King Charles III Stakes (GR1)
(George Main Stakes)
2024 total prize money: $5,000,000
1st $2,950,000, 2nd $850,000, 3rd $425,000
The WFA George Main Stakes was named after the AJC chairman Mr George Main and was first run over the mile course at Randwick racecourse on Monday October 1st 1945.
Five gallopers
have won the George Main Stakes on more than one occasion: Shannon 1946/47 Count
Radiant 1964/65 Regal Rhythm
1967/68 Kingston Town 1981/82 &
the mighty Winx who notched up a
hat-trick of wins in 2016/17/18.
The great trainer Tommy Smith won the George Main an
incredible 12 times:
1953 Tarien – 1957 Landy – 1961 Martello Towers – 1964/65
Count Radiant
1967/68 Regal Rhythm – 1969 Zephyrus – 1975 Hartshill – 1979 Imposing
1981/82 Kingston
Town
George Moore stands alone
with riding honours for the George Main having ridden the winner on nine occasions:
The Groom 1949 – Tarien 1953 – Landy 1957 – Martello Towers 1961
Count Radiant 1964/65 – Chantal 1966 – Zephyrus 1969 & Baguette 1971.
The Groom 1949 – Tarien 1953 – Landy 1957 – Martello Towers 1961
Count Radiant 1964/65 – Chantal 1966 – Zephyrus 1969 & Baguette 1971.
The race was not held in
2007 due to the outbreak of ‘Equine Influenza’ in August of that year which
shut down racing in NSW for three months.
In 2011 the George Main Stakes was run at Rosehill over a distance of 1500m, this was due to Randwick racecourse’s closure for major redevelopment work.
In 2011 the George Main Stakes was run at Rosehill over a distance of 1500m, this was due to Randwick racecourse’s closure for major redevelopment work.
In 2023 the race was renamed the King Charles III Stakes in honour of the recently crowned King of England, Charles III
2024 Ceolwulf
Ungar Family, Mr W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Mr P Young, Mr A Rix, Mr B Playford, Mr D Perkins, Mr L Howl, Team T S A No2, Mr N Pinner
Dark blue, green stripes, yellow sleeves, yellow & green striped cap
Br g 4y Tavistock – Las Brisas
Trainer J. Pride
Rider C, Schofield 58.5
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/2
2nd Pride Of Jenni 57
3rd My Oberon 59
¾ len x sht nk. Time 1:34.07
2023 Fangirl
Ingham Racing
Cerise
B or Br m 5y Sebring – Little Surfer Girl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Mr Brightside 59
3rd My Oberon 59
2 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:33.79
2023 – First running of Gr1 King Charles III Stakes 1600m
2022 Anamoe
Godolphin
Royal blue
B or br h 4y Street Boss – Anamato
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider J. McDonald 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/13F
2nd Icebath 57
3rd Hinged 56.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:38.61
2021 Verry Elleegant
Jomara B’Stock (Mgr; M Carter) Ellee Synd. (Mgr: J D Goodwin) Balmerino Racing (Mgr: J Rosham) M Wanzare, T K Barry, A Kheir B F Sokolski, K M Stocker, Honeycomb Stud (Mgr A Whittingham) J O’Neill & V Kheir
Red, royal blue band, armbands, band on cap & tassel
Br m 6y Zed – Opulence
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Riodini 59
3rd Think It Over 59
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:36.07
2020 Kolding
N. Morgan
White, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap
B g 5y Ocean Park – Magic Star
Trainer C. Waller
Rider T. Berry 59
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Star Of The Seas 59
3rd Imaging 59
Lng nk x lng hd. Time 1:33.30
(race record)
2019 Avilius (GB)
Godolphin
Royal blue
Br g 5y Pivitol – Alessandria
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider K. McEvoy 59
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/1F
2nd Dreamforce 59
3rd Happy Clapper 59
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.18
2018 Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G.
Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue,
white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 7y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/10F
2nd Le Romain 59
3rd Egg Tart 57
4 len x ½ hd. Time 1:34.21
2017 Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G.
Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue,
white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 6y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/10F
2nd Happy Clapper 59
3rd Foxplay 56.5
3rd Foxplay 56.5
1 ¼ len x 4 ½ len. Time 1:33.65
(race record)
2016 Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G.
Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 5y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/10F
2nd Hauraki 59
3rd It’s Somewhat 59
3rd It’s Somewhat 59
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:36.18
N. Morgan
White, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap
B h 4y Teofilo – Hy Fuji
Trainer C. Waller
Rider G. Schofield 58.5
Rider G. Schofield 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Royal Descent 57
3rd Pornichet 59
3rd Pornichet 59
½ len x sht hd. Time 1:37.70
2014 Sacred Falls
Raffles T’Bred Racing Synd. (Mgr. K. T. Yap),
K. S. Yap & G. J. Chittick
K. S. Yap & G. J. Chittick
Gold, purple ‘Raffles’ racing logo, purple & white checked sleeves & checked cap
B h 5y O’Reilly – Iguazu’s Girl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider Z. Purton 59
Rider Z. Purton 59
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1F
2nd Royal Descent 57
3rd Laser Hawk 59
3rd Laser Hawk 59
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.66
2013 Streama
G. R. J. Coghlan, Mrs. P. R. Coghlan & Ms S. L. Coghlan,
Ms P. G. Coghlan, W. G. J. Coghlan & Mrs. J. R. Love
Ms P. G. Coghlan, W. G. J. Coghlan & Mrs. J. R. Love
Red and white checks, royal blue sleeves & cap
B m 5y Stratum – Pensiamo
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider B. Shinn 57
Rider B. Shinn 57
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/2
2nd Royal Descent 56.5
3rd Veyron 59
3rd Veyron 59
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34.78
2012 Shoot Out
G. L. & Mrs. L. F. Huddy
Maroon, gold diagonal stripes, white sleeves, gold cap
B g 6y High Chaparral – Pentamerous
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 59
Rider H. Bowman 59
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 3/1
2nd Rangirangdoo 59
3rd Secret Admirer 57
3rd Secret Admirer 57
Nk x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:36.4
2011 Sincero
G. De Vries, P. Walker, M. Murphy, Mindshore Synd. P/L
I. Turbet, D. Chappelow, S. McLeish, K. Duggan, R. Poot
& S. N. Johnson
I. Turbet, D. Chappelow, S. McLeish, K. Duggan, R. Poot
& S. N. Johnson
Black, white star, white hooped sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Umatilla – Yours As Always
Trainer S. Farley
Rider C. O’Brien 58.5
Rider C. O’Brien 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/9F
2nd Ilovethiscity 58.5
3rd Triple Elegance 59
3rd Triple Elegance 59
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:28.57
2011 – Race run at Rosehill over 1500m
2010 More Joyous
Strawberry Hills Stud. Synd. (Mgr. J. D. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B m 4y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. W. Brown 56.5
Rider C. W. Brown 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/7F
2nd Trusting 58
2nd Trusting 58
3rd Empire’s Choice 59
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.63
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.63
2009 Road To Rock
A. Cummings T’Breds Synd. (Mgr. A. & B. Cummings)
H. F. Dyball, S. Wong, Ms K. Cook, Northerly Holdings Synd. (Mgr. R. Portaro), J. Borg, A. McGrath & S. Tracey
H. F. Dyball, S. Wong, Ms K. Cook, Northerly Holdings Synd. (Mgr. R. Portaro), J. Borg, A. McGrath & S. Tracey
Green, white band & armbands, hooped cap
B h 5y Encosta De Lago – Trewornan
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider G. Schofield 59
Rider G. Schofield 59
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 40/1
2nd Black Piranha 59
3rd Onemorenomore 50.5
3rd Onemorenomore 50.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.5
2008 Mentality
M. & Mrs. G. Crismale, C. Barham, P. M. Milne, M. Preston,
B. Waldron, T. P. & P. Moraitis, Mrs. P. F. Thomas
& International T'Breds B'Stock (Mgr. M. Kassis)
B. Waldron, T. P. & P. Moraitis, Mrs. P. F. Thomas
& International T'Breds B'Stock (Mgr. M. Kassis)
All orange
Ch g 4y Flying Spur – Synaesthesia
Trainer Team Hawkes
Rider C. W. Brown 59
Rider C. W. Brown 59
9 ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Theseo 59
3rd Gallant Tess 57
3rd Gallant Tess 57
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.68
2007 – Race not
held due to Equine Influenza outbreak
2006 Racing To
Win
T. K. Stuckey & Ms P. Yan
Dark blue, pale blue chevrons, striped cap, white
pom-pom
Gr g 4y Encosta De Lago – Surrealist
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider G. Boss 57.5
Rider G. Boss 57.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/11F
2nd Red Dazzler 57.5
3rd Desert War 58
3rd Desert War 58
1 len x hd. Time 1:33.75
(race record)
(race record)
2005 Mr Celebrity
N. & Mrs. A. Vass & Pongrass Bloodstock Pty Ltd Synd.
(Mgr. T. J. Pongrass)
(Mgr. T. J. Pongrass)
Black, white horseshoe & hooped sleeves, checked cap
Ch g 5y Peintre Celebre – Lamora
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. Beasley 58
Rider L. Beasley 58
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Shania Dane 55
3rd Outback Prince 57.5
3rd Outback Prince 57.5
Hd x sht hd. Time 1:34.6
2004 Grand Armee
A. R. Bell
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Br g 6y Hennessey – Tambour
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider D. R. Beasley 58
Rider D. R. Beasley 58
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd King’s Chapel 57.5
3rd Shamekha 55
3rd Shamekha 55
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.94
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: Estate of late J. H. Ingham
& R. W. Ingham)
& R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br h 5y Octagonal – Shadea
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 58
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 58
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F
2nd Grand Armee 58
3rd Defier 58
3rd Defier 58
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37.48
2002 Defier
D. & Mrs. M. Koureas & J. W. R. & Mrs. G. P. Murphy
White, cerise sash, armbands & cap, white pom-pom
B g 5y Dehere – Lilande
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider C. Munce 58
Rider C. Munce 58
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4
2nd Excellerator 57.5
3rd Sunline 55.5
3rd Sunline 55.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38.31
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham))
Cerise
Br c 3y Quest For Fame – Antwerp
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider K. McEvoy 49.5
Rider K. McEvoy 49.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8
2nd Shogun Lodge 58
3rd Courvoisier 50
3rd Courvoisier 50
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:36.74
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
2001 – Race run at Warwick Farm
Mrs. L. A. Brock, J. E. Ellison, J. F. Gray, Mrs. L. H. Kendall
& K. T. Page
& K. T. Page
Red, yellow maltese cross, dark blue sleeves, yellow
cap
B h 6y Rubiton – Hi De Ho
Trainer R. Brock
Rider J. Sheehan 58
Rider J. Sheehan 58
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Mr Innocent 58
3rd Al Mansour 58
3rd Al Mansour 58
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.25
B. T. Aquilina, P. Stramandinou, Ms P. M. Bareta
& Mrs. D. Samba
& Mrs. D. Samba
Pale green, orange stars, green cap
Ch g 3y Grand Lodge – Pride Of Tahnee
Trainer R. H. Thomsen
Rider R. S. Dye 49.5
Rider R. S. Dye 49.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Sunline 55
3rd Adam 58
3rd Adam 58
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:34.97
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br c 3y Quest For Fame – Awards Ceremony
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd Tycoon Lil 55
3rd Deb’s Dream 58
3rd Deb’s Dream 58
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:35.10
1997 Encounter
Newhaven Park Stud Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: J. W. Sr, F. J.
& R. J. Kelly & J. H. Ingham) & N. Curtis
& R. J. Kelly & J. H. Ingham) & N. Curtis
Cerise, royal blue sash & striped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Tierce – Fancy Babe
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider R. S. Dye 49
Rider R. S. Dye 49
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Filante 58.5
3rd Juggler 58.5
3rd Juggler 58.5
Lng nk x lng hd. Time 1:36.02
1996 Juggler
P. D. L. & Mrs. S. E. Horwitz, Ms V. K. Bridger, M. A. Turnbull
& R. M. Zamin
& R. M. Zamin
Grey, red sleeves, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Jugah – Kashalyn
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider G. Boss 58.5
Rider G. Boss 58.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4
2nd Filante 57
3rd All Our Mob 58.5
3rd All Our Mob 58.5
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:35.49
1995 Turridu
R. & Mrs Y. Robinson & Mrs. M. Smith
Pale green, white star, black and white checked armbands
Br g 4y Cenchire – Opera Rose
Trainer G. Frazer
Rider W. Aspros 57
Rider W. Aspros 57
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Danewin 57
3rd Cheunganoff 58.5
3rd Cheunganoff 58.5
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.76
Noonamah Stud Synd. (Mgr: B. M. Murphy) & K. Lorenz
Pink, purple maltese cross, purple sleeves & cap
Ch h 7y Durham Ranger – Arcona
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. D. Marshall 58.5
Rider S. D. Marshall 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Brave Warrior 49
3rd March Hare 57
3rd March Hare 57
Sht nk x lng nk. Time 1:36.23
1993 March Hare
E. A., Mrs. K. B., F. C., J. & Miss H. Crutch
White, black spots, red hooped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Marscay – Te Akau Toy
Trainer J. Morish
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Deposition 58.5
3rd Slight Chance 54.5
3rd Slight Chance 54.5
Lng hd x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:33.90
(race record)
(race record)
1992 Coronation Day
R. H. & Mrs A. J. Hilton & K. A. & Mrs. N. C. Johnstone
Yellow, red braces, light blue cap
B c 3y Bletchingly – Born To Be Queen
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
Rider L. V. Cassidy 49.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Kinjite 57
3rd Rough Habit 58.5
3rd Rough Habit 58.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.40
1991 Planet Ruler
Mr. & Mrs. L. Fleyfel & Mesdames C. L., A. E
& Mr. P. M. Ganim
& Mr. P. M. Ganim
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 7y Kaoru Star – Moon Scent
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider L. Dittman 58.5
Rider L. Dittman 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Kinjite 49.5
3rd Quick Score 57
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:36.50
3rd Quick Score 57
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:36.50
1990 Shaftesbury Avenue
J. B. Cummings, G. G. Hawker, J. A. McHugh,
C. D. Renshaw & J. A. Inglis
C. D. Renshaw & J. A. Inglis
Black, pink striped sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Salieri – Lady Upstage
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 57
Rider J. Marshall 57
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/4
2nd Super Impose 58.5
3rd Stargazer 57
3rd Stargazer 57
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:35.90
1989 Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & G. W. Roberts
Brown, white armbands, white cap
B g 6y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 58.5
Rider C. Small 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/9F
2nd Groucho 58.5
3rd Don’t Play 58.5
Sht nk x lng hd. Time 1:35.40
3rd Don’t Play 58.5
Sht nk x lng hd. Time 1:35.40
1988 Gennaker
Mr. & Mrs J. M. Denoon & Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Roberts
White, orange sash, black striped sleeves, black & white quartered cap
Br g 3y Crested Wave – Pass The Dice
Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman
Rider R. S. Dye 49
Rider R. S. Dye 49
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Balciano 58.5
3rd Merimbula Bay 49
3rd Merimbula Bay 49
Lng nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:35.9
1987 Campaign King
L. Fink & G. C.& Mrs. J. Farrah
Red and pink hoops, yellow sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch h 5y Saarond – Acid Queen
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 58.5
Rider J. Marshall 58.5
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4F
2nd Groucho 57
3rd Impoverish 49.5
3rd Impoverish 49.5
1 ½ len x lng hd. Time 1:35.0
1986 Ma Chiquita
Dr. K. F. & Mrs. C. M. Bendall & Mr. & Mrs S. G. Munro
Black, white armbands, red cap
Ch m 4y Last Tango – Tarantelle
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. S. Dye 54.5
Rider R. S. Dye 54.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 33/1
2nd Drawn 57
3rd Roman Artist 57
3rd Roman Artist 57
½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.9
1985 Roman Artist
J. J. Preston, A. A. Heffernan, R. D. McGeary, D. Doyle
& G. Scott
& G. Scott
White, red diamond, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Roman Prince – Ovaltina
Trainer C. Newham
Rider M. Logue 49
Rider M. Logue 49
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 16/1
2nd Kingdom Bay 57
3rd Riverdale 58.5
3rd Riverdale 58.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:36.40
1984 Inspired
Mr. & Mrs. S. S. Nivison & Mr. & Mrs. O. P. Tait
Black, yellow sash & sleeves
Ch g 3y Vain – Thought
Trainer T. Green
Rider B. Compton 49
Rider B. Compton 49
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/4F
2nd Street Café 49
3rd Riverdale 57
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.8
3rd Riverdale 57
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.8
Muskoka Farms P’Ships (Mgrs. R. M. Lapointe,
J. E. Ledgerwood, G. C. Wild & T. Van Brugge)
J. E. Ledgerwood, G. C. Wild & T. Van Brugge)
White, red diamond, yellow sleeves & cap
Gr m 4y Bletchingly – Ammo Girl
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 54.5
Rider R. Quinton 54.5
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/2F
2nd Mr. McGinty 57
3rd Rare Form 58.5
3rd Rare Form 58.5
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:37.30
1982 Kingston Town
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains & G. A. Monsbrough
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Blk g 6y Bletchingly – Ada Hunter
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/5F
2nd Northern Reward 49
3rd Grey Receiver 58.5
Nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:40.0
3rd Grey Receiver 58.5
Nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:40.0
1981 Kingston Town
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains & G. A. Monsbrough
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Blk g 5y Bletchingly – Ada Hunter
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
Rider M. Johnston 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
2nd Arbogast 58.5
3rd Our Paddy Boy 57
3rd Our Paddy Boy 57
2 ¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:34.3
(race record)
(race record)
E. J. Catrill & C. J. Doulman
Green, brown diamond & armbands, green cap
Br g 7y Prince Max – Tulrego
Trainer T. Doulman
Rider A. Marney 58.5
Rider A. Marney 58.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd Marjoleo 58.5
3rd Belmura Lad 58.5
3rd Belmura Lad 58.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.0
1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
1979 Imposing
B. J. Freyer & Lady Fisher
White, orange sash, green hooped sleeves, orange cap
Ch h 4y Todman – Hialeah
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 57
Rider M. Johnston 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/15F
2nd Steel Blade 57
3rd Abs 58.5
3rd Abs 58.5
5 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:34.5
1978 Party’s
Pride
Mrs G. Waterhouse & A. Brown
Red, light blue maltese cross, brown cap
B g 5y Grey Mop – Party Lass
Trainer J. O’Neill
Rider A. Marney 58.5
Rider A. Marney 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/4
2nd Marceau 57
3rd Blockbuster 58.5
3rd Blockbuster 58.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:37.7
1977 Blockbuster
C. & R. Thurecht Pty Ltd
Light blue, dark blue star, white sleeves, dark blue & white quartered cap
Br h 4y Streetfighter – Surpass
Trainer H. Clark
Rider P. Cook 57
Rider P. Cook 57
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/4
2nd Manawapoi 58.5
3rd Romantic Dream 57
3rd Romantic Dream 57
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:38.1
S & M Fox Investments Pty Ltd
Grey, purple seams, white cap
B h 6y Pakistan II – Micheline
Trainer J. Denham
Rider A. Denham 58.5
Rider A. Denham 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4
2nd Toy Show 54.5
3rd Future Shock 58.5
3rd Future Shock 58.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:40.4
1975 Hartshill
Mr. R. W. Lynam
Brown, white braces & cap
Ch m 4y My Heart – Victory Piper
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 54.5
Rider K. Langby 54.5
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Martindale 58.5
3rd Dalrello 58.5
3rd Dalrello 58.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:35.9
1974 Itchy Feet
Mr. P. P. Hill
Pale Blue, brown sleeves
Ch h 4y Le Cordonnier – Ticklish
Trainer R. W. Guy
Rider D. Mitchell 57
Rider D. Mitchell 57
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Drifted In 58.5
3rd Purple Patch 57
3rd Purple Patch 57
½ hd x hd. Time 1:35.9
1973 All Shot
Mr. H. Harrison
Yellow, purple braces & cap
B g 5y Idomeneo – Gambit
Trainer I. Saunders
Rider D. Lake 58.5
Rider D. Lake 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Drifted In 57
2nd Drifted In 57
3rd Longfella 57
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:35.9
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:35.9
1972 Nippon
Lady Miller
Pale blue, tartan maltese cross, tartan cap
Br h 4y Rego – Panda
Trainer J. Green
Rider W. Camer 57
Rider W. Camer 57
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Ricochet 58.5
3rd Red God 58.5
3rd Red God 58.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.3
1972 was the first
metric running of the George Main Stakes- distance changed from 8 furlongs to 1600m,
weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
Mr. & Mrs. P. G. Tait
Red, white cap
Br h 4y Rego – Dark Jewel
Trainer F. Allotta
Rider G. Moore 9.0
Rider G. Moore 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Regal Rhythm 9.3
3rd Rajah Sahib 9.3
3rd Rajah Sahib 9.3
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:36.5
1970 Ricochet
Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Truscott
Green, pink diamonds, white cap
Br g 4y Todman – Kaldarra
Trainer J. Denham
Rider D. Lake 9.0
Rider D. Lake 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/9F
2nd Broker’s Tip 9.3
3rd Regal Rhythm 9.3
3rd Regal Rhythm 9.3
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:36.3
1969 Zephyrus
R. Pettigrew, E. Brennan, G. Mitchinson & J. O’Brien
White, black band, sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Final Court – Floretta
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.0
Rider G. Moore 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F
2nd Foresight 9.3
3rd Cyron 9.3
5 len x 3 len. Time 1: 36.4
3rd Cyron 9.3
5 len x 3 len. Time 1: 36.4
1968 Regal Rhythm
W. R. Laforest & Sir James Kirby
Yellow, red sash & cap
B g 4y Sostenuto – Regal Peace
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Schumacher 9.0
Rider M. Schumacher 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Royal Rene 9.3
3rd Gay Gauntlet 9.3
3rd Gay Gauntlet 9.3
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:36.9
1967 Regal Rhythm
W. R. Laforest & Sir James Kirby
Yellow, red sash & cap
B g 3y Sostenuto – Regal Peace
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Schumacher 7.13
Rider M. Schumacher 7.13
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4
2nd Shakedown 9.0
3rd Brandy Lad 9.3
3rd Brandy Lad 9.3
5 len x 6 len. Time 1:35 7/10
1966 Chantal
Miss L. Jamieson
Brown, blue hoops, blue sleeves & cap
Br m 5y Chatsworth II – Tenderfoot
Trainer J. Hayes
Rider G. Moore 8.12
Rider G. Moore 8.12
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/5F
2nd Scottish Soldier 9.3
3rd Cele’s Image 8.12
3rd Cele’s Image 8.12
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38 4/5
N. C. Smith, T. J. Powell, F. L. Williams, P. Wall & C. Swain
Orange, green seams & cap
Br g 6y Count Rendered – Radiant Praise
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.3
Rider G. Moore 9.3
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Toi Port 9.3
3rd Strauss 9.0
3rd Strauss 9.0
½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:36 3/10
N. C. Smith, T. J. Powell, F. L. Williams, P. Wall & C. Swain
Orange, green seams & cap
Br g 5y Count Rendered – Radiant Praise
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.3
Rider G. Moore 9.3
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Scottish Soldier 9.3
3rd Toi Port 9.3
3rd Toi Port 9.3
Sht hd x nk. Time 1:37 3/10
1963 Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 6y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider G. Podmore 8.12
Rider G. Podmore 8.12
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Kilshery 9.3
3rd Key 8.12
3rd Key 8.12
1 ¾ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:35 2/5
1962 New Statesman
Mr. & Mrs L. T. Casey, Mrs. A. Courtney
& Exors. Estate late M. J. Fitzgerald
& Exors. Estate late M. J. Fitzgerald
Blue, red striped sleeves, yellow cap
B g 4y Smokey Eyes – Wilma Joy
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider K. Smith 9.0
Rider K. Smith 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1
2nd Wenona Girl 8.12
3rd Persian Lyric 9.3
3rd Persian Lyric 9.3
¾ len x nk. Time 1:36 1/5
1961 Martello Towers
K. T. Cochrane & K. T. Cochrane (jun)
White, black braces, brown armbands & cap
Ch or gr h 5y Gaekwar’s Pride – Nidhauli
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.3
Rider G. Moore 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP EvensF
2nd Columbia Star 7.13
3rd Young Brolga 7.13
3rd Young Brolga 7.13
2 len x 6 len. Time 1:34 2/5
(race record)
(race record)
1960 Second Earl
Mrs. C. McGregor
Red, black band, black sleeves, red cap
B g 5y Tembu – Ajalon
Trainer W. F. Clifton
Rider M. Schumacher 9.3
Rider M. Schumacher 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Tulloch 9.3
3rd Saydor 9.0
3rd Saydor 9.0
½ len x 3 len. Time 1:37 2/5
Mr. & Mrs. N. Virag & Mr. & Mrs. E. Cunio
Dark blue, pink spots
Br g 6y Faux Tirage – Poor Little Rich Girl
Trainer C. Rolls
Rider N. Sellwood 9.3
Rider N. Sellwood 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/1
2nd In Love 9.0
3rd Beechley 7.13
3rd Beechley 7.13
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:36 7/10
1958 Lindbergh
Messrs. N. H. & H. W. Bishop
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
B h 7y Transatlantic – Dare
Trainer H. Darwon
Rider R. Selkrig 9.3
Rider R. Selkrig 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Gay Satin 8.9
3rd Young Idealist 9.0
3rd Young Idealist 9.0
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:37 3/10
1957 Landy
Exec. of the Late W. B. Sawyer
Red, dark blue and white striped sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch h 5y Midstream – Prestige
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.3
Rider G. Moore 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Grenoble 9.0
3rd Shahwan 9.0
3rd Shahwan 9.0
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:36 9/10
1956 Kingster
Mr. L. G. Gibson
Yellow, tartan sash & cap
Br h 4y Star Kingdom – Canvas Back
Trainer J. Green
Rider A. Mulley 9.0
Rider A. Mulley 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4EF (Somerset Fair)
2nd Somerset Fair 9.3
3rd Fair Chance 9.3
3rd Fair Chance 9.3
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:34 7/10
1955 Prince Morvi
Mr. J. Harris
Red and lilac hoops, black cap
Br h 5y Gawkewar’s Pride – Sincerity
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider W. Cook 9.3
Rider W. Cook 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 15/1
2nd Prince Cortauld 9.3
3rd Somerset Fair 9.0
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36 1/5
3rd Somerset Fair 9.0
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36 1/5
1954 Gendarme
Hon. W. S. Goosman
Gold, red maltese cross & cap
Ch g 5y Ruthless – Sal
Trainer F. Smith
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/9F
2nd Tarien 8.12
3rd Tesla 9.0
3rd Tesla 9.0
½ len x 5 len. Time 1:37
1953 Tarien (GB)
Messrs. R. O. Cummings & D. Chrystal (jun)
White, pale blue sash, red sleeves, pale blue cap
Ch m 5y Tehran – Oriens
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.9
Rider G. Moore 8.9
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/4F
2nd Idlewild 9.0
3rd San Domenico 9.0
3rd San Domenico 9.0
4 len x 15 len. Time 1:36 ½
1952 Montana
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Dark blue, yellow band, black cap
Br g 4y Foxbridge – Blandsong
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1EF (Grey Boots)
2nd Grey Boots 9.0
3rd Idlewild 8.0
½ len x 4 len. Time 1:48 ¾
3rd Idlewild 8.0
½ len x 4 len. Time 1:48 ¾
Mr. W. A. Freeman
Orange, black stars, orange cap
Br h 4y Beau Son – Distraction
Trainer F. Dalton
Rider J. Thompson 9.0
Rider J. Thompson 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1
2nd (DH) Grey Boots 9.0
2nd (DH) San Domenico 9.0
2nd (DH) San Domenico 9.0
Lng hd x dead-heat. Time 1:37 ¼
1950 San Domenico
Mr. R. P. Formosa
Black, red maltese cross, orange sleeves, red cap
Br g 5y Hua – Arpina
Trainer R. Formosa
Rider A. Ward 9.0
Rider A. Ward 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2
2nd Grey Boots 9.0
3rd Donegal 9.3
3rd Donegal 9.3
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:40 ½
1949 The Groom
Mrs W. J. Smith
Red and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves & cap
B h 5y Hua – Bridal Veil
Trainer J. Mitchell
Rider G. Moore 9.3
Rider G. Moore 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Bernbrook 9.0
3rd Foxzami 9.0
3rd Foxzami 9.0
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:41
1948 De La Salle
Mr. Mr. V. J. Byrnes
Red and dark blue diamonds, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Br m 4y Speardale – Fossil
Trainer D. L. Burke
Rider J. Thompson 8.9
Rider J. Thompson 8.9
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/4F
2nd Riptide 8.0
3rd Stamen 9.0
3rd Stamen 9.0
3 len x 4 len. Time 1:38 ½
1947 Shannon
Mr. W. J. Smith
Orange and white stripes, black cap
B h 6y Midstream – Idle Words
Trainer F. Dalton
Rider D. Munro 9.3
Rider D. Munro 9.3
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/4F
2nd Victory Lad 9.3
3rd Puffham 9.0
½ nk x 4 len. Time 1:36 ½
3rd Puffham 9.0
½ nk x 4 len. Time 1:36 ½
1946 Shannon
Mr. P. Riddle
Light blue and black halves, black cap
B h 5y Midstream – Idle Words
Trainer P. Riddle
Rider D. Munro 9.3
Rider D. Munro 9.3
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/3F
2nd Flight 8.12
3rd Magnificent 9.0
6 len x 4 len. Time 1:34 ½
(race & Australian record)
3rd Magnificent 9.0
6 len x 4 len. Time 1:34 ½
(race & Australian record)
Mr. W. T. Kerr
Yellow, dark blue sleeves & cap
B h 6y Manitoba – Vocal
Trainer P. Riddle
Rider W. Cook 9.3
Rider W. Cook 9.3
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Sleepy Fox 9.0
3rd Cold Shower 9.0
3rd Cold Shower 9.0
4 len x 3 len. Time 1:37 ½
1945 – First running of George Main Stakes – 1 mile
