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Coolmore Classic (GR1)
2024 total prize money: $1,000,000
1st $580,000, 2nd $190,000, 3rd $96,000
The Coolmore Classic is a Group 1 race that is run at Rosehill racecourse over 1500m.
It attained its Group 1 status in 1984.
The autumn event is for fillies and mares, three years old and upwards and was originally named the NSW Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes when it was first run in March 1973.
In 1976 a sponsorship agreement with Philip Morris Ltd saw the name changed to the Marlboro Classic. Further sponsorship deals saw the race name change again in 1980 when it became the Rosemount Wines Classic and again in 1986 when it was rebranded the Orlando Classic.
Tobacco company, Rothmans, took over naming rights in 1992 with the race name changing to the Winfield Classic.
In 1996 it became the race we know today as the Coolmore Classic when a sponsorship deal was done with Coolmore Stud.
Training honours for the Coolmore Classic rest with Newcastle trainer Max Lees who saddled-up the winner on five occasions:
1986 Satin Sand – 1991 Quicksilver Cindy – 1995 Flitter – 1996 Chlorophyll – 1998 Shindig
The most successful rider of winners of the Coolmore Classic is Jim Cassidy with four winners:
1986 Satin Sand – 1995 Flitter – 2004 Shamekha – 2014 Steps In Time
2024 Zougotcha
N Greenhalgh, Sneesby Racing, Mrs T Greenhalgh, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, I Bruce, R Smith, R Anderson, Widden Stud Pty Ltd
Lime green, dark green shamrock, black & white checked sleeves & cap
B m 4y Zoustar – Fast Talker
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Semana 55.5
3rd Kimochi 50.5
Sht nk x ½ hd. Time 1:29.12
2023 Espiona
Star T’breds P/L, L Mugavin, McLeish Family Racing, Felgate Holdings, Mrs A Hickey, Boeara Holdings, Paramount Racing, M & R Ive, Macedon Park P/L, Mrs D Handley & CGO Racing
Purple, white stars & cap
B m 4y Extreme Choice - Dahooil
Trainer C. Waller
Rider M. Dee 51
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Pride Of Jenni 51
3rd Sheeza Belter 52.5
½ hd x hd. Time 1:27.62
2022 Lighthouse (USA)
L N J Foxwoods
Royal blue, gold V, gold spots on sleeves, gold cap
Gr m 5y Mizzen Mast – More Hoping
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider J. Collett 56
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Mirra Vision 53
3rd Hinged 52.5
2 len x nse. Time 1:30.97
2021 Krone
RTD Racing, M Young, Rosemont Stud, J Rullo, L Robertson, C McLeish, M Kelly, D Wenck, A Grant, A Halloran, D O’Hanlon, Fabanden, S Gargan, B Rogers, J Osborne, S St. John, T Calvett, D Anderson, Dusty Hooves
Royal blue, red dice & seams & seamed cap
B m 5y Eurozone – Soft Landing
Trainer T. Gollan
Rider T. Clark 57
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/1
2nd Mizzy 58
3rd Dame Giselle 51
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:27.68
2020 Con Te Partiro (USA)
Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy)
Black, red side panels, sleeves & cap
Br M 6y Scat Daddy – Temple Street
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider T. Clark 55
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Miss Fabulass 54
3rd Noire 54.5
1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 1:35.55
2019 Dixie Blossoms
A. S. Osburg
Cerise, white hoops & cap
B m 6y Street Sense – Whistle Dixie
Trainer R. Quinton
Rider C. Reith 56.5
20 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd El Dorado Dreaming 53.5
3rd Princess Posh 55
2 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:31.97
2018 Daysee Doom
J F Griffin & Mrs A C Griffin
Red, green armbands and cap
B or br m 5y Domesday – See A Victory
Trainer R. Quinton
Rider A. Adkins 57
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 20/1
2nd Oregon’s Day 51
3rd Silent Sedition 57.5
Sht nk x ½ hd. Time 1:28.28
2017 Heavens Above
President Bloodstock Pty Ltr (Mgr: R C Kemister)
Yellow, green hoops, yellow & green striped cap
B m 5y Street Cry – Reggie
Trainer T. Martin
Rider T. Angland 55
19 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd Silent Sedition 54.5
3rd Danish Twist 54.5
Sht ½ hd x sht hd. Time 1:29.65
2016 Peeping
J W Kelly, Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly)
White, black band, red cap
B or br m 4y Redoute’s Choice – Miss Marielle
Trainer R. Quinton
Rider S. Clipperton 53.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 14/1
2nd Azkadellia 53
3rd Solicit 56
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:27.53
2015 Plucky Belle
D & M Esplin P/L (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin)
& Estate of Late D P R Esplin
Tartan, red sash and armbands
B m 6y Mossman – Winning Belle
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider Miss L. Meech 53
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/1
2nd First Seal 55.5
3rd Diamond Drille 56
Sht ½ hd x sht hd. Time 1:29.38
2014 Steps In Time
N J Hoar, M J Everrett & J S Jackson
Yellow, brown stripes & hooped sleeves, yellow cap, brown peak
B m 6yo Danehill Dancer – Rare Insight
Trainer J. Pride
Rider J. A. Cassidy 57
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Sweet Idea 54.5
3rd Catkins 58
Sht ½ hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:28.75
2013 Appearance
Sheikh Mohammed
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon and white star cap
Br m 4y Commands – Disguise
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider B. Shinn 55
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/1
2nd Red Tracer 57.5
3rd Norzita 54.5
Nse x nse. Time 1:28.38
2012 Ofcourseican
D. Bentata
Dark blue, red diamonds, yellow sleeves, red armbands & cap
B m 5y Mossman – Yes She Can Cancan
Trainer R. Quinton
Rider Miss K. O’Hara 53.5
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Secret Admirer 58
3rd King’s Rose 57.5
Hd x ½ nk. Time 1:30.35
2011 Aloha
G. Harvey
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
(wore a white armbands & white cap to
distinguish from stablemate, Jersey Lily)
B m 4y Encosta De Lago – Tennessee Midnight
Trainer M. Price
Rider G. Boss 53
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Jersey Lily 52.2
3rd Melito 59.5
2 ½ len x sht nk. Time 1:30.51
2010 Alverta
Arrowfield Pastoral P/L Synd, Planette T’Bred Trading P/L
Synd & Belford Productions P/L Synd
Black and yellow diamonds, yellow cap
Ch m 6y Flying Spur – Grilse
Trainer P. Messara
Rider T. Angland 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 16/1
2nd Gold Water 52.5
3rd Palacio De Cristal 52.5
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:28.55
2009 Typhoon Tracy
Hutchins Thoroughbreds Syndicate
(Mgrs: J T & Mrs F M Hutchins), J S, J A & J T Hutchins
Red, gold epaulettes & striped cap
B or br f 3y Red Ransom – Tracy’s Element
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider G. Boss 51
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 15/4F
2nd Culminate 56
3rd Gallant Tess 54
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:29.98
2008 Eskimo Queen
B & Mrs D Neville-White, R & Mrs C Legh, N Gfiffin,
P Barnett, G Pulitano, Gurners B’Stock, GG Synd & P& H Syn
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
B m 4y Shinko King – Cold Type
Trainer M. Moroney
Rider M. Zahra 56
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Hot Danish 57
3rd Deloraine 53
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:33.51
2007 Tuesday Joy
Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
(wore a white cap to distinguish from
stablemate, Fashions Afield)
B or br f 3y Carnegie – Joise Denise
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider D. Beadman 53
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/2
2nd Doubting 54
3rd Divine Madonna 56
¾ len x ½ nk. Time 1:30.75
2006 Regal Cheer
G F W & Mrs G I Stack
Yellow, black check, checked armbands & cap
B f 3y Arena – Regal Chamber
Trainer J. Pride
Rider M. Rodd 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
2nd Star Shiraz 52.5
3rd Mnemosyne 54.5
½ nk x lng nk. Time 1:30.25
2005 Danni Martine
Mrs S Bissett, I C Woodford-Smith & J & Mrs R & Mrs S Boardman
Green, dark blue sash & cap
B m 4y Danzero – Best Percentage
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider D. Beadman 53
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 16/1
2nd Forum Floozie 53.5
3rd Johan’s Toy 52
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.52
2004 Shamekha
Nasser Abdullah Hussain Lootah
Red, royal blue sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Secret Savings – Lifetime Story
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider J. A. Cassidy 53
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 16/1
2nd Private Steer 58
3rd Forum Floozie 53.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:28.39
2003 Bollinger
Vinery Stud Synd (Mgr: P C Orton), Vic Club 20 Synd
(Mgr: N Gibson), R Ralph, B Johnston, D Oates & J Radley
Green, white V
B f 3y Dehere – Bint Marscay
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Munce 53
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Lovely Jubly 53
3rd Galapagos Girl 53.5
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.55
2002 Sunline
T. J. McKee, T. A. Green & Mrs. H. M. Lusty
Pale blue, red and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
B m 6y Desert Sun – Songline
Trainer T. J. McKee
Rider G. J. Childs 60
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/11F
2nd Gentle Genius 52
3rd Nanny Maroon 53
Nk x nk. Time 1:30.05
2001 Porto Roca
R L Hayton, R R Wilson, D T O’Brien, R A Kaljo & P A Murray
Navy blue, yellow and red hooped sleeves, red cap
B m 4y Barathea – Antelliere
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider D. Oliver 53.5
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Lady Mulan 54
3rd Belle Du Jour 54.5
Hd x hd. Time 1:28.15
2000 Sunline
T. J. McKee, T. A. Green & Mrs. H. M. Lusty
Pale blue, red and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
B m 4y Desert Sun – Songline
Trainer T. J. McKee
Rider G. J. Childs 60
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/4F
2nd Beat The Fade 52
3rd Noircir 53
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:28.81
1999 Camino Rose
G R Elrington, B C Kelly, D J Russell, T E Hawkins,
Mrs M Joslin & Mrs C A Curmi
Purple, yellow maltese cross, sleeves & cap
Br m 5y Sea Road – Monarose
Trainer M. Connors
Rider C. Brown 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 16/1
2nd Bonanova 54
3rd Rainbow Bubbles 53
½ nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:29.59
1998 Shindig
J & Mrs S E Suduk & Miss P E Duncan
White, black maltese cross, pale green armbands & cap
Br m 5y Straight Strike – Saving
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider L. Beasley 53
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 14/1
2nd Camino Rose 52
3rd Stella Cadente 54.5
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:27.21
(race record)
1997 Assertive Lass
T J Smith, Mr P G Moses, Mrs A C Goldman, Mr M Angelos,
Mr N Socratous, Mr W M Payne
Dark blue, green stripes
Ch f 3y Zedative – Sommes Sound
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Hello Darl 52
3rd Misty Dawn 52.5
¾ len x nk. Time 1:28.99
1996 Chlorophyll
J Lau, P K Yeung, K Li, Mrs K K So & A Harris
Orange, black maltese cross
B m 4y Zedative – Floral
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider J. Marshall 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Bionic Bess 53
3rd Shame 55
3 len x lng nk. Time 1:28.79
1996 – First running of Coolmore Classic
1995 Flitter
Mr. A. E. Baxter
Orange, black sleeves & quartered cap
B or br m 5y Bluebird – Kiwi Magic
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider J. A. Cassidy 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 14/1
2nd Moment’s Pleasure 51.5
3rd Aragen 53
Nk x ½ hd. Time 1:27.72
(race record)
1994 Kapchat
J M & Mrs E G Eastgate & Global Livestock Marketing
(Mgrs: Mr & Mrs A C Pennefather)
Dark blue, red and white V and hooped sleeves
B f 3y Centaine – Kapelle Lady
Trainer J. F. Meagher
Rider L. V. Cassidy 53
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 10/1
2nd Mahoenui Lass 55.5
3rd Flitter 54.5
Lng nk x lng hd. Time 1:31.48
1993 Skating
A. W. Bott, & D. S. Grimley) & N. R. McPhee
Red, yellow seams & cap
Gr f 3y At Talaq – Raffett
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider L. Dittman 54
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 4/1F
2nd Lovey 52
3rd Tarare 55
¾ len x sht nk. Time 1:29.48
1992 Acushla Marie
Tramore Synd. (Mgr: P Adams)
Blue, gold diagonal stripes, red cap
B m 4y Lord Ballina – Siob’han Marie
Trainer A. J. Harrison
Rider W. R. Davis 55
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
2nd Let’s Hurry 52.5
3rd Mamzelle Perdu 53
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:29.71
1992 – Renamed Winfield Classic
1991 Quicksilver Cindy
F M Bethune, J R Robinson, D V Clark. W J Avery,
R V Fullick & T J Macfarlane
Yellow, brown band
Gr m 5y John’s Hope – Cindy Lass
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider D. Beadman 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 66/1
2nd Whisked 54
3rd Dual Treasures 52
Sht nk x lng nk. Time 1:28.83
1990 Happy Sailing
D J & Mrs R J Baxter
Green, dark blue sash, white armbands, green cap
Br m 4y Galleon – Shady Place
Trainer H. K. Clark
Rider R. S. Dye 53
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Phillipa Rush 56.5
3rd A Little Kiss 50.5
Sht ½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:29.91
1989 Red Express
Pitt Place Pty Ltd Synd (Mgrs: Mr & Mrs R V
& Miss G M Codner)
Yellow, black sleeves, yellow armbands, black cap
Ch m 4y Sovereign Red – Let Her Rip
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider S. Plain 50
14 Starters – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Swiftsynd 50.5
3rd Twining 50.5
3 len x ¾ len. Time 1:32.0
1988 Strawberry Fair
Mr I W Allan
Red, light blue Vees, red cap
B f 3y Whiskey Road – Avellino
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider N. Paine 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/1
2nd Glory Girl 50.5
3rd Dinky Flyer 56
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.2
1987 Bounding Away
T. J. Smith
Dark blue, green stripes
Gr f 3y Biscay – Who Can Say
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider L. Dittman 57.5
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/4F
2nd Dinky Flyer 55
3rd Just Blooming 50
Lng nk x ½ nk. Time 1:30.2
1986 Satin Sand
Mrs E M Hamilton & D Chrystal
Black, yellow spots & sleeves, white cap
B m 4y Buena Shore – Lady Cetigne
Trainer M. G. Lees
Rider J. A. Cassidy 54
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 14/1
2nd Plain Cover 50
3rd Travel Light 50.5
2 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:29.2
1986 – Race renamed Orlando Classic
1985 Avon Angel
Mr & Mrs L F Durney & Mr & Mrs D J Beirne
White, dark blue stars, pale blue sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Avon Valley – Just Regal
Trainer R. H. Thomsen
Rider P. Cook 52
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 9/4F
2nd Winged Keel 50
3rd Eastern Bay 56
1 ¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:28.2
1984 Emancipation
Muskoka Farms P’Ship (Mgrs. R. M. Lapointe,
J. E. Ledgerwood, G. C. Wild & T. Van Brugge)
White, red diamond, yellow sleeves & cap
Gr f 3y Bletchingly – Ammo Girl
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 60
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP EvensF
2nd Tempestuous 54
3rd Royal Regatta 56
1 len x nk. Time 1:28.9
1983 Hooplahannah
Rosemount Farm Synd (Mgr: C R Richards)
Orange, green diagonal stripes
B or br m 4y Call Report – Farm Miss
Trainer R. V. Cleland
Rider L. Harris 51
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 20/1
2nd Royal Regatta 56
3rd C’est Si Bon 57
1 ¾ len x hd. Time 1:28.7
1983 – Race upgraded to Group 1
1982 Sheraco
Mr & Mrs E k & Mr & Mrs J D Nelligan & R S Gaffney
Royal blue and red diamonds, gold sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Lord Dudley – Chellissa
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 53
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Pure Of Heart 56
3rd Royal Paree 49.5
¾ len x 8 len. Time 1:28.0
(race record)
1981 Cordon Rose
Messrs. G Simonella & W Toppi
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Ch f 3y Le Cordonnier – Rose Cottage
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 49.5
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Market 49
3rd Blazing Bags 55
Sht hd x hd. Time 1:29.3
1980 Stage Hit
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B f 3y Century – Oh Calcutta
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider K. Langby 55
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
2nd Great Klaire 51
3rd Lowan Star 53
½ hd x lng nk. Time 1:29.3
1980 – Group 2 Pattern Rating
1980 – Race renamed Rosemount Wines Classic
1979 Phar Talk
Mr & Mrs J G Morison
Black, white maltese cross, orange sleeves & cap
Ch m 4y Pembroke Castle – Talking Point
Trainer E. C. Stanton
Rider G. Robson 48.5
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 33/1
2nd Joyita 58
3rd Christole 57
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.5
1978 Princess Talaria
B W & Mrs B K Galea, P G Sykes S Reves & W F Ball
Black, orange maltese cross & armbands
Br f 3y Dignitas – Winged Beauty
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Voigt 51.5
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/2
2nd Lady Athenaia 52.5
3rd Sarsha’s Choice 58
2 ½ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 1:28.8
(race & course record)
1977 Somerset Pride
F A Gow jun, G G Cooper, J R Hanson & T Duggan
White, green maltese cross, green sleeves, red cap
Ch m 5y Idomeneo – Samaritan
Trainer T. Green
Rider M. Johnston 53
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Lusitania 50
3rd Apollua 48.5
Lng hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:30.3
1977 – Name changed to Marlboro Classic
1976 Crimson Cloud
Mr & Mrs W S Cloros
Pale blue, red maltese cross, red cap
B f 3y Wilkes – Pink Glow
Trainer S. A. Brown
Rider P. Cook 48
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 6/1
2nd Somerset Pride 48
3rd Visit 48
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:28.9
(race & course record)
1975 Vicenza
Messrs. D M McQuestin, W G Chippenall,
A A McLaren, R Riley & Dr. D C Boden
Black, tartan sash, green sleeves, tartan cap
Ch f 3y Raimondo – Sea Scroll
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider A. Trevena 50
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 13/2
2nd Blazing Spirit 49
3rd Catch Candy 48
Hd x lng nk. Time 1:30.5
1974 Favoured
Mr & Mrs S Fox
Grey, purple seams, white cap
B or Gr F 3y Privilege – Grey Cyrene
Trainer J. Denham
Rider P. Cuddihy 54
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/2F
2nd Zahedi 51.5
3rd Just Topic 50
Hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:30.9
1973 Miss Personality
Mr & Mrs J P Curran
Green, purple spots, green cap
B f 3y Vibrant – Ettine
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Quinton 51
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 2/1F
2nd Little Gum Nut 48
3rd Glenfield Lass 48
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:30.6
1973 – First running of NSW Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes
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