Tuesday 23 June 2015

Oakleigh Plate

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       Oakleigh Plate

The Oakleigh Plate is one of the top Group 1 sprint races in Australia and forms the middle leg of the autumn sprint Triple Crown, the Gr1 VRC Lightning Stakes at WFA being the first leg and the Gr1 VRC Newmarket, the third.

First run in 1884, the 5 ½ furlong sprint started out as the Oakleigh Handicap and it wasn’t until 1893 that the race title was changed to the now familiar, Oakleigh Plate.

In 1921, the Oakleigh Plate meeting was abandoned due to a shipping strike. The industrial action laid aside the interstate steamers for almost 11 weeks, causing a severe shortage of coal. The strike-action resulted in the state government refusing to run trains to the racecourses.

 Due to an increase in the number of nominations for the 1931 and 1932 Oakleigh Plate, the race was run in two divisions on those two occasions.

In 1941, Caulfield racecourse was taken over by the army and used as a military camp. During this time all Caulfield meetings were transferred to Flemington until the re-opening of Caulfield in August 1944.

Only two horses have won the Oakleigh Plate on more than one occasion. In 1937, the great sprinter Aurie’s Star had five lengths to spare at the finish of his record-breaking win. A lack-lustre performance the following year saw him finish unplaced behind the talented sprinter, Pamelus. 
Aurie’s Star returned in 1939 and although he eased in the betting from 6/1 to 10/1 it was still a popular victory for the great South Australian champion.

In 1971 the brilliant filly Dual Choice was sent out a 7/4 favourite and didn’t give her supporters a moment’s concern, winning in effortless fashion by three lengths.  A year later, with regular rider Frank Reys again in the saddle, Dual Choice was sent out as favourite (6/4) and, once again, she made it look easy as she recorded back-to-back wins.
Training honours for the Oakleigh Plate are shared by three of the greats of Australian racing, Tom Payten, Hugh Munro and Tommy Smith all having trained the winner on four occasions:
T. Payten: 1890 Titan – 1892 Camoola – 1896 Coil – 1914 Popinjay
H. Munro: 1898 Resolute – 1901 Wakeful – 1906 Wandin – 1911 Blairgour
T.J. Smith: 1957 Adelina – 1958 Dubbo – 1963 Kilshery – 1973 Zambari

There are no stand-outs as far as riders go, with five jockeys sharing riding honours of three winners each:
W. Duncan, N. McGrowdie, R. Heather, R Higgins & H. White

 Undoubtedly, the greatest performance in an Oakleigh Plate was witnessed in 1917 when Mr L. K. S. Mackinnon’s Woorak shouldered 10st 5lb (65.5 kg) against 23 rivals, winning the race by 3 ½ lengths



2024   Queman
Mr F J Smith, Mr C J Smith & Mr M Smith
Blue, red stars, yellow cap
B g 5y Mint Lane – Langreen 
Trainer Shane & Cassie Oxlade
Rider H. Coffey 52
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 16/1
2nd Hypothetical 52
3rd Mornington Glory 52
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:02.63



2023   Uncommon James
Lavin Park Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs C L Hoysted)
White, navy blue butchers hoops
B g 4y Cable Bay – Pickabee 
Trainer S. O’Dea & M. Hoysted
Rider Ben Thompson 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1
2nd Lofty Strike 53
3rd Asfoora 53
¾ len x hd. Time 1:01.57
2023 – Race run at Sandown racecourse

2022   Marabi
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Pale blue, cerise maltese cross & striped sleeves, striped cap
B m 5y I Am Invincible – Nakaaya
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider B. Allen 54
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/8F
2nd Away Game 52
3rd Oxley Road 52.5
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:02.23



2021   Celebrity Queen (Dead-Heat 1st)
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B m 4y Redoute’s Choice – Celebrity Miss
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 53.5
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
3rd Kemalpasa 57
Dead-heat x sht nk. Time 1:02.70
2021   Portland Sky (Dead-Heat 1st)
M Laurie, C Bourke, D Mustica, E Bresnehan, K Treweek,
Martin T’Breds Racing (Mgr: J Martin, Carringbush Park 
(Mgr: M Laurie) & M B I Racing Mgr: J Mills)
Navy blue, turquoise armbands & striped cap
B c 3y Deep Field – Sky Rumba
Trainer M. Laurie
Rider T. Nugent 50
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
3rd Kemalpasa 57
Dead-heat x sht nk. Time 1:02.70
2020   Pippie
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
White, black diagonal stripes
Ch m 4y Written Tycoon – Coupe Express
Trainer J & C Meagher
Rider Ms L. Meech 52
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 11/1
2nd Zoutori 56
3rd Crystal Dreamer 55
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:01.93 
(race record)

2019   Booker
B M Griffiths, Mrs M M Griffiths, N S Psaltis, Mrs C G Psaltis, W H A Rigg, Mrs A M Rigg, A G Freebairn & Mrs E L Freebain
Pale blue, yellow check, red cap
B or br m 4y Written Tycoon – Noondie
Trainer M. Ellerton & S. Zahra
Rider D. Yendall 52
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 16/1
2nd Encryption 51
3rd Eduardo 52
¾ len x nse. Time 1:01.94 
(race record)
2018   Russian Revolution
Newgate S F (Mgr G D Murphy), China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr A K Teo), Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr Sir O G Glenn), Horse Ventures (Mgr M B Sandblom), John Stuart Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr B H Backshall) & D W Wallace
Red, yellow stars & halved sleeves, red & yellow star cap
B h 4y Snitzel – Ballet D’Amour
Trainer P. & P. Snowden
Rider M. Zahra 56.5
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/2F
2nd Snitty Kitty 53.5   
3rd Hellbent 54.5
½ nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:03.00
2017   Sheidel
Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R. J. Crabtree)
Red and white checks, red sleeves & cap
B or br m 5y Holy Roman Emperor – Laventour
Trainer D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider J. Moreira 53
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/1
2nd Faatinah 52.5   
3rd Extreme Choice 54
1 len x nse. Time 1:02.11
2016   Flamberge
Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr. D. J. Moodie)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
Ch g 6y Exceed And Excel – Razor Blade
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider D. Lane 58
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 30/1
2nd Fell Swoop 53   
3rd Heatherly 50
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:02.52

2015   Shamal Wind
Love Racing (Mgr: Mrs. D. L. Love)
Red, white hearts, hearts on sleeves & cap
B m 5y Dubawi – Firemaid
Trainer R. Smerdon   
Rider D. Dunn 54
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 9/1
2nd Under The Louvre 52.5   
3rd Fast ’N’ Rocking 54
¾ len x nse. Time 1:02.28

2014   Lankan Rupee
Teeley Assets Ltd Synd. (Mgr. I. O’Farrell)
Yellow, red square, lime & orange hooped sleeves, yellow & red quartered cap 
B g 4y Redoute’s Choice – Estelle Collection
Trainer M. Price   
Rider C. Newitt 56
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 3/1F
2nd Spirit Of Boom 56.5   
3rd Knoydart 53.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:02.72
2013   Mrs Onassis
Mr. G. Harvey
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B m 5y General Nediym – Miss Jakeo
Trainer G. A. Ryan   
Rider K. McEvoy 52.5
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/1
2nd Facile Tigre 55   
3rd Spirit Of Boom 56
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:03.16

2012   Woorim
Showtime Breeding Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr. R. Cutts)
White, black quarters, orange cap
B g 6y Show A Heart – Wabble
Trainer R. Heathcote   
Rider D. Browne 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Elite Falls 52   
3rd Facile Tigre 54
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:03.49

2011   Eagle Falls
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd Synd (Mgrs: R & Mrs C Legh), 
W Mitchell, M & Mrs M Calman, N & Mrs J Griffin 
& Gurners Bloodstock Co Synd (Mgr: A P Ramsden)
Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold and white armbands, gold cap 
Br g 5y Hussonet – Desina
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider D. Oliver 57
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 20/1
2nd Avenue 55   
3rd Hinchinbrook 53
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 1:02.28
2010   Starspangledbanner
B Spicer, S Topic, Auscro Syndicate, M Zanetti, Rickshaw Racing, C Decorsey, Ms J Massey, Olmates Syn 
& Makybe Racing & Breeding (Mgr: T Santic)
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and striped cap 
Ch c 3y Choisir – Gold Anthem
Trainer L. Corstens   
Rider D. Nikolic 52
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd (DH) Arinos 52.5   
2nd (DH) Here De Angels 54
Sht ½ hd x dead-heat. 1:03.16

2009   Swiss Ace
D. W. & Mrs. K. Rogers
Blue, yellow star, purple and yellow stars sleeves, blue and yellow stars cap
B h 4y Secret Savings – Rapid Serve
Trainer M. Mair   
Rider K. Pope 54
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 30/1
2nd Lucky Secret 56.5   
3rd Typhoon Zed 57
Sht hd x lng nk. Time 1:02.89

2008   Weekend Hussler
J Bath, Stoneworkz Racing Syn, Mrs S Rush, Mrs W Stewart, Mrs G O'Donoghue, Mrs L O'Connell, Mrs P Troedel, 
J Stosius, Mrs M Moloney & Mrs M McDonald
Red and black hoops, white cap
B g 3y Hussonet – Weekend Beauty
Trainer R. S. McDonald   
Rider B. Rawiller 53
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/9F
2nd Magnus 55.5   
3rd Tramuntana 51
1 ¾ len x nk. Time 1:03.22

2007   Undue
D. Waters, S. Macdermott, A. Waters, D. Laing, M. Monaghan, D. Thorpe G. Macdermott & G. Bretz
Yellow, red cap
B g 5y Commands – Influence
Trainer S. Clarke   
Rider S. W. Arnold 57
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 15/1
2nd Poet’s Voice 53   
3rd Magnus 55.5
½ nk x lng nk. Time 1:02.74


2006   Snitzel
D. W. & Mrs C D Flower & Arrowfield Snitzel Syndicate 
(Mgr. J. Messara)
Pale green, purple horseshoes, white and purple horseshoes sleeves, purple cap
B c 3y Redoute’s Choice – Snippets’ Lass
Trainer G. A. Ryan   
Rider C. Newitt 51.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Virage De Fortune 51.5   
3rd Takeover Target 57
1 ¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:04.46
2005   Fastnet Rock
Mrs S Magnier, M J Kirwan, K D J Barry, D L O'Byrne, E Irwin & D S Grimley
Navy blue
B c 3y Danehill – Piccadilly Circus
Trainer P. M. Perry   
Rider G. Boss 57
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/1F
2nd Segments 52.5   
3rd Legally Bay 52.5
Lng nk x nk. Time 1:02.58

2004   Reactive
E. J. & Mrs. R. J. Sperling
Lime, royal blue diamond & hooped sleeves
Ch m 5y Geiger Counter – Victory River
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith   
Rider M. Pumpa 52
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 15/1
2nd Ancient Song 54   
3rd Suit 53.5
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:03.40

2003   River Dove
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr. D. J. Moodie)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
Br m 4y Hurricane Sky – Ride The Rapids
Trainer M. Ellerton   
Rider S. Baster 51.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/1
2nd North Boy 55   
3rd Choisir 55.5
Lng nk x sht hd. Time 1:04.58


2002   Sudurka
B. K. Taylor
Lime, cerise stripes, sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Perugino – My Sparkling Star
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith   
Rider N. Rawiller 55
18 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 25/1
2nd Mistegic 54   
3rd Straight Ace 51
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:02.58
2001   Miss Kournikova
Contract Racing Synd. (Mgr. D. J. Moodie) & Killara Quest Synd. (Mgr. C. Lee)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
B f 3y Mr Greeley – On Centre Court
Trainer M. Ellerton   
Rider B. Prebble 52
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4F
2nd Miss Pennymoney 54.5   
3rd Show A Heart 53
Sht ½ hd x nk. Time 1:02.08 
(race & course record)
2000   Sports
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Black, white star & cap
Ch g 5y Zedative – Olympic Flame
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider D. Nikolic 55
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Falvelon 54   
3rd Rancho Spark 51
¾ len x nk. Time 1:04.56


1999   Dantelah
S. & Mrs. D. L. Marshall, P. M. & Mrs. C. A. Perry 
& T.  W., Mrs. D., J. W. & Miss H. A. Wallace
Maroon, Pale blue maltese cross, armbands and cap 
Gr m 4y Volksraad – Frosting 
Trainer P. M. Perry   
Rider J. A. Cassidy 54
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/2F
2nd Paint 52.5   
3rd Magic Music 51
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:02.80
1998   Singing The Blues
Mrs M. O. Thompson
Purple, green Shamrock, white sleeves, purple and white quartered cap
B g 4y Bluebird – Pride of Tahnee
Trainer J. Inglis   
Rider C. Davies 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 16/1
2nd Rock You 57.5   
3rd Jugulator 53
1 len x nk. Time 1:03.24

1997   Spartacus
K. J. Weight, G. W. Liddell, M. E. Smart, D. W. A. Muir, 
R. J. Hance, R. G. Hore-Lacy & Yalambee Stud  
Orange, brown diamonds
Ch c 3y Snippets – Pazzihi
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy   
Rider D. Beadman 54.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/1
2nd Rock You 50.5   
3rd Clang 51.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:02.74

1996   Drum
Newhaven Park Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. W. Kelly & J. H. Ingham)
Cerise, blue sash & striped sleeves, white cap
B h 4y Marauding – Voltage
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider S. R. King 51.5
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/2EF (Danasinga & Legal Agent)
2nd Prince Marauding 50   
3rd Centisle 51
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:05.70
1996 – Oakleigh Plate was run over 1150m at Sandown racecourse due to reconstruction work being carried out at Caulfield
1995   Khaptingly
Ferncourt Synd. (Mgr: P. A. Howell) & D. J. Weeks
Yellow, red V & cap
B g 4y Bletchingly – Khaptivaan
Trainer D. J. Hall   
Rider A. Matthews 52
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/1
2nd Royal Discard 51.5   
3rd The Heavyweight 51
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:03.40

1994   Kenvain
Kenvain Synd (Mgr: P. E. Campbell) & L. A. Burns
Lime, black & white diagonal stripes, pink sleeves & cap
Gr c 3y Kenmare – Dancelot
Trainer J. D. Sadler   
Rider J. Patton 53.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 3/1
2nd Sublimate 54   
3rd Blue Boss 54.5
2 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:02.40 
(race & course record)

1993   Mookta
M. A. Riley, A. G. Hill & Mesdames  C. K. Behl & E. L. Dance
Yellow, red braces and cap
B c 3y Jugah – Not So Lucky
Trainer M. Riley   
Rider S. Baster 53
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 3/1F
2nd Isn’t She Gorgeous 50   
3rd Storaia 57
Sht hd x 3 ½ len. Time 1:04.30


1992   Schillaci
Bury Management Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. R. Bell) 
& D. C. Christensen)
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Gr g 3y Salieri – Biscarina 
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Dark Beau 55   
3rd Dapper’s Hope 50.5
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:02.70 
(race & course record)
1991   With Me
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. & Mrs. L. E. Baxter
Cerise, dark blue spots, cerise cap with dark blue spots
B f 3y Covetess – I’m Alert
Trainer B. J. McLachlan   
Rider M. Johnston 52.5
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 12/1
2nd Paklani 51.5   
3rd Joanne 56
1 ¼ len x ½ nk. Time 1:02.8 
(race & equal course record)

1990   Scarlet Bisque
Mr. & Mrs. R. A. & Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Christie 
& Mr. & Mrs.J. Pryce
Royal blue, gold squares, white sleeves, gold cap
Ch m 4y Biscay – Scarlet Pearl
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider A. G. Clarke 54.5
18 ran – Barrier 12 – SP 33/1
2nd Show County 55.5   
3rd Power Prince 51
Lng nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:03.00
1989   Clay Hero
Racebreed Pty Ltd (Mgr: R. G. Hore-Lacy), 
W. & Mrs. C. N. Lanyon & Dr. G. P. Sherman
Orange, brown diamonds
Br or blk c 3y Proud Knight – Cameo Belle
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy   
Rider J. Didham 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 9/4F
2nd Lonely Dreamer 49.5   
3rd Scarlet Bisque 51
Sht hd x ½ nk. Time 1:03.20

1988   Snippets
J. D. & Mrs. J. L. Augustine, J. Cizon, E. B. Morey,  
A. S. Milne & Media Park Stud. (Mgr: M. R. Willesee)
White, red sash, dark blue sleeves, red cap
B c 3y Lunchtime – Easy Date
Trainer M. G. Lees   
Rider P. Cook 53.5
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 4/5F
2nd Rancho Ruler 52   
3rd In Wonderland 49
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:02.8 
(race & course record)
1987   Placid Ark
J. S. Lynn, P. R. Wilson, R. J. Hillier, Miss L. Anderson, 
P. J. Snow & B. J. McGrath
Dark blue and white quarters, red sleeves, red, white and dark blue cap 
Br g 3y Arkenstone – Northern Queen
Trainer W. J. Mitchell   
Rider J. Scorse 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4F
2nd Special 51.5   
3rd Rubiton 51.5
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:04.4
1986   Coal Pak
W. B. Jeffreys & A. B. Wilson
Dark blue, black sash & cap
Blk or Br g 6y Haulpac – Honeymoon
Trainer W. B. Jeffreys   
Rider H. White 52
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 12/1
2nd Lord Galaxy 54.5   
3rd Sky Drop 49.5
2 len x lng hd. Time 1:03.1 
(race & equal course record)
1985   Mr Illusion
P. L. McKenzie & B. Ostrer
Black, gold check, red striped sleeves, gold cap 
B h 5y Sovereign Edition – An Illusion
Trainer P. L. McKenzie   
Rider M. Schumacher 55
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Feeling Fit 52.5   
3rd King Phoenix 54.5
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:03.5
1984   Mighty Avalanche
Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Boxer
Orange, tartan sash & cap
Ch h 5y Kaoru Star – Snow Valley
Trainer T. M. Courtney   
Rider S. Burridge 53.5
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Harpagus 53   
3rd Bow Mistress 52.5
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:03.3

1983   Sans Rival
L. T. & M. & J. Cleary & L. Kerrigan
Black, gold sleeves & cap
Br or b g 7y Acidity – Riviera Sans
Trainer L. Cleary   
Rider R. D. Scarlett 48.5
17 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 50/1
2nd Count Ajax 50.5   
3rd Galleon 56
½ hd x nk. Time 1:04.0

1982   Harpagus
R. R. J. Heneker
Purple, orange sleeves & cap
B g 4y Boysie Boy – Brass Plate
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider P. Shepherd 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2F
2nd Razor Sharp 56   
3rd Yir Tiz 55
Sht ½ hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:03.9


1981   Gleaming Waters
F. F. Boyd
White, red and green diamond sash & sleeves, red cap 
B g 4y Deep Diver – Easter Egg
Trainer T. Howe   
Rider D. Short 47.5
18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 66/1
2nd Mr Magic 54.5   
3rd Old Breck 53.5
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:03.6

1980   Turf Ruler
Mr. N. Miles
Blue, white crossed sashes, striped sleeves, gold cap
Blk or Br h 4y Ruling – Philimedes
Trainer A. Armanasco   
Rider G. Hall 51
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 15/1
2nd Marjoleo 54.5   
3rd Middleton Sam 53.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:03.8
1979   Mistress Anne
L. G. & C. E. P. Seccombe
Yellow, pale blue maltese cross, red cap
B m 4y Vain – Claron Lass
Trainer M. Riley   
Rider M. Riley 56.5
17 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2F
2nd Kero 54.5   
3rd Banco Regis 48
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:07.2
1978   Hartbalm
P. C. Hanlon, B. T. & C. W. Lessue, J. R. Gould 
& A. H. Northcote
White, dark blue diamonds, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch c 3y My Heart – Queen’s Legend
Trainer I. A. MacDonald   
Rider R. Suckling 51
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 25/1
2nd Maybe Star 50.5   
3rd Bagalot 52
2 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:04.2
1977   Merger
Messrs. A. W. Bowles, E. W. Webb & K. W. Fraser
Black, yellow hoops & cap
Ch h 4y Golden Orange – Belle Gesture
Trainer W. J. Murrell   
Rider E. Didham 52.5
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 10/1
2nd Toy Show 56.5   
3rd Ardroy 49.5
¾ len x hd. Time 1:04.8

1976   Kentland
Mrs M. J. Roberts
Purple, gold maltese cross, pink sleeves, gold cap 
Br h 5y Metoka – Eyot
Trainer J. E. Roberts   
Rider M. Baker 52
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 20/1
2nd Aurealis 54.5   
3rd Sticks And Stones 49
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:04.0


1975   Zephyr Bay
Mrs M. D. Miller
Orange, black band & cap
Br h 4y Biscay – Heavenly Wind
Trainer C. W. Kearns   
Rider R. Higgins 57
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 5/2F
2nd Aurealis 50.5   
3rd Sizzler 53
2 ½ len x hd. Time 1:03.1
(race & course record)
1974   Tontonan
Messrs. K. F. Cox & G. Smith
Cerise, yellow cap
B c 3y Showdown – Forego
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider H. White 54
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Kymwood 50   
3rd The Flying Scotsman 49.5
¾ len x nk. Time 1:04.5

1973   Zambari
Mr. & Mrs. D. Wong & Dr. E. Jan
Black and white hoops, red sleeves, black and white quartered cap
B g 5y Pakistan II – Cyfort
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider H. White 57
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd Century 54.5   
3rd Prize Lad 49.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:03.7
1973 was the first metric running of the Oakleigh Plate  distance changed from 5 ½ furlongs to 1100m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972   Dual Choice
Mr. & Mrs. N. Gilham
White, green diamond sleeves, purple cap
Ch m 4y Showdown – Unit
Trainer K. White   
Rider F. Reys 9.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Royal Canvas 7.11   
3rd Tango Miss 8.6
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:03 4/5

1971   Dual Choice
Mr. & Mrs. N. Gilham
White, green diamond sleeves, purple cap
Ch f 3y Showdown – Unit
Trainer K. White   
Rider F. Reys 8.8
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/4F
2nd Tango Miss 8.2   
3rd Regal Vista 8.10
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:03.3


1970   Alrello
Hon C. S. & Mr. G. T. Gawith
Gold, royal blue V, black armbands & cap 
B g 4y Alcimedes – Clarello
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 8.6
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/1
2nd Magic Ruler 8.11   
3rd Regal Vista 7.13
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:04 3/10
1969   Iga Ninja
Messrs M. Southwick, A. Goldsmith, A. Pittman 
& E. Smedley
Red, black sleeves, red armbands, white cap
B g 4y Maddalo – Sweet Dianne
Trainer A. Armanasco   
Rider P. Hyland 8.8
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1EF (Royal Storm & Academy Star)
2nd Begonia Belle 8.6   
3rd Royal Storm 7.12
Hd x 8 len. Time 1:06 ½
1968   Magic Ruler
Messrs. J. A. McKenzie & V. L. Trickey
Blue, white diagonal stripes, yellow striped sleeves & cap 
Ch g 4y Orgoglio – Magic Slipper
Trainer A. Lopes   
Rider J. Johnson 8.11
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 11/2
2nd Prince Romantic 8.0   
3rd Academy Star 8.8
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:03 ½
1967   Marmion
Dr. & Mrs. J. E. Cockerill
Black, white hooped sleeves & cap
Br g 5y Orgoglio – Mary Major
Trainer L. Carstens   
Rider R. Higgins 9.3
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 3/1F
2nd Winged Beauty 7.9   
3rd Cendrillon 8.6
¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:03.2
1966   Citius
Messrs. E. G. & T. R. & R. A. Trevaskis
White, green band & cap
B f 3y Star Kingdom – Rich And Rare
Trainer W. J. Murrell   
Rider P. Gumbleton 8.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP EvensF
2nd Star Affair 8.12   
3rd Star Gun 8.1
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:03 2/5
1965   Time And Tide
W. F. & F. H. Moses
White, yellow sleeves, black cap
Ch g 4y Star Kingdom – Shading
Trainer H. T. Plant   
Rider D. Lake 9.4
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4F
2nd Ripa 8.12   
3rd Emborne 7.13
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:03.0
(race record)

1964   Pardon Me
Messrs. J. & J. Peterson & B. Horan
Black & gold squares, red sleeves, black armbands, red cap 
Ch h 5y Wilkes – Points
Trainer B. Horan   
Rider W. Pyers 8.10
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1F
2nd The Dane 7.0   
3rd Munich 8.3
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:05 1/5
1963   Kilshery
Mesdames. A. W. Harvey & H. F. Porter
White, dark blue stars, red hooped sleeves, dark blue cap
B or br g 4 y Edmundo – Lady Pirouette
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider L. Coles 9.4
22 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 25/1
2nd Our Cobber 7.11   
3rd Regolano 8.7
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:03 1/10 
(race record)
1962   New Statesman
Mr. & Mrs. L. T. Casey, Mrs. A. Courtney
& Exors. Estate late M. J. Fitzgerald
Blue, red striped sleeves, yellow cap
B c 3y Smokey Eyes – Wilma Joy
Trainer B. Courtney   
Rider J. Purtell 8.9
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/1
2nd Wenona Girl 8.12   
3rd My Peak 9.3
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:03 7/10
1961   Gay Saba
Mr. W. Ballock
Black and white stripes, red sash, sleeves & cap 
B h 6y Sabaean – Dunmurry
Trainer H. Wolters   
Rider A. Burton 8.11
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Lady Major 8.7   
3rd Elated 7.8
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:04 1/5

1960   Power Duke
Messrs. A. Kane & S. A. Sunman
Royal blue, gold stripes
Br or blk g 5y Duke John – a 'Conservator' mare
Trainer L. J. Patterson   
Rider D. Kelly 8.4
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Gay Port 8.9   
3rd Anonyme 8.7
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:03 1/5 
(race & Australian record)
1959   Gold Stakes
G. F. Moses & J. K. Thompson
Yellow, dark blue band, white cap
Blk g 4y Star Kingdom – High Stakes
Trainer J. Green   
Rider M. Schumacher 9.2
24 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2F
2nd New Spec 8.4   
3rd Misting 8.10
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:04 1/5


1958   Dubbo
Messrs. A. J. McSweeny & J. W. Rogan
Pale blue, white braces, pale blue cap
Br g 3y Newtown Wonder – Sunshine Express
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 8.8
20 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/4F
2nd New Spec 8.7   
3rd Copper Year 9.6
1 len x hd. Time 1:03 9/10 
(race & equal Australian record)
1957   Adelina (GB)
D. & D. Chrystal & A. F. Eastment
Orange, pale blue sash, pale blue sleeves, red cap
Ch m 5y Kingstone – Lionette
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider R. Heather 8.4
24 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Nevana 7.11   
3rd Winglow 7.6
1 len x 3 len. Time 1:03 9/10 
(race & Australian record)

1956   Lucky Stride
Mr. T. H. Boyton Snr
Brown, white quarters, brown sleeves, white cap
B g 4y Temeraire – Tyldesly
Trainer W. Kelso   
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.7
20 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 33/1
2nd Apple Bay 8.13   
3rd Fascinating 8.6
½ len x nk. Time 1:04 ¼

1955   Dicast
W. Pyle & J. Trihey
White, red band, blue armbands
Br c 3y Faircourt – Maniscus
Trainer R. P. Trihey   
Rider J. Purtell 8.5
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 8/1
2nd Inner 7.9   
3rd Court Lock 8.0
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:06.0


1954   Birdwood
Mr. S. V. Crealy
Brown, pink diamonds, white sleeves, red cap 
B h 4y Delville Wood – Fairness
Trainer S. Lawrence   
Rider N. McGrowdie 8.1
23 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2F
2nd Sir Isfahan 8.10   
3rd Coulper 7.11
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:04.0 
(race & Australian record)

1953   Winlake
Mr. M. L. Copolov
Red and gold hoops, gold sleeves & cap
Ch h 6y Caithness – Vanessa
Trainer R. P. Trihey   
Rider W. Williamson 8.7
22 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1
2nd Sir Isfahan 8.6   
3rd Desert Breeze 8.0
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:05.0


1952   Cromwell
Mr. D. Stewart
Dark blue, white quarters & sleeves, red cap
Br g 4y Law Maker – Grim Glory
Trainer D. Judd   
Rider A. Ward 7.12
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 12/1
2nd Risala 8.9   
3rd True Leader 8.13
Hd x nk. Time 1:05.0

1951   Regal Scout
Mr. P. E. Collins
Pale blue, gold sleeves & cap  
B h 4y Kinderscout – Gold Chick
Trainer E. H. Nichols   
Rider G. Nichols 9.5
24 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/1
2nd Winlake 8.5   
3rd Our Title 8.5
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:06 ¼ 


1950   Spitfire
Dr. G. Godfrey
Grey, green sleeves and cap
Br m 4y Hostile – Androva
Trainer N. McDonnell   
Rider W. A. Smith 7.2
20 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Bonny Duke 7.4   
3rd Henry The Fifth 7.3
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:06 ¾ 

1949   San Domenico
Mr. R. Formosa
Black, red maltese cross, orange sleeves, red cap 
Br g 3y Hua – Arpina
Trainer R. Formosa   
Rider A. Ward 8.11
22 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/2
2nd Count Cosmo 7.3   
3rd Filipino 9.3
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:04 ¼ 
(race & Australasian record)
1948   Tahmoor
Mr. H. V. Cooper
White, purple sleeves & cap 
Br g 8y Royal Sun – Heatherder
Trainer H. V. Cooper   
Rider N. McGrowdie 7.10
21 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 25/1
2nd Galway Pipe 8.7   
3rd Prince Curl 7.5
½ nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:08 ½ 


1947   Kind Link
Mr. H. R. Bird
Blue, pink band
Br m 4y St. Magnus – Chortle
Trainer H. R. Bird   
Rider W. Williamson 8.3
26 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Glenfern 8.0   
3rd Hispano 6.11
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:05 ¼


1946   Delina
Mr. A. H. Griffiths
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap 
Br m 4y Manitoba – Rondalina
Trainer L. Robertson   
Rider A. Breasley 8.5
20 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1F
2nd Attley 8.12   
3rd Unfurl 7.10
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:04 ¾ 


1945   Ava
Mr. H. Freedman
Red, blue band & cap
Br m 4y Beau Pere – Princess Pam
Trainer H. Freedman   
Rider C. Sanderson 7.6
22 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 16/1
2nd Aggressor 8.1   
3rd Mysticus 7.4
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:05 ½






1945 – Oakleigh Plate returns to Caulfield racecourse


1944   Burberry
Mr. R. R. Thomas
Pink, black and white diamond band & armbands, pink cap
Ch h 4y Gay Lothario – Wrapper
Trainer C. T. Godby   
Rider R. Heather 9.4
31 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Phildoll 8.4   
3rd Valeens 6.7
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:06 ¼ 


1943   Millais
Mr. L. N. Stuchbery
Green, gold sleeves red armbands & cap 
Ch g 4y Portofino – Fission
Trainer R. J. Shaw   
Rider A. Dewhurst 8.6
34 Ran – Barrier 19 – SP 7/1
2nd Zonda 8.7   
3rd Law Student 8.9
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:06.0


1942   High Title
W. J. Pelham & C. F. Taylor
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap 
Ch c 3y Duke John – Paper Flower
Trainer F. W. Hoysted   
Rider H. Badger 8.13
20 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 8/1
2nd Phoines 7.12   
3rd Tea Cake 8.2
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:06

1941   Zonda
Mr. A. Robertson
Brown, blue crossed sashes
B m 4y Manitoba – Mistral
Trainer L. Robertson   
Rider A. Breasley 7.13
20 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
2nd Operatic 7.13   
3rd Flying Knight 9.2
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:04 ½ 
(equal Australasian record)





Due to Caulfield racecourse being converted to an army base during the war years, the Oakleigh Plate was run at Flemington from 1941 through to 1944.
1940   Unishak
Mr. A. J. McCawley
White, black quarters, white cap
Br g 4y Shakuni – Lady Adelaide
Trainer F. Godby   
Rider H. Mornement 8.0
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/1
2nd Pamelus 9.8   
3rd Chatsbury 8.6
1 len x ¼ len. Time 1:05 ½
1939   Aurie’s Star
Mr. G. W. Badman
White, royal blue hoops & cap
B g 6y Stardrift – Aurie Anton
Trainer R. Sinclair   
Rider A. Dewhurst 9.12
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Pamelus 9.10   
3rd Unishak 7.9
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:05 ¼

1938   Pamelus
Mr. H. Dukes
White, red sash & cap
B h 6y Bull Head – Tango Lass
Trainer H. Dukes   
Rider N. Creighton 9.11
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Amiable 8.11   
3rd Othello 8.2
1 len x nk. Time 1:05 ½

1937   Aurie’s Star
Mr. G. W. Badman
White, royal blue hoops & cap
B g 4y Stardrift – Aurie Anton
Trainer J. J. Doyle   
Rider W. Elliot 8.4
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Beechwood 8.11   
3rd Phenomenon 8.2
5 len x nk. Time 1:04 ½ 
(race & Australasian record)
1936   Belle Silhouette
Mr. H. Cantwell
White, purple maltese cross & cap
B m 5y Bon Fils – Foxglove
Trainer W. McInnes   
Rider N. Percival 7.0
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 20/1
2nd Arachne 9.7   
3rd Heros 9.5
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:04 ¾ 
(race & equal Australasian record)

1935   Arachne
Mr. Norman Robinson
Blue, orange hoops, red cap
B f 3y Corban – Welkin Queen
Trainer J. A. Donohoe   
Rider S. Davidson 8.11
20 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 3/1F
2nd Winooka 10.5   
3rd Heros 9.10
2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:06.0


1934   First Money
Mr. B. E. Martin
Black, white sash, black cap
B g 7y Paper Money – Peronilla
Trainer G. E. Simpson   
Rider H. Skidmore 7.6
20 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 15/1
2nd Heros 9.2   
3rd Multudo 8.12
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:06 ¾
(Although he’d originally drawn barrier 1, First Money was sent to the outside barrier due to bad behaviour at the line-up)
1933   Ibrani
Mr. H. N. Leonard
Yellow, black sleeves & cap 
Blk g 4y Moabite – Irolene
Trainer J. Mulcahy   
Rider E. Wright 7.13
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/1
2nd Winooka 9.9   
3rd Closing Time 8.12
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:04 ¾ 
(race & Australasian record)

        (DIV 2)
1932   Blematic
Mr. D. Marks
Brown, pink band and sleeves
Br g 6y Emblematic – Brunnhilda
Trainer D. Marks   
Rider W. Duncan 8.9
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Golden Gate 8.2   
3rd Cleave 7.11
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:07 ¼
       (DIV 1)
1932   Umbertana
Mr. J. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap 
Br g 6y Salatis – Quillion
Trainer J. Holt   
Rider W. Duncan 8.9
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1F
2nd Einga 9.8   
3rd Kaoota 8.0
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:07.0

       (DIV 2)
1931   Merab
Mr. J. Netter
Yellow, blue sleeves & cap
B h 5y Two – Liafail
Trainer G. Delaney   
Rider J. Pike 9.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Welvin 8.0   
3rd Kaftan 7.9
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:06 ¼ 
       (DIV 1)
1931   First Arrow (GB)
Mr. A. P. Wade
Red, black braces & armbands, light blue cap 
Blk g 5y Poisoned Arrow – Virginal
Trainer L. Robertson   
Rider W. Johnstone 7.13
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd Greenline 10.8   
3rd Zanibar 8.8
Nk x lng nk. Time 1:06 ½

1930   Figure
Mr. J. A. Donohoe
White, black diamond, black sleeves & cap  
Br m 4y Three – Forfar Lass
Trainer J. A. Donohoe   
Rider W. Cook 9.9
26 Ran – Barrier 20 – SP 4/1F
2nd Taurus 8.3   
3rd Greener 8.8
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:06 ¾

1929   Day Dreamer
Mr. H. F. Creswick
Black, blue sash
B m 6y Pendil – a 'Armherst' mare
Trainer J. Pengilly   
Rider J. Daniels 7.8
19 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Figure 7.12   
3rd Stardent 7.6
1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:09 ¾

1928   Euston
Mr. A. J. Levin
Blue, orange band, blue cap 
Br g 3y Cooltrim – Royal Fairy
Trainer F. Godby   
Rider D. Webb 8.2
22 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 50/1
2nd (DH) Margaux 7.10   
2nd (DH) Yarborough 7.6
1 len x dead heat. Time 1:08 ¼


1927   Baringhup
J & D Smith
Blue and white checks (grid), red cap
Ch f 3y Ethiopian – Orvieto
Trainer H. Gabell   
Rider H. Knevitt 6.8
19 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Fujisan 10.4   
3rd Whitta 6.9
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:06 ¼
1926   Perspective
Mr. J. Wilson
White, black sleeves & cap 
B m 6y The Welkin – Monodia
Trainer J. Wilson   
Rider R. Lewis 7.11
20 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Lady Thrill 7.4   
3rd Waranton 9.8
1 len x 1 len, Time 1:05 ½
(race & Australasian record)
1925   Adrift
Mr. G. Woodforde
All green
Br g 4y Blankney II – Trenody
Trainer A. Ferguson   
Rider A. R. Cooper 7.9
30 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Skirling 8.6   
3rd Validus 6.12
3 len x ½ hd. Time 1:06 ½ 


1924   Royal Thought
Mr. A. E. Tyson
Rose pink, dark blue strapped yoke, cuffs & cap 
B c 3y Malt King – Pansy
Trainer G. Maher   
Rider F. Dempsey 7.6
31 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 33/1
2nd Quintus 8.5   
3rd Farr 7.6
1 len x nk. Time 1:08 ¾


1923   Chelidon
"Mr. S. A. Rawdon"  (Dr. A. Syme)
Grey, cardinal stripe, sleeves & cap 
Ch g 4y Broadsword – Svale
Trainer A. Skirving   
Rider F. Forbes 6.11
21 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 33/1
2nd Sunburst 9.1   
3rd Demetrius 9.4
Sht ½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:07 ½


1922   Wish Wynne
Mr. J. W. Cook
Dark blue, orange sash, red cap 
Br m 4y Cooltrim – Parameter
Trainer J. W. Cook   
Rider J. Toohey 8.11
26 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 10/1
2nd Demetrius 9.3   
3rd Lisnavane 8.7
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:07.0





1921 – Race abandoned
An embargo had been placed on racing in Melbourne due to a shipping strike and coal shortage which led the State Government to place a ban on running trains to racecourses


1920   Molly’s Robe
Mrs R. Hillcoat
Blue, yellow sash & cap
B m 4y Syce – Microbe
Trainer F. Foulsham   
Rider P. S. O’Neill 9.3
21 Ran – Barrier 19 – SP 14/1
2nd Eudoxus 8.6   
3rd Frais 8.4
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:07 ¼ 
1919   Cielo
Mr. S. P. Mackay
Yellow, black sash, sleeves & cap
Br c 3y The Welkin – Cleis
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider W. Duncan 6.11
21 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 12/1
2nd Molly’s Robe 8.3   
3rd Blue Cross 7.13
½ hd x hd. Time 1:07 ¼
1918   Poitrina
"Mr. L. English"  (Mr. P. Miller)
Pale blue and black halves, yellow cap 
B m 4y The Welkin – Armigera
Trainer W. Kelso   
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.11
24 Ran – Barrier 24 – SP 7/2F
2nd Delinacre 8.2   
3rd Blue Cross 7.5
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:06 ¼ 
(race & Australasian record)
1917   Woorak
Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon
White, orange braces, collar & two armbands edged with black, orange cap 
Ch h 5y Traquair – Madam
Trainer I. Foulsham   
Rider L. Walker 10.5
24 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2EF (Balarang)
2nd Headwind 8.2   
3rd Balarang 9.1
3 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:07 ¼

1916   Tullia (GB)
Mr. W. Brunton
Green, white sleeves & cap   
Br m 4y Cicero – Ben Doran
Trainer H. J. Robinson   
Rider F. Foley 8.0
24 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 33/1
2nd Burrabadeen 9.6   
3rd Delinacre 8.1
 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:07 ¾ 


1915   Brattle
Messrs. Bolton & Booth
Tartan, red sleeves, green cap 
Dk b or blk m 4y Maltster – Astron
Trainer W. Booth   
Rider W. Lillyman 8.11
25 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Philio 9.11   
3rd Amata 8.5
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:06 ¾ 
(race & Australasian record)
1914   Popinjay
Mr. A. Knox
Green and white hoops, red cap 
Br h 5y Maltster – Pose
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider M. Connell 9.9
25 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Nuwara Eliya 9.3   
3rd Four Flush 7.7
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:08 ¼

1913   Burri
Mr. A. W. Whitney
Brown, pink spots, pink cap 
Blk c 3y Mimer – Black Bess
Trainer T. Scully   
Rider C. Bolton 8.5
22 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd (DH) Mala 9.9   
2nd (DH) Borrosov 8.5
1 len x dead heat. Time 1:08.0
1912   Queen O ‘Scots
"Mr. K. S. McLeod"  (Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon)
White, orange braces, collar & two armbands edged with black, orange cap  
Blk m 6y Wallace – Tortile
Trainer C. Wheeler   
Rider R. Cameron 8.13
17 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Captain White 8.13   
3rd Pride Of Murillo 7.13
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:07 ½
1911   Blairgour
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
B c 3y Wallace – Wakeful
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider R. Cameron 8.9
24 Ran – SP 4/1F
2nd Celerity 8.13   
3rd Lautoka 8.3
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:08.0

1910   Celerity
Mr. E. A. Connelly
Red, black sleeves, red cap
B m 8y Seaton Delaval – Monsoon
Trainer E. A. Connelly   
Rider W. Mclachlan 8.1
17 Ran – SP 5/1 EF (Zilka)
2nd Pretty Peg 6.9   
3rd Captain White 8.3
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:07 ¼


1909   Irishman
Mr. J. Johnson
Black, pale blue hoops & cap 
Br g 3y Havoc – Party
Trainer J. Johnson   
Rider M. Connell 7.13
19 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Salvia 6.13   
3rd Aurifera 7.7
5 len x 3 len. Time 1:08.0


1908   Bright Steel (GB)
Mr. J. E. Stanley
White, primrose braid, sleeves & cap 
Br h 4y St. Simon – Glare
Trainer J. Fielder   
Rider S. Ferguson 7.1
27 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Grenadier 8.7   
3rd Captain Shannon 7.7
¾ len x nk. Time 1:09 ½ 


1907   Beresina
Messrs. Nettlefold & Price
Brown, purple sash & cap
Br m 4y Stepniak – Ambush
Trainer R. O‘Connor   
Rider E. Turner 7.3
19 Ran – SP 9/2
2nd Red Clover 6.9   
3rd Splash 7.7
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 1:09 ¼

1906   Wandin
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
B g 4y Russley – Wood Dove
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider G. Ross 6.9
19 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Decollette 7.11   
3rd Step Out 8.13
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:08.0

1905   Abington
Mr. S. Fielder
Maroon, white sash, black cap 
B g 8y Dunlop – Nada
Trainer S. Fielder   
Rider J. McGee 9.3
17 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Medallist 8.5   
3rd The Infanta 7.5
Hd x nk. Time 1:09.0


1904   Silenus
Mr. N. Leek
Orange, white hoops & cap 
B g 4y Valala – Aria
Trainer N. Leek   
Rider W. Burn 9.10
15 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Tisiphone 6.7   
3rd English Rose 7.9
1 len x nk. Time 1:14.0

1903   Pendant
Mr. J. Brennan
Black and white diamonds, white cap
Br m 4y Far Niente – Necklet
Trainer R. O’Connor   
Rider A. Hood 8.0
23 Ran – SP 7/2F
2nd Dulcimer 7.10   
3rd Boaz 6.11
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:09 ¾

1902   Drawbridge
Messrs. Pierce & McKay
White, green sash, sleeves & cap 
B g 3y Padlock – Kelvin Grove
Trainer C. Wheeler   
Rider E. Turner 7.0
20 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Moonbeam 6.7   
3rd Sunset 7.3
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:09.0


1901   Wakeful
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
B m 4y Trenton – Insomnia
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider F. Dunn 6.9
21 Ran – SP 4/1F
2nd Songbird 6.12   
3rd Churn 6.7
6 len x ¾ len. Time 1:08.0


1900   Veneda
Mr. J. H. Davis
Brown, blue cap
B h 5y Escutcheon – Happy Bride
Trainer J. H. Davis   
Rider J. O’Brien 8.9
19 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd (DH) Stand Off 8.11  
2nd (DH) Olaf 8.5
1 ½ len x dead heat. Time 1:09 ¾
1899   Stand Off
Mr. I. Earnshaw
Buttercup and pink hoops 
B g 3y St. Blaize – Conceit
Trainer I. Earnshaw   
Rider E. Cleal 7.1
22 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Hymettus 9.2   
3rd Whakawatea 9.0
5 len x ¾ len. Time 1:11.0


1898   Resolute
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap 
B h 4y Trenton – Umilta
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider H. J. Morrison 8.5
25 Ran – SP 7/2F
2nd Spectator 7.0   
3rd Cocos 7.3
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:10.0


1897   So-And-So
Mr. R. Chirnside, jun
Cerise, french grey sleeves, cerise cap 
B or br g 6y Fryingpan – Shining Light
Trainer A. Taylor   
Rider J. Cunningham 7.5
20 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Aurum 7.3   
3rd Dora 7.9
Hd x 2 len. Time 1:10.0


1896   Coil
Mr. W. Bailey
Black, red sash, white cap 
Ch c 2y Abercorn – Copra
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider E. Huxley 7.10
19 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Maluma 7.7   
3rd Newhaven 7.9
½ hd x 2 len. Time 1:08 ¾

1895   Whakawatea
Mr. T. W. Hungerford
Dark green, gold facings, red collar cuffs & cap 
B g 5y Apremont – Becky Sharp
Trainer H. Hungerford   
Rider G. Redfearn 9.13
19 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Vanitas 8.2   
3rd Fragment 7.6
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:12 ½ 


1894   Moorite
Mr. J. Langley
Black, cardinal sleeves, black & cardinal cap 
Ch c 2y Gang Forward – Haidee
Trainer J. Griffin   
Rider T. Sanders 8.0
13 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Hova 8.0   
3rd Wallington 7.8
Sht hd x hd. Time 1:09.0


1893   Lord Hopetoun
Mr. A. Summer
Black, cardinal sleeves, black & cardinal cap 
B h 4y Neckersgat – Promise
Trainer J. Griffin   
Rider T. Sanders 9.1
13 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Gladstone 8.5   
3rd Autonomy 9.4
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:12.0






1893 - Name changed from Oakleigh Handicap to  Oakleigh Plate
1892   Camoola (late Cobar)
"J. B. Clark"  (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves
Ch c 2y Chester – Copra
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider T. Liddiard 7.5
18 Ran SP 4/1F
2nd Coin 6.7   
3rd Fortunatus 7.9
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:08 ½

1891   Wild Rose
Mr. W. Sayer
Violet, cardinal cap
Br f 3y Newminster – Primrose
Trainer I. Foulsham   
Rider J. Flood 7.5
34 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Epi 7.6   
3rd Radoo 7.12
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:07.0 
(race record) 

1890   Titan
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch g 2y Chester – Tempe
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider E. Huxley 7.9
24 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Radoo 7.9   
3rd My Lord 10.0
½ len x nk. Time 1:08 ½ 



1889   Nectarine
Mr. J. Harper
Brown, yellow sleeves, sash & cap 
Br m 4y St. Albans – Horticulture
Trainer J. Harper   
Rider R. Ramage 8.4
15 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Paddy 7.9   
3rd Sinecure 7.10
Sht nk x sht nk. Time 1:09 ¼ 

1888   My Lord
Hon. W. A. Long
White, black sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Epigram – Olive
Trainer T. Brown   
Rider E. Gorry 9.12
15 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Epicurean)
2nd Nectarine 7.0   
3rd Torpedo 6.7
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:08 ¼ 
(race record)
1887   Surprise
"Mr. T. Jones" (I. T. Carslake)
Scarlet, black cap
Ch g 6y Countryman – Venus
Trainer I. T. Carslake   
Rider E. Gorry 7.5
19 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Chicago)
2nd Master John 6.0   
3rd Chicago 6.10
Hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:09 ½
(equal race record)
1886   William Tell
Mr. Septimus Miller
Crimson, crimson & white cap
Ch h 5y Kettledrum – Flora
Trainer H. A. Bellamy   
Rider W. Olds 8.10
23 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd The Israelite 8.9   
3rd Silvermine 7.9
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:09 ½ 
(race record)
(On the day of the race, William Tell’s owner was listed as M. C. Moylan. He was, in fact, owned at that time by Mr Septimus Miller, who’d purchased William Tell for 750 guineas 10 days before the Oakleigh Handicap was run)

1885   Marie Louise
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
Br f 3y Gang Forward – Josephine
Trainer S. G. Cook   
Rider E. Swanson 6.0
20 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd St. Lawrence 7.8   
3rd Coningsby 7.10
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 1:11.0
1884   Malua
Mr. J. O. Inglis
Blue, crimson sash, blue cap
B h 4y St. Albans – Edella
Trainer I. Foulsham   
Rider C. Ivemy 9.7
18 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Victress 7.8   
3rd Dueanna 8.7
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:11.0
1884 – First running of the Oakleigh Handicap – 5 ½ furlongs








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