Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Hobart Cup


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              Hobart Cup (GR3)
                                    2024 total prize money: $300,000 
                         1st $180,000, 2nd $54,000, 3rd $27,000



The first running of the Hobart Cup took place on Thursday, February 11th 1875.
Named ‘The Hobart Town Cup’ the race was run over two miles and was the main race of the program on the opening day of Elwick racecourse.
The Cup was won by Mr Phillip Dowling’s bay mare, Ella.
Throughout its long history, the Hobart Cup has traditionally been run in late January or early February.

In 1878 the name was changed to ‘The Tasmanian Cup’ and the distance shortened to 1 ¾ miles. This name change only lasted until the following year where the name was reinstated to the former Hobart Town Cup, however, the shorter distance was kept until 1886 when it was then shortened further to 1 ½ miles. In 1882 the name was also shortened to The Hobart Cup.

The most successful trainer of winners of the Hobart Cup is shared by 
Bill Clare and Dick Abbott who both trained the winner on six occasions.

W. Clare: 1883 The Assyrian – 1889 Chaldean – 1890 Macquarie
1895 Music – 1901 Timbrel – 1912 Flavel

J. R. Abbott: 1919 Prince Moeraki – 1920 Nadir Shah – 1921 Talisman
1926 Royal Simon – 1929 Prince Voil – 1931 Royal Simon

As is the case with the trainers, two jockeys also share the riding honours for the Hobart Cup with Edward Power and Eddie Cox both riding the winner on four occasions.

E. Power: 1889 Chaldean – 1890 Maquarie – 1892 Hopetoun
1894 Amadeus

E. Cox: 1938 Stylish Lady – 1955/56 Seriki – 1961 Welton

Seven horses have won the Hobart Cup on more than one occasion:
1926 & 31 Royal Simon
1927/28 Roonsleigh
1939 & 42 Mac O’Roni
1955/56 Seriki
1964/65 Macdalla
1976/77 Brallos
2012 & 2015 Geegees Blackflash

Only one horse has completed the Hobart Cup/Melbourne Cup double and that happened in 1972 when the Tasmanian bred, and owned Piping Lane upset the mainland stars with a comfortable win at 40/1



2024   Aurora’s Symphony
S Wilde, Mrs L McLauchlan, Mrs N Barter, Mrs M May, Mrs C Wallace, Mrs D Saber, B Palmer, L Harty, D Pegler, S & M Vines, Ms K Brown, Dr D Napthine, Mrs A Whitling, D Hunt, Franks Watch Synd, Jaybeeque Racing, Blue Roos, Green & Gold
Grey, pink band, armbands & cap
B g 7y Glass Harmonium – Aurora’s Hot
Trainer S. Wilde
Rider J. Childs 59.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 15/2
2nd Wyclif 54
3rd Grand Pierro 54
2 ¾ len x nse. Time 2:30.21 (course record)
2023   Military Mision (IRE)
D Lilley, L Nestadt, Ms S Marshall, F & C Cook, D De Jersey, R McCLure, M Wood, R & S Montague, Mes Chevaux, W Lam, D You, Mrs E Huang, Ms C McStay, C Charalambous, Ms F Tan & E & I Kong
Red, red apple, green leaf inside white band
Gr/br g 5y Mastercraftsman – Atlantic Isle
Trainer G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider Ms W. Costin 54
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Travelling Gigolo 54
3rd Spirit Ridge 59
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.51

2022   Ho Ho Khan (late Mulanchi)
Mr A Y L Ho, S H Cheung, Mr C H Ho, Ms J M Y Lee
Yellow, rose & orange sash, rose & orange armbands
B h 7y Makfi – China Choice 
Trainer Mitchell Freedman
Rider Ms Tahlia Hope 49
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/2
2nd In A Twinkling 57
3rd White Hawk 56
4 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:32.50



2021   Double You Tee
I M Halliday, Nova Clause, J R Morton 
& M W Smith
Royal blue, white crossed sashes, red collar & sleeves, red & royal blue qtrd cap
B g 6y Written Tycoon – Kandy Korn
Trainer P. Payne
Rider J. McNeil 54.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/4F
2nd Classic Wei Wei 54
3rd Barade 54
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:31.79


2020   Toorak Affair
Estate of late K R Wadley, R M Webb, T J Edwards 
& J R Atwood
White, royal blue stripes, cerise sleeves, royal blue & cerise striped cap
B m 6y Toorak Toff – Smooth Return
Trainer M. Trinder
Rider A. Darmanin 54
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/2F
2nd Shady Hustle 54
3rd Glass Warrior 54
1 ½ len x nse. Time 2:30.29 
(race record)
2019   Eastender
Ms D J Martin, J L Brooks, L Polglase, D Amos, D Mullett, 
A T Gunn, A J Renzella, N Thurlow, B Schaeche, R W Reece, 
D R Hutton, P G Johnson & J Knowles
Purple, white stars & cap
B g 5y Tickets – Cougar Alley
Trainer B. Campbell
Rider C. Newitt 56.5
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Lamborghini 54
3rd Appmat 54
1 ½ len x nse. Time 2:30.37 
(race record)
2018   Pretty Punk
B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, L M Macdonald 
& Mrs P J Macdonald
Navy blue, white stars, navy blue, red and white striped sleeves, red cap
B or br m 5y Rebel Raider – Reliability
Trainer L. Macdonald & A. Gluyas
Rider B. Allen 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd Andrea Mantegna 54
3rd Fastnet Dragon 54
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:35.28
2017   Count Da Vinci (late Faaltline)
W P Notman & Mrs M A Notman
Black, orange diamond & diamonds cap
B g 6y Faltaat – Cool Talk
Trainer S. Brunton
Rider D. Pires 54
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1
2nd Big Duke 54
3rd Gladstone 54
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:33.21

2016   Up Cups
R Polley, T Polley, B Outtram & Mrs J Outtram
Orange & white checks with black horses, white sleeves, quartered Cap with black horses
Ch g 5y Helike – Rising Art
Trainer D. Brunton
Rider D. Pires 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/1
2nd Geegees Goldengirl 56.5
3rd Beliveau 55.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:32.05
2015   Geegees Blackflash
P & Mrs E Geard
Lime, purple ‘G’, purple sleeves & cap with lime pom-pom
Br or blk g 8y Clangalang – La Quita
Trainer J. Luttrell
Rider Sigrid Carr 59
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
2nd Genuine Lad 54
3rd Banca Mo 56.5
Nk x 3 ½ len. Time 2:31.52


2014   Epingle
Gilgai Farm Synd. (Mgr: R. R. Jamieson)
All black, black pom pom
B m 6y Pins – Etoile Du Nord
Trainer M. C. Kent
Rider C. Williams 54
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
2nd Geegees Blackflash 60
3rd Gee Gee’s La Quita 54
3 len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.69

2013   Hurdy Gurdy Man
E & Mrs R Shakespeare
Purple and sliver stripes, gold collar & cap
B h 5y Street Cry – Abalone
Trainer D. Weir
Rider G. Boss 54
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/4F
2nd The Cleaner 57.5
3rd Geegees Blackflash 59.5
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 2:33.30
2013 – Distance increased to 2400m
2012   Geegees Blackflash
P & Mrs E Geard
Lime, purple ‘G’, purple sleeves, lime cap
Br or blk g 5y Clangalang – La Quita
Trainer J. Luttrell
Rider P. Mertens 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/1F
2nd Viking Hero 54.5
3rd Dream Flyer 54
¾ len x nse. Time 2:17.84

2011   Bid Spotter
G A Rogerson, MNZM, R W James, Mrs P M James, M P & Mrs H Keegan, K T Nam, M A & Mrs J  Tilyard & Echo Beach B'stock (Synd Mgr: B A Green)
Red, blue sleeves, green armbands, red cap
B g 5y Redoute’s Choice – Isolda
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider M. Rodd 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/2
2nd Organised 53
3rd Davcon 53
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:16.94

2010   Growl
S T Mahtani & M Chattaram
Maroon and red hoops, striped cap
B g 7y Montjeu – The Lion’s Roar
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider B. Rawiller 55
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 12/1
2nd De Fine Lago 53
3rd Dream Pedlar 54
4 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 2:15.18

2009   Gotta Keep Cool
I Wood, P Wood & G Wood
Gold, black squares, spots & maltese crosses, quartered cap
B or br g 5y Racer’s Edge – Cellar Dweller
Trainer D. Weir
Rider C. Williams 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1EF (Zavite)
2nd Zavite 57.5
3rd Dream Pedlar 53
Hd x 4 ¼ len. Time 2:15.66

2008   Offenbach
G. Ryan & P Heward
Royal blue and white checks, green sleeves & cap
B g 5y Danehill – Push A Venture
Trainer D. Weir
Riider C. Williams 54
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 2/1F
2nd Jacques Le Naif 53
3rd Ista Kareem 58.5
5 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:17.80
2007   Blutigeroo
Messrs. S. P. Carroll, A. D. Kerr & B. J. Castricum
Yellow, navy panel, white border, white & royal blue striped sleeves, yellow & navy star cap
Ch g 5y Encounter – Shanghai Sky
Trainer C. W. Little
Rider D. Oliver 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/4F
2nd Rubijon 57.5  
3rd Field Hunter 59
1 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:15.55
2006   True Courser
Aust T’Bred Bloodstock Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: D. Dance), 
Mrs M E Hughes, M W Purcell, K Atchison, U Dostleben, 
M R & S J Everett & N Smith
Fluorescent yellow, navy blue seams
B g 5y Racer’s Edge – Zephyr True
Trainer D. Weir
Rider C. Newitt 57.5
17 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/2
2nd Di’s Angel 52
3rd Petite Oiseau 52
1 ½ len x hd. Time 2:14.53
2006 – Distance changed to 2200m
2005   Our Dashing Dane
R Colless, D Garlick, W Clifford & Ms K Braun
Dark blue, white band, red sleeves & cap
B g 5y Ladoni – Royal Theme
Trainer J. L. Clifford
Rider Ms C Puls 51
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Under The Bridge 57
3rd Surge of Power 53.5
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:08.04
2005 – Distance reduced to 2100m
2004   Zacielo
Mrs S A Moody & R J & L Kennedy
White, blue striped sleeves & striped cap
B g 4y Zabeel – Blucielo
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider C. Newitt 52.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 2/1F
2nd Dream Quest 54.5
3rd Liquid Lunch 52
1 ¾ len x lng nk. Time 2:30.14

2003   Jeune’s Mark
Lindsay Park Racing Synd. (Mgr: M Pilkington),
A M Ciconte, G P Heffernan, P A Bazzani & P Ianuali
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 5y Jeune – Nadirmarco
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider S. Baster 52
17 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 16/1
2nd The Mighty Lions 51.5
3rd St Andrews 58.5
2 ½ len x ¼ len. Time 2:29.73

2002   St. Andrews
Mr & Mrs G E Blacker
Yellow, black armbands, quartered cap
B g 7y Aliocha – Flying Regent
Trainer G. E. Blacker
Rider S. Maskiell 56.5
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 10/1
2nd Imax 56.5
3rd Lord Baracus 54.5
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:27.65
(race & course record)

2001   Brorama Star
W Upton, M Jones, W Price, W Poultney & M Jones
White, cardinal hoops and hooped sleeves, striped cap
Ch g 4y Brocco – Diorama
Trainer C. N. Goggin
Rider B. McCoull 52
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/2F
2nd Lord Baracus 56.5
3rd Naucho 53
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:31.83

2000   Lord Baracus
L J Stephens, R E & D R Voss
Black, white band, red sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Prince Of Nime – Miss Baracus
Trainer G. S. White
Rider W. R. Davis 49
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/2
2nd Break The Bank 52.5
3rd Torbellino 55.5
1 ¼ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:31.00
1999   Future Shock
R. M. Worbey
Yellow, black V, black striped sleeves, yellow cap
Br g 6y Strathmore Lad – Shelly’s Pride
Trainer Ms J. Richards
Rider N. Seymour 51.5
17 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 3/1EF (Sky Trist)
2nd Sunny Lane 57.5
3rd Mt. Arthur 48.5
½ hd x lng hd. Time 2:28.30
(equal race & equal course record)
1998   L’Espion
Lynrowan Stud Synd. (Mgr: R A W Lynch) & J Bennetto
Navy blue, green and yellow band & armbands, yellow cap
Br g 5y Delgado – Watch Closely Now
Trainer G. S. White
Rider Ms B. Buckingham 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/4
2nd Free Beer 56.5
3rd King’s Landing 53
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:31.00


1997   Palos Verdes
D W Howell, P H & C G Brown, I G & W G Hickey
& P Murphy
Black and gold stripes, red sleeves & cap
B m 5y Oak Ridge – Raumancer
Trainer C. W. Little
Rider M. Barlow 56
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/2
2nd River Kwai 54
3rd Pharagrove 54
3 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.70
1996   Jam City
J L Keys & R C Hill
Maroon, lime shamrocks, lime hooped sleeves & cap
B g 6y Scruples – Cordonette
Trainer K. M. Keys
Rider Ms B. Buckingham 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Navajo Flash 52
3rd Danby Road 51.5
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 2:29.60
1995   Courtly Way
Mr & Mrs W P How & Mr & Mrs G E Blacker
Green and maroon halves, white sleeves, quartered cap
Br g 6y Blessington – Deriana
Trainer G. E. Blacker
Rider K. Dodge 54
17 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 33/1
2nd Daacha 50.5
3rd Ritzy Red 50
Hd x lng nk. Time 2:31.10
1994   Southern States
K J Blakeley & Hon. M Hodgman
Dark blue, yellow braces & sleeves, black cap
B g 5y Exit Five – Showlita
Trainer G. J. McCulloch
Rider K. Dodge 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
2nd John’s Way 51
3rd Ciba Geigy 52
Nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:31.70
1993   Frontier Boy
P N Jacobsen, M S Gudinski, F Stivala & J A Haisty
Red, cerise triangle, blue & cerise hooped sleeves, cerise cap
Br g 6y Grosvenor – Easter Parade
Trainer L. J. Corstens
Rider P. Hutchinson 58
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 15/2
2nd Diamond Bases 49.5
3rd Condie’s Lane 53
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:29.90
1992   Russian Rogue
Mr & Mrs A D Spence
Navy blue, white star & seams, quartered cap
Ch g 5y Semipalatinsk – Corinth
Trainer C. N. Goggin
Rider S. Maskiell 52
17 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1
2nd Frontier Boy 59
3rd Bicton 50.5
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:29.90


1991   Lady Have A Heart
P M Rosser, Dr. M T Gleeson, Dr. L E Caenderits, D L Mills
R E Ramsey & D J Carlson
Grey, yellow striped sleeves 
B m 5y Wolverton – Knox Ville
Trainer R. W. Smerdon
Rider G. J. Childs 51
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Bitter Spring 52
3rd Local Knowledge 55.5
Sht ½ hd x ½ len. Time 2:28.30
(race & course record)
1990   Firetap
P. Hookway & D A Martin
Light blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, qtrd cap
(wore the gold colours of Cup sponsors, Benson & Hedges)
Ch h 5y Valve – Caught Alight
Trainer R. T. Carr
Rider M. Clarke 52
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/1
2nd Panneria 53
3rd Lady Have A Heart 50
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:31.00
1990 – Distance increased from 2380m to 2400m
1989   Nakagima
P D Young & Mrs A M Wadley
Red, green sleeves, red armbands, red cap
Br g 4y Anguston – Aranui
Trainer T. Young
Rider S. Maskiell 52
17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 14/1
2nd Great Quest 52.5
3rd Brave Tresspasser 52
Lng nk x 4 ½ len. Time 2:27.20
(race & course record)

1988   Brisque
D L, A G & R A Freedman, B W Pollock & D A Leedeen
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
Br or blk h 4y Full On Aces – Mareega
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider H. White 55
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd Lloyd’s Nijinsky 50.5
3rd Big Band 54.5
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:27.80
1987   Cylai
Mrs B J Murphy & I Reeman
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Ch g 4y Skyhawk II – Poppa’s Girl
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider G. Willetts 52
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 6/1
2nd (DH) Noble Tinjar 53.5
2nd (DH) Scruples 53.5
2 ½ len x dead-heat. Time 2:29.80

1986   Dark Intruder
K J Watt, R E Smithurst, P A Curtain, L A & T J Plunkett
Royal blue, pink & royal blue striped sleeves, qtrd cap
Br g 4y Poacher’s Moon – Cherilane
Trainer E. M. Buckingham
Rider Ms B. Buckingham 51
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Epigram 51
3rd Royal Work 54
5 len x nk. Time 2:30.7
1985   Macbyrne
Mr & Mrs T F Patterson & K C Holyman
Violet, orange sash, black & gold cap
Ch g 6y Swanee River – Snippins
Trainer Ms H. Patterson
Rider B. Barfoot 50
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Kinzan 51.5
3rd Ensign Piper 52.5
Sht ½ hd x ½ len. Time 2:29.5
1984   Viscount Geoffrey
K. C. Holyman
Black and white stripes, blue sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Relay Race – Sanpact  
Trainer Ms H. Patterson
Rider N. Barrett 52.5
17 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 40/1
2nd Noble Falcon 54.5
3rd Drop The Baton 52
2 len x nk. Time 2:27.7
(race & course record)
Drop The Baton was second past the post but a protest from third placed Noble Falcon was upheld and the placings reversed
1983   Palomine
K J Dyer, M Bramley, L C Pinches, A E Pitcher 
& Mrs P I Crummey
Royal blue, red and gold band, royal blue, red & gold hooped sleeves gold cap
Ch g 4y Exalt – Try Blue
Trainer B. W. Elkington
Rider N. Barrett 53
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2F
2nd Another Streaker 50
3rd Sandy’s Gold 49
½ nk x 3 len. Time 2:30.6

1982   Powerful Prince
Mr & Mrs G R & Mr & Mrs G L Jennings & Mrs C N Goggin
White, royal blue hoops, royal blue hooped sleeves & cap
B g 4y Showdown – Pageantry
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 51.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/4F
2nd Strident King 54
3rd Hannekes Gentleman 53.5
4 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:30.1

1981   Andrias
Mrs. L. M. Baldock
Red and white quarters, black sleeves, red cap
Br g 5y Anguston – Honeyco
Trainer L. T. Dixon
Rider B. Thomson 51
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Hannekes Gentleman 54
3rd Ponte d’Oro 54.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:30

1980   Strident King
H. T. Johnston & Estate of late T. G. Johnston
Black, white spots & cap
Br g 4y Meiwa King – Allez En
Trainer W. Bullen
Rider P. Trotter 50.5
17 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Sovita 51.5
3rd Godsend 48
5 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:28.6
1980 - Group 3 Pattern Rating
1979   Kubla Khan
Mr & Mrs C R Johnson & Mr & Mrs R D Wright
Dark green, red maltese cross, sleeves & cap
B g 4y Indian Order – Princess Patine
Trainer N. Richardson
Rider M. Johnston 48.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Linkman 54.5
3rd Vacuum 52.5
¾ len x 5 len. Time 2:29.4
1978   Clean Heels
Mr. W. Cooney & Mrs. K. M. Richards
Red & white checks, white sleeves, red & white cap
B g 7y Le Cordonnier – Susette
Trainer K. M. Richards
Rider R. Mallyon 52
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Kirkby Lodge 49
3rd Drumshambo 56.5
Hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:28.6

1977   Brallos
Mr. T. Luxton
White, brown sleeves, black cap
B g 5y Oncidium – Lady Sheila
Trainer T. Luxton
Rider J. Letts 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 7/4F
2nd Bunt 50.5
3rd Clean Heels 56.5
7 len x 4 len. Time 2:28
(race & course record)

1976   Brallos
Mr. T. Luxton
White, brown sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Oncidium – Lady Sheila
Trainer T. Luxton
Rider J. Letts 49.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Cardinal Court 55
3rd Spirit Lover 50.5
3 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:29
(race & course record)

1975   Lord Pascoe
Mr. G. & Mrs. F. J. Murfett
Royal blue, red and white bands & armbands, red cap
B g 4y Piping Rock – Top Rock
Trainer W. Wells
Rider A. Skeoch 50
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Spirit Lover 48
3rd Cardinal Courage 52.5
½ hd x lng hd. Time 2:29.1


1974   Knee High
Mr. N. E. Foster
Red, green halves, gold cap
Br g 6y Sobig – High Filou
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider R. Mallyon 59.5
17 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Marborough 48  
3rd Catch Fire 55.5
2 ¼ len x 7 len. Time 2:34.1
1973   Sir Trutone
Mr. & Mrs. R. & Mr. J. F. McArdle
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
B g 7y Fair’s Fair – Lady Banker
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider A. Trevena 59.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd Marrion Square 54.5
3rd Trader 47
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:31.6
1973 was the first metric running of the Hobart Cup  distance changed from 1 ½ miles to 2380m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972   Piping Lane
Mr. W. E. Peterson
Red, white sleeves, red armbands, red & white cap
Br g 5y Lanesborough – Londonderry Air
Trainer W. Wells 
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 3/1
2nd Sabreur 7.7   
3rd Joker’s Pride 8.9
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:29 


1971   Trial And Error
T. L. Millard
Red and blue diagonal stripes, white sleeves & cap
Dk/br or br m 5y Test Case – Desert Lore
Trainer T. L. Millard
Rider D. MacGregor 8.11
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2F
2nd Honeycup 7.4
3rd Gypsy Girl 7.12
1 ¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:29

1970   Dark Purple
Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Williams
White, red maltese cross, dark blue sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Crown Gem – Romany Rose
Trainer L. Jacobson
Rider H. White 8.4
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Neamoc 8.1  
3rd Red Tornado 8.2
5 len x hd. Time 2:27 4/5
(race & course record)

1969   Delarus
Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Willing
Green and white quarters, white sleeves & cap
Gr g 5y Wodalla – Strayed
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider B. Gilders 8.0
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 33/1
2nd Landmark 8.10
3rd Scalper 8.1
3 len x 6 len. Time 2:34 3/5


1968   Bounteous
Mr P. Grant Hay
Blue, pink braces & cap
B m 5y Nullabor – Radiant Union
Trainer R. Maund
Rider R. Dawkins 8.12
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Beau Royal 8.5
3rd Sailing Prince 8.3
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:31

1967   Haughty Boy
Mr & Mrs P. F. Norton
Cornflower blue, white cap
Br g 6y Empyrean – St. Pixie
Trainer S. N. Ennis
Rider J. Miller 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 14/1
2nd Arctic Beau 7.7
3rd Scalper 8.3
Hd x 4 len. Time 2.30


1966   Sailing Prince
Mrs. W. E. Bullen
Black, gold spots & cap
B g 4y Pirate King – Gay Sailing
Trainer W. Bullen
Rider J. Courtney 7.7
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 7/1
2nd Manilardo 8.3
3rd Quebec 7.13
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:29 3/5
(race record)

1965   Macdalla
Mr. L. McWatt
Wine, pale blue sleeves, yellow cap 
Br g 5y Wodalla – San Christabel
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider J. Johnson 8.11
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/4F
2nd Decade 8.12
3rd General Holt 7.4
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:30 2/5 


1964   Macdalla
Mr. L. McWatt
Wine, pale blue sleeves, yellow cap  
Br g 4y Wodalla – San Christabel
Trainer B. Lomasney
Rider G. Prouse 7.13
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 4/1F
2nd Prince Iverage 7.10
3rd Richmond Manor 8.0
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:30 2/5 
Wangle won the Cup by ¾ of a length to Macdalla but was later disqualified after returning a positive swab.  Second placed Macdalla was awarded the race with third and fourth placed runners awarded second and third placings
1963   Volterra
Mrs J Kean
Green, grey hoops, purple cap
B g 9y Piping Time – Bequest
Trainer E. M. Connelly
Rider B. Gilders 8.3
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1
2nd Conlan A Bu 7.2
3rd Smoke Dawn 8.1
Sht hd x nk. Time 2:30
(race & course record)
1962   Great Singer
Mrs S Barrington & Messrs. R J, L N & K R Heald
Black, pink sash, green armbands & cap
Br g 8y St. Magnus – Chortle
Trainer S. Barrington
Rider A. Farrell 7.2
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Volterra 7.4
3rd Posted 7.2
½ len x len. Time 2:31 3/5
1961   Welton
C. C. Boags & J. W. Meagher
Black, pink sleeves, black cap 
Ch g 5y Wellmead – Gallant Bess
Trainer A. Robertson
Rider E. Cox 7.6
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Dark Spot 8.12
3rd Royal Djafar 8.13
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:30 3/5
1960   Orden
Mrs. A. L. Long
Cerise, turquoise sleeves & cap
B g 5y Piping Time – Audrey Rose
Trainer R. Stevens
Rider L. Herbridge 7.7
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Volterra 7.4
3rd Diamondale 7.6
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:30 1/5
(race & course record)
1959   King’s Thane
Mrs. F. J. C. White
Black and white quarters, cerise cap
Br g 5y Legislator – Princess Thaura
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider F. Treen 8.2
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Red Pampas 8.0
3rd Real Fun 7.5
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:32 3/5
1958   Legismars
W. R. Menzies
Blue, rose collar cuffs & cap 
Blk g 4y Legislator – Briar Patch
Trainer E. W. Fox
Rider F. Tochnell 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 12/1
2nd Seriki 9.11
3rd Nerang Lad 8.9
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:32 4/5
1957   Buzzie
Mr. "L. Clayton" (Mr. L. F. Bisdee)
Red, gold horseshoes, blue sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Bustard – Pyrmont
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider R. Ball 7.13
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/4F
2nd Seriki 9.4
3rd Cross Roads 7.1
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:35

1956   Seriki
F J C White & Mr W Newman
Black and white quarters, crimson cap
Blk g 6y Legislator – Princess Thaura
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider E. Cox 9.0
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/2
2nd El Monica 8.1
3rd Milford 7.11
½ len x hd. Time 2:34 1/5

1955   Seriki
F J C White & Mr W Newman
Black and white quarters & quartered cap
Blk g 5y Legislator – Princess Thaura
Trainer J. R. Dobie
Rider E. Cox 7.9
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 14/1
2nd Lord Standfast 7.11
3rd Sir Legis 9.3
½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:33 4/5

1954   Sea Wolf
T. M. Kennedy
Dark blue, pink sash & cap
B h 6y Neptune – Moradabad
Trainer R. H. Clarton
Rider S. Ralph 8.9
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Tarcombe 8.3
3rd L’Enjeu 7.7
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:34 2/5
1953   Sir Legis
C. Hardman
Gold, red crossed sashes & armbands, gold cap
Blk g 6y Legislator – Moorhead
Trainer L. M. Quinn
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.6
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Chief Legis 8.7
3rd Tarcombe 8.10
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 2:33 2/5 
1952   Royal Release
C. E. & Miss G. Pritchard
White, green horseshoes & cap
B g 6y John James – Belle Meade
Trainer A. Hunt
Rider R. Hutchinson 7.11
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Sir Legis 8.6
3rd Pentland Star 7.7
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:32 1/5
(race & course record)

1951   Tarcombe
S. G. Lomer
Tartan, gold band, armbands & cap
B g 6y Bustard – Banniere
Trainer E. G. Oliver
Rider F. Tocknell 8.5
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Gypsy Moon 7.3
3rd Barnwell 8.1
5 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:34

1950   English
R. A. Ellis
Maroon, gold braces, white sleeves, maroon cap
Ch g 4y Helios – Ismailia
Trainer W. Kitchener
Rider S. Peters 7.6
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Casanova 7.4
3rd Tarcombe 7.10
8 len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:32 4/5
(race & course record)

1949   The Artist
Dr. V. R. Ratten
Black, blue stripes, white sleeves, blue cap 
Ch g 7y Brueghel – Aulone
Trainer C. Crossin
Rider T. Unkovich 7.12
17 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 8/1
2nd Euryalus 7.13
3rd Peter 8.6
1 ¼ len x ½ nk. Time 2:33 4/5
(race & course record)

1948   Evade
“P. Gare” & Dr. V. R. Ratten
Blue, yellow sleeves, red cap
B g 6y Hellespont – Escapade
Trainer C. Crossin
Rider F. King 8.4
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2
2nd Fig Leaf 7.4
3rd Paramente 7.13
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:36


1947   Wingfire
Dr. V. R. Ratten
Black, blue stripes, white sleeves, blue cap
B h 5y Caithness – Maiden Hair
Trainer C. Crossin
Rider A. Breasley 8.4
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 10/1
2nd Miss Dart 7.4
3rd Marellir 7.13
5 len x ½ len. Time 2:34 3/5
1946   Paramente
R. H. Stump
Cerise and black stripes, purple band & sleeves, cerise cap
Br h 8y Parenthesis – Tourmente
Trainer V. Pearce
Rider R. Evans 8.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Cadesia 8.3
3rd Balla Lady 7.5
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:36 1/5 
1946 – Hobart Victory Cup
1945   Gaelane
“E. Volant Lawrence”
Gold, emerald green band & armbands, gold cap
Br g 6y Piccadilly – Miss Limerick
Trainer J. P. Courtney
Rider N. Powell 7.4
13 Ran – SP 9/2EF (Aldgate)
2nd Night Fighter 9.4
3rd Aldgate 8.0
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:34 1/5
(race & course record)

1944   Thurso Bay
T. O’Shea
Black, orange sleeves, green cap
Br g 6y Caithness – Nan Cherry
Trainer F. Noonan
Rider J. Gilmore 7.10
12 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Son O’Val)
2nd Princess Thaura 8.9
3rd Chamberlain 8.10
Nk x 1½ len. Time 2:36

1943   Lord Saltash
J. H. Foley
Old gold, blue sash, armbands & cap
Ch g 7y Curialis – Jean Margot
Trainer J. H. Foley
Rider R. Evans 8.2
18 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Superlative 7.2
3rd Yours truly 9.8
2 len x nk. Time 2:34 4/5


1942   Mac O’Roni
R. J. Chandler
White, green crossed sashes, white cap
B g 6y Marconigram – Belle Of The Scots
Trainer R. J. Chandler
Rider D. McDonnell 8.10
11 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Sway 7.5
3rd Old Days 9.6
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:34 3/5


1941   Mercator
W. R. Menzies
Blue, rose collar cuffs & cap
B g 4y Harinero – Cape Race
Trainer H. Lidgerwood
Rider E. O’Sullivan 7.6
12 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Windlite 7.12
3rd Mac O’Roni 8.12
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:38 ½ 


1940   El Nene
Mrs. N. Griffin
Blue and white stripes, blue cap
Br m 6y El Cacique – Deltis
Trainer E. L. Pitt
Rider R. Evans 8.10
9 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Beau Roi 8.1
3rd Message Boy 7.4
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:35 3/5

1939   Mac O’Roni
R. J. Chandler
White, green crossed sashes, white cap
B g 3y Marconigram – Belle Of The Scots
Trainer R. J. Chandler
Rider J. Moore 7.0
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Custos 7.12
3rd El Nene 8.2
8 len x 3 len. Time 2:35


1938   Stylish Lady
R. L. Paice
Cardinal, pink stripes, mauve sleeves & cap
Br m 5y Beau Fils – Lady Dumanoir
Trainer R. L. Paice
Rider E. Cox 6.12
17 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Valsard 8.2
3rd Royalty 8.4
½ hd x ½ len. Time 2:36 3/5


1937   Royalty
Mr. W. Fredricks
Orange, blue braces, sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Rossendale – Princess Rita
Trainer E. J. Riley
Rider H. Olsen 7.2
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1F
2nd Mawson 7.10
3rd Radiant Boy 8.2
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:38 2/5


1936   Coolart
R. A. Ellis
Maroon, gold braces, white sleeves, maroon cap
B h 4y Ronsard – French Model
Trainer C. F. Shawe
Rider V. Hilderyard 8.3
7 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Pandean 6.11
3rd Little Queen 7.9
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:38 1/5

1935   Sunbronze
E. J. Riley
White, blue spots, yellow cap
Br m 5y Dignity – Bronze Sheen
Trainer E. J. Riley
Rider T. Taylor 8.12
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2F
2nd Avarice 7.11
3rd Never Despair 8.9
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:36 1/5

1934   Song Of Solomon
J. Burridge
Brown, blue band, braces & cap
B g 5y David – Queen Of The Follies
Trainer J. Burridge
Rider J. Moore 6.12
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Haramak 7.6
3rd White Flag 8.7
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:37 1/5

1933   Air Favourite
H. H. Bennett
Brown, purple diamonds, brown cap
Ch h 4y Air Balloon – Lady Dudley
Trainer H. H. Bennett
Rider G. Saunders 7.10
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Brain 7.9
3rd Spotted King 7.3
1 len x hd. Time 2:37






1933 – After thirty-six years of Totalisator only betting, bookmakers are once again permitted to field at Tasmanian racecourses


1932   Billy Barton
R. C. Ibbott
Cerise, white sash & armbands, black cap
Blk g 5y Tavistock – The Palais
Trainer R. C. Ibbott
Rider J. Moore 7.0
11 Ran – Tote Div 23/-  F
2nd Boundless 6.12
3rd Cape Borda 7.3
6 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:34 2/5
(race & course record)
1931   Royal Simon
T Lyons
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
B g 8y Wallace Isinglass – Smart Simene
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider W. Kitchener 7.5
8 Ran – Tote Div £4.1/-
2nd Star God 9.8
3rd Sea Money 7.10
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:37 2/5


1930   Tarapunga
G. H. Cann
Green, gold cap
B g 5y Baverstock – Lady Buckwheat
Trainer G. H. Cann
Rider O. Phillips 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – Tote Div 15/-  F
2nd Woodchatter 7.7
3rd Violinist 6.11
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:35 2/5
(race & course record)

1929   Prince Viol
Messrs. T. Lyons & M. S. Cooper
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Ch g 4y Violoncello – Princess Vimy
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider J. Daniels 8.2
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – Tote Div £1/2/6d  F
2nd Laird O’Cockpen 7.12
3rd Berafus 7.4
8 len x 2 len. Time 2:36 2/5  


1928   Roonsleigh
Mrs. W. Round
Gold, green spots
Ch g 9y Sea Prince – Cherry Lass
Trainer W. Round
Rider W. Lloyd 9.1
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – Tote Div £3.17/-
2nd Sandringham 9.2
3rd Lycurgides 9.3
½ hd x hd. Time 2:38 4/5


1927   Roonsleigh
Mrs. W. Round
Gold, green spots
Ch g 8y Sea Prince – Cherry Lass
Trainer W. Round
Rider R. Grinham 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – Tote Div £2/8/6d
2nd Kathaian 7.4
3rd Kirrkie 8.5
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:36


1926   Royal Simon
T. Lyons
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
B g 3y Wallace Isinglass – Smart Simene
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider W. Kitchener 6.10
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – Tote Div £14/5/6d
2nd Kirrkie 7.11
3rd King Pan 9.11
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:36


1925   Pukka
H. Lidgerwood
Old gold, red band, old gold cap
B g 6y Burrabadeen – My Sister
Trainer H. Lidgerwood
Rider M. Cahill 9.0
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – Tote Div £1/5/6d  F
2nd Lydia Languish 7.0
3rd Beacon Fire 6.7
6 len x 1 len. Time 2:36 1/5

1924   Llanthony
“Mr. A. Wooliscroft” (Mr. A. W. Palfreyman)
Orange, red hoops, sleeves & cap
(wore the all white colours of the club in the Cup)
B g 6y Land Of Song – Marcelle
Trainer F. Robinson
Rider W. Bevis 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – Tote Div £6/16/6d
2nd Royal Mattan 7.10
3rd Sverre 9.9
½ nk x 1 len. Time 2:36 1/5
1923   Binbi
W. S. McDermott
Maroon, yellow cap
B m 6y John O’Lorne – Enome
Trainer W. S. McDermott
Rider C. Boyd 8.5
12 Ran – Tote Div £4/15/6d
2nd Tavistock 9.7
3rd Bright Plume 9.3
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:38 2/5


1922   Ouverte
R. C. & T. A. Field
White, red sash
B m 4y Piquet – Birralee
Trainer A. Jordan
Rider H. Oxley 7.11
14 Ran – Tote Div £1.9/-
2nd Kemerton 7.11
3rd Trusty Blade 7.0
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:37 1/5


1921   Talisman
T. Lyons
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Br c 3y White Star – Oakdene
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider C. O. Davies 7.12
10 Ran – Tote Div £1.1/-  F
2nd Tommy Atkins 6.7
3rd Kennell 7.4
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:38 1/5


1920   Trusty Blade (Dead Heat 1st)
W. J. Southerwood
Yellow, black cap
Br g 5y Bright Steel – Trustful
Trainer W. J. Southerwood
Rider G. Renny 8.10
5 Ran – Tote Div £1/0/6d
3rd Harvester 7.3
Dead heat x 4 len. Time 2:38 4/5



1920   Nadir Shah (Dead-Heat 1st)
T. Lyons
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
B g 5y Capture – Delhiana
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider C. O. Davies 8.8
5 Ran – Tote Div £1
3rd Harvester 7.3
Dead heat x 4 len. Time 2:38 4/5 




1919   Prince Moeraki
T. Lyons
Gold, blue and white hooped sleeves, blue cap
Br g 4y Riding Master – Arawaka
Trainer J. R. Abbott
Rider J. Dobie 8.0
10 Ran – Tote Div £3/3/6d
2nd Earlstine 8.0
3rd Vocal King 8.5
Sht hd x nk. Time 2:37 4/5

1918   Ladino
“C. Reginald” (Mr C. R. Davies)
Cerise, black armbands, cerise cap
Br g 5y Ladurlad – My Colours
Trainer J. Evans
Rider P. S. O’Neill 8.5
9 Ran – Tote Div £2/14/6d
2nd Silent Maid 9.2
3rd Felim 7.7
Hd x nk. Time 2:38 3/5
1917   Sea Pink
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue white stripe, dark blue cap
Br g 8y Seaton Delaval – Rose Madder
Trainer G. Delaney
Rider G. Harrison 9.7
12 Ran – Tote Div £1/6/6d  F
2nd Royal Pride 8.9
3rd Bucklaw 8.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:37 4/5

1916   Polska
J. Scobie
White, green spots, red cap
Br m 5y The Inquisitor – Potoski
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.6
11 Ran – Tote Div £1.3/-  F
2nd Aurific 6.12
3rd Miss Fort 7.7
½ len x 6 len. Time 2:43 2/5

1915   Defence (GB)
“Mr. A. Wooliscroft” (Mr. A. W. Palfreyman)
Orange, red hoops, sleeves & cap
B g 5y Carbine – Pola
Trainer F. Robinson
Rider W. Smart 7.11
12 Ran – Tote Divs £3.16/-
2nd Chiron’s Faith 8.7  
3rd Miss Fort 7.0
½ len x 2 len. Time 2:40
1914   Delphic
D. K. Macleod
Old gold
Br m 5y Bobadil – Surmise
Trainer W. Minter
Rider W. Minter 8.1
7 Ran – Tote Div £1.11/-  F
2nd Lawrenny 8.5
3rd Hugli 8.12
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:42
1913   Belove
T. J. Hendricks
Brown, green sleeves, white cap
Br m 4y Haut Brion – Adoration
Trainer T. J. Hendricks
Rider G. Lambert 7.6
11 Ran – Tote Div £1.7/-  F
2nd Lawrenny 7.8
3rd Uncle Matt 7.4
1 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:39 3/5
1912   Flavel
“S. M. Wilson” (Hon. C. E. Davies)
Purple, yellow sleeves, purple & yellow cap
Ch h 6y Flavus – Lady Kernel
Trainer W. Clare
Rider N. Godby 9.6
12 Ran – Tote Div £1.15/-  F
2nd Riot 8.5
3rd Oakdene 7.13
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:39 4/5 


1911   Bolan
J. Scobie
White, green spots, red cap
Br h 4y Bobadil – Precedence
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 7.13
11 Ran – Tote Div £1.12/-  F
2nd Drumreagh 9.0
3rd Iliad 8.5
½ nk x hd. Time 2:35 2/5
(race & course record)
1910   Eighteen Carat
C. Quinn
Brown, green cap
Ch c 3y True Blue – Jewellery
Trainer C. Quinn
Rider C. Andrews 7.12
15 Ran – Tote Div £3.9/-
2nd Pretty Peg 7.10
3rd Drumreagh 9.0
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:39 1/5


1909   Jack Smith
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap 
B g 5y Wallace – Glint
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.5
18 Ran – Tote Div £1.17/-  F
2nd Flavel 7.7
3rd Golden Gate 7.8
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:39 2/5 

1908   Admirer
“S. M. Wilson” (Hon. C. E. Davies)
Purple, yellow sleeves, purple & yellow cap
Blk g 9y The Admiral – Zither
Trainer M. Gason
Rider H. C. King 7.4
15 Ran – Tote Div £7.18/-
2nd Phoebus 7.7
3rd Clansman 7.12
5 len x 2 len. Time 2:39 1/5


1907   Viola
Mr. Edgar Harris
All royal blue 
Br m 5y Trombone – Resplendent
Trainer A. Poole
Rider J. Campbell 7.6
22 Ran – Tote Div £6.15/-
2nd Togo 7.2
3rd Solano 7.2
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:40 3/5  
1906   Postulate
J. F. Mutton
Cerise, gold sleeves, cerise & gold cap
B g 5y Positano – Mirzapore
Trainer J. F. Mutton
Rider F. Bullock 7.9
11 Ran – Tote Div £3.19/-
2nd Levee 7.12
3rd Reliance 7.0
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:40
1905   Newmarket
T. Conway
Black, white sleeves, red armbands & cap
Br g 4y Carlyon – Endurance
Trainer T. Conway
Rider N. Godby 8.6
17 Ran – Tote Div £2.4/-  F
2nd (DH) Bingle 8.8
2nd (DH) Admirer 8.7
1 len x dead-heat. Time 2:44 1/5
1904   Proceedor
W. H. Jones
Black, gold sash, black & gold cap
B g 6y Off Colour – Progression
Trainer F. J. Upjohn
Rider W. Burn 9.10
13 Ran – Tote Div £1.14/-  F
2nd Harmony 8.4
3rd Ivan 7.13
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:40 4/5

1903   Chesterfield
Mr. Edgar Harris
All grenat
Br h 4y Chesterman – Irma
Trainer A. Poole
Rider J. Hayes 7.13
10 Ran – Tote Div £3.7/-
2nd Larissa 9.12
3rd Surf 7.0
Hd x 5 len. Time 2:41 2/5


1902   Progredior
Messrs. Thirkell Bros.
 Red, white spots, red cap
Ch h 4y Pilgrims Progress – Marie Louise
Trainer A. Poole
Rider B. Poole 7.4
11 Ran – Tote Div £11.15/-
2nd The Sirdar 8.8
3rd Cordon 9.4
½ len x 4 len. Time 2:38 3/5
(race record)

1901   Timbrel
Mr C. S. Agnew
Black, white spots, black cap  
Br h 6y Mozart – Babylon
Trainer W. Clare
Rider W. Neeson 8.5
10 Ran – Tote Div £6.9/-
2nd The Scotchman 8.1
3rd Adjuster 8.2
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:43 ¼

1900   Eiridsdale
M. Doyle
Cream, cardinal sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Eiridspord – Aorere
Trainer M. Doyle
Rider E. Payne 10.5
9 Ran – Tote Div £2.3/-  F
2nd Larissa 6.10
3rd Trendle 7.3
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:41 ½ 


1899   Flintlock
Mr. P. T. Heywood
Black, yellow sleeves, red cap
Gr h 5y Carbine – Duenna
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider H. Ross 7.0
13 Ran – Tote Div £1.18/-  F
2nd The Scotchman 7.7
3rd Rosella 8.0
1 len x nk. Time 2:42 ¾ 
Two years after his Hobart Cup win, Flintlock
won the 1901 Perth Cup for Mr C N Kidman
1898   Rosella
Mr. E. M. Brennan
Black, blue sleeves & cap
B m 6y Trenton – Pardon
Trainer W. Lang
Rider J. Carson 7.9
14 Ran – Tote Div £25.1/-
2nd Fitzroy 7.11
3rd Damien 8.10
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:41
To put the size of this dividend into perspective, the average weekly wage at that time was around £2. Not bad for a 10 shilling investment
1897   Benedict
Mr. R. G. Talbot
Claret, Eton blue sleeves, scarlet cap
Br g 5y The Assyrian – Blink Bonny
Trainer J. Molloy
Rider G. Stebbings 7.2
14 Ran – Tote Div £8.14/-
2nd Honiton 8.7
3rd The Sunbeam 7.10
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:42 ½ 






January 1st 1897 – New Gaming laws in Tasmania come into effect prohibiting bookmakers from fielding at racecourses. All racecourse betting is now Totalizator only
(All tote dividends listed are for a 10/-  investment)



1896   Lena
“Mr. J. Tait” (Mr J. Burrill)
Black, white spots, black cap  
B m 6y Creswick – Web
Trainer R. Batty
Rider D. Ring 7.5
7 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Mischief 7.5
3rd Mountaineer 7.7
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:42 ¾ 
Although owned by J. Burrill and trained by R. Batty, Lena carried the colours of C. S. Agnew in the Hobart Cup
1895   Music
“W. Clare” (Mr. R. G. Talbot)
Black, white spots, black cap  
B or br h 4y Mozart – Queen
Trainer W. Clare
Rider G. Stebbings 7.12
11 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Harefield 7.3
3rd The Golden King 7.12
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:40 ½
(race record)
Music was owned by Mr C S Agnew and was raced on lease to Mr R G Talbot who raced the horse in his trainer’s name. Music carried  C S Agnew’s colours in the Cup
1894   Amadeus
Mr Chris Krushka
Red, white sash, blue cap
Br c 3y Mozart – Saucy
Trainer E. Power
Rider E. Power 8.5
13 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Favour 7.10
3rd Kronborg 7.6
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:42 ½ 

1893   Pauline
Mr. J. B. Curran
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B m 5y (pedigree unknown)
Trainer R. Taylor
Rider W. Neeson 7.5
10 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Comedian 8.2
3rd Tarcoola 9.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:44


1892   Hopetoun
Mr M. Davis
Old gold
B h 4y Proto Martyr – Pandora
Trainer M. Davis
Rider E. Power 8.3
10 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Dick Turpin 8.1
3rd Retreat 8.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:42
(race record)
1891   Lapstone
Mr "D. Johns"
Chocolate, gold sleeves, chocolate cap
B h 4y Precious Stone – Silvermine 
Trainer L. Thomas
Rider G. Robson 6.11
14 Ran – SP 3/1F
2nd Hopetoun 7.6
3rd Compeer 7.11
3 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:47
Lapstone was owned by Mr J Dunphy who’s horses raced under the assumed name of “J D Lewis”. On this occasion, Lapstone raced under the name “D Johns” another of J Dunphy’s assumed names
1890   Macquarie
Mr C. S. Agnew
Black, white spots, black cap  
Ch c 3y The Assyrian – Eriani
Trainer W. Clare
Rider E. Power 7.12
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Silvermere 7.7
3rd Titiki 6.13
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:46 ½

1889   Chaldean
Mr C. S. Agnew
Black, white spots, black cap 
B c 3y The Assyrian – Little Footsteps
Trainer W. Clare
Rider E. Power 7.9
7 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Mozart 9.2
3rd Crown Brand 6.12
½ hd x 6 len. Time 2:51


1888   Ballarat
Mr Charles Krushka
All lavender
Br g 8y Young Melbourne – dam unknown
Trainer M. Doyle
Rider E. Morris 7.2
4 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Ruby 9.2
3rd Vision 7.8
1 len x 2 ½  len. Time 2:46 ½ 


1887   Maori Chief
Mr Charles Krushka
All lavender
Blk h 4y Manuka – Jennie
Trainer M. Doyle
Rider E. Morris 6.12
9 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Harvester 7.5
3rd The Knave 6.9
1 ½ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:43


1886   Duration
J. Cripps
Blue, gold spots & cap
Blk h 5y Hughenden – Hinno Mungie
Trainer J. Cripps
Rider T. Brown 10.8
9 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Meteor 7.11
3rd Vision 6.12
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:43
1886 – Distance reduced to 1 ½ miles
1885   Ringwood
Mr. N. Wilson
White, green spots, red cap 
B g 6y St. Albans – Deception
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider A. Robertson 7.12
9 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Mozart 8.0  
3rd Coriolanus 8.6
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:09 ¼
(race record)

1884   King Of The Vale
“Mr J. A. Lang” (W. Lang)
Blue, scarlet sleeves, black cap
Ch h 4y King Of The Ring – Amethyst
Trainer W. Lang
Rider C. Ivemy 7.13
8 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Queen 6.9
3rd Belle Brandon 7.8
5 len x 1 len. Time 3:16 ¾


1883   The Assyrian (late Rothschild)
Mr C. S. Agnew
Black, white spots, black cap
Br h 5y Countryman – Tinfinder
Trainer W. Clare
Rider R. Batty 10.7
5 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Rhesus 8.7
3rd Queen 6.13
½ len x 4 len. Time 3:12


1882   Marchioness
Mr C. M. Lloyd
Black, yellow sleeves, white cap
Br m 4y The Diver – Sally Brass
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider J. Williamson 7.3
12 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Stockwell 6.9
3rd Dougalston 7.8
Nk x 1 len. Time 3:13 ½ 
1882 – Race named The Hobart Cup

1881   Monarque
Mr F. Leng
Tartan, black cap
B h 5y Irish King – Etoile
Trainer F. Leng
Rider J. King 9.5
11 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Cynic 7.0
3rd Nightmare 7.11
¾ len x lng hd. Time 3:14
1880   Avernus
Hon. W. J. Clarke
White, red sleeves, red cap
B c 3y King Of The Ring – Miss Jessie
Trainer J. Wilson (jun)
Rider P. St. Albans 7.13
6 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd British Workman 6.10
3rd Monarque 8.3
1 len x 2 len. Time 3:14 ½
1879   Lord Harry
Mr M. Loughlin
White, green stripes and cap
B g 7y Angler – Fair Nell
Trainer R. Howie
Rider T. Hales 7.13
8 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Tom Kirk 7.11
3rd Swiveller 8.10
6 len x nk. Time 3:10 ½ (race record)
1879 – Name changed back to Hobart Town Cup
1878   Swiveller
Mr C. M. Lloyd
Black, yellow sleeves, white cap
B c 3y Snowden – Little Nell
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider J. Kilduff 6.10
16 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Barmaid 7.0
3rd Filibuster 7.10
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 3:21
1878 – Race renamed Tasmanian Cup 
Distance reduced to 1 ¾ miles

1877   Spark
“Mr. J. A. Lang” (W Lang)
Blue, scarlet sleeves, black cap
B h 4y Fireworks – First Flight
Trainer W. Lang
Rider W. Lang 7.4
5 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Aldinga 6.7
3rd Pearl 6.2
2 len x 6 len. Time 3:41
(race record)

1876   Strop
Mr W. Field
White, blue sash, blue & white cap
B g 14y Panic – a ‘Little John’ mare
Trainer W. Motton
Rider H. Motton 6.2
7 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Bella 6.13
3rd Lord Lytton 6.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 3:45

1875   Ella
“Mr P. Lewis” (Mr P. Dowling)
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
B m 4y Yattendon – Nutcut
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider T. Rawlings 7.2
6 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Edith 5.9
3rd John Peel 5.12
2 len x ¾ len. Time 3:45
1875 – First running of the 
Hobart Town Cup – 2 miles





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