Thursday, 21 January 2016

Victoria Derby

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          Victoria Derby (GR1)
                                  2024 total prize money: $2,000,000 
                      1st $1,200,000, 2nd $360,000, 3rd $180,000
The first Victoria Derby was run in 1855 and was won by the filly, Rose Of May.
Weights for the Derby varied in the early years and it wasn’t until 1869 that they were standardised at 8.10 for colts, 8.5 for fillies and 8.7 for geldings. The allowance for geldings was later increased to 8.5. From 1931 to 1956 geldings were not permitted to race in the Victoria Derby.

John Tait’s colt, Fireworks won two Victoria Derbies. This happened in 1867/68 when the Derby was rescheduled from the spring to the summer, Fireworks having won the spring Derby lined up again on New Year’s Day and took out the event for the second time.
The New Year’s Day Victoria Derby didn’t last long, after the 1869 running it was switched back to the spring, which meant that there were two Victoria Derbies run in that year as well.

The distance of the Victoria Derby was the traditional 1 ½ miles (12 furlongs), this changed to 2400m when the metric system of measurements was adopted in 1972. The race distance was extended to 2500m the following year due to safety concerns with the run to the first turn.

The trainer/jockey combination of James Scobie and Bobby Lewis teamed up to win the Victoria Derby on six occasions so it’s little wonder that they share the honours of most successful trainer and jockey outright in the Derby’s history with eight wins each.

James Scobie: 1900 Maltster  – 1901 Hautvillers – 1903 F.J.A
1904 Sylvanite – 1908 Alawa – 1912 Woolawa – 1927 Trivalve – 1937 Hua.

Bobby Lewis: 1900 Maltster – 1901 Hautvillers – 1904 Sylvanite
1908 Alawa – 1912 Woolawa – 1914 Carlita – 1921 Furious – 1927 Trivalve.


The most successful owner of Derby winners is Hon James White who won the blue riband on six occasions: 1877 Chester – 1883 Martini-Henry
1885 Nordenfeldt – 1886 Trident – 1888 Ensign – 1889 Dreadnought



2024   Goldrush Guru
Mr B H Perks, Miss A M Clough, Mr G F & Mrs J A Marriott, Mr B V & Mrs K L White
Navy blue, yellow southern cross, Navy blue, red & yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
B c 3y American Pharoah – Glam Guru
Trainer A. Gluyas
Rider Miss J. Kah 57
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Scary 57
3rd China Sea 57
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:37.78

2023   Riff Rocket
Woppitt Bloodstock
Purple, white hoops, black seams, purple & white qtrd cap
B g 3y American Pharoah – Missile Coda
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd Apulia 57
3rd Sunsets 57
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 2:37.38



2022   Manzoice
Mr B Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, Mr T D Flannery 
& Mr Q J Flannery
Light blue, bright pink stars, stars sleeves, star cap
B c 3y Almanzor – Choice
Trainer C. Waller
Rider M. Dee 57
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Sharp ’N’ Smart 57
3rd Aberfeldie Boy 57
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:40.86
2021   Hitotsu
A Kheir, K & V Paine, J O’Neill, V Kheir, A Willoughby, G Van Ameyden, L Caminiti, J Simmons, D Edmonds, Carty Racing, D Degenhardt & D Buzadzic
Navy blue, pale  yellow spots, halved sleeves, quartered cap
(wore a white cap to distinguish from stablemate, Forgot You)
B c 3y Maurice – Love Is Fickle
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider J. Allen 57
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1F
2nd Alegron 57
3rd Teewaters 57
1 ¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:37.32
2020   Johnny Get Angry
D. L. Pagan
Navy blue, white spots & sleeves, red cap
B g 3y Tavistock – Luminove
Trainer D. L. Pagan
Rider L. King 57
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Hit The Shot 57
3rd Young Werther 57
1 len x sht nk. Time 2:41.91



2019   Warning
W Johnson, B Baines, T Dwyer, J O’Neill, K Grossek, L Jervis, T Ewert, E Farquharson, W Leaf, T Seccull, A Boyd, J Van De Pol, A Blair, S Ridgway, Bromfield Park P/L (Mgr: W Pearce) & Cedar Racing (Mgr: N Barbar)
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
Ch g 4y Declaration Of War – Livia
Trainer A. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Southern Moon 55.5
3rd Soul Patch 55.5
3 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:40.83
2018   Extra Brut
Aquis Farm, B Spicer, Free Fallin, C Dunn, Binge Mon Racing, Dom Perion Fifteen, K  Matthews, G Mitchell, B Spencer, Mrs A Grigsby, Four Coronas, S Cryer, G Evans, Mrs K Sparkes, M Sparkes, G Bubis, C Simpson, J Bennett-Hullin, R Wilson, J  Grimley & B Lee
Aqua, black checked band & armbands, checked cap
B c Domesday – Dom Perion
Trainer D. Weir
Rider J. Allen 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 11/1
2nd Stars Of Carrum 55.5
3rd Chapada 55.5
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:34.31
2017   Ace High
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J. Cordina)
Orange, black & white checked sash
B c High Chaparral – Come Sunday
Trainer D. Payne
Rider T. Angland 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Sully 55.5   
3rd Astoria 55.5
2 len x ½ nk. Time 2:37.55

2016   Prized Icon
Gooree Stud (Mgrs: E. M. Cojuangco & M. C. Cummings)
Red, black stripes
Br c More Than Ready – Tropical Affair
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider G. Schofield 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 16/1
2nd Sacred Elixir 55.5   
3rd Inference 55.5
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:36.16


2015   Tarzino
M. G. Price, Dr. C. G. Lawler, Mrs. M. Jurie, J. G. Bebedellis, J. J. McNicholas, G. Alas, J. P. Bergin, R. A. & J. E. Ferguson Partnership Synd.
Navy and white halves, navy cap
B c Travistock – Zarzino
Trainer M. Price   
Rider C. Newitt 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 15/8F
2nd Etymology 55.5   
3rd Kia Ora Koutou 55.5
2 len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:38.39
2014   Preferment
Mrs. L. F. Huddy, I. Bruce, G. L. Huddy, R. Smith, J. T. Lake, K. H. Warriner, B. L. Mathieson, F. W. Cook, Mrs. C. M. Cook, G G Ltd (Mgr: G. G. Peterson) & Magic Bloods
Maroon and gold diagonal stripes, white sleeves, gold cap
B c Zabeel – Better Alternative
Trainer C. Waller   
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/2
2nd Bondeiger 55.5   
3rd Nozomi 55.5
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:37.81
2013   Polanski
R. G. Warner, Mrs. F. Warner, J. A.Fraser, Mrs. J. K. Fraser, 
K. E. Coram, Mrs H. Coram, B.A. Shaw & A. L. Hall, 
Double R L (Mgr: Mrs. R. Laing)
Black, red and white hooped sleeves & quartered cap
B c Rakti – Citrium
Trainer R. Laing   
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Complacent 55.5   
3rd Thunder Fantasy 55.5
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:38.66

2012   Fiveandahalfstar
Anthony Cummings T’breds P/L Synd. (Mgr. A. Cummings)
J. Cuvelier, Ms S. Wong, H. Dyball, & Bangaloe Stud Synd.
(Mgr: Miss J. Ritchie)
Green, white band, armbands & halved cap 
B g Hotel Grand – Cryptic Miss
Trainer A. Cummings   
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 40/1
2nd Super Cool 55.5   
3rd Rawnaq 55.5
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:35.92
2011   Sangster
M. J. Bradley, M. C. Fenwick, K. D. Greenlees, T. Heptinstall, D. Kneebone, K. J. O’Brien & L. W. & T . D. Stewart
Lime, navy blue sleeves, pink cap
B g Savabeel – Quinta Special
Trainer T. L. Busuttin   
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Induna 55.5   
3rd Sabrage 55.5
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:40.33
2010   Lion Tamer
Mr. P. H. P. Bayly
Scarlet and black stripes, scarlet cap
B c Storming Home – Lioness
Trainer M. Baker   
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Praecido 55.5   
3rd Retrieve 55.5
6 ½ len x hd. Time 2:46.43
2009   Monaco Consul
G G Synd. Ltd (Mgr: G. G. Peterson) & O. G. Glenn
Yellow, white checked sash, checked sleeves & checked cap
B c High Chaparral – Argante
Trainer M. Moroney   
Rider C. W. Brown 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 15/4
2nd Extra Zero 55.5   
3rd Viking Legend 55.5
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:41.68

2008   Rebel Raider
B. H. Perks, T. J. Robertson, R. B. Fairclough, Dr. P. Goel, 
B. R. Broomhead, J. H. Knox, J. F. Naffine, C. B. Taylor
& Slainte Racing Synd.
White, black stripes
Br c Reset – Picholine
Trainer L. M. Macdonald   
Rider Miss C. Lindop 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 100/1
2nd Whobegotyou 55.5   
3rd Pre Eminence 55.5
2 ½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:36.90
2007   Kibbutz
OTI Racing Synd. (Mgrs. S. O'Donnell & T. Henderson)
T. & Mrs M. Gannon, J. Higgins, M. Gudinski, D. Sinn, 
P. Sinn, A. Clarke & Sure Thing Synd. (Mgr: D. Sinn)
Navy blue and gold hoops, white sleeves & cap
B g Golan – Kisskap
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider C. Williams 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd Littorio 55.5   
3rd Marching 55.5
1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:40.92
2006   Efficient
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams, Messrs. L. Williams, G. W. Hunt 
M. A. Sellars & A. J. Sellars
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
Gr g Zabeel – Refused The Dance
Trainer G. A. Rogerson   
Rider M. Rodd 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/8F
2nd Gorky Park 55.5   
3rd Teranaba 55.5
2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:38.35
2005   Benicio
Markdel Racing Synd. (Mgr: D. L Freedman), Echo Beach B’Stock Synd. (Mgrs: A. & Mrs. B. Green), B. N. Singer, 
G. T. Ryan, Vinery Synd. (Mgr P. Orton) & J. O'Neill
Red, Purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
B c More Than Ready – Mannington
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider N. Callow 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Duelled 55.5   
3rd Headturner 55.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:37.08
2004   Plastered
Mrs. J. I. Harvey, E. A. Galante & Mrs. J. A. Galante
Blue, gold hoops, blue sleeves, gold cap
Br g Laranto – Tipples
Trainer R. W. Price   
Rider P. Harvey 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4EF (Savabeel)
2nd Savabeel 55.5   
3rd Count Ricardo 55.5
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:35.49


2003   Elvstroem
Arch Of Gold Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: F. B. & Mrs. S. Tagg) 
B. J. & Mrs. B. L. Moffitt & F. & Mrs. M. Meduri
Yellow, red diamond band, white sleeves, red diamond armbands, red cap
B c Danehill – Circles Of Gold
Trainer A. Vasil   
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2F
2nd Kempinsky 55.5   
3rd Our Bahare 55.5
1 ½ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:38.99

2002   Helenus
Dr. J. M. & Mrs. T. M. Xipell
White, green shamrock & quartered cap
B c Helissio – Worldwide Elsie
Trainer L. Corstens   
Rider S. R. King 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
2nd Hydrometer 55.5   
3rd Ain’t Here 55.5
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 2:40.54

2001   Amalfi
R. M. & Mrs. J. M. Wanless
Royal blue, white striped sleeves & striped cap
B c Carnegie – Rationaine
Trainer P. G. Moody   
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Zarek 55.5   
3rd Pentastic 55.5
Sht hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:34.63

2000   Hit The Roof
R. A. & Mrs. R. J. Scarborough
Green, yellow seams, dark blue sleeves, yellow & dark blue hooped cap
Ch c Maroof – Good News
Trainer D. J. Hall   
Rider G. Boss 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Universal Prince 55.5   
3rd Falls The Shadow 55.5
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:39.02

1999   Blackfriars
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
Green, dark blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B c Danehill – Kensington Gardens
Trainer P. C. Hayes   
Rider G. J. Childs 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4
2nd Shogun Lodge 55.5   
3rd Diatribe 55.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:36.32


1998   Arena
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs. J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
B c Danehill – Lee’s Bid
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider L. V. Cassidy 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 15/2
2nd Sky Heights 55.5   
3rd Lawyer 55.5
2 ½ len x ¼ len. Time 2:36.16


1997   Second Coming
P. A. Moroney, A. J. Burdon, P. S. Lindberg 
& G. G.  Peterson
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
B c Oak Ridge – Superior Miss
Trainer M. Moroney   
Rider G. J. Childs 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 25/1
2nd Tie The Knot 55.5   
3rd Kalastaire 55.5
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36.37
1996   Portland Player
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Br c Theatrical – Spirit Of Kingston
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider G. Hall 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd (DH) Ebony Grosve 55.5   
2nd (DH) Alfa 55.5
Nk x dead-heat. Time 2:35.2
1995   Nothin’ Leica Dane
Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Smith, J. Hodge & Mrs. H. J. Dalton
Tartan, black band
B c Danehill – Leica Pretender
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/1EF (Octagonal)
2nd Octagonal 55.5   
3rd Donar 55.5
¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36.50
1994   Blevic
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster) & C. S. Hayes
Green, dark blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B c Scenic – Blooms
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider R. Griffiths 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Danewin 55.5   
3rd Stony Bay 55.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:35.70


1993   Mahogany
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams & Mr. & Mrs. K. F. B. Packer
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
Br g Last Tycoon – Alshandegha
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider G. Hall 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2F
2nd Shelved 55.5   
3rd Waikikamukau  55.5
5 len x ½ len. Time 2:34.90


1992   Redding
A. J. J. & Mrs. J. A. Fox, N. S. & Mrs. M. P. Henderson 
& W. H. A. & Mrs. A. M. Rigg
Red, White hoops
Ch c Nassipour – Leica Jewel
Trainer G. J. Kelly   
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 10/1
2nd Muirfield Village 55.5   
3rd Raising Kentucky 55.5
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:40.00

1991   Star Of The Realm
G. K. Mayfield, Mrs. P. G. Redden, H. Wallace-Smith, 
G. G. Fowler & Mesdames N. C. Doncaster & C. M. Moon
Dark blue, white sash & sleeves
Ch g Imperial Prince – Stage Girl
Trainer J. F. Meagher   
Rider S. R. King 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 11/2
2nd Naturalism 55.5   
3rd Ready To Explode 55.5
2 len x lng nk. Time 2:33.60 
(race record)
1990   Fire Oak
H. G. & Mrs. L. M. Milham & G. D. & Mrs. V. A. Yorke
Orange, tartan diamond & armbands
Br g Oak Ridge – Stagestruck
Trainer G. D. Yorke   
Rider B. Hibberd 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 16/1
2nd Centro 55.5   
3rd Lord Revenir 55.5
Sht ½ hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:35.80


1989   Stylish Century
Mr. & Mrs R. N. & Miss K. L. Monaghan
Pale green, black stripe, armbands & cap
Br c Double Century – Stylish
Trainer F. W. Mitchell   
Rider K. Moses 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/4F
2nd Zamoff 55.5   
3rd Dr Grace 55.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:34.20 
(race record)
1988   King’s High
L. C. Gordon, C. C. Payne, P. B. Devitt, K. Eustice, Swettenham Stud (Mgr. R. E. Sangster) & Mrs. B. D. Hayes
Royal blue & pink diagonal stripes, striped sleeves, royal blue cap
B c Full On Aces – Flowing
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider A. G. Clarke 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Sir Midas 55.5   
3rd Big Grey Roo 55.5
Sht hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:36.10

1987   Omnicorp
J. G. Stubbs, P. H. Grieve, C. W. Reynolds, W. D. Jolly, 
B. J. Cahill & Fieldhouse Stud Synd. (Mgr: P. Benjamin)
White, dark blue band, red sleeves & cap
B c Grosvenor – Bourbon Lassie
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd All Ashore 55.5   
3rd Ascot Lane 55.5
½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:38.90

1986   Raveneaux
W. Du Pont III, W. J. Vass, R. P. Legh & N. P. Howard
French blue, old rose crossed sashes, silver sleeves, blue & silver cap, old rose bow 
B c Voodoo Rhythm – Sheoah
Trainer J. J. Moloney   
Rider R. Quinton 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Drought 55.5   
3rd Imprimatur 55.5
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:36.60


1985   Handy Proverb
R. M. Lapointe, G. C. Wild & P. G. & Mrs. J. Clemenger
Red, black diamond, white sleeves, red cap
B c Twig Moss – Summer Crest
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith   
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Acumen 55.5   
3rd Born To Be Queen 53
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:36.40


1984   Red Anchor
Mr. & Mrs. J. Gigante, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. & J. A. Symond 
& A. R. Hely
Pale green, pale blue diagonal stripes & quartered cap
Ch c Sea Anchor – Decoy Girl
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/11F
2nd National Gallery 55.5  
3rd Clovelly Bay 55.5
4 len x 2 len. Time 2:35.90
1983   Bounty Hawk
Mr. & Mrs. J. Atkins
Black, green hoops, brown sleeves, white cap
B or br g Balmerino – Marie’s Daughter
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider H. White 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Cobbobonee 55.5   
3rd Albany Bay 55.5
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:38.50
1982   Grosvenor
G. Tobias, T. K. Maltby, & Mesdames B. J. Murphy & D. Day
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
B c Sir Tristram – My Tricia
Trainer G. T. Murphy   
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/4
2nd Cossack Prince 55.5   
3rd Veloso 55.5
¾ len x 8 len. Time 2:35.90
1981   Brewery Boy
T. J. Smith & Estate of the late A. O. Straub
Dark blue, green stripes
Br c Lorenzaccio – Amatrice
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider W. Treloar 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1F
2nd Birchwood 55.5   
3rd Binbinga 55.5
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:36.20
1980   Sovereign Red
T. Maltby, B. Wicks & G. Tobias
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Ch c Sir Tristram – Taiona
Trainer G. T. Murphy   
Rider M. Goreham 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/2
2nd Real Force 55.5   
3rd Our Paddy Boy 55.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:38.40
1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
1979   Big Print
E. I. F. Halley & F. H. Reid 
Green, white diagonal stripes, gold cap
Br c My Friend Paul – Big Dee
Trainer A. R. White   
Rider P. Jarman 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd Kingston Town 55.5   
3rd Runaway Kid 55.5
Sht hd x 3 ½ len. Time 2:35 
(race record)
1978   Dulcify
W. H. Rigg, A. Maller & Mrs. B. D. Hayes
Black, light blue sleeves & cap
B g Decies – Sweet Candy
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider B. Thomson 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/1
2nd Karaman 55.5   
3rd Turf Ruler 55.5
1 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:37.5
1977   Stormy Rex
L. J. Slade & M. E. Wake
Royal blue, red diamonds, gold sleeves & cap
Br g Storm Ruler – Chellissa
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Jury 55.5   
3rd Lefroy 55.5
Sht ½ hd x sht hd. Time 2:35.5 
(race record)

1976   Unaware
Mr. N. Thyssen
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B c Without Fear – Clipjoint
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider J. Stocker 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 3/1
2nd Salamander 55.5   
3rd Family OF Man 55.5
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 2:36.1
(race record)
1975   Galena Boy
Narrung Stud Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr D. C. Brown)
Purple, white spots, white cap
B c Boysie Boy – Raw Metal
Trainer J. R. Hawkes   
Rider J. Letts 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 12/1
2nd Romantic Archer 55.5   
3rd Gold And Black 55.5
¾ len x sht hd. Time 2:44.4

1974   Haymaker
H. G. & L. E. Williams, & F. Armfield, Dr. W. F. Marano 
& Mrs. B. D. Hayes
Black, light blue sleeves & cap
B c Stunning – Summer Queen
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider J. Miller 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Pyramul 55.5   
3rd Fortunate 55.5
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:42.4
1973   Taj Rossi
Mr. & Mrs. V. J. Peters
White, brown rings
B c Matrice – Dark Queen
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/2
2nd Leica Lover 55.5   
3rd Craig Win 55.5
Hd x 3 len. Time 2:39.4
Distance increased to 2500m
1972   Dayana
Mr. H. C. Nitschke
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Br c Oncidium – Dicidiana
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/2
2nd Sobar 55.5   
3rd Longfella 55.5
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:29.9
1972 was the first metric running of the Victoria Derby- Distance changed from 12 furlongs to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971   Classic Mission
Messrs. R. K. C. Goh & L. K. C. Wong
Blue, white stars and sleeves, gold armbands, red cap 
B c Persian Garden II – Angelet
Trainer S. A. Brown   
Rider G. Moore 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/4F
2nd Column 8.10   
3rd Altai Khan 8.10
1 len x nk. Time 2:32 ½


1970   Silver Sharpe
Mr. & Mrs. A. J. McSweeney, & Messrs J. P. McSweeney, 
J. Murray & J. T. Ross
Dark blue and white diamonds, red cap
B g Showdown – Snowline
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider P. Hyland 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 3  – SP 5/1
2nd Gay Icarus 8.10   
3rd Royal Show 8.10
3 len x hd. Time 2:30 ½

1969   Daryl’s Joy
Mr. R. K. C. Goh
Red, white stars, royal blue armbands & cap
Br c Stunning – Rutha
Trainer S. A. Brown   
Rider R. J. Skelton 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/4F
2nd Top Flat 8.10   
3rd Gallicus 8.10
3 len x 4 len. Time 2:33 3/10

1968   Always There
Mr. F. Ysmael
Yellow, black sleeves
Ch c Pipe Of Peace – April Wonder
Trainer C. Waymouth   
Rider G. Lane 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4EF (Rajah Sahib)
2nd Vanishing 8.10   
3rd Crewman 8.10
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:31

1967   Savoy
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
B g Latin Lover – Dame Fortune
Trainer K. Hilton   
Rider P. Jarman 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 15/1
2nd Roman Consul 8.10   
3rd Agena 8.10
2 len x hd. Time 2:30


1966   Khalif
Mr. & Mrs. G. Levett
Gold, green quarters, black hooped sleeves 
Ch c Istanbul – Fordare
Trainer D. Judd   
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Pharaon 8.10   
3rd Sunhaven 8.10
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30 1/10

1965   Tobin Bronze
Messrs. A. D. C. & W. E. Brown
Purple, white spots & cap
Ch c Arctic Explorer – Amarco
Trainer H. G. Heagney   
Rider N. Mifflin 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Midlander 8.10   
3rd Diocletian 8.10
2 len x nk. Time 2:34

1964   Royal Sovereign
Mr. & Mrs. L. Ageni
Lilac and white hoops, lilac cap 
Br c Chatsworth II – Sabah
Trainer J. B. Page   
Rider R. Selkrig 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Strauss 8.10   
3rd Captain Blue 8.10
Nk x nk. Time 2:28 1/5 
(race record)
1963   Craftsman
Mr. A. C. Kirby
Brown, yellow sash, pink cap
Br c Better Boy – Blue Gypsy
Trainer A. R. White   
Rider P. Hyland 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 6/1
2nd Sir Dane 8.10   
3rd Future 8.10
1 len x nk. Time 2:30 2/5 
(race record)

1962   Coppelius
Messrs. F. & J. Williams
All  yellow
Br c Empyrean – Pineapple Poll
Trainer B. Courtney   
Rider G. Lane 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1F
2nd Bright Blend 8.10   
3rd Summer Prince 8.10
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:31 ½

1961   New Statesman
Exors. Estate of Late M. J. Fitzgerald & Mr. L. T. Casey
Blue, red striped sleeves, yellow cap
B c Smokey Eyes – Wilma Joy
Trainer B. Courtney   
Rider G. Lane 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Blue Era 8.10   
3rd Sometime 8.10
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:30 ¾

1960   Sky High
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B c Star Kingdom – Flight’s Daughter
Trainer J. Green   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 12/1
2nd Persian Lyric 8.10   
3rd Myzami 8.10
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:32
1959   Travel Boy
Messrs. T. J. Smith & Sir Frank Packer
Green and white hoops, red cap
B c Marco Polo II – Mere-Ana
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 3/1
2nd Ringleader 8.10   
3rd Roman Reveller 8.10
5 len x 3 len. Time 2:34
1958   Sir Blink
Mrs. W. M. Kellett & Mr. C. R. Finch
Gold, purple striped sleeves, pink cap
Br c Blue Coral – Inky
Trainer J. Godby   
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/2 F
2nd Master Rane 8.10   
3rd But Beautiful 8.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:30 ½

1957   Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B c Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith   
Rider G. Moore 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/10F
2nd Prince Darius 8.10   
3rd Tuki 8.10
8 len x nk. Time 2:33 ½

1956   Monte Carlo
Mr. K. Austin
Red, pale blue armbands & cap
B c Lucky Bag – Bobalong
Trainer F. Dalton   
Rider J. Thompson 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/4F
2nd Summalu 8.10   
3rd Olympic Fire 8.10
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:34 ½


1955   Sailor’s Guide
Messrs. A. C. & K. Dibb
Light blue, dark blue band, yellow cap
Br or blk c Lighthouse II – Jehane
Trainer G. Daniel   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/2
2nd Arlunya 8.10   
3rd Caranna 8.10
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:31 ¾
1954   Pride Of Egypt
Mr. E. R. Williams
Black and white stripes, red cap
Ch c Nilo – Civic Pride
Trainer E. Hush   
Rider W. Cook 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd King Boru 8.10   
3rd Telyar 8.10
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:32 ½
1953   Prince Morvi
Messrs. J. Harris & “H. Tanks”
Red and lilac hoops, black cap 
Br c Gaekwar’s Pride – Sincerity
Trainer E. J. Fellows   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/4F
2nd Cromis 8.10   
3rd Townsville 8.10
Hd x 4 len. Time 2:31 ½
1952   Advocate
Mrs D. Allen
All yellow
B c Confessor – Symphony
Trainer F. Allotta   
Rider A. Breasley 8.10
17 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Top Level 8.10   
3rd Gallant 8.10
3 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:30 
(race record)
1951   Hydrogen
Mr. E. R. Williams
Black and white stripes, red cap
Br c Delville Wood – Sweet Sound
Trainer E. Hush   
Rider D. Munro 8.10
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4F
2nd Shoreham 8.10   
3rd Bronton 8.10
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:31
1950   Alister
Mr. W. Balloch
Black and white stripes, red sash, sleeves & cap
Ch c Whirlaway – New Flower
Trainer H. Wolters   
Rider R. Heather 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/7F
2nd Midway 8.10   
3rd Londonderry 8.10
3 len x ½ len. Time 2:35 ¾

1949   Delta
Mr. A. Basser
Brown, dark blue hoops, red cap
Br c Midstream – Gazza
Trainer M. McCarten   
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd (DH) Dickens 8.10   
2nd (DH) King’s Coin 8.10
1 ½ len x dead-heat. Time 2:32 ¾


1948   Comic Court
Messrs. A. J.(Jnr), R. A. & J. D. Lee
Dark blue, white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Br c Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings   
Rider O. Phillips 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 25/1
2nd Foxzami 8.10   
3rd Carbon Copy 8.10
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35 ¼
1947   Beau Gem
Mr. G. W. Badman
White, royal blue hoops & cap
Ch c Helios – French Gem
Trainer G. R. Jesser   
Rider D. Munro 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/2
2nd Chanak 8.10   
3rd Conductor 8.10
½ hd x 5 len. Time 2: 30 ½ 
(race record)
1946   Prince Standard
Messrs. W. S. Morrison & J. Goldstein
Orange, green maltese cross & cap
B c Mr. Standfast – Golden S
Trainer D. Lewis   
Rider W. Briscoe 8.10
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 15/1
2nd Tribunal 8.10   
3rd Proctor 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:33


1945   Magnificent
Mr. A. T. McLaughlan
Yellow, brown diamond & sleeves, tartan cap
Ch c Ajax – Complete
Trainer A. S. Croall   
Rider J. O’Sullivan 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Don Pedro 8.10   
3rd Attley 8.10
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:33

1944   San Martin
Mr. G. R. Nicholas
Orange, blue striped sleeves
B c St. Magnus – Asphodel
Trainer L. Robertson   
Rider A. Breasley 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd New Yorker 8.10   
3rd Bootle 8.10
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:33 ½
1943   Precept
Mr. J. E. Liston
Orange, green band & cap
Br c Peter Pan – Yetna
Trainer J. Pengilly   
Rider E. Preston 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 3/1
2nd Valentino 8.10   
3rd Lawrence 8.10
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:34 ¼

1942   Great Britain
Mrs. D. Belsom
Red, blue band & cap
Ch c Enfield – Belgian Star
Trainer H. Freedman   
Rider W. Cook 8.10
21 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/2F
2nd Amazed 8.10   
3rd Illyrian 8.10
5 len x hd. Time 2:31 ¾

1941   Skipton
Mrs. J. Kitson
Grey, green band, black cap
Ch c Marabou – Cupidity
Trainer J. Fryer   
Rider N. Creighton 8.10
19 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Laureate 8.10   
3rd High Road 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:34 ½

1940   Lucrative
Mr. R. W. McLean
Light blue, cerise band, sleeves & cap
B c Gay Lothario – Balkan Star
Trainer H. Freedman   
Rider M. McCarten 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/8F
2nd Tranquil Star 8.5   
3rd Dark Felt 8.10
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:32


1939   Reading
Messrs. G. Luscombe & F. P. J. Manusu
Brown, yellow maltese cross, brown cap
B c Marconigram – Gravure
Trainer J. T. Cush   
Rider D. Munro 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/2
2nd High Caste 8.10   
3rd Dashing Cavalier 8.10
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:33


1938   Nuffield
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch c Heroic – Belle Gallante
Trainer J. Holt   
Rider D. Munro 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/3F
2nd Tempest 8.10   
3rd Adios 8.10
1 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:31 ¾


1937   Hua
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c Heroic – Gladioli
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Wilson 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Ajax 8.10   
3rd Avenger 8.10
½ hd x ½ len. Time 2:32 ¾


1936   Talking
Mr. A. E. Cooper
White, purple sleeves & cap
B c Magpie – Society
Trainer A. G. Papworth   
Rider A. Knox 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4F
2nd Mala 8.10   
3rd Beechwood 8.10
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:33


1935   Feldspar
Mr. A. T. Creswick
Black, blue sash
B c Thracian – Quartz
Trainer L. Robertson   
Rider K. Voitre 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Allunga 8.10   
3rd Garrio 8.10
½ len x ½ nk. Time 2:31 ¼ 
(equal race record)
1934   Theo
Mr. E. Moss
Green and black halves, black cap
B c Limond – Mirabelle
Trainer F. Williams   
Rider M. McCarten 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/11F
2nd Sylvandale 8.10   
3rd Hyperion 8.10
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 2:35 ¾
1933   Hall Mark
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch c Heroic – Herowinkie
Trainer J. Holt   
Rider D. Munro 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Palphar 8.10   
3rd Miramond 8.10
5 len x 2 len. Time 2:31 ¼ 
(equal race record)

1932   Liberal
Mr. A. G. Hunter
Black and white stripes, white sleeves, black cap
B c Windbag – Charade
Trainer F. Foulsham   
Rider J. Munro 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Gaine Carrington 8.10   
3rd Top Hole 8.10
3 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:34 ¼


1931   Johnnie Jason
Mr. W. J. Jones
Purple and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves & cap
B g Treclare – Sweet Rosaleen
Trainer C. Unwin   
Rider J. Pike 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/1
2nd Chatam 8.10   
3rd Viol D’Amour 8.10
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:33 ¾

1930   Balloon King
Exors of the late “J. Baron" (J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap
B c Air Balloon – Princess Berry
Trainer R. D. O’Donnell   
Rider J. Pike 8.11
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Veilmond 8.10   
3rd Miss Arrow 8.5
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:33 ½
1929   Phar Lap
Mr. H. R. Telford
Red, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Ch g Night Raid – Entreaty
Trainer H. R. Telford   
Rider J. Pike 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/9F
2nd Carradale 8.10   
3rd Taisho 8.10
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:31 ¼ 
(race record)

1928   Strephon
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Ch c Saltash – Soldier’s Love
Trainer L. Robertson   
Rider J. Pike 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP EvensF
2nd Yodelist 8.10   
3rd Balmerino 8.10
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:33

1927   Trivalve
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Ch c Cyklon – Trey
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/7F
2nd Statesman 8.10   
3rd Avant Courier 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:33
1926   Rampion
Messrs. J. E. & C. H. Brien
Black and white stripes, black cap
Br c Rossendale – Royal Pet
Trainer F. Williams   
Rider S. Cracknell 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/9F
2nd Thracian 8.10   
3rd Limerick 8.10
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:32 ½
1925   Manfred
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
B c Valais – Otford
Trainer H. McCalman   
Rider F. Dempsey 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/5F
2nd Belgamba 8.10   
3rd Hampden 8.10
12 len x 1 len. Time 2:31 ½ 
(race record)
1924   Spearfelt
Mr. V. O’Neill & D. C. Kamesburgh
Black and white diamonds, black cap
Br c Spearhead – Lady Champion
Trainer V. O’Neill   
Rider G. Young 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/7F
2nd Royal Charter 8.10   
3rd Versine 8.5
6 len x 2 len. Time 2:35
1923   Frances Tressady
“A. G. Vauxhall” (A. G. Barlow)
White, orange band & cap
B or br f Tressady – Thorima
Trainer W. Foulsham   
Rider F. Dempsey 8.5
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Drongo 8.10   
3rd Kenilcost 8.10
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:33 ¼ 
(race record)
1922   Whittier
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
Br c Woorak – Polacca
Trainer H. McCalman   
Rider P. Brown 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2
2nd Cliffdale 8.10   
3rd Anton King 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:34 
(race record)

1921   Furious
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Ch f The Welkin – Danaide
Trainer F. J. Marsden   
Rider R. Lewis 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Bassi 8.5   
3rd Harvest King 8.10
3 len x ¾ len. Time 2:35 
(race record)


1920   Salitros
Mr. W. V. Manton
Green, orange armbands & cap
Ch c Limelight – Suffer
Trainer F. Williams   
Rider M. Connell 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2F
2nd Nautical 8.10   
3rd Syce Knight 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:37 ¾

1919   Richmond Main
"Mr. J. Baron" (Mr. J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap
Ch c Prince Foote – Australian Gas
Trainer F. J. Marsden   
Rider A. Wood 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Artilleryman 8.10   
3rd Surveyor 8.10
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:35 ¾
1918   Eusebius
Messrs. M. Wenke & R. Pierce
Green, gold spots & cap
Ch c Eudorus – Lager
Trainer C. Wheeler   
Rider L. Franklin 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Outlook 8.10   
3rd Finmark 8.10
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:47 ¾ 
1917   Biplane
Mr. G. D. Greenwood
Yellow, red stripe, red sleeves & cap
Br c Comedy King – Air Motor
Trainer R. J. Mason   
Rider B. Deeley 8.10
6 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Prince Verdis 8.10   
3rd Broken Glass 8.10
4 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:35 ½
1916   Wolaroi
Mr. D. U. Seaton
Orange, green sash & cap
Blk c Kenilworth – Widden Lass
Trainer J. B. Quinn   
Rider A. Wood 8.10
9 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Mehi King 8.10   
3rd Eastcourt 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:42 ½ 
1915   Patrobas
Mrs. E. A. Widdis
All rose pink
Br c Wallace – Sizzle
Trainer C. Wheeler   
Rider W. Smart 8.10
10 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Cetigne 8.10   
3rd Westcourt 8.10
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:37
1914   Carlita
Messrs. P. Rogers & J. River
Green and white stripes, dark blue cap
B or br f Charlemagne II – Couronne
Trainer J. Moore   
Rider R. Lewis 8.5
13 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Aristaeus 8.10   
3rd Giru 8.10
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:37 ½
1913   Beragoon
Mr. J. E. Brien
Black and white stripes, black cap
Br c Multiform – Wigelmar
Trainer J. E. Brien   
Rider J. Pike 8.10
8 Ran – SP 2/1EF (Radnor)
2nd Radnor 8.10
3rd Andelosia 8.10
4 len x 2 len. Time 2:35 ¼
(race record)
1912   Woolawa
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c  Wallace – The Infanta
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
11 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Cider 8.10   
3rd Perdita 8.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:39 ½ 
1911   Wilari
Mr. H. Power
Brown, white cap
B f Wallace – Murna
Trainer W. Risby   
Rider G. Lambert 8.5
12 Ran – SP 50/1
2nd Cisco 8.10   
3rd Jacamar 8.10
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:38 ¾
1910   Beverage
Mr. C. Smith
Yellow, red sash & cap
Br c Maltster – Wild Rose
Trainer W. Kelso   
Rider J. Pike 8.10
11 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Styria 8.5   
3rd Bobadea 8.10
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:37 ¼

1909   Prince Foote
"Mr. J. Baron" (Mr. J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap
B c Sir Foote – Petruschka
Trainer F. McGrath   
Rider D. McCarthy 8.10
9 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Danilo 8.10   
3rd Lord Foote 8.10
6 len x hd. Time 2:37
1908   Alawa
"M. Gordon" (Miss M. Robertson)
All pale blue
B or br c Maltster – Crossfire
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
9 Ran – SP 2/1EF (Parsee)
2nd Parsee 8.10   
3rd Lord Nolan 8.10
2 ½ len x 8 len. Time 2:35 ½ 
(race record)
1907   Mountain King
Mr. J. McDonald
Tartan, blue sleeves & cap 
Ch c Wallace – Bonnie Rosette
Trainer J. Burton   
Rider F. Hickey 8.10
7 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Peru 8.10   
3rd Welcome Trist 8.10
1 len x hd. Time 2:39
1906   Poseidon
"Mr. U. R. Robertson" (Mr. H. R. Denison)
All purple
B or br c Positano – Jacinth
Trainer I. Earnshaw   
Rider T. Clayton 8.10
6 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Antonious 8.10   
3rd Booran 8.10
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 2:40 ½ 
1905   Lady Wallace
“Mr. J East” (Mr. J. McDonald)
Tartan, blue sleeves & cap   
Br f Wallace – Lady Mostyn
Trainer J. Burton   
Rider F. Hickey 8.5
10 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Grama 8.10   
3rd The Infanta 8.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:40
1904   Sylvanite
Mr. R. G. Casey
Rose and primrose hoops, rose cap 
Br c Grafton – Golddust
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
7 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Lord Fitzroy 8.10   
3rd Billingsgate 8.10
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:39

1903   F.J.A.
Sir Rupert Clarke
Pink, black sleeves & cap   
B c Wallace – La Tosca
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider A. Richardson 8.10
5 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Sweet Nell 8.5   
3rd Belah 8.10
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:36 ¼
(equal race record)
1902   Abundance
Mr. R. Phillips
Black, chocolate armbands
Ch c Pilgrims Progress – Beanfeast
Trainer F. McGrath   
Rider J. Barden 8.10
7 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Great Scot 8.10   
3rd Rienzi 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:36 ¼ 
(race record)
1901   Hautvillers
Mr. W. Bailey
Black, red sash, white cap
Br c Haut Brion – Narara
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
7 Ran – SP 9/4F
2nd Grasspan 8.10   
3rd Haymaker 8.10
½ len x 3 len. Time 2:37 
(race record)
1900   Maltster
Mr. R. Orr
Black, red cap
Br c Bill Of Portland – Barley
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
3 Ran – SP 9/10F
2nd Kinglike 8.10   
3rd Barbarossa 8.10
1 len x 5 len. Time 2:48
1899   Merriwee
Mr. H. Power
Brown, white cap
Br c Bill Of Portland – Etra-Weenie
Trainer J. Wilson (jun)   
Rider V. Turner 8.10
10 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Dewey 8.10   
3rd Parthian 8.10
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:41 ¼
1898   Cocos
Mr. W. Bailey
Black, red sash, white cap
Ch c Abercorn – Copra
Trainer T. Payton   
Rider W. Delaney 8.10
8 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Bobadil 8.10   
3rd Woodlark 8.10
½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:41 ½
1897   Amberite
Mr. W. Duggan
Black and white hoops, scarlet cap 
B c Carbine – Duenna
Trainer W. Duggan   
Rider M. Harris 8.10
6 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Aurum 8.10   
3rd Fleet Admiral 8.10
4 len x 1 len. Time 2:39 ½
1896   Newhaven
Messrs. W. T. Jones & W. Cooper
Yellow and black diamonds
Ch c Newminster – Oceana
Trainer W. Hickenbotham   
Rider H. J. Gardner 8.10
8 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Resolute 8.10
3rd Coil 8.10
6 len x ½ len. Time 2:39 ½
1895   Wallace
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Ch c Carbine – Melodious
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider J. Gough 8.10
8 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Osculator 8.10   
3rd Auraria 8.5
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46
1894   The Harvester
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
Ch c Sheet Anchor – Springtime
Trainer S. G. Cook   
Rider C. Moore 8.10
10 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Malachite 8.10   
3rd Bonnie Scotland 8.10
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:40 ½  
1893   Carnage
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Ch c Nordenfeldt – Mersey
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider J. Gough 8.10
11 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd The Sailor Prince 8.10   
3rd Pounamu 8.10
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:39 
(equal race record)
1892   Camoola (late Cobar)
“J. B. Clark”  (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves
(wore white armbands to distinguish him from
his J. B. Clark owned stablemate, Ulric)
Ch c Chester – Copra
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider E. Huxley 8.10
10 Ran – SP 4/7F
2nd Meli 8.10   
3rd Jonathan 8.10
¾ len x lng nk. Time 2:42
1891   Strathmore
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Br c Nordenfeldt – Ouida
Trainer H. Munro   
Rider H. Cusdin 8.10
10 Ran – 5/4F
2nd Stromboli 8.10   
3rd Oxide 8.10
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:41 ½
1890   The Admiral
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
B c Richmond – Footstep
Trainer S. G. Cook   
Rider T. Hales 8.10
8 Ran – SP 5/2EF (Annesley)
2nd Magic Circle 8.5   
3rd Gatling 8.10
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:46 ¾ 
1889   Dreadnought
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c Chester – Trafalgar
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider T. Hales 8.10
8 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Richelieu 8.10   
3rd Rudolph 8.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:41

1888   Ensign
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Br g Grandmaster – Formosa
Trainer T. Payten   
Rider T. Hales 8.5
7 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Carbine 8.10   
3rd Melos 8.10
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:45 ½
1887   The Australian Peer
Mr. W. Gannon
Maroon and cream stripes
Br c Darebin – Stock Dove
Trainer H. Rayner   
Rider E. Gorry 8.10
9 Ran – SP 11/2
2nd (DH) Abercorn 8.10
2nd (DH) Niagara 8.10
1 len x Dead-Heat. Time 2:40
1886   Trident
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c Robinson Crusoe – Cocoanut
Trainer M. Fennelly   
Rider T. Hales 8.10
7 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Chesham 8.10   
3rd Aglaos 8.10
2 len x 6 len. Time 2:39 
(equal race record)
1885    Nordenfeldt
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Br c Musket – Onyx
Trainer M. Fennelly   
Rider R. Ellis 8.10
8 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd First Chester 8.10   
3rd Winchester 8.10
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:48 ¾ 

1884   Rufus
Mr. M. Jacobs
Cardinal, white sleeves
B c King Of The Ring – Princess Alice
Trainer J. Redfearn   
Rider M. O’Brien 8.10
11 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd David 8.10   
3rd Bargo 8.10
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 2:41 ¾ 
1883   Martini-Henry
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B c Musket – Sylvia
Trainer M. Fennelly   
Rider J. Williamson 8.10
9 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Sardius 8.10 
3rd Hurricane 8.10
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:39 
(race record)
1882   Navigator
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
Blk c Robinson Crusoe – Cocoanut
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider T. Hales 8.10
10 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Fryingpan 8.10   
3rd Segenhoe 8.10
2 len x hd. Time 2:41 ½ 
(equal race record)

1881   Darebin
Mr. W. A. Guesdon
Black, yellow sleeves & cap
Br c The Peer – Lurline
Trainer F. F. Dakin   
Rider E. Power 8.10
12 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Santa Claus 8.10   
3rd Commotion 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:41 ½ 
(race record)
1880   Grand Flaneur
Hon. W. A. Long
White, black sleeves & cap
B c Yattendon – First Lady
Trainer T. Brown   
Rider T. Hales 8.10
11 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd Progress 8.10   
3rd Mulatto 8.10
1 len x 20 len. Time 2:44
1879   Suwarrow
Mr. R. Howie
Crimson, white star, black cap
Gr c Snowden – Phizgig
Trainer R. Howie   
Rider R. Walker 8.10
13 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Belladrum 8.10   
3rd Rivalry 8.5
1 len x nk. Time 2:43
(equal race record)
1878   Wellington
Mr. E. A. Johnson-Boe
Black, magenta sash, black cap
Br c Panic – Frou Frou
Trainer M. Griffin   
Rider M. Griffin 8.10
6 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Warlock 8.10   
3rd His Lordship 8.10
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:47
1877   Chester
Hon J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B or br c Yattendon – Lady Chester
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider P. Pigott 8.10
12 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Pluto 8.10   
3rd First King 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:43 
(race record)

1876   Briseis
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
Br f Tim Whiffler – Musidora
Trainer J. Wilson   
Rider T. Hales 8.5
9 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Queen’s Head 8.5   
3rd Sybil 8.5
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:43 ¼ 
(race record)
1875   the "Sylvia" colt 
(later named Robin Hood)
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B or Br c Fireworks – Sylvia
Trainer E. De Mestre   
Rider G. Donnelly 8.10
10 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Richmond 8.10   
3rd Burgundy 8.10
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:48
Although the "Sylvia" colt raced in E. De Mestre’s name and colours, he was actually owned by Mr. C. B. Fisher
1874   Melbourne
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
B c Panic – Myth
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider J. Ashworth 8.10
11 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Stockbridge 8.10   
3rd Scan-Mag 8.10
Nk x ½ nk. Time 2:46 ½
1873   Lapidist
Mr. W. Filgate
White, blue spots & cap
B c Fireworks – Chrysolite
Trainer W. Filgate   
Rider H. Grubb 8.10
11 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Mountaineer 8.10   
3rd Maid Of Avenel 8.5
4 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:51
1872   Loup Garou
Mr. W. Winch
Violet, white sleeves & cap
Br c Lord Of Linne – Hebe
Trainer W. Winch   
Rider T. Brown 8.10
8 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd King Of The Ring 8.10   
3rd Patriarch 8.10
3 len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:46 
(race record)
1871   Miss Jessie
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
Br f Maribyrnong – Musidora
Trainer J. Wilson   
Rider J. Wilson (jun) 8.5
7 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Irish King 8.10   
3rd Formosa 8.5
1 len x 6 len. Time 2:49
1870   Florence
Mr. J. Tait
Black, yellow cap
(Pyrrhus, who was the Tait stables’ elect and even money favourite for the race carried Tait's famous yellow jacket & black cap. The winner, Florence carried Tait’s second set of colours – Black jacket & yellow cap)
B f Boiardo – Rose Of Denmark
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider C. Stanley 8.5
7 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Pyrrhus (late Kelso) 8.10   
3rd Doubtful 8.10
1 len x 5 len. Time 3:00
1869   Charon
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose & black stripes, black cap
B c Ferryman – Juliet
Trainer J. Morrison   
Rider J. Morrison 8.10
7 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Detective 8.10   
3rd Lamplighter 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:55

1869   My Dream
Mr. J. Moffatt
Black, white cap
B or br f Fisherman – Nightlight
Trainer J. Wilson   
Rider T. Duffy 8.7
9 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Antelope 8.10   
3rd Gasworks 8.7
6 len x 6 len. Time 2:48 
(race record)



1869 – The rescheduling of the Derby back to the spring after the summer Derby had been run, meant that two Derbies were run this year
1868   Fireworks
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Br c Kelpie – Gaslight
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider C. Stanley 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Little Fish 8.10   
3rd Token 8.10
4 len x 8 len. Time 2:53





1868 – The Derby is rescheduled from the spring to the summer. The spring Derby winner, Fireworks also won the summer Derby giving him the rare distinction of having won two VRC Derbies. 


1867   Fireworks
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Br c Kelpie – Gaslight
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider C. Stanley 8.10
5 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Palladium 8.5   
3rd Balmoral 8.10
1 len x 10 len. Time 2:56
1866   Seagull
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
Br or ro f Fisherman – Omen
Trainer W. Filgate   
Rider J. Morrison 8.5
3 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Gonfalon 8.5
4 len. Time 3:04
(Only the first two placegetters completed the course)
1865   Angler
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose & black stripes, black cap
Br c Fisherman – Marchioness
Trainer W. Filgate   
Rider E. Redman 8.7
4 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Day And Martin 8.7
3rd The Miller 8.7
2 len x 4 len. Time 2:51
(equal race record)
1864   Lantern
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose & black stripes, black cap
Br c Muscovado – Nightlight
Trainer W. Filgate   
Rider W. Simpson 8.7
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd The Sign 8.7
3rd Freestone 8.7
6 len x 6 len. Time 2:58
1863   Oriflamme
Mr. W. Lang
Blue, scarlet sleeves, black cap
Ch c Boiardo – Tricolour
Trainer W. Lang   
Rider W. Lang 8.7
7 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Banker 8.7   
3rd Glenyuille 8.7
4 len x 3 len. Time 3:03
1862   Barwon
Mr. J. Harper
Green, red sleeves, white cap
B c Boiardo – Jeannette
Trainer S. Waldock   
Rider S. Waldock 8.7
6 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Malabar 8.7   
3rd Bayard 8.7
3 lens x 2 ½ len. Time 2:59
1861   Camden
Mr. P. Dowling
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
B c Conrad or Warhawk – Calliope
Trainer P. Dowling   
Rider J. Morrison 8.7
7 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Medora 8.4   
3rd Palestine 8.4
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:53


1860   Flying Colors
Mr. G. Watson
Cerise, black cap
B f Dolo – Shiel na Guira
Trainer G. Watson   
Rider W. Treacey 8.4
4 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd The The Corsair 8.7   
3rd Bonny Rose 8.4
6 Len x 4 len. Time 3:02
1859   Buzzard
Mr. J. Orr
Canary, black cap
(Although Buzzard had been purchased by H N Simson
in the days leading up to the Derby, he still carried the
canary and black livery of his former owner in the Derby)
B c Warhawk – Rosebud
Trainer A. Green   
Rider J. Henderson 8.7
6 Ran – SP 6/4
2nd Flying Buck 8.7   
3rd Banjo 8.7
1 len x 15 len. Time 2:51(race record)

1858   Brownlock
Mr. T. Austin
Scarlet, blue sleeves & cap
Br c The Premier – Enigma
Trainer A. Green   
Rider T. Hutton 8.7
5 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Red Deer 8.7   
3rd Nimbletoe 8.7
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:59 
(race record)
1857   Tricolor
Mr. W. Greene
Violet, gold sleeves, black & gold cap       
B f The Premier – Norah Creina
Trainer A. Green   
Rider D. Snell 8.7
7 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Vain Hope 8.7   
3rd Union Jack 8.7
4 len x 12 len. Time 3:03
1856   Flying Doe
Mr. H. N. Simson
Tartan, black cap
Br f The Premier – Wilhelmina
Trainer H. N. Simson   
Rider J. Carter 8.2
9 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Barbello 8.2   
3rd Asthore 8.5
6 len x 8 len. Time 3:00

1855   Rose Of May
Mr. E. Row
Green, black cap
Ch f Dolo – Maid Of Islay
Trainer H. N. Simson   
Rider S. Holmes 8.2
8 ran – SP 4/1 
2nd Quiz-The-Wind 8.5   
3rd Pilot 8.7
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:59
1855 – First running of Victoria Derby
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