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Turnbull Stakes (GR1)
2024 total prize money: $750,000
1st $450,000, 2nd $135,000, 3rd $67,500
Although the race we know today as the Turnbull Stakes had its first running in 1948, its history actually dates back a lot further than that, 1865 in fact, to the first running of the Royal Park Stakes over two miles at Flemington.
That first running of the WFA Royal Park Stakes was won by Mr Hurtle Fisher’s very good galloper, The Sign.
The Royal Park Stakes remained at two miles until 1883 when it was shortened to 1 ¼ miles.
From 1883 to 1892 the distance changed another four times.
1884 – 1 ¾ miles
1885 – 2 miles
1890 – 1 mile & 5f
1892 – 1 ½ miles
1895 saw the name changed to the September Stakes and the distance shortened to 1 ¼ miles.
In 1898 the race was shifted from September to October and the name changed accordingly to the October Stakes, the distance remaining unchanged at 1 ¼ miles.
There were no more changes to the race until 1916 when the distance was increased to 1 ½ miles. Then, between 1923 and 1925 the distance was reduced three times, finally settling on 1 mile in 1925.
In 1898 the race was shifted from September to October and the name changed accordingly to the October Stakes, the distance remaining unchanged at 1 ¼ miles.
There were no more changes to the race until 1916 when the distance was increased to 1 ½ miles. Then, between 1923 and 1925 the distance was reduced three times, finally settling on 1 mile in 1925.
In 1936 the October Stakes (1 mile) was renamed the Melbourne Stakes.
This change occurred because the original Melbourne Stakes which had been part of the VRC’s Melbourne Cup carnival since 1869 was being renamed the
L. K. S. Mackinnon Stakes, in honour of the VRC’s late former Chairman
Mr Lachlan Mackinnon.
The final name change occurred in 1948 when the VRC decided to honour their current chairman Mr Richard Turnbull, thus changing the Melbourne Stakes to the Turnbull Stakes and setting the distance at 1 ½ miles.
In 1971 the distance was reduced to 10 furlongs and when the metric measurement changes came in the following year, the 10 furlongs became the metric equivalent – 2000m and the distance has not changed since.
Due to an increase in the number of nominations for the 1942 and 1943 Melbourne Stakes, the race was run in two divisions on those two occasions.
Many great gallopers have won this race, The Barb, Tim Whiffler, Wakeful, Whittier, Manfred, Hall Mark, Ajax, Bernborough, Comic Court, Tobin Bronze, Dulcify and Winx to name a few.
Eight horses have won this race on more than one occasion:
1904/5 Gladsome – 1921/22 Tangalooma – 1923/24 Whittier
1931/32 Viol D’Amour – 1938 & 40 Ajax – 1940/50 Comic Court
1987/88 Vo Rogue – 2017/18 Winx
The most successful trainer of winners is Jack Holt who trained the winner on eight occasions:
1920 Eurythmic – 1921/22 Tangalooma – 1927 Royal Charter
1928 Highland – 1929 High Syce – 1934 Hall Mark – 1939 Manrico
Riding honours rest with Harold Badger who rode seven winners:
1931/32 Viol d’Amour – 1938 Ajax – 1939 Manrico – 1940 Ajax
1942 Great Britain (Div 1) – 1947 Sea Monarch.
2024 Via Sistina (IRE)
Yu Long Investments
Bottle green, white checked sleeves, white cap
B m 6y Fastnet Rock – Nigh
Trainer C. Waller
Rider D. Lane 57
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 3/1F
2nd Buckaroo 58
3rd Eliyass 56.5
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:02.62
2023 Gold Trip (FR)
Australian B’Stock, J Woodbridge, Whitegate Pastoral, Roth Brogan, Surf Coast Racing, S Pellegrino, B Taylor, M Belford, J Garvey, N & M Greenhalgh, C Madden, Mystery Downs, C Cook, B Nelly, Werrett B’Stock, L Caminiti & J Simmons
Royal blue, white horseshoe, black & white checked sleeves & cap
B h 7y Outstrip – Sarvana
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider M. Zahra 58
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 20/1
2nd West Wind Blows 56.5
3rd Soulcombe 56
1 ¾ len x lng nk. Time 2:01.62
2022 Smokin’ Romans
A Downing, S Prenter, J Ashby, Troyantish, N McFarlane, B Kelly, T Kelly, C Wattam, P Thompson, D Frampton, M Clements & H Brown
Sky blue, black diagonal stripes & armbands, white cap
Ch g 6y Ghibellines – Inferno
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider E. Brown 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Maximal 54.5
3rd Young Werther 54.5
1 ½ len x sht hd. Time 2:02.23
2021 Incentivise
Windemere Stud P/L, Yes B’Stock, A Kheir, J P Lawrence,
S B McEwan, K Knight, V G Corry & J A O’Neill
Grey, black & olive tartan, olive sleeves & cap, black pom-pom
B g 5y Shamus Award – Miss Argyle
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider B. Prebble 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4
2nd Young Werther 53.5
3rd Chapada 56.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:01.46
2020 Verry Elleegant
Jomara B’Stock (Mgr; M Carter) Ellee Synd. (Mgr: J D Goodwin) Balmerino Racing (Mgr: J Rosham) M Wanzare, T K Barry, A Kheir B F Sokolski, K M Stocker, Honeycomb Stud (Mgr A Whittingham) J O’Neill & V Kheir
Red, royal blue band, armbands, band on cap & tassel
Br m 5y Zed – Opulence
Trainer C. Waller
Rider M. Zahra 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9– SP 4/1F
2nd Toffee Tongue 53.5
3rd Finche 54.5
Sht hd x sht hd. Time 2:01.84
2019 Kings Will Dream (IRE)
B & M Sokolski, G Mitchell, G Johnson, M Chan, T Harty, M Latcham, J Doolan, V Moors, B Spencer, M Adams, C George, K Matthews, B Cobanoglu, R Williams, T Forrester, A Kheir, M Ryan, KWD, & Bully’s Boys
Grey, black & olive tartan, olive sleeves & cap, black pom-pom
Ch g 5y Casamento – Road Harbour
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McNeil 54.5
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Finche 55
3rd Hartnell 57.5
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 2:03.54
2018 Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 7y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
10 Ran – Barrier 8 –SP 1/10F
2nd Youngstar 54.5
3rd Kings Will Dream 56.5
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:01.60
2017 Winx
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 6y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
7 Ran – Barrier 2 –SP 1/5F
2nd Ventura Storm 56.5
3rd Humidor 59
6 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:02.07
2016 Hartnell (GB)
Godolphin
Royal blue
B g 5y Authorised – Debonnaire
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider J. McDonald 57.5
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Jameka 54.5
3rd Tally 55.5
3 ¼ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:01.03
2015 Preferment
Mrs L F Huddy, I Bruce, G L Huddy, R Smith, B Mathieson, K Warriner, J T Lake F W Cook, Mrs C Cook, G. G. Ltd, Magic B’Stock Racing (G. Peterson) & Woppitt B’Stock (D N Kepitis)
Maroon, gold diagonal stripes, white sleeves, gold cap
B h 4y Zabeel – Better Alternative
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 10/1
2nd Royal Descent 53.5
3rd Set Square 54.5
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 2:01.34
2014 Lucia Valentina
L. Petagna
Apple green, navy blue sash, navy blue & yellow striped sleeves & cap
Br m 4y Savabeel – Staryn Glenn
Trainer K. A. Lees
Rider K. McEvoy 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/2
2nd Brambles 54.5
3rd Puissance De Lune 56.5
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:01.84
2013 Happy Trails
P. & Mrs. E. Dickman, J. & Mrs. K. Dickman
& Ms N. Dickman, P. Swanell
Red, yellow and green thirds, striped cap
Ch g 6y Good Journey – Madame Flurry
Trainer P. Beshara
Rider D. Dunn 57.5
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 25/1
2nd Puissance De Lune 56.5
3rd Fawkner 55.5
Sht nk x hd. Time 2:02.94
2012 Green Moon (IRE)
N. C. Williams, Mr & Mrs L. J. Williams
Navy blue, white armbands and cap
B h 6y Montjeu – Green Noon
Trainer R. Hickmott
Rider C. Williams 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 3/1F
2nd Seville 54.5
3rd December Draw 57.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:02.11
2011 December Draw (IRE)
R A Pegum & G Towzell
Black and orange halves, orange cap
B g 6y Medecis – New York
Trainer M. Kavanagah
Rider M. Rodd 54.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/9F
2nd Glass Harmonium 55.5
3rd Playing God 56.5
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 2:03.98
2010 Zipping
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
B g 8y Danehill – Social Scene
Trainer R. Hickmott
Rider N. Hall 59
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 16/1
2nd Shocking 59
3rd Shoot Out 58
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 2:03.23
2009 Efficient
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams, Messrs. L. Williams, G. W. Hunt
M. A. Sellars & A. J. Sellars
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
(wore a red cap to distinguish him from his Williams
stablemate, Zipping)
Gr g 5y Zabeel – Refused The Dance
Trainer J. Sadler
Rider N. Hall 57.5
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 25/1
2nd Predatory Pricer 56.5
3rd Scenic Shot 59
½ hd x 1 len. Time 2:01.60
2008 Littorio
Ms S J Blackiston, J Efthim, M Mcinnis, G Livermore, A G Young, M E Barrett, T E Barrett, J W King, L A Weis & Miss K Efthim
Apple green & white checks, fuschia cap, apple green pom pom
B g 4y Bellotto – Our Centasea
Trainer N. Blackiston
Rider S. King 53
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Master O’Reilly 57
3rd Zipping 58.5
1 len x hd. Time 2:02.44
2007 Devil Moon
R J McLeay, T J Robertson, B H Perks, E M Potter
& R B Fairclough
Navy blue, white stars, navy blue, red & white striped sleeves, red cap
B m 4y King Kugat – Classy Babe
Trainer M. Kavanagh
Rider C. Brown 54
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd Scenic Shot 56.5
3rd Haradasun 58
Lng hd x 3 len. Time 2:03.46
2006 Sphenophyta
J O’Neill, P N J Racing Synd. T Karlusic, N Fraser B Fogarty,
M Pejic, M C Throsby, M Goodwin, R Otto & Shane Crawford
Racing No one Synd.
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
B g 6y Groom Dancer – Ballermoss
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Nikolic 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Our Smoking Joe 57.5
3rd (DH) Serenade Rose 55
3rd (DH) Aqua D’Amore 54
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:01.90
2006 – Race upgraded to Group 1
2005 Makybe Diva (GB)
Emily Krstina (AUST) Pty Ltd Syndicate Mgr: T. Santic
Royal blue, white stars, red & white checks & checked cap
B m 7y Desert King – Tugala
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. R. King 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 2/1F
2nd Lad Of The Manor 57.5
3rd Confectioner 57.5
¾ len x nk. Time 2:01.57
2004 Elvstroem
Arch Of Gold Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: F. B. & Mrs. S. Tagg) B. J. & Mrs. B. L. Moffitt & F. & Mrs. M. Meduri
Yellow, red diamond band, white sleeves, red diamond armbands, red cap
B h 4y Danehill – Circles Of Gold
Trainer A. J. Vasil
Rider N. Rawiller 57.5
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/4F
2nd Mummify 59
3rd Confectioner 56
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 2:00.46
(race record)
2003 Studebaker
T Pistikakis, M Lam, G G Peterson, D Dellas, C Quattrone,
G E Walsh, L Maxsted, S Kayalicos & N Pistikakis
White, red & blue runners & hooped sleeves, white cap
Br g 4y Lord Ballina – Centuria
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider S. Baster 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 14/1
2nd Pentastic 59
3rd Strasbourg 56
¾ len x hd. Time 2:04.06
2002 Northerly
Mrs. J. A. Kersley, N. G. Duncan, Mrs. S. M. Duncan,
R. G. Sayers, P. M. Bartlett, T. M. Patrizi & I. F. Grjusich
Yellow, black maltese cross & quartered cap
B g 6y Serheed – North Bell
Trainer F. Kersley
Rider G. J. Childs 59
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F
2nd Dash For Cash 57.5
3rd Fields Of Omagh 59
½ nk x 2 len. Time 2:02.30
2001 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. McKee
Rider G. J. Childs 56.5
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/4F
2nd Universal Prince 57.5
3rd Primrose Sands 55
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:03.96
2000 Fairway
J. Cordina, J. Camilleri, G. Tsekouras, R. Coles
& A. Gow-Gates
White, yellow and green checked sash & checked cap
B g 4y Danzero – Our Caddy
Trainer J. Denham
Rider D. Beadman 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Sunline 56.5
3rd Diatribe 57.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 2:02.22
1999 Sky Heights
R. P. Legh, Gurners B’stock (Mgr: A P Ramsden), N D Bell,
P F O'Mara, N J Griffin, Mrs. L. B. Anderson & J B Kennedy
Royal blue gold checks, gold armbands, royal blue cap
Br g 4y Zabeel – Moet Heights
Trainer C. Alderson
Rider D. Oliver 57.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/10F
2nd Ruy Lopez 56
3rd Inaflury 55
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:04.60
1998 Aerosmith
A & G Smith
Navy blue, light blue diamonds, striped sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Indian Ore – Luna Di Miele
Trainer P. J. Hurdle
Rider G. J. Childs 59
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 15/1
2nd Gold Guru 57.5
3rd Our Unicorn 54.5
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:05.82
1997 Marble Halls
Mr. & Mrs. R. Scarborough
Green, blue sleeves, yellow seams, yellow & blue hooped cap
Ch g 4y Nassipour – Joolzy
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 57
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 15/4
2nd Always Aloof 59
3rd Seascay 59
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:03.14
1996 Doriemus
Pacers Aust Synd. Mrs. K. Woodruff, J. R. Smith,
K. Biggs Ent. Synd., R. F. Austin & P. Russell
Dark blue, pink hoops, dark blue & pink hooped cap
Ch g 5y Norman Pentaquad – Golden Woods
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider G. Hall 59
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 3/1EF (Rose Of Portland)
2nd Beaux Art 56.5
3rd Cheviot 55.5
1 ½ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:09.30
1995 All Our Mob
T. J. Smith & T. Huang
Orange, yellow sash, hooped sleeves & cap
Ch g 6y What A Guest – All Sold
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider W. Harris 59
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 33/1
2nd Doriemus 56
3rd Sir Kingi 54.5
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:01.10
(race record)
1994 Redding
A. J. J. & Mrs. J. A. Fox, N. S. & Mrs. M. P. Henderson
& W. H. A. & Mrs. A. M. Rigg
Red, White hoops
Ch h 5y Nassipour – Leica Jewel
Trainer G. J. Kelly
Rider D. Brereton 59
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Paris Lane 56.5
3rd Tristalove 54.5
½ hd x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:03.70
Paris Lane was first past the post but a protest by Danny Brereton against the winner was upheld and Redding awarded the race
1993 The Phantom Chance
W. Ballin
Orange, black sash & armbands
Ch g 4y Noble Bijou – The Fantasy
Trainer C. Jillings
Rider R. Vance 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Naturalism 59
3rd Kiwi Golfer 54.5
Hd x lng nk. Time 2:05.70
1992 Naturalism
S. P. & K. M. Silk, J. W. Collins, D. B. Dimattina,
Mrs. D. M. Tricarico & C. P. Koch
Green, white band & armbands
B h 4y Palace Music – Zephyr Souba
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. D. Marshall 57
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 4/5F
2nd London Bridge 57.5
3rd Mr Eurostar 56
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:03.00
1991 Let’s Elope
Shoreham Park Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: D. Marks) & K. W. White
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Ch m 4y Nassipour – Sharon Jane
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider S. R. King 50
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/1
2nd Prince Salieri 59
3rd Renteeno 56
2 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:01.90
1990 Better Loosen Up
L. Fink, Mesdames J. Y. & L. & A. Farrah & L. Koumi
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B g 5y Loosen Up – Better Fantasy
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 59
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/8F
2nd Royal Creation 54.5
3rd Shuzohra 56.5
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:04.40
1989 Super Impose
C. Biggins, G. Longbottom, J. Journeaux, Mrs. R. Moffat
J. Newton & K. Fawcett
Black, white sleeves, red cap
Ch g 5y Imposing – Pheros Fancy
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Gauci 57.5
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/1
2nd Research 54.5
3rd Sydeston 52.5
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:03.40
1988 Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & G. W. Roberts
Brown, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 59
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 7/4F
2nd Apollo Run 52.5
3rd Ebeli Show 52.5
1 ¾ len x ½ hd. Time 2:01.9
1987 Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & J. K. Murray
Brown, white armbands & cap
B g 4y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Fair Sir 55.5
3rd King Of Brooklyn 55.5
Hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:01.3
(race record)
1986 Just Now
R G Archer, I B Oxenford, G Dellit & P Skelton
Yellow, red armbands, red cap
Gr m 4y Semipalatinsk – Tautina
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider H. White 53
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/1
2nd Pharostan 52.5
3rd Cimarra 51
½ hd x 3 ½ len. Time 2:03.7
1985 Lacka Reason
Mrs M F Browne
Green, white M and sleeves, green cuffs, green & white
quartered cap
Br g 5y Sound Reason – Alack
Trainer Miss M. J. Bull
Rider G. Willetts 54.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2
2nd Our Sophia 53
3rd Glen Moriston 54.5
Lng nk x sht hd. Time 2:04.8
1984 Al Dwain
R E & Mrs J V Wells
Pink, red sleeves, stars & cap
B g 7y Palm Beach – Miss Puckle
Trainer T. G. Autridge
Rider R. J. Skelton 56
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 20/1
2nd Alibhai 55.5
3rd Beechcraft 57
Sht ½ hd x 2 len. Time 2:04.9
1983 Chez Nous
Mr & Mrs B. Glowrey
Apricot, green spots & cap
Blk g 5y Comeram – Magnifique
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 54.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd La Cocotte 50
3rd Malvita 52.5
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:02
1982 Birchwood
Mr & Mrs C C Mawby
Gold, black seams & cap
Ch h 4y Exalt – Silver Frame
Trainer B. W. Elkington
Rider H. White 52.5
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 12/1
2nd Fearless Pride 55.5
3rd Prince Majestic 59.5
Sht ½ hd x nk. Time 2:02.8
1981 No Peer
Tully T’bred Stud (Mgr: J & Mrs L Green) & L Wilkins
Yellow, white sleeves, green armbands, green
& yellow qtrd cap
Ch g 4y Alcimedes – Pouliche
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider H. White 52.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/2F
2nd Deck The Halls 53.5
3rd Saxon Slew 52.5
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:03.9
1980 Amarla
J, B & W Nuttall & P Gant
Royal blue, light blue band, pink sleeves & cap
B g 4y Tuellerama – Al’s Party
Trainer A. L. Browell
Rider M. Baker 53.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1
2nd Polo Player 53.5
3rd My Brown Jug 55
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:03.1
1980 – Group 2 Pattern Rating
1979 Dulcify
W. H. Rigg, A. Maller & Mrs. B. D. Hayes
Black, light blue sleeves & cap
B g 4y Decies – Sweet Candy
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP EvensF
2nd Karaman 55.5
3rd Kankama 55.5
2 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:05.4
1978 Lefroy
J T Armour, I D Kitto, W J Lawrence & R C Morarty
Red, black maltese cross, white armbands & cap
Ch h 4y Decies – Beaute De L’Or
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider H. White 51.5
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd So Called 57.5
3rd Paignton 51
2 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:03.3
1977 Salamander
A. Goulopoulos & T. Shiels
Blue and white stripes, red cap
B g 4y Approval – Sister Eve
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider E. J. Didham 53
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Unaware 57.5
3rd Major Till 53
Nk x ¾ len. Time 2:03.8
1976 Denise’s Joy
Messrs. T. J. & N. C. Smith
Orange, green seams & cap
B m 4y Seventh Hussar – Fun For All
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/2
2nd Balmerino 57.5
3rd Better Draw 55.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:04.1
1975 Analight
Messrs. R. J. Campbell & R. A. Durrant
Scarlet, white crossed sashes and sleeves,
yellow armbands, white cap
Ch m 4y All A’light ll – Olwyn Ann
Trainer C. L. Beechey
Rider P. Trotter 51
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Vicky’s Son 53
3rd Taras Bulba 57.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:05.5
1974 Leilani
Hon A. Peacock & Mr. I. W. Rice
Royal blue, red sash, white sleeves, royal blue cap
Br m 4y Oncidium – Lei
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 54
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 4/5F
2nd Herminia 53.5
3rd Isonomia 50.5
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:13.3
1973 Australasia
Mr & Mrs J Hughes
Blue, pink diamond & sleeves
Ch g 4y Gala Crest – Balkan Princess
Trainer C. L. Beechey
Rider R. Mallyon 53
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 16/1
2nd Dayana 57.5
3rd Gala Supreme 55.5
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:01.6
(race record)
1972 Sharif
Lyndhurst Lodge Synd. (Mgr: G L Levett & Mrs Levett)
Gold, green quarters, black hooped sleeves
B h 4y Khalif – Nulla Girl
Trainer D. Judd
Rider B. Gilders 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/1
2nd Gossiper 53.5
3rd Haarle 53
Sht ½ hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:04.3
1972 was the first metric running of the Turnbull Stakes distance changed from 10 furlongs to 2000m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971 Igloo
Mr. A. E. Didham
Light blue, yellow and red hooped sleeves, red cap
Ch g 4y Arctic Explorer – Silver Rod
Trainer A. E. Didham
Rider E. J. Didham 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Double Irish 8.5
3rd Jan’s Beau 8.10
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:07.1
1971 – Distance reduced to 10 furlongs
1970 Arctic Symbol
Mr. G. J. Wilson
White, black band, red cap
B h 5y Arctic Explorer – Star Symbol
Trainer J. J. Moloney
Rider P. Hyland 9.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/2
2nd Crewman 9.5
3rd Cyron 9.6
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:32 1/10
1969 Fileur
Mrs L. Hannan & Lady Monahan
Green, gold sash, white armbands
Br g 5y Le Filou – Dulcie
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Miller 9.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/4
2nd Rain Lover 9.5
3rd General Command 9.6
½ hd x 8 len. Time 2:33 1/5
1968 Galilee
Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Bailey
Gold, red hoops, black sleeves
Br g 6y Alcimedes – Galston
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 9.6
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/9F
2nd Agena 9.0
3rd Palatial 9.0
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:35 1/5
1967 Stellar Belle (NZ Star Belle)
Mr. J. Sarten
Red, green armbands, blue cap
Blk m 4y Summertime – Belle Rosa
Trainer I. Tucker
Rider G. Lane 8.9
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd Terrific 9.5
3rd Sunhaven 9.0
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:32 2/5
1966 Tobin Bronze
A. D. C. & W. E. Brown
Purple, white spots & cap
Ch h 4y Arctic Explorer – Amarco
Trainer H. G. Heagney
Rider J. Johnson 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/7F
2nd Terrific 9.0
3rd Future 9.6
8 len x 3 len. Time 2:31 3/5
1965 Craftsman
Mr. A. C. Kirby
Brown, yellow sash, pink cap
Br h 5y Better Boy – Blue Gypsy
Trainer A. R. White
Rider P. Hyland 9.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/4F
2nd Light Fingers 8.9
3rd Royal Duty 9.5
½ len 3 len. Time 2:29 7/10
(race record)
1964 Sir Dane
D. R. Cameron & H. L. Rees & Exors of late Mrs D. R. Cameron
White, black spots, red armbands, red & white quartered cap
Br h 4y Summertime – Casa
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider R. Higgins 9.0
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/10F
2nd Royal Duty 9.0
3rd Havelock 9.6
2 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:37 ½
1963 Sometime
Messrs. R. A., J. D. & A. J. Lee
Royal blue and white diamonds, red sleeves and cap
B h 5y Summertime – Nereid
Trainer L. J. Paterson
Rider W. Pyers 9.12
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Prince Ming 9.0
3rd Tatua 9.7
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:36 ½
1962 Aquanita
J. H. & W. Thomas
Green, yellow stripes, green sleeves, red cap
Br h 6y Wateringbury – Reinita
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider F. Moore 9.13
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2F
2nd Grand Print 9.5
3rd The Dip 9.0
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:33 3/10
1961 Blue Lodge
Mr. L. A. Donald
Green, white braces, crimson sleeves, green cap
Br h 4y Blueskin II – Nimvir
Trainer D. McInnes
Rider C. McLauchlan 9.7
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Dhaulagiri 9.12
3rd Aquanita 9.12
Nk x 5 len. Time 2:31 ¾
(race record)
1960 Aircraft
Mr. L. A. Wadham
Black and gold hoops, pink sleeves & cap
B g 6y Instinct – Runway Lass
Trainer P. G. Wadham
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd Joss Sticks 8.12
3rd Nilarco 9.7
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 2:42 ¼
1959 Mac
Messrs. I. D. Kitto & J. H. Eden
Red, black maltese cross, white armbands & cap
B g 5y MacArthur – Jaune
Trainer A. Munro
Rider F. Treen 9.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2
2nd Dawdie 9.1
3rd Malarno 9.5
3 len x ¾ len. Time 2:35
1958 Pandie Sun
Mr. C. C. Morton
Gold, light blue sleeves & cap
Br h 6y Valognes – Rise
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider R. Hutchinson 9.6
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 3/1
2nd Pushover 9.8
3rd Highfire 9.0
3 len x nk. Time 2:42 ½
1957 Syntax
Mr. S. H. Walker
Light blue, cerise sleeves, royal blue armbands & cap
Ch h 5y Count Rendered – Night Girl
Trainer S. H. Walker
Rider W. Williamson 9.12
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/7F
2nd Sailor’s Guide 9.12
3rd Beaumine 8.12
¾ len x 4 len. Time 2:52
1956 Pushover
Mr. R. Brew
Light blue, black stars, sleeves & cap
B m 6y Avalanche – Gullible
Trainer J. P. Lewis
Rider N. Powell 9.1
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Ark Royal 9.7
3rd Lady Chloe 8.9
½ hd x 4 len. Time 2:43
1955 Redcraze
Mr. J. B. Bradley
Gold, black sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch g 5y Red Mars – Myarion
Trainer S. A. Brown
Rider V. J. Sellars 9.9
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Rising Fast 9.10
3rd Ribera 9.5
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:43 ¼
1954 Rising Fast
Mr. L. R. Spring
Blue, black sleeves, gold armbands & cap
B or br g 5y Alonzo – Faster
Trainer I. Tucker
Rider W. Williamson 9.9
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2EF (Cromis)
2nd Cromis 9.7
3rd Surprise Ending 9.2
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:37
1953 Petrograd
Mr. R. N. Arvanitakis
Red and black quarters, gold sleeves & cap
B h 4y Lawrence – Miss Kaye
Trainer J. P. Mulcahy
Rider S. Ralph 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Quite Talk 9.12
3rd Welloch 9.0
½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:32 ¾
(race record)
1952 Aldershot
Mrs. H. G. Raymond
White, light blue sleeves, red cap
Ch h 5y Enfield – Little Sister
Trainer A. Macdonald
Rider W. Stocker 9.5
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/2
2nd Bronton 9.7
3rd Morse Code 9.10
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:42 ½
1951 Morse Code
Messrs. G. R. Nicholas & C. Robbie
Orange, blue striped sleeves, orange cap
Br g 5y St. Magnus – Wireaway
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider R. Heather 9.2
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Jovial Lad 9.0
3rd Iron Duke 9.12
1 len x hd. Time 2:35 ¾
1950 Comic Court
Messrs. A. J. (jun), R. A. & J. D. Lee
Dark blue, white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider J. Purtell 9.12
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Iron Duke 9.7
3rd Spellman 9.4
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:35 ¾
1949 Comic Court
Messrs. A. J. (jun), R. A. & J. D. Lee
Dark blue, white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider J. Purtell 9.7
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/4F
2nd Nilam 9.5
3rd Ninnid 8.12
2 len x ½ hd. Time 2:33 ½
1948 Beau Gem
Mr. G. W. Badman
White, royal blue hoops & cap
Ch h 4y Helios – French Gem
Trainer G. R. Jesser
Rider R. Heather 9.7
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Lungi 9.7
3rd Anthelion 8.7
3 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:33
1948 – First running of Turnbull Stakes
1 ½ miles
1947 Sea Monarch
Mr. G. S. Downey
Green, gold sash & cap
B h 4y Charles Fox – Aphrodite
Trainer G. S. Downey
Rider H. Badger 8.7
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 33/1
2nd Fresh Boy 7.6
3rd Robert Bruce 8.7
3 len x ½ hd. Time 1:45 ¼
1946 Bernborough
Mr. A. O. Romano
Orange, purple sleeves, black cap
B h 7y Emborough – Bern Maid
Trainer H. Plant
Rider A. Mulley 9.8
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/6F
2nd Attley 9.5
3rd Columnist 9.0
1 ¼ len x 5 len. Time 1:37 ½
1945 Lawrence
Mr. A. H. Griffiths
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Law Maker – Gay Element
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider A. Breasley 9.8
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2
2nd Don Pedro 7.13
3rd Counsel 9.8
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:37 ½
1944 Counsel
Mrs. D. Fraser-Smith
White, red spots, sleeves & cap
Br g 7y Law Maker – Open Mind
Trainer R. Webster
Rider A. Breasley 9.3
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/1
2nd Lawrence 9.5
3rd Tranquil Star 9.3
Hd x 2 len. Time 1:37 ¾
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1943 Mosfino
J. M. Snelling & W. Ford
Mauve, gold braces & cap
Ch g 4y Portfolio – Moss Stitch
Trainer F. A. Simpson
Rider N. Powell 8.9
22 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 25/1
2nd Precept 8.4
3rd Huntingdale 8.9
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:39 ½
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(Division 1)
1943 Amana
Mr. W. Fink
Green, white sleeves, red armbands & cap
Ch h 4y Talking – Capris
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider A. Dewhurst 8.9
23 Ran – Barrier 22 – SP 10/1
2nd Tranquil Star 9.3
3rd Reception 8.12
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39 ½
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(Division 2)
1942 Tuhitarata
Mr. J. Jameson
Pink, dark blue hoops, pink sleeves, black cap
Blk h 7y Simeon’s Fort – Valeriante
Trainer M. T. McGrath
Rider R. Heather 9.3
19 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/4F
2nd Amazed 7.8
3rd Distinction 8.12
3 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:39
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(Division 1)
1942 Great Britain
Mrs. D. Belsom
Red, blue band & cap
Ch c 3y Enfield – Belgian Star
Trainer H. Freedman
Rider H. Badger 7.13
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd The Trapper 8.9
3rd Cacique 8.9
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38 ¼
1942 & 43 – Due to an increase in nominations, the Melbourne Stakes was run in two divisions, producing two winners in both these years
1941 Panka
Mr. A. R. Withers
White, gold spots
Blk g 6y Salatis – Lady Nalpa
Trainer F. Godby
Rider J. Purtell 8.12
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/1
2nd El Golea 9.3
3rd Carpentier 8.12
½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:42
1940 Ajax
Exors of estate of the late E. L. Baillieu, A. W. Thompson
& “Mr. Constable”
White, red seams & cap
Ch h 6y Heroic – Medmenham
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider H. Badger 9.8
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/9F
2nd Positron 7.3
3rd El Golea 9.3
2 len x nk. Time 1:38 ¼
1939 Manrico
Mr. J. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
B g 5y Manfred – Lucina
Trainer J. Holt
Rider H. Badger 9.3
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Glenfino 7.3
3rd Hilton 8.0
4 len x ½ hd. Time 1:36 ½
1938 Ajax
E. L. Baillieu, A. W. Thompson & “Mr. Constable”
White, red seams & cap
Ch h 4y Heroic – Medmenham
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider H. Badger 9.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/4F
2nd Ena 9.0
3rd Aitchengee 8.12
1 len x 4 len. Time 1:35 ¾
(race record)
1937 John Wilkes
Mr. G. Ornong
Blue and white squares, red sleeves, white cap
Br c 3y Baralong – Golden Cello
Trainer D. J. Price
Rider W. Elliot 7.8
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1
2nd Pamelus 8.9
3rd Donaster 9.3
½ nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38
1936 Prince Quex
W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
Br c 3y Lord Quex – Princess Pat
Trainer G. Jones
Rider J. O’Brien 7.8
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Counter Patrol 8.9
3rd Petit Fils 9.3
½ nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:37 ¾
1936 – First running of the Melbourne Stakes
1 mile
1935 Cardinal
R. J. Shaw
Cardinal, green sleeves & cap
B c 3y Manfred – Clarehaven
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider H. Morris 7.8
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 50/1
2nd Garrio 7.8
3rd Hall Mark 9.8
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39 ¼
1935 – Final running of the October Stakes
1934 Hall Mark
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Heroic – Herowinkie
Trainer J. Holt
Rider F. Dempsey 9.5
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP EvensF
2nd Yultewirra 9.0
3rd L’Elite 9.5
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38 ½
1933 Middle Watch
W. Tindall
Black, orange armbands, tartan cap
Blk h 5y The Night Patrol – Aspirant
Trainer W. Tindall
Rider A. Breasley 9.8
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd L’Elite 8.4
3rd Gaine Carrington 9.0
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:38 ½
1932 Viol d’Amour
Mr. E. J. O’Dwyer
Pink, blue crossed sashes & cap
Ch h 4y Violoncello – Lover’s Art
Trainer E. J. O’Dwyer
Rider H. Badger 9.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Middle Watch 9.5
3rd Cimbrian 9.3
½ nk x 2 len. Time 1:39
1931 Viol d’Amour
Mr. E. J. O’Dwyer
Pink, blue crossed sashes & cap
Ch c 3y Violoncello – Lover’s Art
Trainer E. J. O’Dwyer
Rider H. Badger 7.8
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 14/1
2nd Waterline 9.8
3rd Hellenist 9.3
½ nk x nk. Time 1:39 ½
1930 Amounis
Mr. W. Pearson
Purple and yellow diamonds, purple sleeves & cap
Br g 8y Magpie – Loved One
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider K. Bracken 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – 9/10F
2nd Rigadoon 7.6
3rd Carradale 9.0
1 len x 5 len. Time 1:37 ¼
(race record)
1929 High Syce
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple and white stripes, white sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Highfield – Concise
Trainer J. Holt
Rider W. Duncan 9.3
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/7F
2nd Lineage 7.1
3rd Clarius 7.3
½ len x nk. Time 1:38 ¼
1928 Highland
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple & white stripes, white sleeves & cap
Br g 7y Highfield – Regulator
Trainer J. Holt
Rider W. Duncan 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/1
2nd Gothic 9.3
3rd Margaux 8.3
½ nk x 4 len. Time 1:40 ½
The second placed Gothic was the 1/10 favourite
1927 Royal Charter
Mr. J. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
Br g 6y Comedy King – Polylogy
Trainer J. Holt
Rider W. Duncan 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1F
2nd Charlot 7.3
3rd Avant Courier 7.6
3 len x lng nk. Time 1:45 ¼
1926 Manfred
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
B h 4y Valais – Otford
Trainer H. McCalman
Rider R. Lewis 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/7F
2nd Ben Lomond 8.7
3rd Royal Charter 9.0
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:39 ¼
1925 Fuji San
Mr. J. P. Arthur
White, black band, red cap
B g 3y Valais – Lady San
Trainer C. Hodson
Rider N. Devereux 8.11
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 20/1
2nd Heroic 9.0
3rd Mercian King 9.0
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:38
1925 – Distance shortened to 1 mile
1924 Whittier
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
B h 5y Woorak – Polacca
Trainer H. McCalman
Rider F. Dempsey 9.4
13 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Lilypond 8.11
3rd Englefield 9.1
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:55
1924 – Distance shortened to 1 mile
& 1 furlong
1923 Whittier
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
B h 4y Woorak – Polacca
Trainer H. McCalman
Rider L. Franklin 9.0
10 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Maid Of The Mist 8.9
3rd Easingwold 9.4
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:05 ¼
1923 – Distance shortened to 1 ¼ miles
1922 Tangalooma
J. Clark
White and yellow hoops, white sleeves, blue cap
Br g 6y Linacre – Aureity
Trainer J. Holt
Rider H. Cairns 9.3
6 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd The Cypher 7.0
3rd Statton 8.4
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:35 ½
1921 Tangalooma
J. Clark
White and yellow hoops, white sleeves, blue cap
Br g 5y Linacre – Aureity
Trainer J. Holt
Rider H. Cairns 9.2
5 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Eurythmic 9.5
3rd Lionel Attwill 7.1
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35 ½
Tangalooma defeated his stablemate, Eurythmic
the 1/7 favourite
1920 Eurythmic
Mr. E. Lee Steere
All red
Ch h 4y Eudorus – Bob Cherry
Trainer J. Holt
Rider P. Kelly 9.0
5 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Ethiopian 8.13
3rd Accrington 8.10
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:49
1919 Night Watch
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
B g 6y St. Alwyne – Wakeful
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider F. Bullock 9.3
9 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Chrome 8.10
3rd Luteplayer 8.9
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:34 ½
1918 King Offa (GB)
Messrs. L. Robinson & W. Clark
Lavender, rose sleeves & cap
B h 5y Radium – Officious
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider F. Bullock 8.12
5 Ran – SP 8/11F
2nd Eusebius 7.7
3rd Democracy 7.0
2 len x ¾ len. Time 2:36
1917 Lanius (IRE)
Messrs. L. Robinson & W. Clark
Lavender, rose sleeves & cap
Br h 6y Llangibby – Mesange
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider H. Cairns 9.6
9 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Lavendo 9.6
3rd Pentana 7.0
1 len x nk. Time 2:41 ½
1916 Green Cap (GB)
Mr. J. Timms
Purple, white sash & cap
B g 6y Martagon – Emerald
Trainer C. Wheeler
Rider W. P. Burn 8.10
11 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Lavendo 9.5
3rd Wishing Cap 8.13
Nk x nk. Time 2:43 ½
1916 – Distance increased to
1 ½ miles
1915 Lavendo (GB)
Messrs. A. & G. Tye
Rose and black stripes, white sleeves, rose cap
Br h 4y Chaucer – Lavella
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider J. Higgins 8.4
12 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Patrobas 7.4
3rd De Gama 9.4
¾ len x sht nk. Time 2:06 ½
(equal race record)
1914 Aleconner
Messrs. Baillieu Bros.
White, purple seams, red cap
Ch h 5y Maltster – La France
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider L. Fisher 9.4
12 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Anna Carlovna 8.13
3rd Sylvanmore 8.8
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:06 ½
(race record)
1913 Mountain Princess
J. Mawbey
Brown, pink diamonds & cap
Blk m 7y Hymettus – Princess Beatrice
Trainer C. Wilson
Rider G. Harrison 8.13
8 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Audacity 8.4
3rd Willow Green 8.8
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:06 ¾
(race record)
1912 Lady Medallist
“Mr. E. J. Craven” (E. G. Blume)
Black, white sleeves, red cap
B or br m 6y St. Alwyn – Diploma
Trainer J. W. Noud
Rider W. P. Burn 8.13
12 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Captain White 9.4
3rd Wilari 8.9
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:07 ¾
(equal race record)
1911 Flavian
Mr. R. Crawford
White, black braces
B h 5y Flavus – Poster
Trainer M. P. Whitty
Rider J. Ettershank 9.4
8 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Radiator 7.11
3rd The Parisian 9.1
Lng nk x 3 len. Time 2:11 ¾
1910 Captain White
Mr. J. L. Currie
Maroon, yellow sleeves & cap
B h 4y Flavus – Chutney
Trainer M. P. Whitty
Rider J. Ettershank 9.0
4 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Kerlie 9.4
3rd Posture 9.4
5 len x 4 len. Time 2:12
1909 Iolaire
‘Mr. K. S. McLeod’ (Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon)
White, orange braces, collar & two armbands
edged with black, orange cap
B h 6y Grafton – Scotch Mary
Trainer I. Foulsham
Rider C. Cooper 9.11
10 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Knox 9.11
3rd Post Town 9.11
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:10 ¼
1908 Pink ‘Un
Messrs. Nettlefold & Price
Brown, purple sash & cap
Br h 6y Strowan – Manutuki
Trainer J. R. Flynn
Rider F. Williams 9.11
10 Ran – SP 9/4F
2nd Tulkeroo 9.4
3rd Lord Desmond 7.11
4 len x 3 len. Time 2:07 ¾
(race record)
1907 Subterranean
Mr. E. Manifold
Yellow, violet hoops and cap
Br h 6y Torpedo – Blue Water
Trainer D. J. Price
Rider D. Price 9.11
8 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Mazarin 8.4
3rd Master Foote 7.11
2 len x nk. Time 2:09 ¼
1906 Ellis
A. S. Sinclair
Black, blue sash, black & blue cap
B c 3y Hotchkiss – Edith Cureton
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider W. Foulsham 7.11
7 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Proceeder 9.1
3rd Ebullition 8.4
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:12 ½
1906 – Race run at Caulfield
1905 Gladsome
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Ch m 5y Seaton Delavel – Miss Gladys
Trainer F. McNamara
Rider N. D. Godby 9.6
9 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Torah 8.4
3rd Jargoon 7.11
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:10
1904 Gladsome
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Ch m 4y Seaton Delavel – Miss Gladys
Trainer F. McNamara
Rider J. Barden 9.2
8 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Nuncio 7.11
3rd Dangai 7.11
3 len x nk. Time 2:09 ½
1903 Wakeful
Mr. C. L. Macdonald
Black, rose sleeves, white cap
B m 7y Trenton – Insomnia
Trainer H. Munro
Rider F. Dunn 9.6
10 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Hauturier 7.11
3rd Famous 9.7
4 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:10
1902 Strata Florida
Mr W. T. Jones
Yellow and black diamonds
B or br c 3y Grafton – Lady Trenton
Trainer W. S. Hickenbotham
Rider E. Turner 8.4
11 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Wakeful 9.6
3rd Great Scot 8.4
2 len x hd. Time 2:08 ¾
(race record)
1901 Haymaker
M. P. Whitty
Black, white braces & cap
Br c 3y The Cardinal – Harvest Lass
Trainer M. P. Whitty
Rider W. Minter 7.11
8 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Grasspan 8.4
3rd George Frederick 9.11
5 len x 2 len. Time 2:10
1900 Hautboy
Mr. W. Bailey
Black, red sash, white cap
Br c 3y Haut Brion – Meridian
Trainer T. Payten
Rider F. Kuhn 8.4
10 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Severity 8.13
3rd Cornquist 9.0
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:10 ½
1899 Mora (late Tiara)
Mr. E. H. Knight
Maroon and white hoops & cap
Ch m 6y Malua – White Star
Trainer R. O’Connor
Rider C. Parker 8.13
7 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Scorn 8.4
3rd Cocos 9.7
Nk x hd. Time 2:14 ¾
1898 Bobadil
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Br c 3y Bill Of Portland – She
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 8.4
11 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd George Frederick 7.11
3rd Catspaw 8.13
1 ½ len x sht hd. Time 2:09 ½
1898 – First running of October Stakes
1 ¼ mile
1897 Ayrshire
Mr. W. H. Davidson
Blue and black hoops
Br h 5y Dunlop – Hinnomungie
Trainer J. Cripps
Rider J. Stevenson 9.4
8 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Wait-A-Bit 9.0
3rd The Hypnotist 7.9
Lng nk x 1 len. Time 2:11 ¾
1897 – Last running of the September Stakes
1 ¼ mile
1896 Resolute
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
B c 3y Trenton – Umilta
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 7.2
5 Ran – SP 2/7F
2nd Bloodshot 9.0
3rd Kobold 6.11
1 len x 6 len. Time 2:11 ¾
1895 Hova
Mr. A. Davis
Black, white sleeves, black & white cap
B h 5y Ingomar – Happy Land
Trainer A. Davis
Rider J. Hayes 8.11
15 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Wallace 7.2
3rd Eiridsforde 8.2
¾ len x nk. Time 2:09 ¾
1895 – First running of the September Stakes – 1 ¼ miles
1894 Fortunatus
Mr. J. H. Davis
Brown, blue cap
B h 6y Fryingpan – Fraulein
Trainer J. H. Davis
Rider J. Shaw 9.5
6 Ran – SP 16/1
2nd Dreamland 8.5
3rd Pilot Boy 9.0
1 ½ len x 5 len. Time 2:39 ½
1894 – Last running of the Royal Park Stakes – 1 ½ miles
1893 Vakeel
Mr. J. Crozier
Yellow, black sash
B g 4y Robinson Crusoe – Eileen
Trainer J. Watson
Rider D. Boase 8.9
6 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Malvolio 9.5
3rd Jeweller 9.7
¾ len x lng nk. Time 2:44 ½
1892 Donation
“J. B. Clark” (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves, brown cap
B c 3y Martini-Henry – Charity
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Huxley 7.9
7 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Paris 9.6
3rd Malvolio 9.4
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:40
1892 – Distance changed to 1 ½ miles
1891 Marvel
Mr. G. Hill
Black, white cap
Br h 5y Marvellous – La Belle
Trainer J. Monaghan
Rider M. Harris 9.11
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Highborn 9.0
3rd Malvolio 9.0
1 ½ len x hd. Time 2:52
1890 Megaphone
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B c 3y Newbold – Sound
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider R. Ramage 8.2
4 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd King William 7.9
3rd The Pioneer 8.7
Sht hd x 6 len. Time 2:53 ½
1890 – Distance changed to 1 mile & 5 furlongs
1889 Prince Consort
E. G. Brodribb
All rose pink
B c 3y Richmond – Queen Consort
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider E. Power 7.6
2 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Singapore 8.2
¾ len. Time 4:17 ¼
1888 Mentor (Dead-Heat 1st)
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B h 4y Swiveller – Nightmare
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider M. O’Brien 9.7
4 Ran – SP EvensF
3rd Carlyon 9.7
Dead-heat x 8 len. Time 3:36
1888 Cyclops (Dead-Heat 1st)
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
B h 6y St. Albans – Jewess
Trainer S. G. Cook
Rider R. Ramage 8.13
4 Ran – SP 2/1
3rd Carlyon 9.7
Dead-heat x 8 len. Time 3:36
1887 Carlyon
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B c 3y Chester – Moonstone
Trainer T. Payton
Rider T. Hales 7.9
2 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Algerian 9.6
½ len. Time 5:26 ¾
Race was run at a farcically slow tempo
1886 Trenton
Mr. W. C. Cooper
All orange
B h 5y Musket – Frailty
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider A. Robertson 9.8
4 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Isonomy 9.3
3rd Sheet Anchor 9.6
2 ½ len x 3 len. Time 3:56
1885 Trenton
Mr. D. O’Brien
Rose & black stripes, black cap
B h 4y Musket – Frailty
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider A. Robertson 9.3
5 Ran – SP 4/7F
2nd Remus 7.6
3rd Dunlop 7.9
1 ½ len x nk. Time 4:19
1885 – Distance changed to 2 miles
1884 David
Mr G. Davis
Brown, silver star, purple cap
B c 3y The Gondolier – Alice Drew
Trainer G. Davis
Rider E. Power 7.12
4 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Tremando 7.9
3rd Off Colour 9.7
½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 3:26 ¾
1884 – Distance changed to 1 ¾ miles
1883 Le Grand
Mr. D. S. Wallace
Black, white sleeves, scarlet cap
B c 3y Epigram – Legend
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider M. O’Brien 8.1
6 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Sardius 8.1
3rd Hurricane 7.12
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:10 ¾
1883 – Distance shortened to 1 ¼ miles
1882 Darebin
Mr. W. A. Guesdon
Black, yellow sleeves & cap
Br h 4y The Peer – Lurline
Trainer F. F. Dakin
Rider E. Power 9.0
6 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Lord Burghley 9.6
3rd Liberator 9.0
5 len x 3 len. Time 3:39 ½
1881 Sweetmeat
Mr. T. Ivory
Light blue, straw cap
B h 6y Yattendon – Sultana
Trainer T. Ivory
Rider P. Piggot 9.6
All other runners were withdrawn leaving
Sweetmeat to win in a walk-over
1880 Progress
Mr. W. Branch
All White
Br c 3y Angler – Coquette
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider P. St. Albans 7.6
6 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Lothair 7.6
3rd Wellington 9.5
2 len x 6 len. Time 3:41
1879 First King
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B h 5y King Of The Ring – Mischief
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Yeomans 9.5
5 Ran – SP 4/7F
2nd Swiveller 9.5
3rd Wellington 9.0
1 len x 2 len. Time 3:34 ½
(race record)
1878 Warlock
J. Paterson
Green, green and yellow cap
Ch c 3y Kelpie – Countess
Trainer A. Selman
Rider W. Walker 7.1
4 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Chester 9.0
3rd Cap-A-Pie 9.0
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 3:44
1877 Robinson Crusoe
Mr. C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
Br h 4y Angler – Chrysolite
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider J. Morrison 9.0
6 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Savanaka 7.1
3rd Glenormiston 7.1
¾ len x 6 len. Time 3:35
(race record)
1876 Tocal
Sir Hercules Robinson
White, crimson spots, crimson cap
Blk c 3y The Barb – Sweetheart
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider W. Huey 7.1
4 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Calamia 7.1
3rd Aldinga 7.1
3 len x 20 len. Time 3:44 ¼
1875 the “Sylvia” colt
(later named Robin Hood)
Mr. E. De Mestre
All Black
B or Br c 3y Fireworks – Sylvia
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider W. Smith 6.10
3 Ran – SP 9/10F
2nd Goldsborough 9.9
3rd Onyx 6.5
1 len x 8 len. Time 3:41
(Robin Hood was unnamed when he won the Royal Park Stakes he was referred to as the "Sylvia" colt)
1874 Dagworth
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B h 6y Yattendon – Nutcut
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider G. Donnelly 9.12
6 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Goldsbrough 9.0
3rd Protos 9.9
Sht nk x 2 len. Time 3:43
1873 Don Juan
Mr. W. Johnstone (Joe Thompson)
Black, white cap
B h 4y Lucifer – Levity
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider J. Wilson 9.0
2 Ran – SP 7/4
2nd Dagworth 9.9
Lng nk. Time 3:44
1872 King Of The Ring
J. (Joe) Thompson
Tartan, orange sleeves & cap
B c 3y Ace Of Clubs – Rose De Florence
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Wilson 6.10
3 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Loup Garou 6.10
3rd Warrior 9.12
12 len x distanced. Time 3:44
1871 Warrior
R. Sevior (A. Saqui)
Silver and black striped jacket, scarlet cap
B h 8y New Warrior – Annie Laurie
Trainer R. Sevior
Rider W. Yeomans 9.9
3 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Mermaid 9.4
3rd Glencoe 9.12
5 len x 15 len. Time 3:40
(race record)
1870 Tim Whiffler
Mr. E. De Mestre
All Black
B h 8y New Warrior – Cinderella
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider G. Donnelly 9.12
3 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Glencoe 9.12
3rd Strop 9.12
6 len x 10 len. Time 3:45
(race record)
1869 Peeress
Mr H Redwood
Black, red cap
Ch m 4y The Peer – Miss Rowe
Trainer G. Cutts
Rider J. McGlashan 8.9
3 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Saladin 9.6
P/up Glencoe 9.9
25 len. Time 3:53
1868 The Barb
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Blk h 5y Sir Hercules – Young Gulnare
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider C. Stanley 9.9
The Barb ran unopposed and simply cantered around the course
1867 Warwick
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Ch g 6y Sir Hercules – *
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider J. Ashworth 9.9
4 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Poetess 9.4
Distanced. Time 3:54
*Not a Stud-Book registered thoroughbred
Only Warwick and Poetess completed the course, with the two favourites, Glencoe and Sylvia running off the course at different stages of the race
1866 Volunteer
Mr. J. Tait
Yellow, black cap
Br h 8y New Warrior – Miss Langar
Trainer J. Ashworth
Rider J. Ashworth 9.12
2 Ran – SP No Betting
2nd Aggravator 6.10
10 len. Time 3:55
1865 The Sign
Mr H. Fisher
Rose and black stripes, black cap
Br h 4y Muscovado – Omen
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider E. Redman 9.0
9 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Sir Patrick 9.9
3rd O.K. 9.12
2 len. Time 3:50
1865 – First running of the WFA Royal Park Stakes at Flemington – 2 miles
