AJC Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

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  AJC Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (GR1)

                            2024 total prize money: $5,000,000 

                     1st $2,950,000, 2nd $850,000, 3rd $425,000

The race we know today as the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes can be traced back to the very early days of Australian racing. First run in 1851 over a distance of three miles, it was named the Queens Plate and was run at Sydney’s old Homebush racecourse.

In 1857 the race was renamed the Australian Jockey Club Plate and the following year the name changed again to the Australian Jockey Club Handicap.

1860 saw the AJC move its autumn carnival races to their new headquarters at Randwick racecourse and two years later the Australian Jockey Club Handicap was renamed the Queens Plate.

The race remained the Queens Plate until 1873 when the name was changed back to the Australian Jockey Club Plate.

It would be 82 years before the name would change again.

In the early years, the combination of very small fields and a three mile journey led to riding tactics that slowed the race down to a crawl, thus frustrating spectators and race officials who all wanted genuine pace so the race would be won by the best stayer on the day.

In 1908, a frustrated AJC added to the conditions of the AJC Plate a clause stipulating that the race must be completed in a time not exceeding 5:45. If this time was exceeded, all prizemoney for the race would be halved. The only exception to this rule was a rain affected track in which case the 5:45 time limit would not apply.

Initially, the new ruling did not achieve the desired result, far from it, the 1908 AJC plate was won by Poseidon in a marathon time of 6:49 ¼, the slowest time ever posted and a ridiculous 1:25 outside the race record. From then on however, the AJC Plate was always completed within the 5:45 time limit, the only exception being 1921 when David recorded 5:52 ½ on a rain-affected track. In this instance the rule was not enforced and full prizemoney was awarded.  

On Saturday February 6th 1954, in celebration of Her Majesty’s first visit to Australia, and to Randwick racecourse, the AJC named a race in her honour, The Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1 ½ miles)

In April of that same year the AJC Plate was run for the final time, it was replaced by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes which the AJC had decided to keep in recognition of Her Majesty’s visit to “Royal” Randwick.

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes has been an integral part of the AJC’s autumn carnival ever since that first running in 1954.

Training honours for the QE II rest with the legendary T. J. Smith who trained the winner on an incredible thirteen occasions:

1951 Playboy – 1953 Jan – 1958 Tulloch – 1959 Caesar – 1960 Tulloch

1961 Tulloch – 1963 Burgos – 1965 Fair Patton – 1966 Prince Grant

1967 Garcon – 1976 Taras Bulba – 1980 Iko – 1984 Chiamare

Not surprisingly, Tommy Smith’s number one rider, George Moore leads the tally for the most number of wins by a jockey with ten wins.

1951 Playboy – 1953 Jan – 1958 Tulloch – 1959 Caesar – 1960 Tulloch

1961 Tulloch – 1963 Burgos – 1965 Fair Patton – 1966 Prince Grant

1968 General Command

Many of Australasia’s greatest gallopers are represented on the winners list of this time-honoured race, gallopers like Archer, The Barb, Tim Whiffler, Chester, Carbine, Trafalgar, Phar Lap, Peter Pan, Tulloch, Rough Habit, Might And Power and Winx.

Six gallopers share the honours for the most number of wins, each having won this race on three occasions:

Tim Whiffler: 1868 – 1870 – 1871

Carbine: 1889 – 1890 – 1891

Trafalgar: 1909 – 1911 – 1912

David: 1921 – 1922 – 1923

Tulloch: 1958 – 1960 – 1961 

Winx: 2017 – 2018 – 2019

2024   Pride Of Jenni

Mr T Ottobre, Mr M Ottobre & Mrs L Ottobre

Sky blue & purple diamonds

B m 6y Pride Of Dubai – Sancerre 

Trainer C. Maher 

Rider D. Bates 57

9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1

2^nd Via Sistina 57

3^rd Mr Brightside 59

6 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:02.02

2023   Dubai Honour (IRE)

M. Obaida

Royal blue, red epaulettes & striped cap

B g 5y Pride Of Dubai – Mondelice 

Trainer W. J. Haggis

Rider T. Marquand 59

11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/4F

2^nd Mo’unga 59

3^rd Anamoe 59

2 ½ len x nse. Time 2:07.72

2022   Think It Over 

Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston)

Royal blue, orange Vee, sleeves & cap 

B g 6y So You Think – Personal Service

Trainer K. Parker

Rider N. Rawiller 59

9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 40/1

2^nd Zaaki 59

3^rd Mount Popa 59

½ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 2:10.87

2021   Addeybb (IRE)

Sheikh Al Maktoum

Yellow, black epaulettes 

Ch g 7y Pivotal – Bush Cat 

Trainer W. J. Haggas

Rider T. Marquand 59

7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4

2^nd Verry Elleegant 57

3^rd Dalasan 59

½ len x sht nk. Time 2:05.05

2020   Addeybb (IRE)

Sheikh Al Maktoum

Yellow, black epaulettes 

Ch g 6y Pivotal – Bush Cat

Trainer W. J. Haggas

Rider T. Marquand 59

12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/4F

2^nd Verry Elleegant 57

3^rd Danon Premium 59

2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:06.92

2019    Winx

Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke 

& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis

Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom

B m 7y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl

Trainer C. Waller  

Rider H. Bowman 57

9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/16F

2^nd Kluger 59  

3^rd Hartnell 59

1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:02.54

2018    Winx

Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke 
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis

Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom

B m 6y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl

Trainer C. Waller  

Rider H. Bowman 57

10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 1/3F

2^nd Gailo Chop 59   
3^rd Happy Clapper 59

3 ¾ len x nk. Time 2:01.65

2017    Winx

Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke 
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis

Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom

B m 5y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl

Trainer C. Waller  

Rider H. Bowman 57

9 Ran – Barrier 3 –SP 1/8F

2^nd Hartnell 59   

3^rd Sense Of Occasion 59

5 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:07.22

2016   Lucia Valentina

L. Petagna

Apple green, navy blue sash, navy blue & yellow striped sleeves & cap

Br m 5y Savabeel – Staryn Glenn

Trainer K. A. Lees

Rider D. Oliver 57

14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1

2^nd The United States 59   

3^rd Happy Clapper 59

2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:04.82

2015   Criterion

Sir O. G. Glenn

Yellow, white checked sash, checked sleeves & checked cap

Ch h 4y Sebring – Mica’s Pride

Trainer D. A. Hayes & T. Dabernig  

Rider C. Williams 59

12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1

2^nd Red Cadeaux 59   

3^rd Royal Descent 57

2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:05.35

2014   It’s A Dundeel

Arrowfield It's A Dundeel (Mgr: J M Messara), M Andersen, 
Mrs J P Andersen, A I Craig, Mrs W A Craig, D C Morison, 
Ms J E Morison, M J Craig, Mrs S S Craig, G P Chaplow, 
Mrs T P Andersen, A M Muollo & D Focas

Black and yellow diamonds, yellow cap

B h 4y High Chaparral – Stareel

Trainer M. Baker  

Rider J. McDonald 59

12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2

2^nd Sacred Falls 59
3^rd Carlton House 59

¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:03.72

2013   Reliable Man (GB)

Fair Salinia Ltd (Mgr: Mr S Hanson), R A & J E Ferguson Partnership (Mgr: R A Ferguson),Gurners Bloodstock 

(Mgr: A P Ramsden), G G Ltd (Mgr: G G Peterson) & R A Duke

Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap with white diamond

Gr h 5y Dalakhani – On Fair Stage

Trainer C. Waller

Rider H. Bowman 59

8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/1

2^nd It’s A Dundeel 55.5   

3^rd Happy Trails 59

2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:01.80

2012   More Joyous

Strawberry Hills Stud (Mgr: J. D. Singleton)

Royal blue, white crossed sashes

B m 5y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy

Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse

Rider N. Rawiller 57

8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/4F

2^nd Manighar 59   
3^rd Secret Admirer 57

2 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:05.33

2011   My Kingdom Of Fife (GB)

R Pegum, R Willis & M Buys

White, green sleeves, red cap

B g 6y Kingmambo – Fairy Godmother

Trainer C. Waller

Rider N. Rawiller 59

11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1

2^nd Sacred Choice 57   
3^rd Syreon 59

¾ len x nk. Time 2:07.77

2010   Road To Rock

A. Cummings T’Breds Synd. (Mgr. A. & B. Cummings) 

H. F. Dyball, S. Wong, Ms K. Cook, Northerly Holdings Synd. 

(Mgr. R. Portaro), J. Borg, A. McGrath & S. Tracey

 Green, white band & armbands, hooped cap

B h 5y Encosta De Lago – Trewornan

Trainer A. Cummings  

Rider D. Oliver 59

8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F

2^nd Triple Honour 59   

3^rd Monaco Consul 55.5

2 len x ¾ len. Time 2:03.89

2009   Pompeii Ruler

Bridsan B’Stock Synd. (Mgr: B. Coyle)

Pink, navy blue & white hooped sleeves

Ch g 6y Genuine – West With Night

Trainer M. Price

Rider C. Newitt 59

14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1

2^nd (DH) Metal Bender 55.5   

2^nd (DH) Sarrera 59

½ len x dead-heat. Time 2:07.12

2008   Sarrera

R Legh, G G Syndicate (Mgr: G G Peterson), N J Griffin, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: A Ramsden), P F O'Mara 
& H A Hansen

Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold & white armbands, gold cap

B g 7y Quest For Fame – Zamsong

Trainer M. Moroney

Rider D. Oliver 59

9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 50/1

2^nd Nom Du Jeu 56.5   

3^rd Tuesday Joy 56.5

Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:03.50

2007   Desert War

Gooree Pastoral Co Synd. (Mgrs: A. Baddock 

& E. Cojuangco)

Red, black stripes

Br g 6y Desert King – High Heels

Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse  

Rider D. Oliver 59

10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1

2^nd Haradasun 55.5   
3^rd Spirit Of Tara 59

2 ¼ len x 4 ¼ len. Time 2:04.20

2006   Eremein

Mr. & Mrs. G. & B. White

White, purple star & hooped sleeves

Ch g 4y Timber Country – Marrego

Trainer A. J. Denham  

Rider G. Boss 58

9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F

2^nd Aqua D’Amore 55.5   

3^rd Ike’s Dream 55.5

½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:02.49

2005   Grand Armee

A. R. Bell

Grey, red diagonal stripes

Br g 6y Hennessy – Tambour

Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse  

Rider D. R. Beasley 58

11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/10F

2^nd Delzao 58   
3^rd Mummify 58

2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:02.66

2004   Grand Armee

A. R. Bell

Grey, red diagonal stripes

Br g 5y Hennessy – Tambour

Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse  

Rider D. R. Beasley 58

6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/2

2^nd Lonhro 58   
3^rd Pentastic 58

6 len x ¾ len. Time 2:03:26

2003   Lonhro

Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)

Cerise

Br h 4y Octagonal – Shadea

Trainer J. R. Hawkes  

Rider D. Beadman 58

6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F

2^nd Pentastic 58   
3^rd Republic Lass 55.5

1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 2:04.80

2002   Defier

D. & Mrs. M. Koureas & J. W. R. & Mrs. G. P. Murphy

White, cerise sash, armbands & cap, white pom-pom

B g 4y Dehere – Lilande

Trainer G. H. Walter  

Rider D. Oliver 58

13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2

2^nd Freemason 58   
3^rd Emission 58

Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:04.34

2001   Shogun Lodge

B. T. Aquilina, P. Stramandinou, Ms P. M. Bareta

& Mrs. D. Samba 

Pale green, orange stars, green cap 

Ch g 4y Grand Lodge – Pride Of Tahnee

Trainer R. H. Thomsen  

Rider G. Boss 58

14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2

2^nd Go Flash Go 58   
3^rd El Mirada 58

Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 2:05.59

2000   Georgie Boy

R. D. Ruttley

Maroon, grey check & checked cap

Ch g 4y Garcia – True Gold

Trainer J. J. Size

Rider L. Beasley 58

13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/1

2^nd Cronus 58   
3^rd Referral 58

2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:07.76

1999   Intergaze

C. M. Lee, L. Andreazza, P. Chin, W. Manikas, H. Hilley 

& R. McDowell

White, dark blue diagonal stripes & quartered cap

Ch h 5y Integra – Tempergaze

Trainer R. W. Craig

Rider C. Carmody 58

6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1

2^nd Istidaad 58   
3^rd Sky Heights 54.5

¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:03.80

1998   Might And Power

Mr. N. Moraitis

White, grey sash, pink striped sleeves, grey cap

B or br g 4y Zabeel – Benediction

Trainer J. Denham  

Rider B. York 57

6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F

2^nd Champagne 52.5   

3^rd Catalan Opening 58

10 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:05.15

1997   Intergaze

C. M. Lee, L. Andreazza, P. Chin, W. Manikas, H. Hilley 

& R. McDowell

White, dark blue diagonal stripes & quartered cap

Ch c 3y Integra – Tempergaze

Trainer R. W. Craig

Rider C. Carmody 53.5

10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2

2^nd Octagonal 57   
3^rd All Our Mob 58

1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:01.22 

(race record)

1996   Doriemus

Pacers Aust Synd. (Mgr: T. Henderson), Mrs. K. Woodruff, 
J. R. Smith, K. Biggs Ent Synd. (Mgr: K. Biggs), R. F. Austin 
& R. Russell

Dark blue, pink hoops, dark blue & pink hooped cap

Ch g 5y Norman Pentaquad – Golden Woods

Trainer D. L. Freedman  

Rider R. S. Dye 58

12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 11/2

2^nd Juggler 57   
3^rd Super Slew 53.5

1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:01.30 

(race record)

1995   Jeune (GB)

Sheikh Hamdin bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Royal blue, white epaulets & striped cap

Ch h 6y Kalaglow – Youthful

Trainer D. A. Hayes   

Rider W. Harris 58

14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4F

2^nd Danewin 53.5   
3^rd March Hare 57

¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:02.90

1994   Durbridge

Noonamah Stud Synd. (Mgr: B. M. Murphy) & K. Lorenz

Pink, purple maltese cross, sleeves & cap

Ch h 6y Durham Ranger – Arcona

Trainer D. L. Freedman

Rider S. D. Marshall 58

8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1F

2^nd Romanee Conti 57   
3^rd Maraakiz 58

2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:03.90

1993   Veandercross

B. & C. B. Turner

Pink, pale blue quarters & quartered cap

B g 4y Crossways – Lavender

Trainer J. R. Wheeler

Rider J. Walker 57

4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F

2^nd Durbridge 58   
3^rd Rough Habit 58

1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:01.70 

(equal race record)

1992   Rough Habit

D. W. Smith, J. A. Battiston, Mrs. R. E. Burns,  

M. A. Jones, & C. F. Rackley

Maroon, yellow diamond band, dark blue & yellow hooped

sleeves, maroon & dark blue quartered cap

B g 5y Roughcast – Certain Habit

Trainer J. R. Wheeler

Rider J. A. Cassidy 58

7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F

2^nd My Eagle Eye 57   
3^rd Aquidity 58

½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:03.30

1991   Stylish Century

Mr. & Mrs. R. N. & Miss K. L. Monaghan

Pale green, black stripe, armbands & cap

Br h 4y Double Century – Stylish

Trainer R. F. Gill  

Rider K. Moses 57

8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4

2^nd Royal Creation 58   

3^rd Livistona Lane 58

1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:02.90

1990   Sydeston

Mr. E. D. Yaxley

Dark blue, pink hoops & cap

B or br g 4y St. Briavels – Convatrice

Trainer R. E. Hoysted  

Rider L. Dittman 57

7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F

2^nd Better Loosen Up 57   
3^rd Rajamah 58

¾ len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:17.00

1989   Our Poetic Prince

G. J. Pratt, W. L. Bolton & Stockwell Stud Synd. Pty Ltd 
(Mgr: J. Caspers)    

Maroon, gold diamonds, royal blue and gold armbands,

maroon and royal blue quartered cap

B h 4y Yeats – Finisterre

Trainer J. R. Wheeler

Rider N. Harris 57

6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/4

2^nd Dandy Andy 58   
3^rd Beau Zam 57

2 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:10.30

1988   Authaal (USA)

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Maroon, white sleeves, maroon & white star cap

B h 6y Shergar – Galletto

Trainer C. S. Hayes

Rider D. Beadman 58

7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4

2^nd Ostensible 58   
3^rd Algonquin Club 58

Sht hd x nk. Time 2:13.20

1987   Dinky Flyer

W. & Mrs. J. Lord

Pink, dark blue sleeves & cap

Br m 5y Balmerino – Dinky Di

Trainer K. J. Walker

Rider P. Cook 57

8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 6/1

2^nd Limitless 57   
3^rd Travel Light 56
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:05.10

1986   Tristarc

N Columb, P Sheppard, G Smorgan, J Styles & A White

Pale green, dark blue hooped sleeves

B m 4y Sir Tristram – Renarc

Trainer K. J. Walker  

Rider W. Treloar 55.5

7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/4

2^nd Abit Leica 58   
3^rd At Talaq 58

1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:07.20

1985   Rising Prince

Exchange Racing Synd. (Mgrs: C. Thompson, 

E. D. Freebody, K. Pate & L. Moore)

Orange, black crossed sashes and sleeves, orange & black quartered cap

Ch g 4y Round Top – Bonlene

Trainer Ms D. Stein  

Rider K. Langby 57

9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 15/1

2^nd Alibhai 57   
3^rd Hayai 58

Lng hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:03.30

1984   Chiamare

Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains

Yellow, red striped sleeves, red cap

Br g 4y Claude – Elevena

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider P. Cook 57

4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1

2^nd Fountaincourt 58   
3^rd Trissaro 58

Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:07.2

1983   Fountaincourt

G A Hodson, P J Madden & A N Paul

Cerise, yellow spots & sleeves, green armbands & cap

Br g 4y Pass The Bottle – Promahos

Trainer C. Pfefferle

Rider P. B. Smith 57

6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2

2^nd Bianco Lady 57   
3^rd Trissaro 57

½ hd x 3 ½ len. Time 2:13.9

1982   Prince Majestic

R. & Mrs V. O. Ross

Ross Tartan, white crossed sashes, red & white quartered cap

B g 4y Noble Bijou – Princess Mellay

Trainer R. C. Verner

Rider N. Tiley 57

5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8F

2^nd Allez Bijou 58   
3^rd Galleon 53.5

Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:01.9

1981   My Blue Denim

P. Bayly & T. Bennett

Black, red stripes, black sleeves, grey armbands, red & grey qtrd cap

Br m 5y A Chara – Blue Carlyle

Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan

Rider P. Cook 57

6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/9F

2^nd Hyperno 58   
3^rd Mr Independent 57

2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:01.7 
(race record)

1980   Iko

Dr. & Mrs. T. D. Hoban

White, green sash, pink armbands & cap

B g 5y Cindy’s Son – Hikari

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider M. Johnston 58

13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1

2^nd Double Century 57   

3^rd Salamander 58

Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:03.3 
(race record)

1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating

1979   Shivaree

R. E. C. Black, B. D. Welch & Sir Douglas Clague

Cerise, black crossed sashes, emerald green armbands & cap

Ch g 4y Sharivari – Just A Lark

Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan

Rider R. Lang 57

8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/11F

2^nd March Legend 58   
3^rd Arwon 58

1 ½ len x 1 ¼. Time 2:03.5

1979 – Distance reduced to 2000m

1978   Ming Dynasty

Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Websdale

& Mr. & Mrs. J. Foyster

Grey, red maltese cross & cap

Ch or gr g 4y Planet Kingdom – Chow Mein

Trainer J. B. Cummings

Rider J. Duggan 57

6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1EF (Belmura Lad)

2^nd Unaware 57   
3^rd Belmura Lad 52.5

13 len x nk. Time 2:43.5

1977   Ngawyni

Messrs. B. J. Fullerton & M. Becker

Green, orange sash & cap

B h 4y Zvornik – Lamperine

Trainer J. B. Cummings

Rider R. Higgins 57

6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2

2^nd Gold And Black 57   
3^rd Inceptor 57

2 len x 5 len. Time 2:29.2

1976   Taras Bulba

Mr. & Mrs. G. Marconi

Red, green and white hoops, red sleeves & cap 

B g 4y Oncidium – Entrancing Bell

Trainer T. J. Smith  

Rider K. Langby 57

5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/4

2^nd Balmerino 52.5   
3^rd Leica Lover 58.5

2 len x lng nk. Time 2:28.6 
(race record)

1975   Jandell

Sir William Stevenson

Yellow, blue and white checked sash, blue sleeves, yellow cap

B m 4y Shifnal – Monanne

Trainer C. Fenwick

Rider B. Wood 56

7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 16/1

2^nd Leilani 56   
3^rd Dayana 58.5

Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:31.3

1974   Battle Heights

Mr. & Mrs. R. Douglas

Purple, gold spots, red sleeves, gold cap

Br g 6y Battle-Wagon – Wuthering Heights

Trainer R. Douglas

Rider G. Willetts 58.5

4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F

2^nd Dayana 57   
3^rd Igloo 58.5

4 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:46

1973   Apollo Eleven

J. D. Foote

Pale blue, red braces, dark blue cap

B h 5y Cyrus II – Lady Rizzio

Trainer M. F. Anderson

Rider J. Duggan 58.5

7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1

2^nd Gunsynd 58.5   
3^rd Gold Brick 52.5

½ len x 5 len. Time 2:28.9

1973 was the first metric running of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Distance changed from 1 ¾ miles to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms

1972   Tails

Hon. C. E. Barnes

Black, pink sleeves, black cap

Ch h 6y Dalray – Dolled Up

Trainer P. J. Murray

Rider G. Howard 9.3

5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/4

2^nd Gunsynd 9.0   
3^rd Royal Shah 9.3

¾ len x 3 len. Time 3:03.8

1972 – Race distance 1 ¾ miles

1971   Gay Icarus

Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Beechey & Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Flynn

Blue, pink diamond & sleeves

B g 3y Icarus – Gay M’Selle

Trainer C. L. Beechey

Rider R. Mallyon 8.4

6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F

2^nd Fileur 9.3   
3^rd Arctic Symbol 9.3

5 len x sht nk. Time 2:31.8 

1970   Panvale

E. M. & J. B. King

Yellow, red spots, black sleeves, white cap

Ch g 6y Pandour – Valellen

Trainer A. Pratt

Rider P. Cook 7.7

14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 80/1

2^nd Lochcourt 7.13   
3^rd Rain Lover 9.5

2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:35.1

1970 – Distance reduced to 1 ½ miles

1969   Lowland

F. F. Bessell, P. B. Colbert, R. Marks, 

B. Simpson & K. D. Smith

White, green spots, green sleeves, black cap 

Br m 4y Agricola – Impeccable

Trainer J. B. Cummings

Rider R. Higgins 8.12

4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1

2^nd Roman Consul 9.0   

3^rd Rain Lover 9.0

3 len x 1 len. Time 2:58.0

1968   General Command

Mrs. E. G. Norton

Red and yellow quarters, red sleeves & cap

B g 4y Agricola – Sunbride

Trainer W. Wilson

Rider G. Moore 9.0

4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/9F

2^nd Fulmen 9.3   
3^rd Donato 9.3

6 len x ½ len. Time 3:04 3/5

1967   Garcon

Mr & Mrs D. Chrystal (jun)

White, pale blue spots & cap

Br g 3y Rawalpindi – Festive Air

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider A. Mulley 8.2

3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2

2^nd Prince Grant 9.0   
3^rd Avenlam 9.0

1 len x 4 len. Time 2:59 1/10

1966   Prince Grant

Mr.& Mrs. W. J. Bradshaw & Mesdames M. O. Kellett 
& P. Mason

Orange, white sleeves, red armbands, orange cap 

B g 3y Alcimedes – Chubin

Trainer T. J. Smith  

Rider G. Moore 8.4

4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F

2^nd Craftsman 9.3   
3^rd Striking Force 9.3

Sht hd x 6 len. Time 2:58.0

1965   Fair Patton

Mr. C. Hawke

Red, white diamond, pink sleeves, white cap

B g 5y Patton – Affair

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider G. Moore 9.3

5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F

2^nd River Seine 9.3   
3^rd Sharply 9.3

1 ¼ len x 8 len. Time 3:04.0

1964   Summer Regent

Mr. R. B. Walker   

Tangerine, royal blue braces, brown sleeves, royal blue cap

Br g 5y Summertime – Mayina

Trainer J. Carroll   

Rider J. Thompson 9.3

6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F

2^nd River Seine 9.3   
3^rd Barbatook 9.3

5 len x 2 len. Time 2:57 2/5

1963   Burgos

Mr. M. J. Moodabe

Dark blue, yellow band, black cap

Br h 4 Sabaean – Glad Tidings

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider G. Moore 9.0

6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F

2^nd Ruato 9.3   
3^rd Marco Khan 9.0

2 len x 4 len. Time 2:58 4/5

1962   Nilarco

Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Cappey

Green, white spots, gold cap

B g 5y Nilo – Redeswood

Trainer R. G. Chapman

Rider T. Hill 9.3

8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F

2^nd Marco Khan 8.4   
3^rd Dhaulagiri 9.3

¾ len x 4 len. Time 3:03 1/5 

1961   Tulloch

Mr. E. A. Haley

Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap

B h 6y Khorassan – Florida

Trainer T. J. Smith  

Rider G. Moore 9.3

6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/7F

2^nd Nilarco 9.0   
3^rd Persian Lyric 8.2

4 len x 3 len. Time 2:57 2/5

1960   Tulloch

Mr. E. A. Haley

Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap

B h 5y Khorassan – Florida

Trainer T. J. Smith  

Rider N. Sellwood 9.3

4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/6F

2^nd Sir Blink 9.0   
3^rd Royal Jester 9.3

1 ¼ len x 6 len. Time 2:58 1/5

1959   Caesar

Mr. W. F. Buchanan

Red, green sash & cap

Br g 4y Delville Wood – Eternal City

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider N. Sellwood 9.0

4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4F

2^nd Valerius 8.4   
3^rd Baystone 9.3

8 len x 2 ½ len. Time 3:04 1/10

1958   Tulloch

Mr. E. A. Haley

Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap

B c 3y Khorassan – Florida

Trainer T. J. Smith  

Rider G. Moore 8.4

4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/9F

2^nd Baron Bossier 9.3   
3^rd Caranna 9.3

1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 3:09 7/10

1957   Empire Link

Mr. A. Basser

Brown and dark blue hoops, red cap

Ch h 4y Helios – Wynunda

Trainer M. McCarten

Rider N. Sellwood 9.0

7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 20/1

2^nd Redcraze 9.3   
3^rd Macs Amber 9.0

¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:56 9/10 
(race record)

1956   Beaupa

Messrs. J. G. & R. J. Jones

Yellow, red sash & cap

B g 4y Beau Son – Credential

Trainer F. C. Allsop

Rider G. Podmore 8.11

7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 12/1

2^nd Electro 9.3   
3^rd Advocate 9.3

Sht hd x 3 len. Time 3:01 3/5

1955   Prince Cortauld (late Cortauld)

Mr. M. J. Moodabe

Dark blue, yellow band, black cap

Br h 4y Sun King – Capricious

Trainer M. McCarten

Rider N. Sellwood 9.0

5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF

2^nd Pride Of Egypt 8.4   
3^rd Carioca 9.3

3 len x 6 len. Time 3:06 ¼ 

1955 – Distance changed to 1 ¾ miles

1954   Blue Ocean

Mrs. W., Miss E. & Messrs. R. A., R. & K. C. Kelly

Orange, yellow stripes, pale blue hooped sleeves & cap 

B g 8y Talking – Verd Light

Trainer H. Darwon

Rider A. Podmore 7.0

17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 33/1

2^nd Euphrates 7.13   
3^rd Advocate 8.6

2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 2:27 ¾ 

(course & equal Australian record)

February 6^th 1954 – First running of Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – distance 1½ miles

1954   Lancaster

Mr. R. L. Buckenham

Royal blue, grey crossed sashes, emerald green armbands & cap

B g 5y Beau Vite – Nightray

Trainer F. W. Kennedy

Rider D. Munro 9.1

3 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF

2^nd Electro 8.2   
3^rd Royal Forest 8.2

8 len x 1 len. Time 3:24 

April 24^th 1954 – Final running of the AJC Plate, distance reduced to 2 miles

1953   Jan (IRE)

G. E. Ryder, D. Chrystal & D. Chrystal jun

Pale blue, red diamond, red sleeves, yellow cap

B m 5y The Phoenix – Ria Geno

Trainer T. J. Smith

Rider G. Moore 8.13

4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/6F

2^nd Clutha 9.4   
3^rd Great Western 9.1

6 len x 15 len. Time 3:48 

(race & course record)

1952   Aristocrat

Mr. V. E. H. Davis

Purple, black sleeves, yellow armbands, yellow cap

B h 4y Le Grand Duc – Kirrang

Trainer T. Sweeny

Rider D. Munro 9.0

4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2

2^nd Clutha 9.0   
3^rd Hydrogen 8.2

3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:54 ¼

1951   Playboy

Mr. T. J. Smith

Blue, green stripes, blue cap

Ch h 4y The Buzzard – Home Bird

Trainer T. J. Smith  

Rider G. Moore 9.0

4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F

2^nd Hurry Up 9.1   
3^rd Sea Wolf 8.0

15 len x 3 len. Time 4:02

1950   Hurry Up

Mr. & Mrs. N. S. Cohen

Green and orange stripes, red cap

Br g 5y Beau Son – High Flush

Trainer A. J. Doyle

Rider W. Briscoe 9.1

5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1

2^nd Vagabond 9.0   
3^rd Snowstream 9.0

Hd x ¾ len. Time 4:03 ¾

1949   Carbon Copy

Messrs. A. G. Silk & “H. J. Ascot”   

Green, white band and armbands, green cap

Ch c 3y Helios – Havers

Trainer D. McCormick   

Rider A. Breasley 8.2

3 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/3F

2^nd Russia 9.4   
3^rd Courier 9.1

10 len x 15 len. Time 4:01

1948   Russia

Mr. J. Gordon Leeds

Yellow, pink maltese cross, dark blue cap

Ch h 7y Excitement – Lady March

Trainer F. McGrath (jun)  

Rider J. Thompson 9.4

4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4

2^nd Columnist 9.4   
3^rd Paktong 8.11

5 len x 5 len. Time 3:50 ¾

1947   Russia

Messrs. J. Gordon Leeds & E. Hush

Red, brown sash, black cap

Ch h 6y Excitement – Lady March

Trainer E. Hush   

Rider D. Munro 9.4

5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/1

2^nd Proctor 8.2   
3^rd Golden Souvenir 9.4

Hd x 4 len. Time 3:51 ½  

1947 – Distance increased to 2 ¼ miles

1946   Flight

Mr. B. H. Crowley

Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap

B m 5y Royal Step – Lambent

Trainer F. Nowland  

Rider J. O’Sullivan 9.1

5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/5F

2^nd Gay Lad 8.4   
3^rd Russia 9.3

2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 3:05 ½ 

1945   Craigie

Exors of estate of the late H. Little

Red and yellow check, black cap

Br h 4y Chatham – Grosvenor Maid

Trainer G. Douch

Rider J. Duncan 9.0

6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1

2^nd Russia 9.0   
3^rd Flight 8.12

¾ len x 4 len. Time 3:11 ½

1944   Katanga

Mr. C. H. Hicks

Pale blue, white sleeves, red cap

B h 7y The Buzzard – Biddy’s Robe

Trainer B. Payten

Rider D. Munro 9.3

5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F

2^nd Veiled Threat 9.0   
3^rd Grand Fils 9.0

Nk x 6 len. Time 3:07 

1944 – Distance reduced to 1 ¾ miles

The AJC Plate was not held in 1942 & 1943

1941   Beau Vite

Mr. R. Stewart   

Red, yellow spots, red cap

Br h 4y Beau Pere – Dominant

Trainer F. McGrath   

Rider E. McMenamin 9.0

4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2

2^nd Mosaic 9.4   
3^rd Dashing Cavalier 9.0

4 len x ½ hd. Time 3:59

1940   Mosaic

Mr. J. H. Abbs

Black, orange maltese cross & cap

Br h 4y Posterity – Inlaid

Trainer J. H. Abbs

Rider D. Munro 9.0

5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1

2^nd Maikai 9.1   
3^rd Royal Chief 9.4

2 len x 2 len. Time 3:53 ¼

1939   Defaulter

Mr. H. D. Greenwood

Yellow, red stripe, red sleeves & cap

B c 3y Defoe – Expense

Trainer F. A. Roberts

Rider L. J. Ellis 8.2

5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2EF (Mosaic)

2^nd (DH) Spear Chief 9.0

2^nd (DH) Mosaic 8.2

2 len x dead-heat. Time 3:58 ¾

1938   Old Rowley

Mr. J. A. Scully

Orange, white sash, red cap

Ch g 4y The Buzzard – Syceonelle

Trainer J. A. Scully   

Rider D. Munro 8.11

3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1

2^nd Allunga 9.4   
3^rd Aitchengee 9.1

1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 4:04

1937   Allunga

Messrs. E. Hunter Bowman & H. Oakes

White, dark blue sleeves, red cap

Br h 4y Inchaquire – Heliope

Trainer E. Hunter Bowman  

Rider D. Munro 9.0

3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2

2^nd Lough Neagh 9.1   
3^rd Oro 9.4

4 len x 3 len. Time 3:55 ½  

1936   Silver Ring

Mr. A. H. Walton

Black, white crossed sashes, red cap

Ch g 6y Silverado – Orange Blossom

Trainer J. Stewart

Rider A. E. Ellis 9.1

4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F

2^nd Lough Neagh 9.1   
3^rd Contact 9.0

1 ½ len x lng hd. Time 3:52 ½

1935   Master Brierly

Mr. M. J. Moodabe

Pale blue, yellow stripe, collar & cuffs, red cap

Ch g 5y Musketoon – Lady Brierly

Trainer F. McGrath

Rider M. McCarten 9.1

5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2

2^nd Hall Mark 9.0   
3^rd Rogilla 9.1

2 len x hd. Time 3:52

1935 – Race distance back to 2 ¼ miles

1934   Rogilla

Mr. L. Haigh

Black, red armbands & cap

Ch g 6y Roger de Busli – Speargilla

Trainer L. Haigh  

Rider D. Munro 9.3

11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1

2^nd Peter Pan 9.5   
3^rd Kuvera 8.9

Hd x ½ hd. Time 2:32 

1934 – As was the case in 1928, The AJC Plate was replaced this year by the King’s Cup 1 ½ m

1933   Peter Pan

Mr. R. R. Danger

Green, orange hoops, green cap

Ch c 3y Pantheon – Alwina

Trainer F. McGrath  

Rider W. Duncan 8.2

6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/7F

2^nd Lough Neagh 8.11   

3^rd Johnnie Jason 8.11

Nk x 1 len. Time 3:55

1932   Veilmond

Mr. E. Moss

Green and black halves, black cap

Br h 4y Limond – Veil

Trainer G. Price

Rider J. Pike 9.0

4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4

2^nd Shadow King 9.1   

3^rd Second Wind 9.1

3 Len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:54 ¼

1931   The Dimmer

Mr. W. Morris

Black, dark blue spots & cap

Br g 5y Spearhead – After Glow

Trainer C. P. Barden

Rider E. Bartle 9.1

6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP EvensF

2^nd Chide 9.1   
3^rd Carry On 8.0

3 ½ len x 1 len. Time 3:56 ½

1930   Phar Lap

Mr. H. R. Telford

Red, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap

Ch g 3y Night Raid – Entreaty

Trainer H. R. Telford  

Rider W. Elliott 7.13

3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/5F

2^nd Nightmarch 9.0   
3^rd Donald 9.1

10 len x ¾ len. Time 3:49 ½ 

(race & Australasian record)

1929   Strephon

Sol Green

Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap

Ch c 3y Saltash – Soldier’s Love

Trainer L. Robertson  

Rider J. Munro 8.2

5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/12F

2^nd Black Duchess 8.12   

3^rd Leadlight 8.11

15 len x 4 len. Time 3:56

1929 – Distance returned to 2 ¼ miles

1928   Limerick

Mr. H. A. Knight

Black and white stripes, white sash, red cap

Br or blk g 4y Limond – Medley

Trainer F. D. Jones

Rider M. McCarten 9.5

8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/2F

2^nd Valparaiso 7.5   
3^rd Winalot 8.6

Lng hd x hd. Time 2:32 ½

1928 – The AJC Plate was replaced this year by the King’s Cup. The King’s cup was established in 1927 by King George V to be run over 1 ½ miles in a different state of the Commonwealth each year. The first King’s Cup was run in Victoria at Flemington

1927   Limerick

Mr. H. A. Knight

Black and white stripes, white sash, red cap

Br or blk g 3y Limond – Medley

Trainer F. D. Jones

Rider M. McCarten 8.1

4 Ran – SP 4/9F
2^nd Pantheon 9.4
3^rd Valamita 9.4

¾ len x 6 len. Time 4:00 ¼

1926   Windbag

Mr. R. Miller 

Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap

B h 4y Magpie – Charleville

Trainer G. Price   

Rider J. Munro 9.0

4 Ran – SP 10/9F

2^nd Heroic 9.0   
3^rd Pilliewinkie 9.1

½ len x 4 len. Time 4:02

1925   Windbag

Mr. R. Miller 

Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap

B c 3y Magpie – Charleville

Trainer G. Price   

Rider J. Munro 8.2

5 Ran – SP 10/9F

2^nd Te Kara 9.1   
3^rd Lilypond 8.11

1 len x 2 len. Time 3:58 ¼

1924   Rapine

Mr. A. B. Williams

Black and white halves, black cap

B g 4y Martian – Pineta

Trainer J. H. Jeffery

Rider R. Reed 8.11

5 Ran – SP 4/7F

2^nd Frances Tressady 8.0   
3^rd David 9.4

1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 3:55 ¾ 

(race record)

1923   David

Mr. O. R. Falkiner

Yellow, black braces & cap

Br or blk h 5y Baverstock – Linotype

Trainer W. Booth

Rider A. Wood 9.4

7 Ran – SP EvensF

2^nd Rivoli 8.2   
3^rd The Cypher 8.2

2 len x nk. Time 3:58 ¼  

1923 – Distance reduced to 2 ¼ miles

1922   David

Mr. Norman Falkiner

White, green shamrocks & cap

Br or blk h 4y Baverstock – Linotype

Trainer J. Holt

Rider A. Wood 9.0

3 Ran – SP EvensF

2^nd Harvest King 8.0   

3^rd King Of The Forest 9.2

2 len x 20 len. Time 5:25 ½ 

1921   David

Mr. R. Bailie

Brown, orange sash & cap

Br or blk c 3y Baverstock – Linotype

Trainer R. Bailie

Rider J. Toohey 8.0

4 Ran – SP 6/4F

2^nd Salitros 8.0   
3^rd Kennaquhair 9.5

4 len x 25 len. Time 5:52 ½ 

1920   Poitrel

Messrs W. & F. A. Moses

Yellow, white sleeves, black cap

Ch h 5y St. Alwyne – Poinard

Trainer H. J. Robinson   

Rider K. Bracken 9.5

3 Ran – SP 4/9F

2^nd Kennaquhair 9.5   
3^rd Millieme 7.11

2 len x distanced. Time 5:32 ½

1919   Poitrel

Messrs W. & F. A. Moses

Yellow, white sleeves, black cap

Ch h 4y St. Alwyne – Poinard

Trainer H. J. Robinson   

Rider K. Bracken 9.0

6 Ran – SP 4/9F

2^nd Kennaquhair 9.0   
3^rd Snub 9.1

3 len x 4 len. Time 5:33

1918   Lanius (IRE)

Messrs. Robinson & Clark

Lavender, rose sleeves & cap

Br h 6y Llangibby – Mesange

Trainer R. Bradfield

Rider H. Cairns 9.5

5 Ran – SP 4/5F

2^nd Wallace 9.6   
3^rd Kandos 9.5

Hd x 5 len. Time 5:37 ½ 

1917   Green Cap (GB)

Mr. J. Timms

Purple, white sash & cap

B g 6y Martagon – Emerald

Trainer J. Scobie

Rider R. Lewis 9.2

3 Ran – SP 10/9F

2^nd Ulva’s Isle 9.5   

3^rd The Fortune Hunter 9.5

2 ¾ len x 6 len. Time 5:37 ½

1916   Kandos

Mr. Hunter White

Red, white maltese cross, black cap

Br c 3y Abundance – Fulminate

Trainer D. Allsopp

Rider A. Wood 8.0

4 Ran – SP 7/4

2^nd Wishing Cap 9.5   
3^rd Ulva’s Isle 9.5

4 len x hd. Time 5:34

1915   Ulva’s Isle

Mr. A. G. White

Brown, white hoops, brown cap

Br h 4y Positano – Lord Ullin’s Daughter

Trainer D. Allsopp

Rider W. Black 9.0

3 Ran – SP 1/7F

2^nd Sir Alwynton 9.2   
3^rd Frasca 9.5

1 ½ len x 10 len. Time 5:32 ½

1914   Cagou

Messrs. J. & P. Brun

Red, orange cap

Br h 4y Ayr Laddie – Tartar

Trainer J. Allsopp

Rider W. Black 9.0

8 Ran – SP 20/1

2^nd Aurofodina 9.5   
3^rd Lilyveil 9.2

½ len x 5 len. Time 5:37

1913   Harpist

Mr. Hunter White

Red, white maltese cross, black cap

Ch c 3y Sir Tristram – Choir Girl

Trainer J. Allsopp

Rider W. McLachlan 7.12

6 Ran – SP 7/2

2^nd Cadonia 9.5   
3^rd Aurofodina 9.5

1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 5:29

1912   Trafalgar

Messrs. P. & W. Mitchell

Brown, rose hoops, brown sleeves, rose cap 

Ch h 6y Wallace – Grand Canary

Trainer W. Hickenbotham  

Rider J. Pike 9.5

5 Ran – SP 1/5F

2^nd Aurofodina 9.0   
3^rd Cadonia 9.0

1 ½ len x nk. Time 5:29 ¾

1911   Trafalgar

Messrs. P. & W. Mitchell

Brown, rose hoops, brown sleeves, rose cap 

Ch h 5y Wallace – Grand Canary

Trainer W. Hickenbotham  

Rider W. H. Smith 9.5

4 Ran – SP 1/7F

2^nd Byplay 8.12   
3^rd The Lad 9.0

¾ len x 40 len. Time 5:22 ¼ 

(race & Australasian record)

1910   Prince Foote

“Mr. J. Baron” (Mr. J. Brown)

Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap

B c 3y Sir Foote – Petruschka

Trainer F. McGrath  

Rider W. H. Smith 8.0

4 Ran – SP 4/6F

2^nd Pendil 9.0   
3^rd Trafalgar 9.0

1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 5:28

1909   Trafalgar

Messrs. P. & W. Mitchell

Brown, rose hoops, brown sleeves, rose cap 

Ch c 3y Wallace – Grand Canary

Trainer W. Hickenbotham  

Rider W. H. Smith 8.0

5 Ran – SP 3/1

2^nd Neith 8.12   
3^rd Lord Nolan 8.0

2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 5:44 ½

1908   Poseidon

Mr. H. Denison

All purple

B or br h 4y Positano – Jacinth

Trainer I. Earnshaw  

Rider T. Clayton 9.0

3 Ran – SP 1/3F

2^nd Tartan 9.5   
3^rd Dyed Garments 9.2

2 len x nk. Time 6:49 ¼   

1908 – The AJC introduces a new rule to stop the farcically slow pace and time wasting tactics that have become all too familiar in the 3 mile AJC Plate. The rule stipulates that all prizemoney for the event will be halved if the race is not completed within a 5:45 time limit. The new rule had far from the desired effect in its first year but worked well in subsequent years

1907   Dividend

Mr. J. B. Whitehead

Yellow, dark blue sleeves, white cap

Blk h 5y Simmer – Lady Trenton

Trainer W. Hickenbotham

Rider J. Barden 9.5

4 Ran – SP 2/5F

2^nd Proceed 9.2   
3^rd Proceedor 9.2

1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 5:34

1906    Tartan

Mr. J. J. Macken

White, green check (grid), white sleeves, green cap

Br h 5y Lochiel – Colours

Trainer J. Burton

Rider T. Clayton 9.5

4 Ran – SP 1/2F

2^nd Tatterdemalion 9.2   
3^rd Proceeder 9.2

2 ½ len x Hd. Time 5:36 ¼

1905   Emir

Mr. E. E. D. Clarke

Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap

Br h 4y Wallace – Emmie

Trainer J. Scobie

Rider W. H. Ross 9.0

3 Ran – SP 1/12F

2^nd Signature 9.2   
3^rd Lord Fitzroy 8.0

30 len x nk. Time 5:24 ¼ 
(race record)

1904   Lord Cardigan

Mr. J. Mayo

Black, blue sash & cap

Br c 3y Positano – Lady Trenton

Trainer A. E. Cornwell

Rider J. J. McGee 8.0

3 Ran – SP 7/4

2^nd Belah 8.0   
3^rd Gladsome 7.12

4 len x 20 len. Time 5:26 ¼

1903   The Victory

Mr. W. Clark

Lilac, pink sleeves, black armbands, pink cap

B h 4y The Admiral – The Charmer

Trainer R. Bradfield   

Rider R. Lewis 9.0

3 Ran – SP 2/7F

2^nd Bewitcher 8.0   
3^rd Cyanide 9.3

1 len x 20 len. Time 5:25 
(race record)

1902   Wakeful

Mr. C. L. Macdonald

Black, rose sleeves, white cap

B m 5y Trenton – Insomnia

Trainer H. Munro  

Rider J. Barden 9.3

4 Ran – SP 4/6F

2^nd Haymaker 8.0   
3^rd Sir Leonard 8.0

20 len x 6 len. Time 5:36 ½

1901   La Carabine

Sir Rupert Clarke

Pink, black sleeves & cap

Ch m 6y Carbine – Oratava

Trainer J. Scobie

Rider R. Lewis 9.3

4 Ran – SP 7/4

2^nd San Fran 8.0   
3^rd Advance 9.0

1 len x 2 len. Time 6:02 ¼

1900   La Carabine

Mr. W. R. Wilson

White, cardinal seams & cap

Ch m 5y Carbine – Oratava

Trainer H. Munro

Rider W. Burn 9.3

4 Ran – SP 2/1

2^nd Merriwee 8.0   
3^rd Fairy Prince 9.2

4 len x 4 len. Time 5:50 ½ 

1899   Merloolas

Mr. G. Gilbert

Black, yellow cap

B g 6y St. Swithin – a 'Kingsborough' mare

Trainer G. Gilbert

Rider W. H. Smith 9.2

4 Ran – SP 5/4F

2^nd Lee-Metford 8.0   
3^rd Clarion 9.0

6 len x 4 len. Time 5:31 ¼

1898   Amberite

Mr. W. Duggan

Black and white hoops, scarlet cap 

B c 3y Carbine – Duenna

Trainer W. Duggan  

Rider M. Harris 8.0

3 Ran – SP 1/8F

2^nd Mirella 7.12   
3^rd Ronda 9.5

6 len x 30 len. Time 5:39

1897   Newhaven

Mr. W. Cooper

All orange

Ch c 3y Newminster – Oceana

Trainer W. Hickenbotham  

Rider H. J. Gardner 8.0

5 Ran – SP EvensF

2^nd Coil 8.0   
3^rd Fucile 8.0

20 len x nk. Time 6:09 ½

1896   The Harvester

Mr. S. G. Cook

Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band

Ch h 4y Sheet Anchor – Springtime

Trainer S. G. Cook  

Rider E. Huxley 9.0

5 Ran – SP 4/1

2^nd Fort 8.0   
3^rd Wallace 8.0

7 len x ¾ len. Time 6:17  

1895   Havoc

Mr. W. R. Wilson

White, cardinal seams & cap

Br h 4y Nordenfeldt – Frailty

Trainer H. Munro

Rider H. J. Morrison 9.0

7 Ran – SP 2/1F

2^nd Chesterman 8.0   

3^rd The Harvester 8.0

½ len x sht hd. Time 5:38 

1894   Light Artillery

Mr. J. Turnbull

Cream, blue sleeves & cap

Br c 3y Trenton – Bengal Light

Trainer W. Hickenbotham

Rider W. Morrison 7.12

6 Ran – SP 2/1F

2^nd Portsea 9.5   
3^rd Carnage 7.13

Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 5:43 ½ 

1893   The Admiral

Mr. S. G. Cook

Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band

B h 5y Richmond – Footstep

Trainer S. G. Cook  

Rider C. Lewis 9.5

5 Ran – SP 5/1

2^nd Camoola 8.0   
3^rd Donation 8.0

3 len x nk. Time 5:39 

1892   La Tosca

Mr. W. R. Wilson

White, cardinal seams & cap

B f 3y Robinson Crusoe – Nightmare

Trainer H. Munro

Rider P. McGowan 7.12

4 Ran – SP 5/1

2^nd Portsea 8.0   
3^rd Highborn 9.2

1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 5:51 ½ 

1891   Carbine

Mr. D. S. Wallace

Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap

B h 5y Musket – Mersey

Trainer W. Hickenbotham  

Rider R. Ramage 9.5

3 Ran – SP 1/10F

2^nd Correze 8.0   
3^rd Greygown 8.0

2 ¼ len x 15 len. Time 6:27

1890   Carbine

Mr. D. S. Wallace

Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap

B h 4y Musket – Mersey

Trainer W. Hickenbotham  

Rider M. O’Brien 9.0

3 Ran – SP 2/7F

2^nd Melos 9.0   
3^rd Dreadnought 8.0

¾ len x nk. Time 6:07

1889   Carbine

Mr. D. S. Wallace

Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap

B c 3y Musket – Mersey

Trainer W. Hickenbotham   

Rider M. O’Brien 8.0

6 Ran – SP 2/5F

2^nd Abercorn 9.0   
3^rd Melos 8.0

½ len x 3 len. Time 5:43 ½

1888   Abercorn

Hon J. White

Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap

Ch c 3y Chester – Cinnamon

Trainer T. Payton  

Rider T. Hales 8.0

3 Ran – SP 3/1

2^nd The Australian Peer 8.0   

3^rd Arsenal 9.5

2 len x 30 len. Time 5:37 ½ 

1887   Trident

Hon J. White

Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap

Ch c 3y Robinson Crusoe – Cocoanut

Trainer M. Fennelly  

Rider T. Hales 8.0

3 Ran – SP No betting

2^nd Volcano 7.11   
3^rd The Nun 7.12

2 len x 10 len. Time 5:58

Trident was the overwhelming favourite & bookmakers would not bet against him

1886   Matchlock

Hon J. White

Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap 

Br c 3y Musket – Yatterina

Trainer M. Fennelly

Rider T. Hales 8.0

5 Ran – SP 7/4F

2^nd Nelson 9.5   
3^rd Monte Christo 8.0

1 len x 20 len. Time 5:52 ¾

1885   Reginald

Mr. S. Martin

Crimson, white hoops, blue sash, white cap

Br c 3y Grandmaster – Ave Maria

Trainer S. Martin

Rider T. Hales 8.0

5 Ran – SP 4/7F

2^nd David 8.0   
3^rd Commotion 9.5

1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 5:32 ¾

1884   Le Grand

Mr. D. S. Wallace

Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap

B c 3y Epigram – Legend

Trainer W. Hickenbotham

Rider M. O’Brien 8.0

5 Ran – SP 4/6F

2^nd Sardonyx 9.5   
3^rd Sweet William 9.5

¾ len x 3 len. Time 5:30 ¼

1883   The Plunger

Mr. J. Redfearn

Black, maroon cap

Br c 3y Argus Scandal – Lady Ellen

Trainer J. Redfearn

Rider T. Hales 7.12

4 Ran – SP 2/1

2^nd Mistaken 7.12   
3^rd Willeroo 8.11

3 len x 2 len. Time 5:30 

(race & course record)

1882   The Drummer

Mr. F. Wentworth

French grey, cardinal cap

B c 3y The Drummer (GB) – Minerva

Trainer J. Monaghan

Rider D. Nicholson 8.0

8 Ran – SP 6/1

2^nd Barber 9.5   
3^rd Wellington 9.5

Hd x ¾ len. Time 5:44 ¾ 

1881   Progress

Mr. W. Branch

All white

Br c 3y Angler – Coquette

Trainer J. Wilson

Rider T. Hales 8.0

3 Ran – SP 1/10F

2^nd Wellington 9.5   
3^rd Martindale 9.5

3 len x 1 len. Time 5:45

1880   Caspian

Mr. A. K. Finlay

Brown, blue sleeves, blue cap

B c 3y King Of The Ring – Seaspray

Trainer J. Wilson

Rider P. St. Albans 8.0

7 Ran – SP 6/1

2^nd Petrea 7.12   
3^rd Martindale 9.5

1 len x hd. Time 5:38 2/10 
(race record)

1879   Chester

Hon J. White

Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap

B or br h 4y Yattendon – Lady Chester

Trainer M. Fennelly  

Rider W. Huxley 9.3

3 Ran – SP 1/5F

2^nd Le Loup 9.3   
3^rd Bosworth 8.0

2 len x 3 len. Time 5:40 
(race record)

1878   Chester

Hon J. White

Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap

B or br c 3y Yattendon – Lady Chester

Trainer E. De Mestre  

Rider R. Pigott 7.8

4 Ran – SP 4/6F

2^nd Cap-A-Pie 7.8   
3^rd The Dean 7.8

3 len x 2 len. Time 5:42 3/10

1877   Robinson Crusoe

Mr. C. B. Fisher

White, blue spots, white cap

Br c 3y Angler – Chrysolite

Trainer E. De Mestre  

Rider S. Davis 7.8

3 Ran – SP 3/1

2^nd Pride Of The Hills 7.8   

3^rd Calamia 7.8

10 len x 15 len. Time 5:45 ½

1876   Robin Hood

Mr. C. B. Fisher

White, blue spots, white cap

B or Br c 3y Fireworks – Sylvia

Trainer E. De Mestre  

Rider F. Smith 7.13

5 Ran – SP 6/4

2^nd Richmond 7.13   
3^rd Kingsborough 9.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 5:50 8/10

1875   Lurline

Mr. S. Gardiner

Purple, gold cap

Br m 5y Traducer – Mermaid

Trainer W. E. Dakin

Rider G. Donnelly 9.13

4 Ran – SP 5/1

2^nd The Diver 9.3   
3^rd Melbourne 7.13

1 len x 15 len. Time 5:45

1874   Dagworth

Mr. E. De Mestre

All black

B h 5y Yattendon – Nutcut

Trainer E. De Mestre  

Rider G. Donnelly 10.1

4 Ran – SP 4/6F

2^nd Fitz-Yattendon 7.13   
3^rd Horatio 9.5

3 len x 20 len. Time 5:45

1873   Dagworth

Mr. R. Bloomfield

All black

B h 4y Yattendon – Nutcut

Trainer E. De Mestre  

Rider G. Donnelly 9.5

5 Ran – SP 5/1

2^nd Reprieve 9.5   
3^rd The Ace 9.5

Sht hd x 20 len. Time 5:56 3/10

(Original result was a dead-heat in the time of 5:57 2/10.  A run-off between the dead-heaters, Dagworth (6/4F) & Reprieve resulted in a short head victory to Dagworth in 5:56 3/10)


1873 – Race renamed Australian Jockey Club Plate

1872   Hamlet

“Mr. P. Lewis” (P. Dowling)

Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap

Br c 3y Maribyrnong – Rose Of Denmark

Trainer P. Dowling

Rider G. T. Enderson 7.13

5 Ran – SP 4/5F

2^nd The Prophet 7.13   

3^rd Tim Whiffler 10.2

1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 5:42 

(race & course record)

1871   Tim Whiffler

Mr. E. De Mestre

All black

B h 8y New Warrior – Cinderella

Trainer E. De Mestre   

Rider G. Donnelly 10.1

2 Ran – SP 4/6F

2^nd Romula 8.1

3 len. Time 5:56

1870   Tim Whiffler

Mr. E. De Mestre

All black

B h 7y New Warrior – Cinderella

Trainer E. De Mestre   

Rider G. Donnelly 10.0

3 Ran – SP 1/4F

2^nd Bylong 10.0   
3^rd The Italian 9.13

Nk x 6 len. Time 5:54 ½

1869   The Barb

Mr. J. Tait

Yellow, black cap

Blk h 5y Sir Hercules – Young Gulnare

Trainer J. Ashworth   

Rider J. Ashworth 9.13

5 Ran – SP 1/10F (Tait’s stable)

2^nd Glencoe 9.7   

3^rd Tim Whiffler 10.0

1 len x 6 len. Time 5:56

John Tait owned three of the five runners in this race, The Barb, Glencoe & Warwick, so the 1/10 starting price was payable on any of the three Tait horses winning

1868   Tim Whiffler

Mr. E. De Mestre

All black

B h 5y New Warrior – Cinderella

Trainer E. De Mestre   

Rider J. Driscoll 9.13

2 Ran – SP 7/4

2^nd The Barb 9.7 (disqualified)

Time 5:43 
(race record)

The 6/4 favourite, The Barb, won the race by a length but was subsequently disqualified when his rider, C. Stanley weighed-in 2 pounds light

1867   Fishhook

Mr. C. B. Fisher

White, blue spots, white cap

B c 3y Fisherman – Marchioness

Trainer W. Filgate

Rider S. Davis 7.2

6 Ran – SP 1/3F

2^nd Yattendon 10.0   

3^rd Hambleton Hill 7.2

5 len x 10 len. Time 6:00

1866   Cossack

Mr. A. Thompson

Green, straw sash & cap

Ch c 3y Sir Hercules – Topsy

Trainer A. Thompson

Rider B. Colley 7.2

3 Ran – SP 3/1

2^nd Tarragon 10.4   
3^rd Canobie 10.1

2 len x 3 len. Time 5:54 
(race record)

1865   Canobie

Mr. A. McGregor

Blue, red cap

B g 6y Cheddar – unknown mare

Trainer N. Beal

Rider D. Dowling 10.1

9 Ran – SP 5/1

2^nd Rioter 10.0   
3^rd Birmingham 9.11

1 len x 2 len. Time 6:02

1864   Tarragon

Mr. W. Town

Crimson, black cap

B h 5y New Warrior – Ludia

Trainer J. Higgerson

Rider J. Higgerson 10.0

5 Ran – SP 1/4F

2^nd Sir Patrick 7.2   
3^rd Volunteer 10.0

3 len x 3 len. Time 6:20

1863   Tarragon

Mr. W. Town

Crimson, black cap

B h 4y New Warrior – Ludia

Trainer J. Higgerson

Rider J. Higgerson 9.2

7 Ran – SP 4/1

2^nd Ben Bolt 10.1   
3^rd Traveller 8.13

1 len x 2 len. Time 6:00 

(race & Randwick course record)

1862   Archer

Mr. E. De Mestre

All black

B h 5y William Tell – Maid Of The Oaks

Trainer T. Lamond   

Rider J. Cutts 10.0

6 Ran – SP 6/4F

2^nd Moss Rose 9.11   
3^rd Kyogle 7.2

2 len x 2 len. No time recorded
Although Archer raced in E. De Mestre’s name, he was actually owned by his breeder, Messrs. T. Roberts & 

R. Hassall                                           
1862 – Race renamed Queens Plate

1861   Tallyrand

Mr. J. Gorrick

Black, red cap

Ch g 4y Cossack – a 'Waterloo' mare

Trainer J. Gorrick

Rider A. Battye 6.10

6 Ran – SP 6/4F

2^nd Veno 9.2   
3^rd Mormon 9.2

2 len x 2 len. Time 6:02

1860   Gratis

Mr. J. J. Roberts

All crimson

B g 9y Sir Charles – Moonshine

Trainer J. Higgerson

Rider S. Holmes 8.12

3 Ran – SP 2/1

2^nd Veno 9.2   
3^rd Strop 9.0

½ len x 20 len. Time 6:18

1860 – Australian Jockey Handicap moved from Homebush to the AJC’s new racecourse at Randwick

1859   Strop

Mr. H. Redwood

Black, red cap

B g 9y Il Barbiere – Jessica

Trainer G. Cutts

Rider G. Cutts 9.9

6 Ran – SP 4/7F

2^nd Jonathan Wild 7.12

3^rd (DH) Veno 9.0   
3^rd (DH) Emperor 8.10

2 len x 5 len. Time 5:52 

(race & course record)

1858   Zoe

Mr. H. Redwood

Black, red cap

Ch m 7y Sir Hercules – Flora McIvor

Trainer G. Cutts

Rider J. Cutts 9.0

5 Ran – SP 2/1

2^nd Ben Bolt 8.12   
3^rd Zingara 9.4

3 len. Time 6:01

1858 – Race renamed Australian Jockey Club Handicap

1857   Veno

Mr. G. T. Rowe

Crimson, black cap

Ch g 8y Waverley – Peri

Trainer G. T. Rowe

Rider J. Higgerson 10.1

2 Ran – SP No Betting

2^nd Harkaway 9.11

4 len. No time recorded

1857 – Race renamed Australian Jockey Club Plate

1856   Cooramin

Mr. N Beal

Blue, red cap

B h 6y Cooramin II – Tossina

Trainer N. Beal

Rider M. O’Brien 10.4

12 Ran – SP 1/2F

2^nd Ackbar 6.13   

3^rd Bold Soldier Boy 8.13

1 len. Time 6:04

1855   Vanguard

Mr. T. Hayes

Scarlet, black cap

B h 6y Aether – The Giggler

Trainer T. Hayes

Rider T. Hogan 10.4

10 Ran – SP 2/1F

2^nd Lunelle 10.1   
3^rd Telegraph 8.13

Hd x 3 len. Time 6:00

1854   Sportsman

Mr J. Tait

Black, scarlet cap

B h 5y Waverley – Jessy

Trainer N. Beal

Rider W. Ford 10.0

4 Ran – SP 7/4

2^nd Cooramin 9.2   
3^rd Sampson 10.1

2 len x 2 len. Time 5:55 

(race & course record)

1853   Sportsman

Mr. R. Fawcett

Green, blue cap

B h 4y Waverley – Jessy

Trainer J. Arkins

Rider W. Ford 9.12

5 Ran – SP 2/1F

2^nd Sampson 9.11   
3^rd Lieutenant 10.0

3 len x nk. Time 5:55 ½ 
(race & course record)

1852   Cossack

Mr. J. Tait

Black, black cap 

Ch h 5y Sir Hercules – Flora McIvor

Trainer N. Beal

Rider P. McGrath 10.0

6 Ran – SP No betting recorded

2^nd Plover 10.4   
3^rd Vanity 10.1

1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 6:01 
(race record)

1851   Cossack

Mr. J. Tait

Black, black cap

Ch h 4y Sir Hercules – Flora McIvor

Trainer N. Beal

Rider J. Cutts 9.2

10 Ran – SP EvensF

2^nd Little John 10.4   
3^rd Plover 10.1

4 len x 2 len. Time 6:05

1851 – First running of Queen's Plate

3 miles at Homebush racecourse