Nolan   
Rider M. Pelling 56

16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 15/2

2^nd Adam 58   
3^rd Corporate James 58

Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:19.0

1998   Chief De Beers

Mr. & Mrs. R. B.,Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Greenup 
& Mr.& Mrs. B.T. Chapman

Yellow, orange V & cap

B g 6y Hula Chief – Diamonds For Rosie

Trainer W. Calder   
Rider K. Waller 57

14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 11/1

2^nd Staging 54   
3^rd General Nediym 55

½ nk x ¾ len. Time 1:19.86

1997   Accomplice

Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)

Cerise

B g 3y Canny Lad – With Me

Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider R. S. Dye 55

13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1

2^nd Blazing Steel 57   
3^rd Monopolize 57

1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:18.50

1996   Suntain

P. Waldon, P. Houston, I. J. Mackenzie & Ms J. Mills

Brown, blue maltese cross, yellow cap

B g 5y Snippets – Fontaine

Trainer H. H. Wilson   
Rider M. Pelling 51

13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1

2^nd Encores 51.5   
3^rd Quick Return 49.5

½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:21.08

1995   Chief De Beers

Mr. & Mrs. R. B., Mr. &  Mrs. R. M. Greenup 
& Mr. & Mrs. B. T. Chapman

Yellow, orange V & cap

B g 3y Hula Chief – Diamonds For Rosie

Trainer W. Calder   
Rider L. Dittman 51

20 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 5/2F

2^nd All Our Mob 56.5   
3^rd Cohort 50.5

3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 1:17.80 
(race record)

1994   Flitter

Mr. A. E. Baxter

Orange, black sleeves & quartered cap

B or br m 4y Bluebird – Kiwi Magic

Trainer M. G. Lees   
Rider J. A. Cassidy 53

20 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/2

2^nd All Our Mob 53   
3^rd Bint Marscay 51

½ nk x ½ hd. Time 1:19.60

1993   Unequalled

P. & Mrs. M. Whitehead

Yellow, red sleeves, white armbands, red cap

Br h 4y Captain Piper – Blue September

Trainer K. C. Wood   
Rider M. Pelling 50

20 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1

2^nd Buck’s Pride 50   
3^rd Meg’s Ego 50

1 len x ½ len. Time 1:18.50

1992   Barrosa Boy

W. R. & Mrs. N. M. Hannah

Lilac and purple quarters, quartered cap

Ch g 6y Synsky – Full Of Verse

Trainer R. S. Taylor   
Rider C. Munce 53.5

14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2

2^nd Rough Habit 58   
3^rd Meg’s Ego 50

½ hd x hd. Time 1:21.30

1991   Prince Trialia

Mr. & Mrs. J., S. J. & Miss K. M. Iori & Mrs. D. J. Howse

Black, yellow stripes, yellow armbands & cap

Br g 6y Nordic Prince – Trialia

Trainer W. R. Hailes   
Rider S. Schofield 52.5

20 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 25/1

2^nd Barrosa Boy 51.5   
3^rd Tiny’s Finito 54.5

1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:20.60

1990   Prince Trialia

Mr. & Mrs. J., S. J. & Miss K. M. Iori & Mrs. D. J. Howse

Black, yellow stripes, yellow armbands & cap

Br g 5y Nordic Prince – Trialia

Trainer W. R. Hailes   
Rider S. Schofield 51.5

18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1

2^nd Planet Ruler 55.5   
3^rd Boasting 53

¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:19.90

1989   Potrero

Lord Ben Stables Synd. (Mgr: Mrs. R. P Chapman)  
B. L Clark, R. B. Guth & Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Denoon

Yellow, pale blue circles, yellow & white quartered cap 

Ch g 4y Red Tony – Extra Special

Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman 
Rider R. S. Dye 49

12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1

2^nd Robian Steel 50   
3^rd Count Henri 50

3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:22.20

1988   Campaign King

L. Fink & G. C. & Mrs J. Y. Farrah

Red & pink hoops, yellow sleeves, dark blue cap 

Ch h 5y Saarond – Acid Queen

Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider J. Marshall 58

20 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/1

2^nd Rancho Ruler 51.5   
3^rd Rendoo 51.5

Hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:20.3

1987   Broad Reach

A. W. Swan & J. H. Byrne 

Purple, pink crossed sashes & sleeves, gold cap 

B or br c 3y Zephyr Bay – Lap

Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider J. Marshall 50.5

20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/4F

2^nd Northern Copy 49.5   
3^rd Lord Penn 53

¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:18.8

1986   Between Ourselves

Messrs. R. C. Richards & J. H. Cuthbertson

Royal blue, yellow braces, red armbands 

Blk or Br g 3y Twig Moss – Open Question

Trainer C. L. Beechey   
Rider J. Marshall 49

20 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/2F

2^nd Daybreak Lover 57   
3^rd Concrete 54

1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:18.5

1985   Lord Ballina

Estate of the late Capt. A. D. D. Rogers

Dark blue, green stripes

B h 5 Bletchingly – Sunset Girl

Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider L. Dittman 53

19 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1

2^nd Princess Tiber 49   
3^rd Mr Magic 52

1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 1:19.8

1984   Getting Closer
M. J. Read, M. Read & Mrs G. M. Bell

Orange, black seams, black armbands and cap 

B h 5y Long Row – Petwood

Trainer H. R.  Davis   
Rider G. Hall 54

17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1F

2^nd Mr Magic 50.5   
3^rd Prince Hervey 52.5

¾ len x nk. Time 1:18.50

1983   My Axeman

M. T. Daly & T. K. Griffin

White, red crossed sashes, blue armbands and cap 

Ch g 6y Crimson God – Gay Actress

Trainer T. Griffin   
Rider W. Robinson 56.5

20 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/1EF (Nosey Parker)

2^nd Lord Sambeau 49   
3^rd Brenlaine 53.5

2 ¼ len x ½ nk. Time 1:21.4

1982   Ideal Planet

J. B. & L. Foyster

Black, pink braces

Ch c 3y Planet Kingdom – Ideal Image

Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider M. Johnston 52

15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1

2^nd Grey Receiver 57   
3^rd Beach Boy 48

Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:18.8

1981   Sovereign Red
T. Malty, B. Wicks & G. Tobias

Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap

Ch c 3y Sir Tristram – Taiona

Trainer G. T. Murphy   
Rider L. Dittman 53.5

20 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 25/1

2^nd Grey Sapphire 53.5   
3^rd Atlantic Flyer 49

½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:19.0

1980   Hit It Benny

Mrs. E Hobson, Capricorn Estate P/L, G C Wild 
& R M Lapontie

Orange, brown maltese cross, brown striped sleeves & cap

Ch c 3y Baguette – Belmondo

Trainer N. C. Begg   
Rider B. Thomson 52.5

19 Ran – Barrier 19 – SP 14/1

2^nd Family Of Man 57.5   
3^rd Bernard 51

3 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:18.4

1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating

1979   Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull

White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves

Ch g 3y Manihi – Markato

Trainer R. E. Hoysted   
Rider G. Willetts 58

16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/4F

2^nd Casca 48   
3^rd Charmosa 47

Lng nk x hd. Time 1:19.2

1978   Blue’s Finito

Mr. J. Kennedy

Red, royal blue sash, yellow and black hooped sleeves, royal blue cap                     

Br h 5y Bluescope – Lowland Lady

Trainer D. P. Strong   
Rider D. Messingham 54

20 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 11/2F

2^nd Galway Bay 58.5   
3^rd Kelly’s Eye 49

1 ½ len x nse. Time 1:18.1 
(race record)

1977   Maybe Mahal

Mr. D. H. Reid

Black, purple and gold sash & armbands, gold cap

B or br m 4y Maybe Lad – Faithfully Yours

Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 56.5

20 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1

2^nd Romantic Dream 53   
3^rd Sir Wisp 52

Sht nk x 1 len. Time 1:19.2

1976   Burwana

Mr. B. J. McNamara

White, orange stripe, orange cap

B g 3y Todwana – Hollyburn

Trainer K. R. Hayes   
Rider R. Quinton 47

19 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2F

2^nd Ease The Squeeze 48.5   
3^rd Crimson Cloud 51

2 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:18.2 
(race & course record)

1975   Spedito

G. Postle & P. Pomerenke

Blue, white sleeves, yellow cap

Br g 4y Bluescope – Mexican Girl

Trainer J. Griffiths   
Rider G. Cook 52

20 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 14/1

2^nd Dalrello 57   
3^rd Martindale 56.5

2 ½ len x sht nk. Time 1:18.8

1974   Charlton Boy

Mr. A. Box

Gold, red sash, green sleeves, gold cap

B g 5y Smokey Eyes – Miss Copley

Trainer T. A. Dawson   
Rider M. Schumacher 55.5

20 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/2

2^nd Bengalla Lad 51.5   
3^rd John’s Hope 54

¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:19.0

1973   Craigola

Mr & Mrs E. G. Gane

Black and white diamonds, red sleeves, black cap

Ch c 3y Orgoglio – Vicomtesse

Trainer V. D. Markey   
Rider L. Dittman 46.5

16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 33/1

2^nd Charlton Boy 50.5
3^rd Lucky Cloud 50

6 len x lng hd. Time 1:19.4

1973 was the first metric running of the Doomben 10,000 

Distance changed from 7 furlongs less 68 yards to 1350m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms 

1972   Bengalla Lad

Mr. R. C. Humble

White, black stripes, blue hooped sleeves 

Br g 3y Bluescope – Theodora

Trainer H. F. Best   
Rider A. Gollogly 8.3

16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2F

2^nd Charlton Boy 8.2   
3^rd Amberdue 7.7

3 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:18.1 
(race & equal course record)

1971   Baguette

Mr. P. G. Tait

Red, white cap

Br c 3y Rego – Dark Jewel

Trainer F. Allotta   
Rider G. Moore 9.2

17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 6/4F

2^nd Royal Treat 9.1   
3^rd Waminda 7.12

1 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:19.2

1970   Black Onyx

V. R. G., W. H. & R. T. Bootle

Red and purple hoops, white sleeves and cap 

Blk or gr g 4y Pipe Of Peace – Organdie

Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider S. Spinks 9.4

15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/2F

2^nd Cabochon 8.13   
3^rd Mr Hush 8.10

½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:18.2

1969   Black Onyx

V. R. G., W. H. & R. T. Bootle

Red and purple hoops, white sleeves and cap 

Blk or gr g 3y Pipe Of Peace – Organdie

Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 8.8

20 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 8/1

2^nd Regal Hunter 7.8   
3^rd Regal Vista 7.13

2 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:18.1 
(race & equal course record)

1968   Gay Gauntlet

Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Holcombe

Yellow, pale blue sash & cap

Br h 5y Red Gauntlet – Gay Meg

Trainer T. O’Leary   
Rider R. McCarthy 8.2

18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 25/1

2^nd Academy Star 8.6   
3^rd Dual Control 7.6

Nse x nk. Time 1:19.6

1967   Bourbon Beau

Mr. J. Barton

Black, blue spots and sleeves, black cap

Ch g 4y Globetrotter – Sundridge Lass

Trainer J. W. Barker   
Rider K. Langby 7.11

19 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1

2^nd Symbolise 7.8   
3^rd Gay Smoke 7.0

2 len x 7 len. Time 1:24.5

1966   Pterylaw

Mr & Mrs B. Freeland

White, ruby sleeves, white cap

Br h 5y Better Boy – Salma

Trainer N. D. Hoysted   

Rider P. Gumbleton 7.12

19 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1

2^nd Maritana 8.8   
3^rd Citius 8.9

Lng hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:18 1/10 
(race & course record)
1966 – Distance changed to 7f less 68 yds

1965   Winfreux

Mr & Mrs J. V. Hodge

Red, blue hoops & cap

B g 3y Affreux – Winlam

Trainer C. Wilson   

Rider W. A. Smith 8.2

21 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2F

2^nd (DH) Todwana 7.10   
2^nd (DH) Arcadus 7.12

Nk x dead-heat. Time 1:18 9/10

1964   The Tempest

Mr & Mrs R. J. Murray

Green, white diamond, red cap 

Ch g 4y Wilkes – Whistling Wind

Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider W. Camer 7.12

19 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 14/1

2^nd Cele’s Image 8.9   
3^rd Rashlore 8.10

1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:22 1/5
1964 – Distance changed to 7f

1963   Tipperary Star 

Mr. & Mrs. T. & Mr. & Mrs. M. Ryan

Red, green braces, yellow cap

Ch h 4y Emperor – Tivoli Star

Trainer B. W. Byrnes   
Rider C. O’Neill 7.13

21 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 14/1

2^nd Lure 7.6   
3^rd Mac’s Pick 7.4

½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:17 1/10 
(race record)

1962   Red Smoke

Mr. L. Ambrose

Blue, green sleeves, red armbands, red cap

Ch h 4y Smokey Eyes – Valencian Maid

Trainer N. J. Larson   
Rider W. Welburn 7.5

17 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 20/1

2^nd Friar’s Peak 7.12   
3^rd Kilshery 9.3

Sht nk x nk. Time 1:18 1/10

1961   Aquanita

Messrs. J. H. & W. Thomas

Green, yellow stripes, green sleeves, yellow cap 

Br h 4y Wateringbury – Reinita

Trainer R. J. Shaw   
Rider M. Schumacher 9.0

26 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1

2^nd Prince Lea 8.6   
3^rd Goldent 7.6

¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:17 7/10

1960   In Love

D. G. & P. G. Tait

Red, white cap

B g 4y Tauber – Loyal Lass

Trainer F. Allotta   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.11

20 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1

2^nd Queen Of The May 7.6   
3^rd Second Earl 9.0

1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:18 2/5

1959   Second Earl

Mrs. C. McGregor

Red, black band & sleeves

B c 3y Tembu – Ajalon

Trainer W. Clifton   
Rider A. Tindall 8.8

18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 4/1

2^nd Blue Dart 7.9   
3^rd Squander Lad 8.6

½ len x 1 len. Time 1:17 4/5

1958   Grey Ghost

Messrs. J. M. Condon, J. L. Donovan & J. W. Barker

Tartan, yellow band, white striped sleeves, yellow cap

Gr c 3y Empyrean – Tetrinia

Trainer J. W. Barker   
Rider C. Kelly 7.6

15 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1

2^nd Troy 7.6   
3^rd New Joy 7.10

½ hd x nk. Time 1:18 1/5

1957   Teranyan

Exors of Estate of late W. R. Porter

Lilac, black band, armbands & cap

B h 4y Stockade – Aspect

Trainer L. J. O’Sullivan   
Rider G. Moore 8.4

21 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1

2^nd New Joy 7.2   
3^rd Mandingos 8.8
2 len x nse. Time 1:17 9/10

1956   El Khobar

Mr. W. Fisher

Pink and white stripes, white sleeves & cap

B c 3y Gabador – Gay Abandon

Trainer R. W. Roden   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.4

25 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 10/1

2^nd Criollo 7.4   
3^rd Teranyan 7.11

1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:18 ¼

1955   Apple Bay

Messrs. D. & D. Crystal & G. E. Ryder

Black, yellow spots and sleeves, white cap

B g 3y Newtown Wonder – Silver Words

Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider F. Leman 7.2

24 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 16/1

2^nd Plato 9.1   
3^rd True Leader 8.6

Nk x sht hd. Time 1:18.0

1954   Nagpuni

Mr. N. Fox

Black and white stripes, red sleeves, black cap 

Br h 4y Gaekwar’s Pride – Cragnella

Trainer L. Quinlan   
Rider W. Wade 7.12

25 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 20/1

2^nd Rapid River 7.7   
3^rd Lord Bosworth 8.0
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:19 ½

1953   True Leader

Mr. A. Greenhalgh

Red, white spots, white striped sleeves, red cap

Ch g 5y Squadron leader – Evertrue

Trainer M. Laidlaw   
Rider G. Moore 8.4

26 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 12/1

2^nd Coniston 8.0   
3^rd Karendi 7.10

Hd x nse. Time 1:17 ½

1952   Highlea

Mr. J. E. Burns

Black, red sleeves, green cap 

Br g 3y High Caste – Raflea

Trainer H. T. Plant   
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.2

26 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 50/1

2^nd Mr. Standby 8.4   
3^rd True Leader 8.12

1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:17 ½

1951   Coniston

Mr. E. E. D. White

All white

Br c 3y St. Constant – Ballet

Trainer H. T. Plant   
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.2

21 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 10/1

2^nd Deep Sea 7.11   
3^rd Davey Jones 8.6

1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:18 ¾

1950   Rim Boy

Messrs. A. Baker & E. Simpson

Black white checks, dark blue cap 

Br g 4y Rimveil – Crisalean

Trainer R. L. Cashman   
Rider B. Smith 7.11

25 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1

2^nd Radstock 7.4   
3^rd Heroic Sovereign 8.4

1 len x nk. Time 1:17 ¾

1949   Ungar

Messrs. P. J. Lennon & W. McAfee

Red and black hoops, white cap 

Blk c 3y Law Maker – Viennese

Trainer F. W. Hoysted   
Rider W. Williamson 8.2

22 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1

2^nd Lucky Ring 7.11   
3^rd Proud Monash 7.0

1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:18.0

1948   Murray Stream

C. W. & W. H. Mace 

Purple, dark blue sleeves, purple cap

Ch h 6y Midstream – Hall Mark’s Sister

Trainer G. Brown   
Rider N. Best 9.4

22 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 25/1

2^nd Radstock 7.11   
3^rd Nestor 8.7

Sht hd x 1 len. Time 1:18 ¾

1947   Highstrung

Mr. W. Neilson

Red, black sash, white armbands, white cap 

B h 4y The Buzzard – High Benia

Trainer W. Neilson   
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.4

23 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 20/1

2^nd France 7.2   
3^rd Hiraji 8.2

¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:17 ¼ 
(race & course record)

1946   Bernborough

Mr. A. O. Romano

Orange, purple sleeves, black cap

B h 6y Emborough – Bern Maid

Trainer H. T. Plant   
Rider A. Mulley 10.5

27 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/2F

2^nd Cragsman 9.0   
3^rd Puffham 7.13

2 len x ½ len. Time 1:18 ¾
(race & course record)

Distance changed to 7f less 93yds

1946 – The £10,000 race was named the T. M. Ahern Memorial Handicap in honour of the club’s former chairman.

This was the first meeting held at Doomben in more than four years

1945   Port Raider  

Mr. J. B. Price

Yellow, green braces, yellow cap                                   

B h 4y Portofino – On Beat

Trainer A. Tindall   
Rider R. Maddock 7.6

14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 14/1

2^nd Repshot 8.11   
3^rd Maa Leesh 8.10

Hd x 4 len. Time 1:28 (7f)

1944   Gold Force

Mr. A. Clarke

Purple, gold braces, gold cap

Br g 7y Wise Force – Deer Tress

Trainer S. Clarke   
Rider E. Parsons 7.11

11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 14/1

2^nd The Image 8.5   
3^rd Bahtheon 7.13

1 len x 2 len. Time 1:27 ¾ (7f)

1943   The Image

Messrs. T. M. Ahern & J. G. Blakeney

Old gold

Blk c 3y Spearfelt – My Treasure

Trainer C. J. Pile   
Rider W. Hill 8.2

13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F

2^nd High Rank 8.7   
3^rd Ahto 7.13

1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:29 (7f)

1942   Auction

Mr. W. H. Wall

Gold, pink sleeves, gold cap                 

B g 5y Monash Valley – Miss Winton

Trainer R. Wall   

Rider T. Spencer 10.12

14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/4F

2^nd High Rank 8.3   
3^rd Bahford 9.0

1 len x 1 len. Time 1:28 ½ (7f)

During the war years, all Brisbane racecourses other than Albion Park were closed and set up as army bases for Australian and Allied troops.

From 1942 to 1945 the Doomben Newmarket was run at the Albion Park course over 7f

1941   High Rank

Mr. T. M. Ahern

Old gold

B h 4y Chatham – Christmas Lily

Trainer C. J. Pile   
Rider R. Maddock 7.8

23 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 20/1

2^nd Rimveil 9.0   
3^rd Monash Star 7.8

¾ len x nk. Time 1:12 ¼

1940   Expressman

Mr. P. Jones

Maroon, black stripes, blue sleeves, blue cap

B g 4y Wyvern – Rome Express

Trainer W. J. Bougoure   
Rider G. Moore 7.2

17 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1

2^nd Beaulivre 9.2   
3^rd Vergure 8.11

Hd x 1 len. Time 1:10 ½ 
(race & course record)

1939   Micawber

Mr. A. E. Cooper

Orange, red sleeves, black cap

Br h 4y Tippler – Three Mints

Trainer W. J. Shean   
Rider F. Shean 8.1

22 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 8/1

2^nd The Albatross 7.8   
3^rd Brisbane River 7.3

1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:12 ¼

1938   Hamurah

Mr. W. Henderson

Dark Blue, orange braces & cap

Br or blk m 4y Salmagundi – Hamurana

Trainer W. Henderson   
Rider C. Heath 8.12

18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 14/1

2^nd Bahwing 7.8   
3^rd Spear Chief 8.12

1 len x nk. Time 1:14 ¼

1937   Gay Chou

‘Mr. L. Meadows’

Red and lilac halves, red cap

B g 5y Gay Lothario – Chouette

Trainer J. W. Cook   
Rider W. Cook 8.3

18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 9/2

2^nd Manresa 8.3   
3^rd King Merlin 7.13

3 len x hd. Time 1:12 ¼

1936   High Benia

Mr. R. J. Rogers

Brown, blue cap

B m 4y Highfield – Bambina

Trainer R. J. Rogers   
Rider K. Jeffers 7.3

17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 33/1

2^nd High Speech 8.10   
3^rd Verdun 7.0

Hd x nk. Time 1:12

1935   Pamelus

Mr. H. Dukes

White, red sash & cap

B c 3y Bullhead – Tango Lass

Trainer H. Duke   
Rider B. Tebb 8.13

11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1F

2^nd Regular Bachelor 8.0   
3^rd Thalwyn 7.11

2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:11 ¾ 
(race record)

1934   Lough Neagh

Mr. T. J. Brosnan

White, green cap

Ch g 5y Bachelor’s Persse – Terentia

Trainer T. J. Brosnan   
Rider E. Tanwan 9.4

18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1

2^nd Whittingham 9.2   
3^rd Cuban Song 7.3

Sht hd x ½ len. Time 1:12 ½

1933   Wollun 

Mr. H. W. Capel

Green, gold sash, gold cap

Ch g 3y Sir Dighton – Golden Gag

Trainer E. A. Smith   
Rider H. Hayes 7.2

17 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1

2^nd Closing Time 9.3   
3^rd Noel Soldat 7.10

Sht hd x 2 len. Time 1:12 ½
1933 – First running Doomben Newmarket – 6 furlongs