Friday, 5 January 2018

Queensland Derby

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      Queensland Derby (GR1)
                                  2024 total prize money: $1,000,000 
                       1st $600,000, 2nd $180,000, 3rd $90,000


 The first running of the Queensland Derby took place in 1868 at the Queensland Jockey Club’s Gayndah racecourse. The mile and a half event attracted only three runners and was won by Mr W. E. Parry-Okeden’s black gelding, Hermit.
An extraordinary situation occurred in 1870 when two derbies were run in that same year. The first derby was run in May at Toowoomba racecourse under the auspices of the Darling Downs Jockey Club, with a second derby being run in July at the Queensland Jockey Club’s Gayndah racecourse.
Both the Toowoomba and Gayndah Derbies were won by the same horse, Grafton.
In 1871 the Queensland Turf Club took over the running of the Derby at its Eagle Farm racecourse, however, it discontinued the event after just two runnings – 1871 & 72.
The Derby was returned to the Queensland racing calendar in 1878 and has been a permanent part of its programming ever since.
The re-instated Derby of 1878 was won by Sir Joshua Peter Bell’s, Whisker.
Whisker was the first of four consecutive wins for Sir Joshua, he followed Whisker’s win with Elastic in 1879, Waterloo in 1880 & Legerdemain in 1881.

Many great gallopers have won the Queensland Derby. Horses like:
Tulloch – Royal Sovereign – Silver Sharpe – Analie – Double Century
Kingston Town & Rough Habit
Not to mention great Queensland champions like:
High Syce – Lough Neagh – Spear Chief – Basha Felika
Tails & Strawberry Road to name a few.

The most successful trainer of winners of the Queensland Derby is 
T. J. (Tommy) Smith, who saddled up the winner on twelve occasions:
1951 Forest Beau – 1953 Castillo – 1957 Tulloch – 1959 Travel Boy
1965 Bahram Star – 1966 Dark Briar – 1970 Silver Sharpe – 1973 Analie
1976 Cheyne Walk – 1980 Kingston Town – 1982 Our Planet
1991 Dorset Downs

Riding honours rest with Jim Cassidy who piloted the winner on four occasions:
1986 Handy Proverb
1988 Bravery
1997 Yippyio
2013 Hawkspur 
2024   Warmonger
OTI Racing, Balmerino Racing, Prestige Racing, A Grant, M & K Neale, J & C Slattery, Yes B’Stock, T Bleakley, T Dixon, J Spence, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, M & A Stone, BBWWS Group, HMMWW Group
Navy blue, gold hoops, white sleeves & cap
Br g 3y War Decree – Princess Sapphire
Trainer M. Price & M. Kent Jun
Rider B. Shinn 57
18 Ran – Barrier 18 – SP 9/1
2nd Moonlight Magic 55
3rd Felix The Scat 57
10 ½ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:32.04

2023   Kovalica
Mr N Morgan & Mr D H T Devine
White, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap
B g 3y Ocean Park – Vitesse
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/6F
2nd Fame 57
3rd Stroke Of Luck 57
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:29.63

2022   Pinarello
Mr B J Lindsay & Mrs J E A Lindsay
Black, gold checks & armbands & checked cap
B g 3y Tavistock – Zonza
Trainer R. James & R. Wellwood
Rider L. Innes 57
18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 11/2
2nd Paternal 57
3rd Caboche 57
Sht ½ hd x ¾ len. Time 2:29.53


2021   Kukeracha
Mr N Morgan
White, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap
B or br g 3y Night Of Thunder – Portrait Of A Lady
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Senor Toba 57
3rd Explosive Jack 57
Nse x 1 len. Time 2:30.19




2020 – Queensland Derby meeting not held due to Covid-19 restrictions


2019   Mr Quickie
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, P G Moody, Snow Road T’Breds, Rosemont Stud, F Cimera, 21 Century Trade Group, 
B W Hurrell, R Recep, K Warriner, & Shanghi Charges
White, red gatecrasher, royal blue & white spots sleeves & cap
Br g 3y Shamus Award – Special Favour
Trainer P. Stokes
Rider J. Allen 57
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/4F
2nd Vow And Declare 57
3rd Aliferous 55
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:29.74
2019 – Derby returns to Eagle Farm 2400m
2018   Dark Dream
Miss M. Basson & Miss J. M. Wilson
Red, black diamond, yellow sleeves, black armbands & cap with red pom-pom
Gr or br g 3y All American – Buchanan Girl
Trainer K. Parker
Rider T. Clark 57
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/4F
2nd Heavenly Thought 57   
3rd Youngstar 55
Sht nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:19.31

2017   Ruthven
Rehame Racing (Mgr: W K Cox), C B McKenna, 
Mrs J M McKenna, P J Mole, P A Roach, Mrs B D Beiziters, 
C Jackson, S Shirtliff, J Webb, D Bowman & C L Maher
Royal blue, lime hoops, hooped cap
Br c 3y Domesday – Ruddigore
Trainer C. Maher
Rider H. Bowman 57
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/2
2nd Cheerful Giggles 57   
3rd Anna Royale 55
3 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:14.45
2017/18 – Derby run at Doomben over 2200m due to ongoing problems at Eagle Farm

2016   Eagle Way
J. G. Moore
White, maroon band, armbands & cap
Ch g 3y More Than Ready – Wedgetail Eagle
Trainer B. R. Guy
Rider T. Berry 57
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/1
2nd Rodrico 57   
3rd I’m Belucci 57
1 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:32.80
2016 – Derby returns to Eagle Farm 2400m
2015   Magicool
Rokk Ebony, J Voitin, M Torcasio, M Torcasio, Tao Beach Racing, Wind Flyer Racing, Clarity (Mgr: P D De Kretser)
Royal blue, white stripe, red & green braces, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars
B g 3y Fastnet Rock – Perfect Truth
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh
Rider J. Winks 57
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Werther 57   
3rd Jumbo Prince 57
¾ len x lng hd. Time 2:15.09
2015 – Derby run at Doomben over 2200m due to redevelopment work at Eagle Farm
2014   Sonntag
S A Anderson, M J Welsh, B M Redden, S A Meehan, P M Levy, Mrs R J Metherall, P J McCarthy, D J O'Connell, P E Soumilas, Boom Racing 2 (Mgr: J Travaglia), Tuesday Boys 
Purple, yellow V, diagonal striped sleeves, yellow & purple stars cap
Ch g 3y Teofilo – Parfaits
Trainer H. Dwyer
Rider C. Schofield 57
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Pinstripe Lane 57   
3rd Vilanova 57
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:28.30
2013   Hawkspur
D Puglisi, A Muollo, T Ristevski & E Spoljar
White, black stars, purple & white stars sleeves, purple & white qtrd cap, black pom-pom
Ch g 3y Purrealist – Mollyhawk
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. A. Cassidy 57
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1EF (Survived)
2nd Electric Fusion 57   
3rd Honorius 57
2 ¾ len x ½ nk. Time 2:27.89
2012   Brambles
P G Moody, Oti Uthemeyer Higgins, Maverick Racing, 
D Minogue, J Neeson, C Sarantakos, Mrs White, 
Dooner Armidale Racing, R De Zoete-Spiero & The Flo
Navy blue and gold hoops, white sleeves & cap
B g 3y Savabeel – Prickle
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider B. Rawiller 57
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2F
2nd Quintessential 55   
3rd Westsouthwest 57
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 2:29.73
2011   Shootoff
P Stramandinoli, Ms T Williams & Ms T Hing
White, black bars in circle, green & red striped sleeves, white cap with red, green & black spots
Br g 3y Duelled – Athenri
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider M. Rodd 56
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/2F
2nd Shez Sinsational 54   
3rd Heidilicious 54
Lng hd x lng hd. Time 2:28.73

2010   Dariana
Bell View Park Stud Syndicate (Mgr: A P Mackrell), 
Dato Tan Chin Nam & Tan Boon Seng
Dark blue, pale green V, checked sleeves & cap
B f 3y Redoute’s Choice – Beldarian
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider M. Rodd 54
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Kutchinsky 56   
3rd Miss Keepsake 54
4 ½ len x lng hd. Time 2:26.49

2009   Court Ruler
S J Pellegrino, B G Taylor & J R Wheeler
Claret, yellow diamond band, dark blue & yellow hooped
sleeves, claret & dark blue quartered cap
B g 3y Viking Ruler – Free Court
Trainer J. R. Wheeler
Rider L. V. Cassidy 56
19 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd Shocking 56   
3rd Larry’s Never Late 56
Lng nk x lng nk. Time 2:34.42
2008   Riva San
S T Dick, S Withington, B Wescott, M Wescott, Treble Trouble Synd, Ms S Dick, M A Stephens & Mrs H Corrigan
White, blue striped sleeves & striped cap
Br or blk f 3y Any Given Sunday – Best River
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider J. Byrne 54
20 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Petushki 56.5   
3rd Moatize 56.5
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:36.98
2007   Empires Choice
J B Cummings, Wise, Choice T'Breds Synd. 
(Mgrs: P & E Gwynne), A Rees, P Hawley, A Reinke, 
S & L Harpley, Havago Synd (Mgr: M Virgo) & P Rawson
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B c 3y Redoute’s Choice – Rosie’s Star
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Oliver 56.5
20 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/2
2nd Volcanic Star 56.5   
3rd Sirmione 56.5
Hd x ½ hd. Time 2:32.98
2006   Ice Chariot
K. E. & Mrs T. O’Brien
Orange, emerald green quarters & quartered cap
B g 3y Semipalatinsk – Snow Chariot
Trainer R. E. Maund
Rider G. A. Lynch 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 5/1
2nd Cape Breton 55.5   
3rd Loanhead 55.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:30.67




2005   Lachlan River
Gundaroo Stud Synd. (Mgrs: R. K. Lees & L. Hoyle)
Yellow, blue diamonds, red sleeves, red & yellow qtrd cap
B g 3y Desert King – Viveasha
Trainer J. P. Morrisey
Rider G. Boss 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Lords A Leaping 55.5   
3rd Vitesse Dane 53
½ len x hd. Time 2:26.50


2004   Toulouse Lautrec
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd Synd. 
(Mgrs: G E, C J & Miss P J Mapp)
White, brown star, yellow sleeves & cap
Gr g 3y Danewin – Dancing Colour
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider C. W. Brown 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1F
2nd Devastating 55.5   
3rd Set Up 55.5
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:26.50

2003   Half Hennessy
Mr J M Thomson, W Treuer, Mrs S P Thomson, 
Murray Livestock P/Ltd, Menzies Racing Stables P/Ltd
Maroon, white star & sleeves, maroon stars on sleeves, white cap, maroon pom-pom
B c 3y Hennessy – Singeing Lamp
Trainer E. B. Murray
Rider S. Seamer 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2
2nd Schumpeter 55.5   
3rd King Of Them All 55.5
6 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:27.70

2002   County Tyrone
J. Carroll & C. Rose
Dark green, orange diamond, armbands & cap
B g 3y Danewin – Nice Choice
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider C. W. Brown 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Galroof 53   
3rd Miss Bussell 53
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:29.00



2001   De Gaulle Lane
William St Syndicate (Mgrs: A P Ramsden, R E Clements 
& R S Lodge)
Royal blue, gold armbands & cap
B g 3y The Commander – D’Accord
Trainer C. Alderson
Rider B. Prebble 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Tempest Morn 53   
3rd Lottery Prize 55.5
4 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:25.20 
(race record)
2000   Freemason
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise 
B g 3y Grand Lodge – Sashed
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider L. V. Cassidy 55.5
19 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 4/1
2nd Citra’s Prince 55.5   
3rd Maguire 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:27.30



1999   Camarena
Gundaroo Stud Synd. (Mgrs: R. K. Lees & L. Hoyle)
Yellow, blue diamonds, red sleeves, red & yellow qtrd cap
B f 3y Danehill – Canny Miss
Trainer J. P. Morrisey
Rider G. Boss 53
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2F
2nd Figurehead 55.5   
3rd Skoozi Please 55.5
1 ¾ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:33.60


1998   Dodge
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Ch c 3y Canny Lad – Damzelle
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider L. V. Cassidy 55.5
20 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 15/4F
2nd Melora 54   
3rd Bluebird The Word 55.5
Lng hd x lng hd. Time 2:29.10


1997   Yippyio
Mr.& Mrs. G. & B. White
White, purple star & hooped sleeves
Ch g 3y Interstellar – Yodells
Trainer A. J. Denham
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 13/8
2nd Marble Halls 55.5   
3rd Summer Beau 55.5
½ len x 6 len. Time 2:31.90

1996   Valance
Mrs R V McGuinness, Mr S J Terry, Mr S L MacDonald, 
Mr S V Pritchard, Mr J F McKeown, Mr P J Eggleston
White, dark blue maltese cross & sleeves
B g 3y Mighty Avalanche – Niamara
Trainer P. J. Eggleston
Rider C. Munce 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/4
2nd Super Slew 55.5   
3rd Revenge 55.5
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:29.60


1995   Turridu
R. & Mrs. Y. Robinson & Mrs. M. Smith
Pale green, white star, black and white checked armbands
Br g 3y Cenchire – Opera Rose
Trainer G. Frazer  
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1F
2nd Brave Warrior 55.5   
3rd Starmaker 55.5
1 ¾ len x lng hd. Time 2:25.90 
(race & course record)
1994   Tenor
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs. J H & R W Ingham)
Cerise
Ch c 3y Star Watch – Damzelle
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider G. L. Cooksley 55.5
19 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Paris Lane 55.5   
3rd What A Poet 55.5
1 ½ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:26.40 
(race & equal course record)

1993   Air Seattle
J. A. & Mrs G. O’Gara
Red, green shamrock
B or br g 3y Air De France – Latest Melody
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 9/4F
2nd Palate 55.5   
3rd Play Or Pay 55.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:29.40


1992   Royal Magic
P. Ross & P. W. McDonald
Ross tartan, white crossed sashes & cap
Ch f 3y Lord Ballina – Sunflower
Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan
Rider L. A. O’Sullivan 54
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd In The Event 55.5   
3rd Cavallieri 55.5
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:29.10
1991   Dorset Downs
T J Smith, Mr & Mrs K F B Packer & Mr & Mrs L J Williams
Dark blue, green stripes
B g 3y Val Dansant – Sapphire Sand
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 9/4F
2nd Lee’s Bid 54   
3rd Moods 55.5
1 ¾ len x 6 len. Time 2:34.00

1990   Rough Habit
D. W. Smith, J. A. Battiston, Mrs. R. E. Burns,  
M. A. Jones, & C. F. Rackley
Purple, yellow crossed sashes, yellow sleeves, purple cap
B g 3y Roughcast – Certain Habit
Trainer J. R. Wheeler
Rider R. N. Elliot 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1EF (Stargazer)
2nd Ray’s Hope 55.5   
3rd Castletown 55.5
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:39.30
(2/1 favourite Solar Circle scratched at the barrier)
1989   Hidden Rhythm
R M Lapointe, B R Potts, G C Wild, J E Ledgerwood,
P G & Mrs J Clemenger
White, red diamond, yellow sleeves & cap
Gr g 3y Musical Phantasy – Grey Veil
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider K. Russell 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/4F
2nd Chill Factor 55.5   
3rd High Hunter 55.5
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:35.20

1988   Bravery
R M Lapointe, Mrs B A Oquist, M J Campbell, R N Leffler & Trans Media Park Stud Synd. (M R Willesee)
White, red sash, dark blue sleeves, red cap
Br f 3y Zephyr Zip – Front Stage
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider J. A. Cassidy 53
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/4F
2nd Imprecetto 55.5   
3rd Judyann 53
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:29.0


1987   Princess Gracious
Mrs. S. T. Mol
Green, gold sash & armbands, black cap
Blk f 3y Black Zephyr – Gracious Girl
Trainer J. C. Pollock
Rider L. Olsen 53
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 20/1
2nd (DH) Mr. Marceau 55.5
2nd (DH) Finezza Belle 53
Lng hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:33.6

1986   Handy Proverb
R. M. Lapointe, G. C. Wild & P. G. & Mrs. J Clemenger
Red, black diamond, white sleeves, red cap
B c 3y Twig Moss – Summer Crest
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith  
Rider J. A. Cassidy 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/5F
2nd Rising Fear 55.5   
3rd Reputed 55.5
2 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:26.8 
(race record)
1985   Tristina
Mesdames S. Murphy & M Donvig, Miss E. Smith & H. Vidler
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
B or br f 3y Sir Tristram – Pacific Isle
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider G. Willetts 53
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/2
2nd Our Sophia 53   
3rd Most Impressive 55.5
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:34.30
1984   Librici
D. W. Looker
Black, yellow sleeves, royal blue armbands & cap
B g 3y Imperial Seal – Blondie
Trainer W. C. Winder
Rider W. Robinson 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/4F
2nd Laser’s Fury 55.5   
3rd Look Aloft 53
3 ½ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:27.70 
(race record)

1983   Strawberry Road
J. & A. Pantos, G. Georgopoulos & M. Menegazzo
Red, white band and armbands, black cap
B c 3y Whiskey Road – Giftisa
Trainer D. Bougoure  
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/9F
2nd Forward Charge 55.5   
3rd Tristram Lad 55.5
½ nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:32.3
1982   Our Planet
J. A. Foyster
Dark blue, green stripes
B c 3y Planet Kingdom – Gypsy Moss
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Queen’s Road 53   
3rd Mr. Digby 55.5
2 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:30.1
1981   Mr. Cromwell
Mr & Mrs W. G. Stanley
Gold, black armbands, green cap
B c 3y Zamazaan – Teaser
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider M. Pelling 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Artist Man 55.5   
3rd Around The Traps 55.5
Lng nk x 5 len. Time 2:34.6

1980   Kingston Town
Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hains & Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Monsbourgh
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
Blk g 3y Bletchingly – Ada Hunter
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 55.5
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/20F
2nd Red Kilt 55.5   
3rd Prince Ruling 55.5
2 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 2:31.5
1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating

1979   Double Century
C. A. Shield, J. Armstrong & F. P. Curtin
Green, gold shamrocks, red striped sleeves, green cap
Br c 3y Century – Hello Love
Trainer R. S. McDonald
Rider R. Mallyon 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/10F
2nd He’ll Do 55.5   
3rd Prunella 53
2 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:29.7 
(race record)

1978   Lefroy
J T Armour, I D Kitto, W J Lawrence & R C Morarty
Red, black maltese cross, white armbands & cap
Ch c 3y Decies – Beaute De L’Or
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider B. Andrews 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/2F
2nd Belmura Lad 55.5   
3rd Marceau 55.5
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.1



1977   Florissa
F. R. Allen
Green, red sash, white sleeves, red armbands, white cap
Blk f 3y Azemann – Maggie
Trainer G. Flick
Rider G. Palmer 52
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/1
2nd Zelenski 55.5   
3rd Miner’s Inn 55.5
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:32.1
1976   Cheyne Walk
Mr. & Mrs. R. F. Moses
Yellow, white sleeves, black cap
B c 3y Le Cordonnier – Fairy Walk
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/8F
2nd Denise’s Joy 52   
3rd Our Cavalier 55.5
2 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:32.8

1975   Bottled Sunshine
Mr & Mrs H. C. Nitschke
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
Ch g 3y Oncidium – Farm Lass
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1
2nd Wild Irish Rose 52   
3rd Zasu 52
Lng nk x 2 len. Time 2:31.7 
(race record)
1974   Count Rapier
Messrs. E. Barr, K. Barrington, T. Ginty, F. Bowe,
W. Burfitt-Williams & Mesdames W. Burfitt-Williams
Pale green, dark blue hoops, pale green & dark blue qtrd cap 
Br c 3y Raimondo – Peeress
Trainer A. G. Bentley
Rider R. Quinton 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Dalrello 55.5   
3rd Asgard 55.5
½ len x 7 len. Time 2:35.4
1973   Analie
A. Keating
Cerise, pale green circles, pale green cap
B f 3y Sovereign Edition – Nalei
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Voigt 52
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Mighty Keys 55.5   
3rd Gala Red 55.5
1 len x sht hd. Time 2:31.9
1973 was the first metric running of the Queensland Derby- distance changed from 12 furlongs to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms



1972 – Queensland Derby was not run due to rescheduling from the spring to the winter
1971   Amby’s Love
Mr. J. Krygsman
Orange, white diamond, green sleeves, white cap
B or br g 3y Lysander II – Perfumed Smoke
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider T. Lucas 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/1
2nd Manilove 8.10   
3rd Rocky D’Or 8.10
Lng nk x 3 len. Time 2:34


1970   Silver Sharpe
Mr. & Mrs. A. J. McSweeney, & Messrs J. P. McSweeney, 
J. Murray & J. T. Ross
Dark blue and white diamonds, red cap
B g 3y Showdown – Snowline
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider R. Quinton 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/6F
2nd Sunset Gem 8.10   
3rd Gunsynd 8.10
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:39


1969   Intrepid Clipper
Mr A. F. Grant
Purple, gold V, gold cap
Ch f 3y Smokey Eyes – New Clipper
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider L. Olsen 8.3
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Setaria 8.3   
3rd Paola Pisani 8.3
Lng nk x sht nk. Time 2:31.7



1968   Tails
Hon. C. E. Barnes
Black, pink sleeves, black cap
Ch c 3y Dalray – Dolled Up
Trainer H. Philp
Rider T. Lucas 8.10
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/4
2nd Golven 8.10   
3rd Amati 8.10
2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:35.1



1967   Minto Crag
Mr & Mrs J. Houston
Green, red sleeves, white armbands, red cap
B or br c 3y Piping Rock – Malvern Belle
Trainer A. B. Sinclair
Rider N. Stephens 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Right Formula 8.10   
3rd Bright Shadow 8.3
1 len x lng nk. Time 2:33.3

1966   Dark Briar
Mr & Mrs W J Bradshaw & Mrs R K Mason
Orange, white sleeves, red armbands, orange cap 
B c 3y Pipe Of Peace – Indian Sari
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider S. Spinks 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
2nd Prince Aimar 8.10   
3rd Lord Kearsey 8.10
Nk x 4 len. Time 2:29.4
1965   Bahram Star
Mr. L. P. Plasto
Yellow, tartan sleeves, black cap
Ch c 3y Agricola – Star Of Palestine
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Mulley 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 1/3F
2nd King’s Park 8.10   
3rd Neive’s Choice 8.10
½ len x  ½ len. Time 2:39 3/5
1964   Royal Sovereign
Mr. & Mrs. L. Ageni
Lilac and white hoops, lilac cap 
Br c 3y Chatsworth II – Sabah
Trainer J. B. Page  
Rider R. Selkrig 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/5F
2nd Park Lane 8.10   
3rd Rocky Court 8.10
10 len x 6 len. Time 2:28 2/5 
(race record)
1963   Confidence
Mr. W. D. Lenehan
All cerise
Br c 3y Ray Ribbon – Lucky’s Sister
Trainer E. R. Best
Rider C. O’Neill 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1
2nd Ampass 8.10   
3rd Burning 8.10
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:29 1/5 
(race record)
1962   Honest Man
Mr. M. Barrett
Black and white check, red sleeves, red cap
Blk c 3y Ottoman – Te Ora
Trainer R. W. Conquest
Rider N. Birrer 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 16/1
2nd Summer Prince 8.10   
3rd Prunda 8.10
Sht hd x 5 len. Time 2:30 1/5
1961   Raajpoot
Mr M Hari Charan Akhil
Brown, yellow sash
Br c 3y Count Rendered – Cleveland
Trainer R. W. Roden
Rider N. Birrer 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/11F
2nd Iruklam 8.10   
3rd Moviegoer 8.10
15 len x 9 len. Time 2:43 2/5



1960   Persian Lyric
Mr. & Mrs. J. Mandel & Mrs. H. Abbott
Red and orange halves, black cap
Ch c 3y Persian Book – Lyrical Lass
Trainer J. W. Cook  
Rider G. Moore 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 1/3F
2nd Le Storm 8.10   
3rd Pale Ale 8.10
1 ½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:34 7/10


1959   Travel Boy
Messrs. T. J. Smith & Sir Frank Packer
Green and white hoops, red cap
B c 3y Marco Polo II – Mere-Ana
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/3F
2nd Countwood 8.10   
3rd Natale 8.10
6 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:33 8/10
1958   Earlwood
Mr. W. J. Jones
Tangerine, white sleeves
B c 3y Boxwood – Honey Buzz
Trainer H. H. Cook
Rider G. Howard 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/5F
2nd Grand Garry 8.10   
3rd Drumcondra 8.10
2 len x 7 len. Time 2:32 2/5
1957   Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B c 3y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider G. Moore 8.10
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/16F
2nd Mon Frere 8.10   
3rd Wambiri 8.10
7 len x 10 len. Time 2:32 ½



1956   Book Link
Mrs. H. F. Best
Black, green sash, gold cap
Br g 3y Persian Book – Honey Dew
Trainer H. F. Best
Rider N. Best 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/6F
2nd Beau Brueghel 8.10   
3rd East Star 8.10
5 len x ¾ len. Time 2:38
1955   Regal Dignity
J. R. McGuigan & J. J. Redmond
Red, green diamonds, green sleeves, red cap
Ch c 3y Calabar – Daisy Jerome
Trainer W. Neale
Rider A. Tindall 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Malkuri 8.10   
3rd Pictawin 8.5
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:35 ¼


1954   The Wash
Mr. M. J. Raper
Green and white stripes, red sleeves, green cap
B g 3y Dogger Bank – Cardoness
Trainer W. J. Shean
Rider N. Best 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 16/1
2nd Pride Of Egypt 8.10   
3rd Cool Gent 8.10
4 len x 3 len. Time 2:30 
(race record)
1953   Castillo
Mr E. R. Williams
Black and white stripes, red cap
Br c 3y Volognes – Royal Court
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Ward 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Forest Chief 8.10   
3rd Callide River 8.10
2 len x nk. Time 2:32
1952   Headstockman
J. S. White
Pale blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Concise – Limpet
Trainer J. Morgan
Rider W. Campbell 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Gallant Archer 8.10   
3rd Kashmir 8.10
15 len x 2 len. Time 1:31 ½ 
(equal race record)
1951   Forest Beau
Mr. E. R. Williams
Black and white stripes, red cap
B c 3y Delville Wood – Best Wishes
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/5F
2nd Heelaman 8.10   
3rd Khazana 8.5
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 2:33

1950   Basha Felika
Mr. C. E. Barnes
Black, pink sleeves
B g 3y The Buzzard – Perfect Morn
Trainer A. G. Anderson  
Rider B. McLean 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/2
2nd Mr. Standby 8.10   
3rd Countess Rivoli 8.5
1 ½ len x hd. Time 2:33 ¼

1949   Pocket Money
Mr. L. G. Freier
Blue, white hooped sleeves & cap
B c 3y Le Grand Duc – Nagoya
Trainer N. Conquest
Rider E. Conquest 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Mr. Sunray 8.10   
3rd Spellman 8.10
½ len x nk. Time 2:35


1948   Blue Slipper
J. G. McDougall
Pink, black sash & cap
Ch f 3y The Buzzard – Blue Skirt
Trainer W. Neale
Rider N. Wilson 8.5
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/5F
2nd Moneith 8.10   
3rd Tru Pash 8.10
¾ len x 6 len. Time 2:32



1947   Sefiona
P. J. Carroll
Brown, blue hoops, brown cap
B c 3y Seven-Fifty – Egilona
Trainer P. J. Carroll
Rider R. Maddock 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2F
2nd Forge 8.10   
3rd Proud Monash 8.10
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 2:32 ¾


1946   Te Tana
Walter Devon
Dark blue and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, black cap
B c 3y Mr Standfast – New Girl
Trainer A. G. Anderson
Rider P. Morgan 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Bon Vite 8.10   
3rd Lord Papyrus 8.10
Hd x ¾ len. Time 2:32 ¾






During the war years, all Brisbane racecourses other than Albion Park were closed and set up as army bases for Australian and Allied troops. During this time, 1942–1945, there was no running of the Queensland Derby due to the closure of the Ascot racecourse
1941   Lord Spear
W. J. Tucker
Red, blue sleeves, red cap
Br c 3y Spearfelt – Lady Abtorta
Trainer W. A. Tucker
Rider T. Spencer 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Moondarewa 8.10   
3rd Sir Wyvern 8.10
Nk x 4 len. Time 2:31 ¾ 

1940   Fearless Fox
Mr. “W. Biey” (Mr. W. Longworth)
Black, yellow braces & cap
Br c 3y Foxbridge – Eager Rose
Trainer C. McLoughlin
Rider W. Briscoe 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Abspear 8.10   
3rd Bold Step 8.10
1 len x 8 len. Time 2:37

1939   Spearace
P. Jennings
Yellow, brown sleeves, red cap
B c 3y Spearfelt – Lozan
Trainer P. Jennings
Rider S. Shelton 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Spear Vale 8.10   
3rd Pantius 8.10
Hd x 6 len. Time 2:32



1938   Hendra Lad
W. Hennessey
Yellow, purple armbands, red cap
B c 3y Bonnement – Lady Be Good
Trainer W. Hennessey
Rider W. Hill 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Seven Fifty 8.10   
3rd The Albatross 8.10
Sht hd x 5 len. Time 2:36 ¼
1937   Spear Chief
Messrs. W. A. Tucker & J. B. Charlton
Red, blue sleeves, red cap
Blk c 3y Spearfelt – Sere Vale
Trainer W. A. Tucker
Rider J. Booshand 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/7F
2nd Desolation 8.10   
3rd Buoyant Son 8.10
1 ½ len x 6 len. Time 2:44 ¼ 

1936   Six Fifty
W. A. Tucker
Yellow, blue sleeves, & cap
B g 3y The Buzzard – Stable Girl
Trainer W. A. Tucker
Rider E. C. Conquest 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 12/1
2nd Brownfelt 8.10   
3rd Princess Rivoli 8.5
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:33 ¾ 


1935   Auto Buz
J. G. McDougall
Pink, black sash, black cap
Ch g 3y The Buzzard – Gold Frock
Trainer H. T. Plant
Rider E. Tanwan 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/6F
2nd Lominga 8.10   
3rd First Buzzard 8.10
Sht hd x 5 len. Time 2:35 ½


1934   Glen’s Spear
Mr. G. Cameron
Black, blue sash, blue cap
B c 3y Spearfelt – Queenslot
Trainer W. J. Noud
Rider T. Spencer 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/1
2nd Wide Bay 8.10   
3rd Pandion 8.10
Hd x sht hd. Time 2:34


1933   Waikare
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Br c 3y Limond – Water Wings
Trainer G. P. Nailon
Rider E. Tanwan 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Soft Step 8.10   
3rd Arboreal 8.10
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:33


1932   Braeburn
Mr. E. F. Walker
Green, pink stripes, orange cap
B c 3y Silvius – Leading Lady
Trainer E. F. Walker
Rider A. R. Goddard 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/4F
2nd Rivalli 8.10   
3rd Star Deer 8.10
4 len x ½ len. Time 2:31 ½ 
(race record)
1931   Lough Neagh
Mr. T. J. Brosnan
White, green cap
Ch g 3y Bachelor’s Persse – Terentia
Trainer T. J. Brosnan  
Rider E. Tanwan 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4
2nd Beelbee 8.10   
3rd Ptolemy 8.10
½ len x 7 len. Time 2:33 ½


1930   Monash Valley
M. Ryan
Green, red sash, green cap
B c 3y Valais – La Neive
Trainer J. J. Kahl
Rider W. Hill 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/4F
2nd Poy Patrol 8.5   
3rd Irish Smile 8.10
Sht hd x 6 len. Time 2:34
1929   Bernfield
Mr. T. L. Heatley
Red, yellow stripes, red cap
Br c 3y Highland – Breccia
Trainer H. T. Plant
Rider T. Brennan 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1
2nd Lady Bine 8.5   
3rd Myles la Coplen 8.10
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35 ¼
1928   Paddi Eve
Mr. H. J. Winten
Black, purple sash, red sleeves, red cap
Br f 3y Paddington – Evelyn Soult
Trainer P. Ryan
Rider P. O’Sullivan 8.5
9 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Royal Flavour 8.5   
3rd Guncraft 8.10
3 len x 4 len. Time 2:33 
(equal race record)

1927   High Syce
J. McCormack & W. J. Noud
Black, blue sash, blue cap
Ch c 3y Highfield – Concise
Trainer W. J. Noud
Rider E. G. Tucker 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Soulton 8.10   
3rd Stripling 8.10
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:37 ¾

1926   Kitty Paddington
D. A. “Darcy” Winten
Purple, gold cap
Br f 3y Paddington – Kitty Rouble
Trainer W. Russell
Rider C. Whalan 8.10
10 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Direct Action 8.5   
3rd Chryso 8.10
Lng hd x 4 len. Time 2:33 ¾ 



1925   Wee Glen
Mr. W. J. Munro
Red, blue sleeves, red cap
Br c 3y Bernard – Glen Iris
Trainer W. J. Tucker
Rider E. G. Tucker 8.10
10 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Piastoon 8.10   
3rd Lord Redfern 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:38 ½ 



1924   Serelot
C. C. McGrowdie
Lilac, pink sleeves, white cap
B g 3y Seremond – Lotchen
Trainer C. C. McGrowdie
Rider W. Hill 8.10
14 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Chipper Shoon 8.10   
3rd Memcraft 8.10
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:37


1923   Ardglen
Mr. W. J. Munro
Red, blue sleeves, red cap
Br c 3y Bernard – Glen Iris
Trainer W. J. Tucker
Rider E. G. Tucker 8.10
7 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Pallene 8.5   
3rd Gay Song 8.5
1 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:42 ¼  



1922   Kingslot
C. C. McGrowdiie
Lilac, pink sleeves, red cap
B g 3y Shepherd King – Lotchen
Trainer C. C. McGrowdie
Rider W. McCabe 8.10
9 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Elpes 8.5   
3rd Hadley 8.10
5 len x 6 len. Time 2:34 ¼ 



1921   Lawnmower
J. Earwaker
Black, pale blue sleeves, black cap
Br c 3y Flying Machine – Lady Woodlawn
Trainer U. Bergstrom
Rider E. Bergstrom 8.10
8 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Ladomond 8.10   
3rd Wogamia 8.10
4 len x 4 len. Time 2:34



1920   Seremist
A. Cook
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Br c 3y Seremond – Bonnie Belle
Trainer A. Cook
Rider A. McLean 8.10
11 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Muguet 8.5   
3rd Litre 8.5
½ len x 3 len. Time 2:37



1919   Boy Syce
M. Ryan
Green, red sash, green cap
Ch c 3y Syce – Azore
Trainer J. J. Kahl
Rider A. McCabe
7 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Bright Night 8.10   
3rd Pershore 8.10
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 2:35 ¼


1918   Syce Lad
Mr. P. J. O’Shea
White, dark blue cap
B c 3y Syce – Ladonia
Trainer J. Booth
Rider C. Perkins 8.10
8 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Woorawa 8.10   
3rd Mabel Syce 8.5
Sht hd x 3 len. Time 2:33 
(race record)

1917   Symposium
M. Ryan
Green, red sash, green cap
B c 3y Syce – Merrythought
Trainer J. J. Kahl
Rider R. F. Mortleman 8.10
9 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Master Waukon 8.10   
3rd Fisher’s Hope 8.10
Sht hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:35 ¾

1916   Lordacre
W. Blacklock
Brown, sky blue sleeves, sky blue cap
B c 3y Linacre – Rosette
Trainer W. Blacklock
Rider A. Davis 8.10
8 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Lord Vindex 8.10   
3rd Merry Syce 8.10
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:34 ¾ 
(race record)
1915   Rascasse
Mr. D. McLaughlin
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B c 3y Poseidon – Bonito
Trainer J. Stapleton
Rider J. Wilson 8.10
9 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Common Law 8.10   
3rd Irish Colleen 8.5
Sht hd x sht hd. Time 2:41


1914   Fogbell
Mr. W. Ross-Munro
Red, black sash, black cap
B c 3y Misty – Lady Of The Level
Trainer A. J. Noud
Rider E. Heffernan 8.10
11 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Loveacre 8.10   
3rd Home Signal 8.5
3 len x hd. Time 2:37 ¼


1913   Signal Lamp
Mr. F. Kent
Black, cardinal sleeves
Ch f 3y Ladurlad – Locomotive
Trainer J. Booth
Rider A. Houseman 8.5
8 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Cairn Wallace 8.10   
3rd Dooloogra 8.10
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:37 ¼
1912   King Cleo
E. J. Easton
Red and black stripes, black cap
B c 3y Gova – Cleo
Trainer E. J. Easton
Rider D. Callinan 8.10
5 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Koatanui 8.10   
3rd Barambah 8.10
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:47
Original result was a dead heat between King Cleo and Koatanui in a time of 2:38 ½. A run-off between the dead-heaters resulted in a ¾ length win to King Cleo in 2:47
1911   Maritoria
J. Stone
Black, yellow cap
B f 3y Ladurlad – Victoria
Trainer J. Stone
Rider J. Stone 8.5
11 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Yeena Lad 8.10   
3rd Maltabar 8.10
Lng hd x 4 len. Time 2:38 ½
1910   Persian Jewel
Mr. W. Ross-Munro
Red and black stripes, black cap
Br c 3y Persian Knight – The Gem
Trainer E. J. Easton
Rider S. W. Ridley 8.10
5 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Rosamere 8.5   
3rd Fred Foote 8.10
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:37 ¾


1909   Braw Laddie
H. Brookes
Red, yellow sleeves, red cap
Br c 3y Ladurlad – Bonny Belle
Trainer J. Stone
Rider J. Stone 8.10
7 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Lazylad 8.10   
3rd Favour 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 2:35 ½ 
(race record)

1908   Flaxen
Mr. H. V. Hewitt
Red and yellow hoops, red cap
Ch c 3y Flavus – Many Colours
Trainer W. J. Noud
Rider A. Wood 8.10
4 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Barallan 8.10   
3rd King Hal 8.10
6 len x 15 len. Time 2:37 
(race record)
1907   Euroa
D. Shiel
Blue, white sash, white cap
Ch c 3y Sir Tristram – Algerine
Trainer D. Shiel
Rider F. Waters 8.10
5 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd The Moulder 8.10   
3rd Jack Tar 8.10
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:39
(race record)
1906   Togo
Mr. Jas. Taylor
Black, pink hoops, black cap
Blk c 3y Antares – Phyllis
Trainer W. Blacklock
Rider A. Houseman 8.10
4 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Inglewood 8.10   
3rd Headlight 8.10
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:42 ½

1905   Alexis
M. Sheehy
Green and white stripes, green cap
B c 3y Little Bernie – Czarina
Trainer W. A. Wilson
Rider P. Byrne 8.10
3 Ran – SP EvensEF (Dalliance)
2nd Dalliance 8.10   
3rd Tetupha 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:48

1904   Joyance
Mr. A. C. Cooper
Red, orange sleeves & cap
Gr c 3y Simmer – Bliss
Trainer J. Stone
Rider J. Stone 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/6F
2nd (DH) Lord Bernie 8.10  
2nd (DH) The Painter 8.10
1 len x dead-heat. Time 2:41 ¼ 


1903   Fitz Grafton
Mr. J. McGill
All dark blue
B c 3y Grafton – Olive Branch
Trainer H. McGill
Rider W. Kaesen 8.10
5 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd Sir Patrick 8.10   
3rd Whitebait 8.10
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:41
1902   Balfour
Hon. H. Mossman
Navy blue, orange sleeves & sash, navy blue & orange cap
Br c 3y Little Bernie – Trent Rose
Trainer W. Blacklock
Rider A. Scott 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Ivan 8.10   
3rd Nimbus 8.10
2 len x 6 len. Time 2:39 ½ 
(race record)

1901   Narelle
Mr. J. Allman
White, green sash, black cap
Ch g 3y Gozo – Sing Song
Trainer M. Walsh
Rider T. Flood 8.5
7 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Coriander 8.10   
3rd Petalite 8.10
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:41 ¾


1900   Musket
Mr J. B. Charlton
Dark blue, white sleeves, red cap
Ch c 3y Musketoon – Tiara
Trainer W. Booth
Rider W. Booth 8.10
8 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Zurich 8.10   
3rd Araxes 8.10
10 len x 4 len. Time 2:41 ½



1899   Master Bernie
C. Roghan
Turquoise, maroon cap
B c 3y Little Bernie – Trent Rose
Trainer C. Roghan
Rider R. Roghan 8.10
5 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Notre Dame 8.5   
3rd Arc-en-ciel 8.10
8 len x 2 len. Time 2:43 ¾
1898   Boreas
Mr. D. Beattie
Brown, blue sleeves & cap
B c 3y Little Bernie – The Nun
Trainer W. Blacklock
Rider W. Stewart 8.10
6 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Archiemore 8.5   
3rd Dundonald 8.10
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:42 ½

1897   The Guard
P. Murphy
Green, white cap
B g 3y Gozo – Garuda
Trainer J. Stone
Rider P. Strickland 8.5
5 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Rockdove 8.5   
3rd Hector 8.10
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:41

1896   Greyleg
Mr. H. Hunter
Yellow, blue sash & cuffs, yellow & blue cap
Gr c 3y Greywing – Carnation
Trainer K. A. Miller
Rider J. Holmes 8.10
13 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Sir Hugh 8.10   
3rd Capture 8.5
Hd x 2 len. Time 2:49 ¾
1895   Black Diamond
Mr. T. Gallagher
Green, yellow sash, red cap
Blk c 3y Sweet William – Ruby
Trainer P. Byrne
Rider J. Gainsford 8.10
4 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Dalnair 8.10   
3rd Archie’s Daughter 8.5
8 len x 8 len. Time 2:46 ¾ 


1894   Czarina
Abel Hyde
Pale blue, black cap
Ch f 3y Archie – Empress
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider J. McNamara 8.5
10 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Young Buckthorpe 8.10   
3rd Reconstruction 8.5
¾ len x nk. Time 2:40 ½


1893   Triton
Mr. E. F. Sandeman
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Br c 3y Trident – Helena
Trainer P. Grant
Rider F. Archer 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Orangeskin 8.10   
3rd Capriste 8.10
3 len x hd. Time 2:43 ¼ 



1892   Tridentate
Mr. H. Hunter
Yellow, blue sash & cuffs, yellow & blue cap
Ch c 3y Trident – Ailie
Trainer K. A. Miller
Rider J. McTavish 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Crichton 8.10   
3rd The Wandering Jew 8.10
3 len x 3 len. Time 2:43
1891   Splendide
"P. Nolan"  (Mr. G. Rose)
Green, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Ch f 3y Splendour – Colima
Trainer P. Nolan
Rider F. Smith 8.5
11 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Babel 8.5   
3rd Prime Minister 8.10
1 len x nk. Time 2:40 
(race record)

1890   Garuda
J. Stone
Black, yellow cap
Br f 3y Wheatmeat – Gamos
Trainer J. Stone
Rider W. Stone 8.10
9 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd (DH) Piora 8.5   
2nd (DH) Refused 8.5
1 len x dead-heat. Time 2:46 ½

1889   Fernando
Mr. W. H. Kent
Red, black cap
B c 3y Orlando – Feronia
Trainer W. Muggeridge
Rider E. Linnegar 8.10
8 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd King Olaf 8.10   
3rd Governor 8.10
1 len x 8 len. Time 2:55

1888   Greywing
Mr. H. Hunter
Yellow, blue sash & cuffs, yellow & blue cap
Gr c 3y Vespasian – Grey Esperance
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider R. Milne 8.10
7 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Bendigo 8.10   
3rd Foreman 8.10
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:50
1887   Lord Headington
Mr S. Welsh
Emerald green, white sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Melbourne – Lady Headington
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider J. Gainsford 8.10
5 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Jasmine 8.5   
3rd Sir Anthony 8.10
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:48


1886   Fano
“C. Jones” (A. Barrington)
Cerise, white sleeves
B c 3y Epigram – Fanny
Trainer C. Jones
Rider C. Jones 8.10
11 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Miss Newbold 8.5   
3rd Mincemeat 8.5
1 len Time 2:45 ¾



1885   Elbe
Mr J. P. Jost
All maroon
Ch c 3y The Drummer – Empress
Trainer J. P. Jost
Rider J. Munro 8.10
5 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Re-Echo 8.5   
3rd Idle Girl 8.5
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:55 



1884   Petronel
Mr J. P. Jost
All maroon
Br c 3y Goldsbrough – Paradise
Trainer J. P. Jost
Rider J. Devaney 8.10
4 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Ormond 8.10   
3rd Sovereign 8.10
5 len x ½ len. Time 2:48

1883   Wheatmeat
Mr J. Williams
Scarlet, black cap
B c 3y Melbourne – Wheatsheaf
Trainer J. Williams
Rider J. Hughes 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/4
2nd First Water 8.10   
3rd Oliveria 8.5
4 len x 3 len. Time 2:45 
(equal race record)

1882   Goldfinder
J. Finnie
Yellow, black cap
Br c 3y Newbold – Fair Helen
Trainer J. Finnie
Rider W. Blacklock 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Legacy 8.5   
3rd Sportsman 8.10
1 ½ len x 20 len. Time 2:49


1881   Legerdemain
Hon. J. P. Bell
White, cerise sash & cap
B f 3y Epigram – Legend
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider P. Burns 8.5
3 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Silverhair 8.5   
3rd Petrel 8.5
3 len x 3 len. Time 2:49



1880   Waterloo
Hon. J. P. Bell
White, cerise sash & cap
Ch c 3y Epigram – Wheatsheaf
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider H. A. Walsh 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Canary 8.10   
3rd Galata 8.5
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:45 
(race record)


1879   Elastic
Hon. J. P. Bell
White, cerise sash & cap
Ch c 3y Lord Of The Hills – Emeute
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider H. A. Walsh 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Chorsiter 8.10   
3rd Balthazar 8.10
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:51



1878   Whisker
Hon. J. P. Bell
White, cerise sash & cap
Ch c 3y Laureate – Wheatsheaf
Trainer H. A. Walsh
Rider A. Sutherland 8.10
4 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Sir Andrew 8.10   
3rd Napper Tandy 8.10
½ len x 6 len. Time 2:49 
(race record)




1873 – The Queensland Turf Club drops the Queensland Derby from its winter program and no Derby is run for six years. The Derby returns to the QTC’s programming in 1878


1872   J. L.
Mr J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
B c 3y Kingston – Bessy Bedlam
Trainer J. Tait
Rider J. Ashworth 8.10
2 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Creole 8.5
2 len. Time No time posted



1871   Florence
Mr J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
B f 3y Boiardo – Rose Of Denmark
Trainer J. Tait
Rider H. Lewis 8.5
2 Ran – SP 1/5
2nd Oakwood 8.10
4 len. Time No time posted






1871 – Queensland Derby leaves Gayndah and has its first running at Eagle Farm as part of the QTC’s winter program


1870   Grafton
W. Ruddle
Black, red cap
Ch c 3y Whalebone – Stella
Trainer W. Scott
Rider B. Powell 8.10
2 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Kathleen 8.5
½ len. Time 2:59
Derby run in July
1870   Grafton
W. Ruddle
Black, red cap
Ch c 3y Whalebone – Stella
Trainer W. Scott
Rider B. Powell 8.10
5 Ran – SP 2/1EF (Zenobia)
2nd Zenobia 8.5   
3rd Formosa 8.5
Hd x 4 len. Time 3:00
Derby run in May





1870 – Two Queensland Derbies were run in 1870, the first was run at Toowoomba in May under the auspices of the Darling Downs Jockey Club & the second was run in July by the Queensland Jockey Club at Gayndah.
Both Derbies were won by William Ruddle's, Grafton.



1869   Zambesi
Mr. W. Scott
Magenta, Black cap
Br c 3y Livingstone – Annette
Trainer W. Scott
Rider G. Harris 8.10
2 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Lady Don 8.5
20 len. Time 3:08




1868   Hermit
W. E. Parry-Okeden
Magenta, black cap
Blk g 3y Rattler – Brown Sydney
Trainer W. Scott
Rider B. Powell 8.10
3 Ran – SP EvensEF (The Rake)
2nd The Rake 8.10   
3rd Escobedo 8.10
1 ½ len x tailed-off. Time 2:54
1868 – First Queensland Derby is run at Gayndah racecourse – 1 ½ miles























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