Friday, 26 June 2015

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
2nd I Wish I Win 58.5
3rd 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
2nd Overpass 58.5
3rd 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
2nd Paulele 57
3rd 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
2nd Wild Planet 58.5
3rd 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
2nd Osborne Bulls 58.5
3rd 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
2nd Impending 58.5   
3rd 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
2nd Counterattack 58.5   
3rd 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
2nd Azkadellia 57   
3rd 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
2nd Charlie Boy 59   
3rd 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
2nd Temple Of Boom 59   
3rd 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
2nd Sea Siren 57   
3rd 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
2nd Buffering 59   
3rd 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
2nd Love Conquers All 59   
3rd 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)
2nd Whobegotyou 59   
3rd 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
2nd Black Piranha 59   
3rd 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
2nd Murtajil 57   
3rd 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
2nd Gold Edition 54.5   
3rd 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
2nd Impaler 58   
3rd 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
2nd Our Egyptian Raine 55.5   
3rd 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
2nd Our Egyptian Raine 55.5   
3rd 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
2nd Private Steer 53.5   
3rd 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)
2nd Show A Heart 58   
3rd 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
2nd Spinning Hill 55.5   
3rd 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
2nd Easy Rocking 56   
3rd 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
2nd Adam 58   
3rd 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
2nd Staging 54   
3rd 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
2nd Blazing Steel 57   
3rd 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
2nd Encores 51.5   
3rd 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
2nd All Our Mob 56.5   
3rd 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
2nd All Our Mob 53   
3rd 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
2nd Buck’s Pride 50   
3rd 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
2nd Rough Habit 58   
3rd 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
2nd Barrosa Boy 51.5   
3rd 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
2nd Planet Ruler 55.5   
3rd 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
2nd Robian Steel 50   
3rd 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
2nd Rancho Ruler 51.5   
3rd 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
2nd Northern Copy 49.5   
3rd 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
2nd Daybreak Lover 57   
3rd 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
2nd Princess Tiber 49   
3rd 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
2nd Mr Magic 50.5   
3rd 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)
2nd Lord Sambeau 49   
3rd 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
2nd Grey Receiver 57   
3rd 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
2nd Grey Sapphire 53.5   
3rd 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
2nd Family Of Man 57.5   
3rd 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
2nd Casca 48   
3rd 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
2nd Galway Bay 58.5   
3rd 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
2nd Romantic Dream 53   
3rd 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
2nd Ease The Squeeze 48.5   
3rd 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
2nd Dalrello 57   
3rd 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
2nd Bengalla Lad 51.5   
3rd 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
2nd Charlton Boy 50.5
3rd 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
2nd Charlton Boy 8.2   
3rd 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
2nd Royal Treat 9.1   
3rd 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
2nd Cabochon 8.13   
3rd 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
2nd Regal Hunter 7.8   
3rd 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
2nd Academy Star 8.6   
3rd 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
2nd Symbolise 7.8   
3rd 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
2nd Maritana 8.8   
3rd 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
2nd (DH) Todwana 7.10   
2nd (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
2nd Cele’s Image 8.9   
3rd 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
2nd Lure 7.6   
3rd 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
2nd Friar’s Peak 7.12   
3rd 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
2nd Prince Lea 8.6   
3rd 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
2nd Queen Of The May 7.6   
3rd 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
2nd Blue Dart 7.9   
3rd 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
2nd Troy 7.6   
3rd 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
2nd New Joy 7.2   
3rd 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
2nd Criollo 7.4   
3rd 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
2nd Plato 9.1   
3rd 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
2nd Rapid River 7.7   
3rd 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
2nd Coniston 8.0   
3rd 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
2nd Mr. Standby 8.4   
3rd 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
2nd Deep Sea 7.11   
3rd 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
2nd Radstock 7.4   
3rd 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
2nd Lucky Ring 7.11   
3rd 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
2nd Radstock 7.11   
3rd 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
2nd France 7.2   
3rd 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
2nd Cragsman 9.0   
3rd 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
2nd Repshot 8.11   
3rd 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
2nd The Image 8.5   
3rd 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
2nd High Rank 8.7   
3rd 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
2nd High Rank 8.3   
3rd 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
2nd Rimveil 9.0   
3rd 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
2nd Beaulivre 9.2   
3rd 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
2nd The Albatross 7.8   
3rd 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
2nd Bahwing 7.8   
3rd 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
2nd Manresa 8.3   
3rd 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
2nd High Speech 8.10   
3rd 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
2nd Regular Bachelor 8.0   
3rd 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
2nd Whittingham 9.2   
3rd 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
2nd Closing Time 9.3   
3rd Noel Soldat 7.10
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 1:12 ½
1933 – First running Doomben Newmarket – 6 furlongs


















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