Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (GR1)
(Invitation Stakes)
2024 total prize money: $1,000,000
1st $600,000, 2nd $180,000, 3rd $90,000
The Invitation Stakes was first run at Caulfield racecourse during the spring carnival of 1951.
The MRC secretary Mr. J.
C. Reilly thought it would be a good promotion for the club to host a one-off
invitational race that would see the best riders from all the states and
territories of Australia riding on the same race-card.
The annual Melbourne show-day
holiday in late September was considered the ideal time to stage such an event,
with the hope that many Melbournians would spend their day-off at the races.
Twenty three horses were
nominated for the inaugural 7 furlong event which had been limited to a maximum
field of 16 runners. Of the 23 nominations only fourteen accepted, leaving
Tasmanian rider E. Cox and Northern Territory rider R. Gorden without a ride in
the race.
The scratchings on race
day of Heroic Lad and Tania left Frank Tocknell (TAS) and Frank ‘Tiger’ Moore
(WA) without rides, leaving twelve runners to face the starter.
The race was a triumph for
Western Australia, with both the winner, Jovial Lad and his rider E. Treffone
hailing from the western state.
The race was also a
triumph for Mr. J. C. Reilly and the MRC, with a public-holiday crowd of just
over 50,000 turning up at Caulfield to see the best riders in the country.
Such was the success of
the Invitation Stakes, the MRC decided to keep it as an annual event.
The Race remained in its
original format until 1975 when a sponsorship deal with tobacco company Philip
Morris saw the name changed to the ‘Marlboro Cup’.
The race seemed to suffer
an identity crisis, with the name changing again in 1989 to the ‘Show Day Cup’
then in 1992 it became the ‘Vic-Health Cup’.
The abandonment of the Melbourne
Show Day public holiday in 1994 saw the long-standing Thursday race meeting,
which also featured the Underwood Stakes, transferred to a Saturday meeting.
From 2000 – 2001 the
Vic-Health Cup became the ‘Eat Well Live Well Cup’ before changing again in
2002 to the Dubai Racing Club Cup’. In 2006 the race was changed to the ‘Sir Rupert
Clarke Stakes’ in honour of former MRC Chairman Sir Rupert Clarke, who died the
previous year.
Five
gallopers have won the Invitation Stakes on more than one occasion:
St Joel
1953, 56 & 59 – Anonyme 1961/62
– Tauto 1970/71
Private Talk 1976 & 79 – Testa Rossa 1999/2000
At ten years of age, St Joel’s
performance in 1959 to win the Invitation Stakes for a third time is the
highlight of the race’s history. St. Joel had previously won the Invitation Stakes
in 1953 as a four year old and in 1956 as a seven year old.
Training honours rest with Lee Freedman who
saddled up the winner on four occasions:
1992 Mannerism – 1994 Poetic King
– 1996 Encosta De Lago
2001 Mr Murphy
The most successful rider
of winners of the Invitation Stakes
is Damien Oliver who has piloted the
winner on six occasions:
1990 Submariner – 1992 Mannerism
– 1994 Poetic King – 1999 Testa Rossa
2001 Mr Murphy – 2008 Orange
County.
2024 Kimochi
Yu Long Investments
Bottle green, white checked sleeves, white cap
B m 4y Brave Smash – Summer Fun
Trainer G. Portelli
Rider C. Williams 52.5
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 25/1
2nd Another Will 56
3rd Steparty 52
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:23.56
2023 Magic Time
Milburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud
Brown and white checks, white cap
B m 4y Hellbent – Time Awaits
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider M. Dee 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 15/4F
2nd I Am Me 56
3rd Strait Acer 55.5
1 len x nk. Time 1:22.51
2022 Callsign Mav
A Nelson, J Bary, T Ongarezos, T Schneider, B Nelson, M Carney, T Raptis, S Kyriazis, Aecal Family, N Haynes, B Roubos, D Haynes, Ms A Pearce, S & R Boob, S Baster, Mrs M Nelson & P Roost
Gold, black cap with gold tassel
B g 6y Atlante – Raadisi
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider J. Mott 57.5
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/1
2nd I Am Superman 57.5
3rd Tuvalu 54.5
½ nk x lng hd. Time 1:26.88
2021 Sierra Sue
A Kheir, J O’Neill, V Kheir, Carty Racing, S Lewin, B Nettlefold,
B Sokolski, J Lock & Miss C Lock
Navy blue, pale yellow spots, halved sleeves, qtrd cap & pale yellow pom-pom
B or br m 5y Darci Brahma – Centree
Trainer T. Busuttin & N. Young
Rider D. Moor 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Dice Roll 52
3rd I’m Thunderstruck 52
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 1:23.07
2020 Behemoth
B Hannon, A Devine, C Downie, V Francesca, M Smith
B McGilvray, T Fletcher, P Neuberger, T Thompson
L Woodroffe, 21st Century Racing P/L, The Grand,
Samui Racing, The Quine Boys Inc.
Black, old gold star, checked sleeves, checked cap
B g 5y All Too Hard – Penny Banger
Trainer D. Jolly
Rider C. Williams 60
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4F
2nd Dollar For Dollar 56.5
3rd Pretty Brazen 54.5
3rd Pretty Brazen 54.5
1 len x nse. Time 1:23.84
2019 Begood Toya Mother
Hello Possum Synd, M J Bracken, P Van Ginnekan, R
Carey,
Ms E Petherick, Mrs J Farrow, Ms L Petherick, W
Burgoyne,
L Reichelt, J Serle, M Atchison, B Deverall, M
Fleming, M DreamsYoungandold Synd, Ultimate racing, Crack Seven Racing & In The Gravy Synd
Lime, red
epaulettes and hooped cap
B/br g 5y Myboycharlie – Lady Of Helena
Trainer D. Bowman
Rider D. Bates 52
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1F
2nd Age Of Chivalry 52
3rd Widgee Turf 56
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:21.98
2018 Jungle Cat (IRE)
Godolphin
Royal blue
B h 7y Iffraaj – Mike’s Wildcat
Trainer Charlie Appleby
Rider J. Doyle 58
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Dollar For Dollar 53
3rd Land Of Plenty 54
½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:22.31
2017 Santa Ana
Lane
William Street Synd. (Mgr: M. A. Ramsden)
Royal blue, gold armbands & cap
B g 5y Lope De Vega – Fast Fleet
Trainer A. Freedman
Rider D. Yendall 52
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 25/1
2nd Mr Sneaky 52
3rd So Si Bon 52
3rd So Si Bon 52
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.28
2016 Bon Aurum
K King, G Regan, L J Kavanagh, S Joyce, B Bain, P Hahnel, B Gunn, Black + White Caviar Racing (Mgr: J Thomson),
Ken King T'breds (Mgr: A King), Officer Skippy (Mgr: J Cannan),
Kings Of The Turf (Mgr: M Sparks), J Barnett, A Dunne, G Clarke & M
W O'Connell
Maroon, lime spot, sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Bon Hoffa – Goldsmobile
Trainer C. Maher
Rider K. McEvoy 52
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2
2nd Voodoo Lad 54
3rd Fast ‘N’ Rocking 55
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:23.49
D Davidson, M Krauser, A Davidson, M Davidson, Estate Of
C Peoples, I Berger, H Kalus, N Siow, M Wolper, A Yeo,
S Cheng, Widden Stud P/L, Balmerino Racing & The Hankton
C Peoples, I Berger, H Kalus, N Siow, M Wolper, A Yeo,
S Cheng, Widden Stud P/L, Balmerino Racing & The Hankton
Maroon, white star, white and maroon stars sleeves, white & maroon star cap
Ch h 4y Stratum – Purely Spectacular
Trainer D. Weir
Rider C. Williams 54.5
Rider C. Williams 54.5
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 8/1
2nd Disposition 54
3rd Under The Louvre 55.5
3rd Under The Louvre 55.5
Sht hd x sht hd. Time 1:22.09
2014 Trust In A Gust
D Speechley, W Thomas, B Cotching, W Gribble, L Hernan, D Langton, P Speechley, A Gribble, P Hernan, Giddy Up Doris, KTF Racing & Sunday Knight (Mgr: P K Mitchem)
Maroon, white star, white and maroon stars sleeves, white & maroon star cap
Ch h 4y Keep The Faith – Subtle Breeze
Trainer D. Weir
Rider D. Lane 52
Rider D. Lane 52
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1F
2nd Dissident 58
3rd Bull Point 52
3rd Bull Point 52
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:23.00
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Mihalyka), J Murphy, P Kite, M Powell, C Baker, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), S Lindley, R Spee, A Fitzgerald, Pardon (Mgr: K Sheppard), Simpson-Morgan, T Gleeson, N Parbery, G Zivkovic & Rdfit Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Cook)
White, green crossed sashes, red sleeves & cap
B or br h 4y California Dane – Texarcana
Trainer G. Portelli
Rider G. Boss 55.5
Rider G. Boss 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 9/2
2nd Fontelina 55
3rd Solzhenitsyn 57.5
3rd Solzhenitsyn 57.5
Sht hd x sht hd. Time 1:23.88
2012 Moment Of Change
Slade Moment Synd (Mgr: R Slade), J Barnett, M J W
(Mgr: D Whelan), H Sonnenberg, D T K Synd (Mgr: L Crellin), G Neradovsky, A Davis, R Peck, R Cook & A Kheir
(Mgr: D Whelan), H Sonnenberg, D T K Synd (Mgr: L Crellin), G Neradovsky, A Davis, R Peck, R Cook & A Kheir
White, gold & black band, black & gold stars sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Barely A Moment – Europium
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 52.5
Rider L. Nolen 52.5
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 7/2
2nd We’re Gonna Rock 55.5
3rd Solzhenitsyn 53
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.12
3rd Solzhenitsyn 53
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.12
R. G. Hore-Lacy, W. Van Rooy, T. Morrissey, P. Coffey,
P. McNamara, S. Cheung, A. Mithen & Shandy Kristo Synd
P. McNamara, S. Cheung, A. Mithen & Shandy Kristo Synd
Orange, brown diamonds
Ch h 4y Show A Heart – Orong
Trainer R. Hore-Lacy
Rider C. Williams 56.5
Rider C. Williams 56.5
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/1
2nd Pinnacles 54.5
3rd Master Of Design 54
3rd Master Of Design 54
1 ½ len x lng hd. Time 1:21.95
2010 Response
B. M. Griffiths & Mrs. M. M. Griffiths
Pale blue, yellow check, red cap
B m 4y Charge Forward – Live It Up
Trainer M. Ellerton & S. Zahra
Rider C. Williams 53.5
Rider C. Williams 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/4
2nd No Evidence Needed 53.5
3rd Woorim 54.5
3rd Woorim 54.5
½ len x sht hd. Time 1:22.23
2009 Turffontein
A Cummings T'breds, A Grant-Taylor, M Paine, J Sugarman, R Garozzo, M Kleimeyer, S Savage, PC Racing
( Mgr: P Carroll), C J Morey & T Hurford
( Mgr: P Carroll), C J Morey & T Hurford
Yellow, red epaulettes & cap
Ch h 5y Johannesburg – Spirit Of Grace
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider G. Boss 55.5
Rider G. Boss 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 14/1
2nd Stickpin 55
3rd Raffaello 55
3rd Raffaello 55
¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:25.36
2008 Orange
County
J & Mrs J Maclean, N & Mrs C Pinder, J Barr, Mrs A Maclean, J Pilbeam, D Wray, G Levvey & Adairs Syndicate
(Mgr: A McLean)
(Mgr: A McLean)
Lime, navy blue diamond
Gr g 6y Volksraad – Saffie
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider D. Oliver 54
Rider D. Oliver 54
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 8/1
2nd Bon Hoffa 55.5
3rd Turffontein 52.5
3rd Turffontein 52.5
2 ½ len x ¼ len. Time 1:24.43
2007 Bon Hoffa
Ken King Go Equities Synd, P K Saker, P O Moorhead,
WTCD Synd, P J Gepp, J Tassone, G L Tate, T Wilson,
T S Rocks & Mrs A King
WTCD Synd, P J Gepp, J Tassone, G L Tate, T Wilson,
T S Rocks & Mrs A King
Maroon, lime spot, sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Belong To Me – Asian Reef
Trainer W. Kelly
Rider V. Duric 53
Rider V. Duric 53
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/4F
2nd Niconero 56.5
3rd Wonderful World 55.5
3rd Wonderful World 55.5
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:22.53
2006 Rewaaya
Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd Synd. (Mgr: G. M. Kelly)
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
Br m 4y Singspiel – Nasmah
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 51
Rider C. Williams 51
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/4
2nd Miss Andretti 53.5
3rd Undue 53.5
3rd Undue 53.5
Hd x sht nk. Time 1:23.46
2005 Barely A Moment
D A Hayes, M Bolton, C Aldons, T & Mrs M Warren, K Dale,
J Dimitriou, S Cochrane & Ms J Magee
J Dimitriou, S Cochrane & Ms J Magee
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B or br h 4y Gilded Time – Lady Danna
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 52
Rider C. Williams 52
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/1
2nd Super Kid 57.5
3rd Sky Cuddle 51
1 len x nk. Time 1:25.76
3rd Sky Cuddle 51
1 len x nk. Time 1:25.76
2004 Regal Roller
B. J. & Mrs. J. H. & C. J. Durran
Royal blue, white spots, red sleeves & cap
Ch g 5y Regal Classic – Arantxa Rose
Trainer C. McDonald
Rider M. Flaherty 55.5
Rider M. Flaherty 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/2
2nd Our Egyptian Raine 55
3rd Alinghi 51
3rd Alinghi 51
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:24.28
2003 Exceed And Excel
N. Moraitis & A. S. Osburg
N. Moraitis & A. S. Osburg
White, grey sash, pink striped sleeves, grey cap
B c 3y Danehill – Patrona
Trainer T. Martin
Rider C. W. Brown 52.5
Rider C. W. Brown 52.5
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Reactive 51
3rd Titanic Jack 53.5
3rd Titanic Jack 53.5
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:21.20
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
2002 Pernod
W Huntly, G Sweetman, B Brunton, S Bailey, G Sproule,
A Papanicolaou, J Costi, C Coghlan, T Fairchild & M Kainey
A Papanicolaou, J Costi, C Coghlan, T Fairchild & M Kainey
Pale blue, black sleeves, red cap
Br m 5y Centaine – Martine Michelle
Trainer M. Moroney
Rider K. McEvoy 53.5
Rider K. McEvoy 53.5
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 11/1
2nd Bel Esprit 53
3rd Royal Code 55
3rd Royal Code 55
¾ len x nk. Time 1:22.63
2001 Mr. Murphy
Gooree Park Company Synd. (Mgr: A. J. Baddock)
Red, black stripes
B g 4y Danehill – Marscay’s Dream
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Fubu 52.5
3rd Umrum 56
3rd Umrum 56
Nk x hd. Time 1:23.57
2000 Testa Rossa
J. M. & Mrs. G. Capellin
Green, white and red bands & hooped cap
B h 4y Perugino – Bo Dapper
Trainer D. Lawson
Rider B. Prebble 58.5
Rider B. Prebble 58.5
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/2F
2nd Camarena 53
3rd Porto Roca 50
3rd Porto Roca 50
Nse x hd. Time 1:21.97
(race record)
(race record)
1999 Testa Rossa
J. M. & Mrs. G. Capellin
Green, white and red bands & hooped cap
B c 3y Perugino – Bo Dapper
Trainer D. Lawson
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1
2nd Nina Haraka 54.5
3rd Redoute’s Choice 54.5
3rd Redoute’s Choice 54.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.14
(race record)
(race record)
1998 Lord Luskin
I. J. Lewis, M. P. Sultana, F. Facciolo, G. J. Rayner,
S. M. Medcraft & Mrs. L. M. Berrill
S. M. Medcraft & Mrs. L. M. Berrill
Lime green, pink & black stripes, black hooped sleeves & cap
Ch g 6y Star Of Luskin – Ashafy
Trainer L. Corstens
Rider S. Baster 51
Rider S. Baster 51
18 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 33/1
2nd Theatre 51.5
3rd Haltemann 51
3rd Haltemann 51
Lng nk x ½ len. Time 1:23.35
1997 Cut Up Rough
Mr. G. R. Lechte
Fluorescent yellow
B g 7y Blazing Sword – Highball
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider S. R. King 57
Rider S. R. King 57
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 12/1
2nd Tarnpir Lane 58
3rd Delsole 54
3rd Delsole 54
1 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:22.91
1996 Encosta De Lago
M. C. Throsby, J. Magnier, D. L Freedman, E. Irwin,
K. D. Barry & D. S. Grimley
K. D. Barry & D. S. Grimley
Green, red hoops
B c 3y Fairy King – Shoal Creek
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. R. King 50
Rider S. R. King 50
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 4/1
2nd Scenic Royale 52
3rd Lochrae 51.5
3rd Lochrae 51.5
Lng nk x 1 len. Time 1:24.25
1995 Our Maizcay
T. J. Burn, A. A. Fraser, G. Hmander & R. P. Rosenberg
Green, red quarters & quartered cap
B c 3y Maizcay – Marie Viita
Trainer G. L. Searle
Rider B. York 52.5
Rider B. York 52.5
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Cut UP Rough 54.5
3rd You Remember 54.5
3rd You Remember 54.5
Sht hd x 3 ¼ len. Time 1:23.2
1994 Poetic King
Dato Tan Hock Chong, L. K. C. Wong & C. G. Lloyd
Purple, white horse motif in circle, purple &
white hooped cap, red pom pom
Br g 4y Yeats – Holbrook Britt
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1F
2nd Let’s Cut Loose 50
3rd Subastral 49
3rd Subastral 49
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:23.2
1993 Black Rouge
J. C., P. W. V. & M. L. Smith
Yellow, blue spots, black cap
B or Br g 5y Provideo – Millandy
Trainer A. Williams
Rider N. Wilson 52.5
Rider N. Wilson 52.5
18 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 16/1
2nd Let’s Hurry 53.5
3rd Primacy 57
3rd Primacy 57
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:23.3
1992 Mannerism
B. M. & Mrs. M. M. Griffith
Pale blue, yellow check, red cap
B m 5y Amyntor – Northwood Manner
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 56
Rider D. Oliver 56
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/4F
2nd Black Rouge 52
3rd Vows 50
3rd Vows 50
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 1:26.2
1991 St. Jude
Wilton Bloodstock (Mgr: R. G. Wilton), F. English, J. O’Neill,
H. Trinder Invests., E. Connolly & R. Argent
H. Trinder Invests., E. Connolly & R. Argent
Pale blue, purple band, armbands and quartered cap
Br h 4y Godswalk – Out Of Danger
Trainer B. J. McLachlan
Rider B. York 57
Rider B. York 57
17 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2F
2nd Our Dawn Star 50.5
3rd Cole Diesel 55
3rd Cole Diesel 55
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 1:27.4
1990 Submariner
R. Driver, H. Lawton, F. Pezzimenti, P. Cogliandro
R. Driver, H. Lawton, F. Pezzimenti, P. Cogliandro
& Ms T. Vernon
Red, black diamond, black & white striped sleeves, white cap
Br h 4y Sea Anchor – Deep Amber
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Oliver 49
Rider D. Oliver 49
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Plush Embassy 54
3rd Crimson Medal 51.5
3rd Crimson Medal 51.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:24.2
Lord Ben Stables Synd. (Mgr: Mrs. R. P Chapman)
B. L Clark, R. B. Guth & Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Denoon
B. L Clark, R. B. Guth & Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Denoon
Yellow, pale blue circles, yellow & white
quartered cap
Ch g 5y Red Tony – Extra Special
Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman
Rider R. S. Dye 54
Rider R. S. Dye 54
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Glenview 51.5
3rd Dark Beau 53
3rd Dark Beau 53
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:23.6
1988 Rancho Ruler
Mr. & Mrs. G. Marconi
Red, green and white hoops
Br h 4y Rancher – No No Nanette
Trainer J. Marconi
Rider H. White 57
Rider H. White 57
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 5/2F
2nd My Arctic Wolf 53
3rd Our Westminster 53
3rd Our Westminster 53
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:24.0
1987 Western Pago
Heritage Syndications (Mgr. C. R. Hogg)
White, green band, green hooped sleeves & cap
B g 5y Pago Pago – New Rose
Trainer W. J. Mitchell
Rider J. Scorse 55.5
Rider J. Scorse 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1F
2nd Cold Hearted 52
3rd Isomer 52
3rd Isomer 52
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:23.8
Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Dodson
Orange, white spots
Ch m 4y Bletchingly – Jesmond Lass
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider G. Hall 54.5
Rider G. Hall 54.5
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 7/2F
2nd Taj Quillo 54.5
3rd Luther’s Luck 56.5
3rd Luther’s Luck 56.5
3 len x ¾ len. Time 1:24.2
1985 Trichelle
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white & green spotted cap
(wore a red cap to distinguish from stablemate Delightful Belle)
Ch m 4y Sir Tristram – Taiona
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider R. Mallyon 52
Rider R. Mallyon 52
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 8/1
2nd Lockley’s Tradition 53.5
3rd King Phoenix 57
2nd Lockley’s Tradition 53.5
3rd King Phoenix 57
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:23.4
1984 King Phoenix
Mrs. H. Vanston, G. M. Mitchinson & A. M. Mackinnon
Black, blue band, white armbands and cap
B g 4y Amyntor – Sanctimonious
Trainer T. Howe
Rider M. Goreham 52
Rider M. Goreham 52
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1
2nd Nouvelle Star 52.5
3rd Pride Of Kellina 53.5
3rd Pride Of Kellina 53.5
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:25.8
C. J. Furst
Blue, red maltese cross, sleeves & cap
B g 8y Golden Ranger – Ranch Party
Trainer J. Meagher
Rider M. Goreham 51
Rider M. Goreham 51
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 25/1
2nd Torbek 53.5
3rd Showmeran 50
3rd Showmeran 50
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:26.7
1982 Magari
N. Columb & R. S. McDonald
Red and black hoops, white cap
B g 4y Maybe Lad – Aurea
Trainer R. S. McDonald
Rider R. Heffernan 50.5
Rider R. Heffernan 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Pure Of Heart 54
3rd Getting Closer 50.5
3rd Getting Closer 50.5
Lng nk x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:23.0
1981 Soldier Of Fortune
D. C. Lyth, D. B. Cookes, D. B. Dimatinna
& Mrs. B. D. Hayes
& Mrs. B. D. Hayes
White, royal blue cross & quartered cap
B g 4y Estaminet – Great Lady
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 52.5
Rider B. Thomson 52.5
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 10/1
2nd Manikato 60.5
3rd Zegna 51
3rd Zegna 51
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:23.0
1980 Torbek
A B & B L Jorgensen, B C Long & A J Shaw
Red, white stars, black sleeves, red & white quartered cap
Br g 5y Palm Beach – Dollar A Deal
Trainer W. H. Walters
Rider M. Campbell 52.5
Rider M. Campbell 52.5
17 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 12/1
2nd Countess Marizza 53.5
3rd Watney 50.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:22.8
3rd Watney 50.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:22.8
(race & equal course record)
1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
1979 Private Talk
Mr. & Mrs. E. K. McMahon
Orange, purple stripes, hooped sleeves & cap
(wore a white cap to distinguish him from his stablemate
Quiet Snort)
B g 7y Paddy Me – Hush Talk
Trainer E. K. McMahon
Rider G. Bamford 51
Rider G. Bamford 51
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 66/1
2nd Grey Sapphire 52
3rd Fralo 53
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:25.1
3rd Fralo 53
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:25.1
1978 Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes & hooped sleeves
Ch g 3y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider J. Stocker 50
Rider J. Stocker 50
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1F
2nd Lipman 54.5
3rd Shannara 47
4 len x 1 ½ len. 1:24.1
3rd Shannara 47
4 len x 1 ½ len. 1:24.1
Messrs. T. & J. Wilson, R. Pallister & D. Upjohn
& Miss M. Morgan
& Miss M. Morgan
Orange, pink sleeves & cap
Gr h 5y Raffingora – Wharfedale
Trainer D. M. Whitney
Rider J. Letts 55.5
Rider J. Letts 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 15/1
2nd Desirable 55.5
3rd Bonfield 55
3rd Bonfield 55
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:22.8
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
1976 Private Talk
Mr. & Mrs. E. K. McMahon
Orange, purple stripes, hooped sleeves & cap
B g 4y Paddy Me – Hush Talk
Trainer E. K. McMahon
Rider A. Williams 51.5
Rider A. Williams 51.5
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Scamanda 58.5
3rd Golden Fantasy 51
3rd Golden Fantasy 51
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:27
1975 Cap d’Antibes
Messrs. R. J. Lipman & J. Dellal
Green and white diagonal stripes, green cap
Ch m 4y Better Boy – Tereus
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider E. Didham 54.5
Rider E. Didham 54.5
18 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Tontonan 60.5
3rd Kiwi Can 58
3rd Kiwi Can 58
½ hd x 2 len. Time 1:23 7/10
(race & equal course record)
(race & equal course record)
1974 Ptery’s Son
Mr. J. A. & Mrs. M. Skase & Mr. & Mrs. L. Taranto
Grey, red and blue diamond band & armbands, red cap
B h 6y Pterylaw – Phillipa’s Pride
Trainer J. A. Skase
Rider A. Denham (NSW) 50.5
Rider A. Denham (NSW) 50.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Romantic Son 57
3rd Socha 50
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:27 2/10
3rd Socha 50
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:27 2/10
1973 Millefleurs
Lyndhurst Lodge Synd. (Mgr: G. L. Levett)
Gold, green quarters, black hooped sleeves
Ch m 4y Natural Bid – Tasa
Trainer D. Judd
Rider H. White (VIC) 53
Rider H. White (VIC) 53
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd Toltrice 56
3rd Silver Spade 54
3rd Silver Spade 54
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:25 6/10
1972 Proud Toff
Mrs. L. Milgate
Yellow, blue sleeves, yellow armbands, black cap
B or br h 5y Better Boy – Emparoma
Trainer C. A. Wilson
Rider M. Baker (TAS) 53
Rider M. Baker (TAS) 53
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Capistrano 49
3rd Proud Prince 50
3rd Proud Prince 50
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:23 7/10
(race record)
(race record)
1972 was the first metric running of the Invitation Stakes- distance changed from 7 furlongs to 1400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971 Tauto
Mr. E. & Exors. Estate of the late Mrs. E. Remfry
Grey, red and blue diamond
B or br g 6y Good Brandy – San Patricia
Trainer R. Agnew
Rider M. Goreham (SA) 9.11
Rider M. Goreham (SA) 9.11
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 4/1
2nd Cadet 8.2
3rd Smokey Ruler 8.6
3rd Smokey Ruler 8.6
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:24 7/10
1970 Tauto
Mr. E. & Exors. Estate of the late Mrs. E. Remfry
Grey, red and blue diamond
B or br g 5y Good Brandy – San Patricia
Trainer R. Agnew
Rider R. Mallyon (VIC) 9.1
Rider R. Mallyon (VIC) 9.1
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 6/1
2nd Regal Vista 9.0
3rd Big Scope 8.7
3rd Big Scope 8.7
1 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:23.8
1969 Heralding
Mr. J. Kirkpatrick
Red, light blue spots & cap
Ch m 5y Tudor Warning – Birdland
Trainer J. Kirkpatrick
Rider F. Reys (VIC) 7.11
Rider F. Reys (VIC) 7.11
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 40/1
2nd Hanuman 8.2
3rd Bowl King 9.9
3rd Bowl King 9.9
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:27 1/5
1968 Joking
Messrs. W. A. Ross, R. S. Dabscheck & W. J. Adams
Brown, white spots, white sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Todman – Medium
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Cherry (WA) 8.2
Rider R. Cherry (WA) 8.2
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2F
2nd Tried And True 8.5
3rd Magic Ruler 9.5
3rd Magic Ruler 9.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:23 9/10
1967 Snub
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
B g 4y Diablerets – Light Comment
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider J. Johnson (SA) 9.2
Rider J. Johnson (SA) 9.2
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 3/1F
2nd Boeing Boy 8.7
3rd Spell 8.6
3rd Spell 8.6
½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:25 1/10
1966 Maritana
Messrs. D. Bailey & T. Greenland
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Messrs. D. Bailey & T. Greenland
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Ch h 4y Power House – Carbon Flight
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider R. Higgins (VIC) 9.8
Rider R. Higgins (VIC) 9.8
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/5F
2nd Kaminyarr 8.4
3rd Swindler 8.0
3rd Swindler 8.0
Hd x ½ hd. Time 1:25 2/5
1965 Nicopolis
Mr. F. Brady
Brown, white sash & cap
Br g 6y Landau – Ballater Belle
Trainer D. Judd
Rider R Higgins (VIC) 9.5
Rider R Higgins (VIC) 9.5
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Bowl King 9.2
3rd Rio 9.2
3rd Rio 9.2
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:22 4/5
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
1964 Ripa
Mr. W. G. Lomas
Red and white stripes, gold hooped sleeves, gold cap
B m 4y Pride Of Kildare – Gold Spi
Trainer B. Congahan
Rider R. Higgins (VIC) 8.12
Rider R. Higgins (VIC) 8.12
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/2
2nd Munich 8.7
3rd Star Of Heaven 7.12
3rd Star Of Heaven 7.12
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:23 2/5
1963 Samson
Mr. L. G. MacLeod
White, green maltese cross, black cap
B g 6y Nilo – Hora
Trainer R. G. Chapman
Rider A. Lister (QLD) 9.5
Rider A. Lister (QLD) 9.5
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/2
2nd Rashlore 8.3
3rd Future 7.12
3rd Future 7.12
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:24 1/5
1962 Anonyme
Mrs K. Fitzpatrick
Pink, green shamrock & cap
Ch h 6y Landau – La Patrice
Trainer J. Pengilly
Rider A. Burton (VIC) 9.5
Rider A. Burton (VIC) 9.5
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/4F
2nd Samson 8.11
3rd Stradown 8.1
3rd Stradown 8.1
1 len x 2 len Time 1:26 3/10
1961 Anonyme
Mrs K. Fitzpatrick
Pink, green shamrock & cap
Ch h 5y Landau – La Patrice
Trainer J. Pengilly
Rider W. Pyers (SA) 9.7
Rider W. Pyers (SA) 9.7
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 11/4F
2nd Havelock 8.2
3rd Mikadis 8.12
3rd Mikadis 8.12
2 len x ½ len Time 1:23 4/5
(race record)
(race record)
1960 My Peak
Mr. H. J. Medicott
All yellow
B g 4y High Peak – Aversion
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider G. Lane (VIC) 9.2
Rider G. Lane (VIC) 9.2
17 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/2
2nd Tengku 8.2
3rd Woambra 8.12
3rd Woambra 8.12
½ nk x hd. Time 1:28 3/5
1959 St. Joel
G. K. & J. L. Preece
White, green braces & cap
B h 10y St. Magnus – Worrolong
Trainer A. Smerdon
Rider R. Selkrig (NSW) 8.11
Rider R. Selkrig (NSW) 8.11
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Brocken 8.12
3rd Gay Saba 9.8
3rd Gay Saba 9.8
½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:24 ½
1958 Gay Saba
Mr. W. Balloch
Black and white stripes, red sash, sleeves & cap
B g 4y Sabaean – Dunmurray
Trainer H. Wolters
Rider A. Burton (VIC) 9.1
Rider A. Burton (VIC) 9.1
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Myheerah 7.13
3rd Just Marguerite 8.4
3rd Just Marguerite 8.4
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:24 3/5
1957 Luire
Mrs. M. Lopes
Light blue, red sash, gold cap
Ch m 4y Moondust – Bay Emborough
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider F. Treen (WA) 8.0
Rider F. Treen (WA) 8.0
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 20/1
2nd Mac’s Amber 9.7
3rd Sir Pyrean 8.5
3rd Sir Pyrean 8.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:26 1/5
1956 St. Joel
Mr. J. B. Preece
White, green braces & cap
B h 7y St. Magnus – Worrolong
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider J. Purtell (VIC) 9.0
Rider J. Purtell (VIC) 9.0
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Carbon Flight 8.4
3rd Kamet 7.9
3rd Kamet 7.9
½ len x nk. Time 1:25
1955 Matrice
Mr. W. Just
Black, white armbands & cap
Ch h 4 Masthead – La Patrice
Trainer T. Lewis
Rider P. Glennon (SA) 8.1
Rider P. Glennon (SA) 8.1
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2EF (Maniana)
2nd King Remarc 7.13
3rd Maniana 8.0
3rd Maniana 8.0
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:24 ¾
1954 Rio Janeiro
H. H. Berry & A. Humphry
Pale blue and yellow stripes, pink sleeves & cap
B h 6y High Peak – Jasina
Trainer T. Woodcock
Rider J. Purtell (VIC) 9.8
Rider J. Purtell (VIC) 9.8
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd St. Joel 9.3
3rd Royal Ascot 8.9
3rd Royal Ascot 8.9
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:24 ½
(equal race record)
(equal race record)
1953 St. Joel
Mr. J. B. Preece
White, green braces & cap
B h 4y St. Magnus – Worrolong
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider G. Hughes (NZ) 8.9
Rider G. Hughes (NZ) 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 12/1
2nd MacFarlane 8.9
3rd Rio Janeiro 8.8
3rd Rio Janeiro 8.8
½ len x hd. Time 1:25 ¾
1952 Fetlar
Mr. V. J. Plumb
Red, blue diamonds & cap
Ch g 6y St. Magnus – Faithful Lass
Trainer J. James
Rider W. Williamson (VIC) 8.4
Rider W. Williamson (VIC) 8.4
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/2
2nd Kintail 9.4
3rd Zezette 8.11
3rd Zezette 8.11
½ nk x 2 len. Time 1:25 ¾
1951 Jovial Lad
Mrs. E. F. Sherwood
Black, light blue quarters, light blue cap
B h 4y Merry Mathew – Hansom
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider E. Treffone (WA) 7.10
Rider E. Treffone (WA) 7.10
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 20/1
2nd Beau Avion 7.10
3rd Savoy 9.0
3rd Savoy 9.0
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:24 ½
1951 – First running of Invitation Stakes7 furlongs
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