Saturday 8 April 2017

VRC Oaks

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             VRC Oaks
With its history dating back to 1859, the VRC Oaks is one of the oldest races on the Australian turf calender. The first two runnings of the VRC Oaks in 1859 & 60 were won by Birdswing and Flying Colours respectively. It was easy money for their owners and easy work for the two fillies as they both had no competition to contend with and simply did a leisurely canter around the course, thus winning the Oaks in a walkover.
It was a similar situation in 1864 when 2 fillies, Illumination and Mary Jane contested the Oaks, both fillies were owned by Mr. Philip Dowling, who declared Illumination to win, which she did, after leading her stablemate around the course at a leisurely pace.

From the very first Oaks in 1859 through to the Oaks of 1927, the fields were relatively small, with an average of just 5 runners facing the starter. It wasn’t until 1928 that an Oaks field reached double figures when Opera Queen beat her 12 rivals to secure the prize.

Nine fillies have completed the VRC Derby/VRC Oaks Double:
1866 Seagull – 1869 My Dream – 1870 Florence – 1876 Briseis
1905 Lady Wallace – 1911 Wilari – 1914 Carlita – 1921 Furious
1923 Frances Tressady
It’s been quite a while between drinks since this double was last achieved.

Although Flying Colours (1860) has a VRC Derby and a VRC Oaks to her credit, she faced no opposition in her Oaks victory and was awarded the race in a ‘walkover’.

Only one filly has been able to win the VRC Derby/Melbourne Cup/VRC Oaks, treble.
This exceptional feat was achieved by the great Briseis in 1876.

The most successful trainer of Oaks winners is shared by two legends of the Australian Turf, Bart Cummings and James Wilson, both of whom saddled up the winner on nine occasions.  From 1875 to 1879 James Wilson trained five consecutive winners of The VRC Oaks, with Bart Cummings not far behind having trained a Hat-Trick of winners in 1989/90/91
Bart Cummings:
1964 Light Fingers – 1970 Sandarae – 1974 Leica Show – 1983 Taj Eclipse
1989 Tristanagh – 1990 Weekend Delight – 1991 Richfield Lady
2001 Magical Miss – 2009 Faint Perfume

James Wilson:
1868 My Dream – 1872 Sunshine – 1875 Maid Of All Work – 1876 Briseis
1877 Pardon – 1878 Melita – 1879 Petrea – 1881 Royal Maid – 1899 Nitre

Riding honours are shared between Bobby Lewis and Damien Oliver both with seven winners each.
Bobby Lewis: 
1896 Thunder Queen – 1903 Sweet Nell – 1912 Moe
1913 Mint Sauce – 1914 Carlita – 1915 Rosanna – 1921 Furious 

Damien Oliver: 
1994 Northwood Plume – 1997 Kensington Palace
2003 Special Harmony – 2015 Jameka – 2019 Miami Bound
2020 Personal – 2021 Willowy.



2023   Zardozi
Godolphin 
Royal blue
B f 3y Kingman – Chanderi
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider J. McDonald 56
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4F
2nd Aethelflaed 56
3rd Basilinna 56
2 ¼ len x 4 ¼ len. Time 2:38.59


2022   She’s Extreme
Dorrington Farm, Mr A & Mrs L McAnulty, Mrs M Annetts, Robert Willis B’Stock, Mr J Richards & Mr M Buys
Red, white checks, red sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Extreme Choice – Keysbrook 
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider T. Berry 56
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd Pavitra 56
3rd Queen Air 56
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:39.14
2021   Willowy
Godolphin
Royal blue
B f 3y Kermadec – Dextrous
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider D. Oliver 56
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/4F
2nd Douceur 56
3rd Biscayne Bay 56
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:40.99



2020   Personal
Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), P Snanahan, L P Maxsted,
P K Allen, Mrs C D Allen & A M V Nicholl
Navy blue
B f 3y Fastnet Rock – Personify
Trainer T. Dabernig & B. Hayes
Rider D. Oliver 56
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/1
2nd Salto Angel 56
3rd Montefilia 56
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len Time 2:36.98


2019   Miami Bound
D T O’Brien, Mrs J. O’Brien, J P Prendergast, C D Mathieson,
Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr:J Rosham), J Kanga & Mrs S Kanga
White, navy blue swirls, armbands, cuffs & cap
B f 3y Reliable Man – Arapaho Miss
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 13/4
2nd Never Listen 55.5
3rd Moonlight Maid 55.5
3 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:38.32

2018   Aristia
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd, Falcons Racing, P G Harbinson, Mrs L M Cartwright, P Rimes, 
G A Edwards, Too Hot To Trot,J Williams, Ms J M Vallence, 
A Mohamed-Ali, G Hamilton, S D L Racing, S J V, Vionneto Racing, P J Campbell & A P Grant
Navy blue, gold and white crescent, gold cap
B f 3y Lonhro – Nakaaya
Trainer M. Ellerton & S. Zahra
Rider D. Lane 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Graysful Glamour 55.5
3rd Miner’s Miss 55.5
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:40.54
2017   Pinot
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (Mger A Wellman), Newgate 
S F (Mgr: G D Murphy), J A R Bester & Ms K Waterhouse
Black, pale blue sash, white sleeves, pale blue spots, black cap with pale blue stripe
B f 3y Pierro – Dizelle
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider S. Baster 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Bring Me Roses 55.5   
3rd Hiyamm 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37.25

2016   Lasqueti Spirit
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, A R Davison, Ms C E Curtis, R Croad, B Djura & M J Fenech
Maroon, white crossed sashes, yellow armbands & cap
B f 3y Beneteau – Supriym
Trainer L. W. Curtis
Rider B. Avdulla 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 100/1
2nd Harlow Gold 55.5   
3rd Eleonora 55.5
3 ¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37.73


2015   Jameka
C L Maher, Mrs J M Mckenna, D Degenhardt, T A Cole-Sinclair, M R Fallon, G M Verdoorn, S Priestley & Mrs S A Cockram, Ms J Nolte, M Mills, & Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B McKenna)
Royal blue, lime hoops, hooped cap
B f 3y Myboycharlie – Mine Game
Trainer C. Maher
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/2
2nd Honesta 55.5   
3rd Ambience 55.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:43.34
2014   Set Square
K King, T Lyndon, C Cansfield, S Wallace, K Watson, M & D Demarte, G Peters, D Roberts, K Minhas, M Grant, G Darling, B Roche, D Andrews, Ken King T’breds, Red Jacket Racing, Ken King Combo No.37, Mrs S Sang, S Britten, S Khaw & Hack Canter
Maroon, lime spot, sleeves & cap
B f 3y Reset – Dynastar
Trainer C. Maher
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/2
2nd Thunder Lady 55.5   
3rd Golconda 55.5
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:39.33
2013   Kirramosa
J G Sargent, Mrs G L Reily, W J Reily, W J Gleeson 
& P G Didham
Black, yellow maltese cross, red & yellow striped sleeves, black & yellow qtrd cap
B f 3y Alamosa – Freyja
Trainer J. G. Sargent
Rider N. Rawiller 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/4F
2nd Zanbagh 55.5   
3rd Solicit 55.5
Lng hd x sht hd. Time 2:40.64
2012   Dear Demi
Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. D. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B f 3y Dehere – Shirley
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 4/1
2nd Zydeco 55.5   
3rd Summerbliss 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:35.88


2011   Mosheen
P S & Miss S E Sly, K Yoshida, P S Kelly, Miss B J Sly, 
J H Kreuzer, Ms J M McCaughey & B A Wilson
White, red epaulettes, royal blue & red spots sleeves
B f 3y Fastnet Rock – Sumehra
Trainer R. Smerdon
Rider D. Nikolic 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Dowager Queen 55.5   
3rd Roma Giaconda 55.5
9 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:39.39

2010   Brazilian Pulse
Lorne Bloodstock Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: R R Aujard), 
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: R P Legh), 
J O'Neill & A Kirkwood-Scott
Aqua, white looped line, lime sleeves & cap with aqua peak
B f 3y Captain Rio – Sharazad
Trainer M. Moroney
Rider C. Williams 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Shamrocker 55.5   
3rd Placement 55.5
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:41.64

2009   Faint Perfume
Dato Tan Chin Nam, Dr. A. T. & Mrs. C. M. Jackson
Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black & white checked cap
B f 3y Shamardal – Zona
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider M. Rodd 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/6F
2nd Valdemoro 55.5   
3rd Savabelle 55.5
Nk x 4 len. Time 2:37.22

2008   Samantha Miss
R. W. Croghan
Orange, black maltese cross, orange cap, black pom-pom
B f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Milliyet
Trainer K. A. Lees
Rider H. Bowman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Miss Scarlatti 55.5   
3rd Allez Wonder 55.5
3 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:37.57


2007   Arapaho Miss
D P & J J Humphries, Mrs S Best, D Dicarla, C Duffy, 
P Laspatzis, Tnt Synd, Best Pope Synd, Bcaers'minus 
One Synd & Best Thoroughbreds Synd
Royal blue, gold stripes & hooped sleeves, quartered cap
B f 3y Danehill Dancer – Happy Heart
Trainer P. G. Carey
Rider C. W. Brown 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Serious Speed 55.5   
3rd Marjorie 55.5
2 len x 4 len. Time 2:36.85
2006   Miss Finland
Arrowfield Pastoral P/L Synd (Mgr: J Messara), Planette Thoroughbred Trading P/L Synd (Mgr: J Leaver) & Belford Productions P/L Synd (Mgr: A Jones)
Black and yellow diamonds, yellow cap
B f 3y Redoutes Choice – Forest Pearl
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider C. Williams 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/4F
2nd Tuesday Joy 55.5   
3rd Anamato 55.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:37.16
2005   Serenade Rose
T J & J A Hughes, K Biggs Enterprises Synd (Mgr: K Biggs), Lord Sam Vesty, M D Sullivan & A Gurney
Royal blue, pink hoops and armbands, hooped cap
B f 3y Stravinsky – Rose Of Tralee
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. R. King 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/4F
2nd Flora Danica 55.5   
3rd Empress Lily 55.5
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:36.35
2004   Hollow Bullet
Redgum Racing Synd. (Mgr: B Clayton), M Bailey, C Moxon, Ltd Racing Synd., H.B Racing Synd., S Clayton, D Tabone, Mrs N Clayton, Moodswing Synd. & W Hollway
Navy, lime diamond band & sleeves, navy & lime diamond cap
Br f 3y Tayasu Tsuyoshi – Beat The Bullet
Trainer J. McArdle
Rider D. Taggart 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Kylikwong 55.5   
3rd Storm Alert 55.5
Sht ½ hd x nse. Time 2:41.28
2003   Special Harmony
G J Ahearn, M K Yu, B A Warner, M J Donovan, 
R J Donazzan, H Lassen & P J Inge
Gold, red diamond sash & sleeves, gold seams, checked cap
Ch f 3y Spinning World – Marooned Lady
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F
2nd Dane Belltar 55.5   
3rd Timbourina 55.5
2 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:39.04

2002   Bulla Borghese
M A & A F Podgornik, A M Lamshed, J J Taylor, P S Haftke, 
R C & P R Binks, J C Kimberley, P Monk & A M Rettig
Black, gold seams
Ch f Belong To Me – Fionnay
Trainer R. J. Quinton
Rider C. Munce 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Lashed 55.5   
3rd Antique 55.5
½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:36.31


2001   Magical Miss
W. R. & Mrs. R. N. Wyllie
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap 
B f 3y Danehill – Hooked Bid
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider S. W. Arnold 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Manang 55.5   
3rd Li Lo Lill 55.5
5 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:34.77



2000   Lovelorn
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise 
Ch f 3y Grand Lodge – Lovesick
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider B. Prebble 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Lan Kwai Fong 55.5   
3rd Lolita Star 55.5
Lng nk x sht hd. Time 2:35.38


1999   Tributes
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
B f 3y Quest For Fame – Zera
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd My Sienna 55.5   
3rd Shizu 55.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:34.39 
(race record)


1998   Grand Archway
G. A. Rogerson & Watson B’Stock Ltd Synd. 
(Mgr: E. J. Watson) & Baree Stud Synd. (Mgr: N. George)
Dark blue, white disc, dark blue cap with white pom-pom
Ch f 3y Archway – Mean Eyes
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider O. P. Bosson 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/1
2nd Rose O’War 55.5   
3rd Zazabelle 55.5
Hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:37.79
1997   Kensington Palace
D. H. & Mrs. H. A. Hains
Yellow, red striped sleeves, red cap
B f 3y Kingston Rule – Reganza
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd Only A Lady 55.5   
3rd Kilmore Quay 55.5
1 ¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:41.30

1996   My Brightia
Mr. M. Kobayashi
Royal blue, white spots, striped sleeves & striped cap
B f 3y Bellotto – Grey Twig
Trainer L. J. Smith
Rider G. Boss 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 50/1
2nd Danendri 55.5   
3rd Derobe 55.5
Hd x ½ hd. Time 2:35.90



1995   Saleous
A J Bauman, M I Barnes, K A Ward & D A Watson
White, red rings & armbands, red cap
B f 3y Salieri – Bounteous
Trainer P. Hyland
Rider D. Beadman 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 3/1
2nd Arctic Scent 55.5   
3rd Pontal Lass 55.5
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:39.60


1994   Northward Plume
B. M. & Mrs. M. M. Griffiiths
Pale blue, yellow check, red cap
B f 3y Military Plume – Couldn’t Miss
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 4/1F
2nd Wild Thunder 55.5   
3rd Captiva 55.5
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:37.70



1993   Arborea
Newhaven Park Stud Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: J W, F J & R J Kelly 
& J H Ingham)
Cerise, royal blue sash & striped sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Imperial Prince – Open Question
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Oaks Day 55.5   
3rd Give Me A Buzz 55.5
1 ¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:38.90
1992   Slight Chance
Silverdale Lodge Synd. (Mgr: A. J. Morris)
Pale green, orange stars, green cap
Br f 3y Centaine – Lady Aloof
Trainer R. H. Thomsen
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 6/1
2nd Mahaya 55.5   
3rd Burst 55.5
1 len x hd. Time 2:39.50



1991   Richfield Lady
Shoreham Park Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: D. & Mrs M. Marks) 
& K. W. White
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B f 3y Grosvenor – Sea Princess
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider G. J. Childs 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/5F
2nd India’s Dream 55.5   
3rd Yodells 55.5
Nk x 2 len. Time 2:38.60

1990   Weekend Delight
Highview Western Synd. (Mgrs: R. J. Robinson & I. J. Lewis)
Green, black crossed sashes, pink hooped sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y Racing Is Fun – Silver Fleet
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 13/2
2nd Whisked 55.5   
3rd Triscay 55.5
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:38.10

1989   Tristanagh
Leilani 88 Synd. (Mgr: J. B. Cummings)
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Gr f 3y Sir Tristram – Attanagh
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/5F
2nd La Tristia 55.5   
3rd Ochiltree 55.5
2 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:39.90
1988   Research
C. E. Conners, T. C. Lind, R. G. Hagan & J. L. Woodley
Yellow, dark blue armbands & cap
B f 3y Imperial Prince – Outing
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/4EF (Riverina Charm)
2nd Riverina Charm 55.5   
3rd Chaleyer 55.5
3 ¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:35.80

1987   Sandy’s Pleasure
Gooree Pastoral Co Synd. (Mgrs: E. J. Reyes, 
E. M. Cojuangco M. G. Byrne & J. F. Veloso)
White, green diagonal stripes, yellow cap
Br f 3y Dash O’ Pleasure – Sandy’s March
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 6/1
2nd Tennessee Vain 55.5   
3rd St. Klaire 55.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:41.80
1986   Diamond Shower
C. Vincent jun, Doncaster Custodian Synd. (Mgr: R. Lapointe,
L. Young, Miss J. Workman & Dr. C. Allcock)
Apricot, brown sash & sleeves, apricot armbands, brown cap
B f 3y Zephyr Zip – Jewel Flight
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Shackle 55.5   
3rd Denita Gold 55.5
2 ½ len x 5 len. Time 2:40.20

1985   My Tristram’s Belle
Mr. I. W. Allen, Mr. G. Teo & Miss D. Shaw
Red, light blue V, red cap
B f 3y Sir Tristram – Tricateer
Trainer A. L. Jones
Rider N. G. Harris 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 20/1
2nd Born To Be Queen 55.5   
3rd Dolcezza 55.5
4 len x ¾ len. Time 2:45.5

1984   Spirit Of Kingston
D. H. & Mrs. H. A. Hains & H. & Mrs. K. Devine
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap  
Br or blk f 3y Bletchingly – Kingston Rose
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider G. Willetts 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Our Lafite 55.5   
3rd Centaurea 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:41.9


1983   Taj Eclipse
Mr. & Mrs. V. J. Peters
White, brown circles
Ch f 3y Taj Rossi – Glad One
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Gauci 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 3/1
2nd Mapperley Heights 55.5   
3rd Rose Of Dudley 55.5
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:37.5
1982   Rom’s Stiletto
Mrs. P. J. Lamaro
Green, white cap
Gr f 3y Sharp Edge – Show Shoes
Trainer J. J. Moloney
Rider P. Hyland 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/1
2nd Home Maid 55.5   
3rd Confessions 55.5
½ hd x 3 len. Time 2:39.6
1981   Rose Of Kingston
D. H. & Mrs. H. A. Hains & H. & Mrs. K. Devine
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Claude – Kingston Rose
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/8F
2nd Queen’s Road 55.5   
3rd Copperama 55.5
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:36.9

1980   November Rain
R. M. Lapointe, R. G. Logan & K. J. & N. W. Andrews
Red, black diamond, white sleeves
Br f 3y Estaminet – Clystalla
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Deck The Halls 55.5   
3rd Verdi 55.5
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:40.0

1979   Brava Jeannie
Mr. S. Dawe
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Gr f 3y Battle Wagon – Bravata
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider M. Goreham 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 2/1F
2nd Delma Jay 55.5   
3rd Crown Queen 55.5
4 len x ½ hd. Time 2:36.7

1978   Scomeld
J. C. Needham
Gold, purple quarters 
Ch f 3y Scotian – Supreme Meld
Trainer N. R. Dawson
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1F
2nd Safe Harbour 55.5   
3rd Kapalaran 55.5
2 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:39.6

1977   Show Ego
Mr. K. F. Cox & Mrs. G. F. Getty II
Cerise, yellow cap
Ch f 3y Showdown – Agricola Lady
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider H. White 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/1
2nd Sun Sally 55.5   
3rd Princess Talaria 55.5
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:37.2

1976   Surround
Messrs. G. T. Murphy, W. L. Betteson, R. V. Ansell 
& Mrs. I. N. McCusker   
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap 
Gr f 3y Sovereign Edition – Micheline  
Trainer G. T. Murphy   
Rider A. Trevena 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/5F
2nd Savoir 55.5   
3rd Of Two Cities 55.5
2 ½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:38.7
1975   Denise’s Joy
Messrs. T. J. & N. C. Smith
Orange, green seams & cap
B f 3y Seventh Hussar – Fun For All
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider J. Duggan 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 14/1
2nd Ace Queen 55.5   
3rd Latin Model 55.5
½ len x 3 len. Time 2:45.4


1974   Leica Show
Mr. R. J. Gard & Mrs. J. B. Cummings
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B f 3y Showdown – Miss Valeica
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/4F
2nd Cap d’Antibes 55.5   
3rd Rainburst 55.5
½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:40.6
1973   Bonnybel
Messrs. W. Harvey & D. O’Flynn
Black, green stripes, yellow sleeves, black cap
B or br f 3y Faux Tirage – Bonne Chance
Trainer K. Chilby
Rider R. Mallyon 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 40/1
2nd Nandalie Lass 55.5   
3rd Love Aloft 55.5
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:34.7 
(race & course record)
1973 – Distance increased to 2500m
1972   Toltrice
Mr. R. R. J. Heneker
Gold, black stars, red armbands & cap
B f 3y Matrice – Tolaldo
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider H. White 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1F
2nd Little Papoose 55.5   
3rd Sabot 55.5
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:31.1
1972 was the first metric running of the VRC Oaks – Distance changed from 12 furlongs to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971   Kiss Me Cait
Mr. & Mrs. K. F. Cox
Cerise, yellow cap
B f 3y Showdown – Arctic Belle
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 7/1
2nd Gossiper 8.10   
3rd My Precious 8.10
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:32.5



1970   Sandarae
Dr. & Mrs. B. J. Feery, Mr. W. G. Lees & Mrs. L. J. Wilson
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B f 3y Oncidium – Nell
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/4F
2nd Hot Rhythm 8.10   
3rd Sweet Bippy 8.10
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:30.4 
(race record)
1969   Goliette
Mr. & Mrs. S. L. Fartch
Royal blue and pink quarters, royal blue cap
Br f 3y Goglio – Jarlath
Trainer S. L. Fartch
Rider N. Mifflin 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 4/1
2nd Gaelic Spirit 8.10   
3rd Dawn Astre 8.10
Hd x 6 len. Time 2:34


1968   Double Steel
Mrs. C. A. Wilson & Mr. E. Johns
Red, white & blue diagonal stripes, blue sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Gustave Dore – Niboine
Trainer C. A. Wilson
Rider A. McLean 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4EF (With Respect)
2nd With Respect 8.10   
3rd Cardinal Silk 8.10
5 len x 2 len. Time 2:31 3/5
1967   Chosen Lady
Mr. R. Hinchcliffe
Pink, black cap
B f 3y Better Boy – Selected
Trainer T. Woodcock
Rider G. Lane 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Lowland 8.10   
3rd Quezette 8.10
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:31 9/10

1966   Farmer’s Daughter
Mr. & Mrs. J. J. O’Connor
Green, white circles
Br f 3y Agricola – Geneve II
Trainer A. Macdonald
Rider J. Miller 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/1
2nd What Fun 8.10   
3rd Star Belle 8.10
6 len x hd. Time 2:37 1/5


1965   Gypsy Queen
Mrs. E. Drever & Mr. V. Warke
Gold, red cap
B f 3y Diablerets – Leonie Eleanor
Trainer V. Warke
Rider A. Burton 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4F
2nd Prujoy 8.10   
3rd Bareme’s Image 8.10
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:31 9/10


1964   Light Fingers
Mr. W. J. Broderick
White, royal blue spots & cap
Ch f 3y Le Filou – Cuddlesome
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 2/1F
2nd Lyralla 8.10    
3rd Nickel Shot 8.10
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:29 3/5 
(race record)

1963   Jingle Bells
Messrs. E. Baillieu & F. & J. Livingstone
Red, white striped sleeves, light blue cap
Br f 3y Double Bore – Sweet Chime
Trainer D. Judd
Rider B. Gilders 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Raindear 8.10   
3rd Our Fun 8.10
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:33 1/5

1962   Arctic Star
Mr. C. Martyn
Lime green, pink stripes, lime green sleeves & cap
B f 3y Arctic Explorer – Sadiya
Trainer R. J. Hutchins
Rider F. Reys 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/9F
2nd Regal Peace 8.10   
3rd Lady Marg 8.10
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:31 4/5

1961   Indian Summer
Mr. R. W. Power
Green, black armbands, white cap
Ch f 3y Edmundo – Condenser
Trainer A. N. McCoy
Rider J. Thompson 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 4/5F
2nd Holiday 8.10   
3rd Hoa Hine 8.10
4 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:32 ½


1960   Lady Sybil
Mr. & Mrs. C. H. Buchanan
Gold, tartan sleeves & cap 
Br f 3y Count Rendered – Cassiopeia
Trainer A. Smerdon
Rider G. Lane 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1
2nd Smokeview 8.10   
3rd Wenona Girl 8.10
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:35 ¾ 


1959   Mintaway
Mr. R. C. Stuart
Black, pink stripes & cap
B or br f 3y Orgoglio – Penrua
Trainer J. J. Burnard
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd Rose Of Summer 8.10   
3rd Weeamera 8.10
½ nk x nk. Time 2:33

1958   Chicola
Mrs. J. Foster
Blue, pink spots & sleeves
Ch F 3y Empyrean – Libyan Lass
Trainer R. G. Chapman
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd But Beautiful 8.10   
3rd Miss Glory 8.10
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:31 ½ 


1957   Amarco
Mr. E. A. Underwood
Red and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Masthead – Ronolive
Trainer T. Woodcock
Rider G. Lane 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Gentle Touch 8.10   
3rd Goldenway 8.10
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37 ¼

1956   Innesfell
Mr. O. F. Watson
Gold, dark blue band & cap
B f 3y Pictavia – Lighthouse
Trainer G. H. Murfitt
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/2
2nd Midpoint 8.10   
3rd Sandara 8.10
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:33 ¼


1955   Evening Peal
Mr & Mrs R. White
Black, white maltese cross and cap
Br f 3y Delville Wood – Mission Chimes
Trainer E. D. Lawson   
Rider G. Podmore 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Arbolado 8.10   
3rd Brimses 8.10
2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:32


1954   Lady Mogambo
Mr. H. P. Tomlinson
Pink, grey sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Woodruffe – Princess Geraldine
Trainer E. J. Jenkins
Rider W. Camer 8.10
17 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/4F
2nd Honeyflow 8.10   
3rd Travel Free 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:33 ½ 



1953   Waltzing Lady
Mr. O. V. Roberts
Gold, white stripes, gold sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Masthead – Waltzing Lily
Trainer F. C. Jones
Rider P. Glennon 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 14/1
2nd Sun Visor 8.10   
3rd Chez Paree 8.10
Sht hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36 ½
1952   Waterlady
Mr. E. R. Williams
Black and white stripes, red cap
Ch f 3y Midstream – Best Wishes
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.10
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 5/1
2nd Celerity 8.10   
3rd Trunnion 8.10
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:39 ¼


1951   Lady Havers
Mesdames G. K. Silk & T. Newton
White, red & green band & armbands, red cap
Ch f 3y Moondarewa – Havers
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider A. Ward 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/4F
2nd La Castana 8.10   
3rd Gay Comedy 8.10
½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:35 ½

1950   True Course
Mr. A. R. Creswick
Black, blue sash
Br f 3y Midstream – Urunalong
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/9F
2nd Weka 8.10   
3rd Niaranga 8.10
4 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:31 ½


1949   Chicquita
Messrs. F. Dimattina & A. Lopes
Light blue, red sash, yellow cap
Br or blk f 3y Blank – Starr Faithful
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider A. Breasley 8.10
17 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 4/7F
2nd Happy Medium 8.10   
3rd Evening Light 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:42 ¾


1948   Grey Nurse
Mr. F. W. Hughes
Red and white check, red cap 
Gr f 3y Nizami – Card Player
Trainer J. W. McCurley
Rider S. Ralph 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1
2nd Lady Luba 8.10   
3rd Blessing 8.10
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:32 ¾



1947   Nizam’s Ring
Mr. F. W. Hughes
Red and white check, red cap
Gr f 3y Nizami – Ringless
Trainer J. W. McCurley
Rider E. Swinton 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Saxony 8.10   
3rd Jalna 8.10
½ nk x nk. Time 2:35




1947 – VRC Oaks returns to Thursday


1946   Sweet Chime
W. K. Dawes
Red and white stripes, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Br f 3y Le Grand Duc – Korimako
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider W. Cook 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/7F
2nd Amelia 8.10   
3rd Queen Of The Fairies 8.10
¾ len x 6 len. Time 2:36

1945   Cherie Marie
Mr. O. R. Porter
Purple, pink diamond & cap
Br f 3y Constant Son – Urunalong
Trainer W. Duncan
Rider A. Breasley 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Early Love 8.10   
3rd Marocaine 8.10
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:38



1944   Provoke
Mr. H. E. Spry
Black, green sash, red armbands & cap 
Br f 3y Manitoba – Defiant
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider H. Badger 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Rainbird 8.10   
3rd Delina 8.10
½ nk x 2 len. Time 2:35 ¼ 
1944 – Weights return to 8.10 from 8.5
1943   Three Wheeler
G. R. Nicholas & J. C. McDonald
Orange, blue striped sleeves, orange cap
B f 3y Manitoba – Tricycle
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider A. Breasley 8.5
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP EvensF
2nd Malaga 8.5   
3rd Hesitate 8.5
3 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:33 ¾



1942   East End
Mr. R. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Enfield – North Star
Trainer E. Fisher
Rider V. Hartney 8.5
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd Philander 8.5   
3rd Reply Paid 8.5
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:44 ½ 




The Federal Government's ban on mid-week racing during the war years meant that from 1942 to 1946 the VRC Oaks was run on a Saturday instead of the traditional Thursday


1941   Primavera
Mr. R. A. Stevens
Pink, purple V
Br f 3y Windbag – Flower Of Egypt
Trainer W. K. Jeffery
Rider W. Cook 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/9F
2nd Wheat Sheaf 8.5   
3rd Argenter 8.5
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:38 ½ 



1940   Session
Mr. P. Miller
Dark blue, light blue diamonds, red cap
B f 3y Marconigram – Manumit
Trainer P. Riddle
Rider D. Munro 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/2
2nd Tranquil Star 8.5   
3rd Throttle 8.5
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:30 ½ 
(race record)
1940 – Weights reduced from 8.10 to 8.5
1939   Triode
Mr. H. M. Leonard
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
Br or blk f 3y Marconigram – Kaftan
Trainer J. Mulcahy
Rider D. Munro 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Dreamsome 8.10   
3rd Climax 8.10
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36 ½


1938   French Gem
Mr. G. W. Badman
White, royal blue hoops & cap
Ch f 3y Beau Fils – Fission
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider M. McCarten 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Talkalot 8.10   
3rd Gay Dell 8.10
½ nk x hd. Time 2:35 ¾

1937   Prairie Moon
Mr. N. P. Lynch
Green, gold braces & cap
Br f 3y Beau Fils – Medowra
Trainer P. E. Muschialli
Rider R. Wilson 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 3/1
2nd Ortelle’s Star 8.10   
3rd Ena 8.10
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:32 
(race & Australasian record)

1936   Siren
Mr. P. H. Osborne (jun)
All green
B f 3y Saimagundi – Valicare
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider D. Munro 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP EvensF
2nd Iva 8.10   
3rd Korimako 8.10
3 ½ len x ½ len.Time 2:33



1935   Nalda
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
B f 3y Verbius – Ravissante
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider K. Voitre 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2 EF (Lady Kooringal & Bimilla)
2nd Bimilla 8.10   
3rd Salamander 8.10
½ nk x 3 len. Time 2:32 ¼ 
(race record)
1934   Alinura
Mr. H. Jenkins
Maroon, black sleeves, canary armbands
Br f 3y King Of Mirth – Menura
Trainer H. Jenkins
Rider C. Boorn 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/2F
2nd Quarto 8.10   
3rd Daughter Of The Wind 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:52 ¾

1933   Golden Hair
G. F. Moore
Brown, red sleeves, white cap
Ch f 3y Limond – Lady Cavendish
Trainer O. Cox
Rider T. Webster 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/4F
2nd Hap 8.10   
3rd Helensbrook 8.10
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 2:38 ½ 



1932   Protea
Mr. C. H. Musty
Green, white sash
Ch f 3y Equator – Lady Swinton
Trainer C. H. Mustey
Rider G. Newton 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2EF (Dutchie)
2nd Segati 8.10   
3rd Dutchie 8.10
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:35 ¾



1931   Gallantic
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
B f 3y Heroic – Esther
Trainer J. Holt
Rider F. Dempsey 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd La Joconde 8.10   
3rd Semitist 8.10
5 len x ¾ len. Time 2:39

1930   Barbette
Mr. A. P. Wade
Red, black braces & armbands, light blue cap
B f 3y Top Gallant – Columbia
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider S. Tomison 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 15/1
2nd Mira Donna 8.10   
3rd Carry On 8.10
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:38 ¾

1929   Lineage
D. D. D. Mackinnon
White, orange sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y Spearhead – Lady Swynford
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider W. Scanlon 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Hasta 8.10   
3rd Camargo 8.10
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:38



1928   Opera Queen
Mr. J. M. Cummings
Purple, green sleeves, white cap
Br f 3y Anton King – Opera Bouffe
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider A. Adams 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 20/1
2nd Gay Princess 8.10   
3rd Fervour 8.10
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:35 ¼ 
(race record)


1927   Ninbela
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
Br f 3y Rossendale – Tressamita
Trainer H. McCalman
Rider F. Dempsey 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Lonicera 8.10   
3rd Tordilla 8.10
½ len x 5 len. Time 2:39 ¼



1926   Lanson
“E. H. Clyde”
Brown, blue hoops & sleeves, yellow cap 
B f 3y Chrysippus – Horton Queen
Trainer E. H. Clyde
Rider W. Duncan 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 12/1
2nd Cyden 8.10   
3rd King’s Consort 8.10
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:37 ½


1925   Redshank
“E. M. Melrose” (E. M. Pearce)
Yellow, white diamonds, yellow cap
Ch f 3y Thrice – Red Streak
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider J. Daniels 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Ethelton 8.10   
3rd Bonnie Reine 8.10
Nk x 2 len. Time 2:38 ¼

1924   Miss Disraeli
M. Ellis
Brown, blue hoops & cap
B f 3y Almissa – Miss Slap
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider F. Dempsy 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Chickling 8.10   
3rd Versine 8.10
6 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:51 ¼


1923   Frances Tressady
“Mr. A. G. Vauxhall” (Mr. A. G. Barlow)
White, orange band & cap
B or br f Tressady – Thorima
Trainer W. Foulsham  
Rider F. Dempsey 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/4F
2nd Gungool 8.10   
3rd Prying 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:38



1922   Scarlet
Mr. J. L. Winter Irving
Dark blue, pink sash & cap
B f 3y Bright Steel – Red Ink
Trainer H. W. Torr
Rider A. Wood 8.10
8 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Steel And Gold 8.10   
3rd Ursina 8.10
2 ½ len x 5 len. Time 2:39 ¼



1921   Furious
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y The Welkin – Danaide
Trainer F. J. Marsden  
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
5 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Bassi 8.10   
3rd Sister Olive 8.10
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:35 ½ 
(race record)


1920   Mufti
Mr. C. Leonard
Scarlet, black cap
Br f 3y Almissa – Kirtle
Trainer J. Mulcahy
Rider W. Foulsham 8.10
9 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Gossine Hatan 8.10   
3rd Refraction 8.10
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:40 ¾

1919   Hyades
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y The Welkin – Lady Roberts
Trainer N. Scobie
Rider F. Bullock 8.10
7 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Yarraldool 8.10   
3rd Sue 8.10
½ len x 4 len. Time 2:37 ¼ 



1918   Stagegirl
J. Bullock & J. Patterson
Blue, gold stripes, blue & gold cap
Br f 3y Comedy King – Petruvia
Trainer J. Patterson
Rider K. Bracken 8.10
8 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Princess Lucy 8.10   
3rd Fungold 8.10
½ len x 10 len. Time 2:36 ½ 
(equal race record)

1917   Folly Queen
Mrs. M. L. Falkiner
White, green shamrocks & cap
Br f 3y Comedy King – Cross Battery
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider B. Deely 8.10
6 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Lady Comely 8.10   
3rd Erastus 8.10
1 ½ len x 5 len. Time 2:39



1916   Thana
Mr. W. Brown
White, purple sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Tressady – Chaste
Trainer S. S. Martin
Rider A. Shanahan 8.10
3 Ran – SP EvensF         
2nd Boontree 8.10   
3rd Ettefred 8.10
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:45

1915   Rosanna
Mr. J. V. Smith
Blue and white check (grid), red cap 
Ch f 3y Wallace – Ophir
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Rouen 8.10   
3rd Dame Quickly 8.10
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37 ¼


1914   Carlita
Messrs. P. Rogers & J. River
Green and white stripes, dark blue cap
B or br f 3y Charlemagne II – Couronne
Trainer J. Moore  
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd (DH) Wallachia 8.10   
2nd (DH) Traquette 8.10
5 len x dead-heat. Time 2:38 ½

1913   Mint Sauce
Mr. H. L. Cummings
Dark blue, white spots
Br f 3y Maltster – Chutney
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
8 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Monodia 8.10   
3rd Bec’s Lager 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 2: 37 ¾
1912   Moe
Mr. J. V. Smith
Blue and white check (grid), red cap
Ch f 3y Wallace – Moama
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Perdita 8.10   
3rd Symetris 8.10
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:36 ½ 
(race record)

1911   Wilari
Mr. H. Power
Brown, white cap
B f 3y Wallace – Murna
Trainer W. R. Risby
Rider G. Lambert 8.10
9 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Orvieto 8.10   
3rd Queen May 8.10
1 ¾ len x 5 len. Time 2:38 ¾
1910   Styria
Mr. J. Siely
Red and black stripes, pink cap
Br f 3y Haut Brion – Trieste
Trainer J. Siely
Rider W. H. Smith 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Lager 8.10   
3rd Moorilla 8.10
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:43 ½
1909   Lady San
Mr. F. Merton
Pink and pale blue hoops, black cap
Br f 3y San Francisco – Lady Mostyn
Trainer J. Siely
Rider W. H. Smith 8.10
3 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd By Play 8.10   
3rd Vivacious 8.10
1 len x 6 len. Time 2:37 ¾ 
(equal race record)
1908   Nushka
Mr. J. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap 
B or br f 3y Orzil – Kettledrum
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider C. Bolton 8.10
4 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Lady Bobadil 8.10   
3rd Flavour 8.10
5 len x 8 len. Time 2:38 ¼ 



1907   Lady Rylstone
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
Br f 3y Grafton – Lady Trenton
Trainer H. Munro
Rider G. Ross 8.10
6 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Lady Diffidence 8.10   
3rd Maltine 8.10
½ len x nk. Time 2:39 ¼


1906   Yabba Gabba
Mr. J. W. Noud
Yellow, black sash, purple cap
Br f 3y Ruenalf – The Meddler
Trainer J. W. Noud
Rider J. Barden 8.10
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Oreillet 8.10   
3rd Galeria 8.10
3 len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:41 ¼


1905   Lady Wallace
“Mr. J. East” (Mr. J. McDonald)
Tartan, blue sleeves & cap   
Br f 3y Wallace – Lady Mostyn
Trainer J. Burton  
Rider F. Hickey 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd The Infanta 8.10   
3rd Bonnie Lassie 8.10
1 ½ len x 12 len. Time 2:46


1904   Red Streak
Mr. W. R. Morgan
Black, pink hoops & sleeves, black cap
Ch f 3y Wallace – Elsie
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider B. Carslake 8.10
6 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Impress 8.10   
3rd Gunstock 8.10
3 len x 4 len. Time 2:42

1903   Sweet Nell
Sir Rupert Clarke
Pink, black sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y Haut Brion – Novelette ll
Trainer J. Scobie  
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
5 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Pliable 8.10   
3rd Brown And Black 8.10
1 len x 8 len. Time 2:40 ¾


1902   Fishery
Mr. J. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
Blk or br f 3y Bill Of Portland – Fishwife
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider E. Turner 8.10
4 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Eleanor 8.10   
3rd Fungus 8.10
½ hd x 6 len. Time 2:45



1901   Beanba
Mr. D. Smart
Salmon, black sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Wallace – Emmie
Trainer I. Earnshaw
Rider F. Kuhn 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Cretonne 8.10   
3rd Australia 8.10
4 len x 5 len. Time 2:37 ¾ 
(race record)

1900   Haulette
Mr. W. Brown
French grey, purple sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Haut Brion – Novelette II
Trainer I. Earnshaw
Rider E. Cleal 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd The Union Jack 8.10   
3rd Fides 8.10
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:40 ½ 
(race record)


1899   Nitre
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B f 3y Off Colour – Mitrailleuse
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider J. Wilson 8.10
8 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Fulminate 8.10   
3rd Ideal 8.10
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 2:45 ¼


1898   Symmetry
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
B f 3y Trenton – Buttercup
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Lelamine 8.10   
3rd Picture 8.10
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:49



1897   Eleusive
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
B f 3y Trenton – Eleusis
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison
3 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Mirella 8.10   
3rd Zitella 8.10
Sht ½ hd x 4 len. Time 2:44



1896   Thunder Queen
“J. Rowen” (R. J. Osborn)
Canary
Ch f 3y Thunderbolt – Queen Consort
Trainer T. Keily
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
4 Ran – EvensF
2nd Moonlyon 8.10   
3rd Princess Of Wales 8.10
1 len x 12 len. Time 2:40 ¾ 
(race record)
1895   Auraria
Mr. D. James
Blue, canary sleeves, red cap
Br f 3y Trenton – Aura
Trainer J. H. Hill   
Rider J. Stevenson 8.10
4 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Georgic 8.10   
3rd The Parisienne 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:46 ¼


1894   Regina
Mr. J. J. McManus
Violet, gold sleeves, white cap
Blk f 3y Forest King – Ghinni Ghinni
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider E. Simmons 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Athata 8.10   
3rd Vere 8.10
3 len x 2 len. Time 3:06 ¼ 



1893   The Dauphine
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap silver band 
B f 3y Newminster – Marie Louise
Trainer S. G. Cook
Rider C. Moore 8.10
6 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Bessie Macarthy 8.10   
3rd Somniloquist 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:55

1892   Etra Weenie
Mr. H. Power
Brown, white cap
Br or blk f 3y Trenton – Nellie
Trainer J. Wilson (jun)
Rider C. Moore 8.10
5 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Trieste 8.10   
3rd Insomnia 8.10
½ len x 6 len. Time 2:43 ½


1891   Tiraillerie
Mr. S. H. Gollan
Black, white sleeves, light blue cap
B f 3y Nordenfeldt – Florence Macarthy
Trainer P. Martin
Rider P. White 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Albina 8.10   
3rd She 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:43 ¾
1890   Litigant
Mr. W. T. Jones
Yellow and black diamonds
B f 3y Martini-Henry – Leonie
Trainer T. Wilson
Rider J. Anwin 8.10
6 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Magic Circle 8.10   
3rd Wilga 8.10
5 len x ¾ len. Time 2:42 
(race record)
1889   Spice
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap 
Ch f 3y Chester – Cinnamon
Trainer T. Payten
Rider T. Hales 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Lady Superior 8.10   
3rd Bustle 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 1:50 ½ 



1888   Pearlshell
Mr. J. Marshall
All black
Br f 3y Musket – Pearlash
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider M. O’Brien 8.10
3 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Volley 8.10   
3rd Mantilla 8.10
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:44 ¾


1887   Dainty
Hon. W. A. Long
White, black sleeves & cap
B f 3y Grand Flaneur – Aureola
Trainer T. Brown
Rider E. Gorry 8.10
5 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Lava 8.10   
3rd Enigma 8.10
Hd x ½ hd. Time 2:44 ¾
1886   The Nun
Mr. W. D. Robertson
Rose and primrose stripes, rose cap
B f 3y First King – Pilgrimage
Trainer J. D. Robertson
Rider J. Fiddes 8.10
4 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Tamarisk 8.10
3rd (DH) Maddelina 8.10   
3rd (DH) Essie 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:45
1885   Uralla
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap 
B or br f 3y Chester – Moonstone
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider T. Hales 8.10
5 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Parody 8.10   
3rd Lady Claudia 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:44 ½ 



1884   Venetia
Mr. W. J. Dangar
White, black spots, black cap
B f 3y Malta – Victorine
Trainer J. Monaghan
Rider J. Wilkinson 8.10
7 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Helene 8.10   
3rd Gratitude 8.10
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46 ¼


1883   Quality
Mr. W. Pearson
Black, white sash, white cap 
B f 3y The Professor – Dolores
Trainer J. Morrison
Rider E. Power 8.10
5 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Duenna 8.10   
3rd Little Sister 8.10
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:43 ¾


1882   Vaucluse
Mr. F. Wentworth
French grey, cardinal cap
B f 3y Rapid Bay – Chrysolite
Trainer J. Monaghan
Rider J. Williamson 8.10
8 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Solitude 8.10   
3rd Eva 8.10
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:44



1881   Royal Maid
Mr. W. Branch
All white
B f 3y King Of The Ring – Maid Of All Work
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider T. Hales 8.10
5 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Tourmaline 8.10   
3rd Declamation 8.10
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:44
1880   Sapphire
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B or br f 3y The Drummer – Amethyst
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider W. Huxley 8.10
8 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Constance 8.10   
3rd Western Princess 8.10
½ len x 5 len. Time 2:49 ¾ 
1879   Petrea (late Galloping Rhymes)
Hon. W. J. Clarke
Green, green & orange cap 
B f 3y King Of The Ring – Mischief
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
5 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Rivalry 8.10   
3rd Nellie 8.10
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:42 ¼ 
(race record)
1878   Melita
Mr. H. Bowler
Black, red sash, red cap
Ch f 3y Tim Whiffler – Formosa
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Emily 8.10   
3rd Prattle 8.10
2 len x 4 len. Time 2:43 
(race record)

1877   Pardon
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap 
B f 3y Yattendon – Gazelle
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider T. Hales 8.10
2 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Device 8.10
1 ½ len. Time 2:54 ½


1876   Briseis
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
Br f 3y Tim Whiffler – Musidora
Trainer J. Wilson   
Rider T. Hales 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Killarney 8.10   
3rd Queen’s Head 8.10
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:51

1875   Maid Of All Work
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B f 3y King Alfred – Mischief
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Wilson 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Loquacity 8.10   
3rd Alpha filly 8.10
1 len x 10 len. Time 3:05
1874   Gaslight
“Mr. James” (Mr. P. Dowling)
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
B f 3y Talk O’The Hill – Gasworks
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider S. Davis 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Neredah 8.10   
3rd Discretion 8.10
½ len x 4 len. Time 2:53



1873   Rose d’Amour (late My Leah)
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
B f 3y Fireworks – Art Union
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider H. Lewis 8.10
3 Ran – SP Evens on the field
2nd Maid Of Avenel 8.10   
3rd Mirth 8.10
1 ½ len x distanced. Time 2:50 
(equal race record)
(The term ‘distanced’ means that a runner was beaten in excess of 30 lengths)
1872   Sunshine
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B f 3y Maribyrnong – Nightlight
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider J. Wilson 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd a "Missie" filly 8.10   
3rd a "Camilla" filly 8.10
4 len x 15 len. Time 3:00


1871   Formosa
Mr. H. Bowler
Black, scarlet sash, black cap
Gr f 3y Snowden – Baroness
Trainer W. Yeomans
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
4 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Contessa 8.10   
3rd Fairy 8.10
2 len x 8 len. Time 2:52


1870   Florence
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
B f 3y Boiardo – Rose Of Denmark
Trainer J. Ashworth   
Rider C. Stanley 8.10
2 Ran – SP No betting conducted
2nd The Fawn 8.10
1 len. Time 2:55



1869   Kestrel
Mr. W. Pearson
Black, white sash, white cap
Br f 3y Warhawk – Countess
Trainer W. Pearson
Rider R. Waterman 8.10
3 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Lily 8.10   
3rd Gilderose 8.10
2 len x 20 len. Time 2:57



1868   My Dream
Mr. J. Moffatt
Black, white cap
B or br f 3y f Fisherman – Nightlight
Trainer J. Wilson  
Rider T. Duffy 8.10
2 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Ragpicker 8.10
12 len. Time 2:50 
(race record)



1867   Sylvia
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap 
B f 3y Fisherman – Juliet
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider J. Morrison 8.10
4 Ran – SP 6/4
2nd Queen Of Hearts 8.10   
3rd The Fly 8.10
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:55

1866   Seagull
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
Br or ro f 3y Fisherman – Omen
Trainer W. Filgate  
Rider J. Morrison 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Lady Manners Sutton 8.10   
3rd Syren 8.10
2 lens x ½ nk. Time 2:55
1865   Lady Heron
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose and black stripes, black cap
B f 3y Fisherman – Omen
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider E. Redman 8.0
4 ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Kerosene 8.0   
3rd Maidstone 8.0
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:55
1864   Illumination
Mr P. Dowling
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap 
Br f 3y Warhawk – Gaslight
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider J. Morrison 8.12
2 Ran – SP No Betting conducted
2nd Mary Jane 8.0
No margins or time was posted
The race was nothing more than a walkover for Illumination as Philip Dowling owned both runners and declared Illumination before the event. Illumination did little more than lead her stablemate around the course to collect the prizemoney
1863   Aruma
Mr. W. Lang
Blue, scarlet sleeves, black cap
B f 3y Boiardo – Enigma
Trainer W. Lang
Rider E. Bishop 8.0
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Love-Song 8.0   
3rd Chrysolite 8.0
1 len x 8 len. Time 3:02
1862   Modesty
Mr. J. D. McHaffie
Blue, red cap
B f 3y Touchstone – Audacity
Trainer D. Robinson
Rider E. Bishop 8.0
5 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Ayxa-La-Horra 8.0   
3rd Sweet Lips 8.0
4 len x ½ len. Time 3:00

1861   Palestine
Mr. G. Watson
Cerise, black cap
Ch f 3y Indian Warrior – Pallas
Trainer G. Watson
Rider R. Waterman 8.7
5 Ran – SP 2/1                     
2nd Medora 8.7   
3rd Mavourneen 8.7
1 ¾ len x 6 len. Time 2:59


1860   Flying Colors
Mr. G. Watson
Cerise, black cap
B f 3y Dolo – Shiel na Guira
Trainer G. Watson          
Rider W. Treacey 8.4      
Flying Colours was the only runner to contest the Oaks
and after completing the 1 ½ mile course on her own,
the race was awarded to her on a walkover




1859   Birdswing
Mr. W. C. Yuille
Pink, black cap 
B f 3y Birdcatcher – Haidee
Trainer W. C. Yuille
Rider T. Hutton 8.4
With the scratching on race morning of the only other starter, Dollarina, the race became a leisurely canter around the course for Birdswing who was awarded the Oaks on a walkover
































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