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Verry Elleegant Stakes (GR1)
(Chipping Norton Stakes)
2024 total prize money: $1,000,000
1st $580,000, 2nd $190,000, 3rd $96,000
The Chipping Norton Stakes was first run at Warwick Farm racecourse on April 4 1925. It was the first meeting at Warwick Farm since the AJC purchased the property in November 1922 and then closed it for renovations.
The winner of the first Chipping Norton Stakes was the five year old chestnut horse, Wallace Mortlake who was owned by coal baron Mr John Brown who raced his gallopers under the nom-de-plume of “Mr J Baron”.
The winner of the first Chipping Norton Stakes was the five year old chestnut horse, Wallace Mortlake who was owned by coal baron Mr John Brown who raced his gallopers under the nom-de-plume of “Mr J Baron”.
Over the years, the Chipping Norton Stakes was run on many occasions at Randwick racecourse, including the war years when Warwick Farm racecourse was converted to an army base in 1939. The Warwick Farm racecourse remained closed even after the war finished, and did not re-open until 1953. Throughout its closure the Chipping Norton Stakes was run at Randwick.
In 1979 the race distance was reduced from 2100m to 1600m and from 2016 onwards the race was transferred permanently to Randwick.
In 2024 The Chipping Norton Stakes was renamed the Verry Elleegant Stakes.
The list of winners of The Chipping Norton Stakes reads as a “who’s who” of Australian WFA stars.
Horses like – Amounis, Phar Lap, Bernborough, Carbon Copy, Comic Court, Tulloch, Super Impose, Octagonal and Winx
Ten horses have won the Chipping Norton Stakes on multiple occasions, most noticeably, Tie The Knot and Winx who have both won the race on 4 occasions.
Tie The Knot 1999/00/01/02 and Winx 2016/17/18/19
Other multiple winners are:
Lough Neagh – 1933 &1936/37 – Katanga 1944/45 – Carbon Copy 1949/50
Carioca – 1953 & 55 – Tulloch 1958 & 60 – Apollo Eleven 1973 & 75
Super Impose 1991/92 and Shoot Out 2012/13
Training honours rest with T J Smith who trained the winner on ten occasions:
1956 Somerset Fair – 1958 & 60 Tulloch – 1959 Caesar – 1966 Prince Grant
1970 – Great Exploits – 1974 Igloo – 1976 Taras Bulba – 1980 Embassadora
1982 Vivacite
Riding honours belong to Hugh Bowman with seven Chipping Norton Winners:
2011 Danleigh – 2012/13 Shoot Out – 2016/17/18/19 Winx
2024 Think It Over
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston)
Royal blue, orange Vee, sleeves & cap
B g 8y So You Think – Personal Service
Trainer K. Parker
Rider N. Rawiller 59
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/1
2nd Fangirl 57
3rd Lindermann 59
¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:34.88
2023 Anamoe
Godolphin
Royal blue
B or br h 4y Street Boss – Anamato
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider J. McDonald 59
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/7F
2nd Fangirl 57
3rd Mo’unga 59
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:34.99
2022 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 6y Zed – Opulence
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 57
10 Ran – Barrier 3– SP 6/4F
2nd She’s Ideal 57
3rd Angel Of Truth 59
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:39.64
2021 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 J. McDonald 57
9 Ran – Barrier 4– SP 5/4F
2nd Colette 57
3rd Avilius 59
½ nk x hd. Time 1:35.49
2020 Te Akau Shark
D Ellis, S Mace, C Russell, G Taylor, M Allenby, P Gallen,
K Fenton Ellis, W Knight, J & P Hepburn, D & R Rudd, R Redwood, W Thrupp, T & L Wilson, K Young & M & B Fitzgerald
Orange, dark blue stars & striped sleeves
Ch g 5y Rip Van Winkle – Bak Da Chief
Trainer J. Richards
Rider O. Bosson 59
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 7/4F
2nd Verry Elleegant 57
3rd Fierce Impact 59
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:33.87
2019 Winx
Magic B’stock 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
7 Ran – Barrier 4 –SP 1/12F
2nd Happy Clapper 59
3rd Unforgotten 57
1 ¾ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 1:33.27
(race record)
2018 Winx
Magic B’stock 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
9 Ran – Barrier 5 –SP 1/10F
2nd Prized Icon 59
3rd Classic Uniform 59
7 len x ½ len. Time 1:34.92
2017 Winx
Magic B’stock Racing (Mgr: P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 5y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
10 Ran – Barrier 4 –SP 1/4F
2nd Lasqueti Spirit 53
3rd Who Shot Thebarman 59
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:40.37
2016 Winx
Magic B’stock Racing (Mgr: P. G. Tighe) R. G. Treweeke
& Mrs. D. N. Kepitis
Dark blue, white M, white epaulettes & pom pom
B m 4y Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 57
12 Ran – Barrier 8 –SP 1/3F
2nd Dibayani 59
3rd Hauraki 59
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:33.92
2016 – Race is transferred permanently to Randwick
2015 Contributer (IRE)
Godolphin
Royal blue
B h 5y High Chaparral – Serisia
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider J. McDonald 59
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Hartnell 58.5
3rd He’s Your Man 59
½ len x hd. Time 1:36.54
2014 Boban
M G Dominello, M Pejic, J A O'Neill, Token Croats
(Mgr: I Rados) & Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty)
Purple, white seams, purple & white seams cap
Br g 4y Bernardini – Kenbelle
Trainer C. Waller
Rider G. Schofield 59
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/4
2nd It’s A Dundeel 59
3rd Hawkspur 59
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:38.19
2013 Shoot Out
G. L. Huddy
Maroon, gold diagonal stripes, white sleeves, gold cap
B g 6y High Chaparral – Pentamerous
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 59
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Monton 59
3rd Danleigh 59
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 1:35.80
2012 Shoot Out
G. L. Huddy
Maroon, gold diagonal stripes, white sleeves, gold cap
B g 5y High Chaparral – Pentamerous
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 59
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Danleigh 59
3rd Trusting 59
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37.40
2011 Danleigh
K. E. & Mrs. R. P. Leonard
Black and white checks, purple sleeves, white cap
B g 7y Mujahid – Graceful Lily
Trainer C. Waller
Rider H. Bowman 59
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/1
2nd Centennial Park 59
3rd Sacred Choice 57
½ nk x ¾ len. Time 1:35.77
2010 Theseo
M. Townsend, P. Evans, Mrs. A. Wilberforce, C. Thompson,
Mrs. S. Hardie, R. Stanwell, G. Sobels, G. Menzies,
Mrs. J. Nathans & Mrs. M. Rusk
Purple, white stars & cap
Ch g 6y Danewin – Ozone Sand
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 59
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Rangirangdoo 59
3rd Danleigh 59
½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:37.45
2010 – Race returns to Warwick Farm
2009 Tuesday Joy
Strawberry Hill Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B or Br m 5y Carnegie – Joie Denise
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Brown 57
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
2nd Vision And Power 59
3rd Gallant Tess 57
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:34.80
2008 Casino Prince
Patinack Farm Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: N. Tinkler)
Mrs S Smith, Mrs D Smith & Mrs B Cummings
Royal blue, green & gold Patinack Farm logo, green
Sleeves, gold cap & pom pom
B h 4y Flying Spur – Lady Capel
Trainer A. Cummings
Rider D. Oliver 59
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Tuesday Joy 56.5
3rd Sniper’s Bullet 59
Hd x hd. Time 1:36.44
2008/09 – Race run at Randwick
2007 He’s No Pie Eater
Estate of the late B. Reid
Black and white checks, pale blue sleeves,
black & white checked cap
Br c 3y Canny Lad – Ladies’ Day
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider Z. Purton 56
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 80/1
2nd Desert War 59
3rd Mentality 56
Sht nk x nse. Time 1:37.68
2006 Desert War
Gooree Pastoral Co Synd. (A. Baddock & E. M Cojuangco)
Red, black stripes
Br g 5y Desert King – High Heels
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. V. Cassidy 58
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Eremein 58
3rd Ike’s Dream 55.5
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.39
2005 Grand Armee
A. R. Bell
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Br g 6y Hennessy – Tambour
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider D. Beasley 58
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/10F
2nd Court’s In Session 58
3rd Winning Belle 55.5
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:35.45
2004 Starcraft
Paulyn Synd (P. Makin) & W. K. Chow
Navy, white ‘V’ red sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Soviet Star – Flying Floozie
Trainer G. Newham
Rider G. Boss 55
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F
2nd Ambulance 55
3rd Gentle Genius 55.5
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:40.84
2003 Lonhro
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br h 4y Octagonal – Shadea
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 58
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 1/5F
2nd Shogun Lodge 58
3rd Dress Circle 58
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:37.93
2002 Tie The Knot
O. P. Tate & Mrs. J. G. Nivison
Red, white cap
Ch g 7y Nassipour – Whisked
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider P. Payne 58
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Freemason 58
3rd Universal Prince 58
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.33
2001 Tie The Knot
O. P. Tate & Mrs. J. G. Nivison
Red, white cap
Ch g 6y Nassipour – Whisked
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider P. Payne 58
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/4F
2nd Dottoressa 55.5
3rd Referral 58
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.88
2000 Tie The Knot
O. P. Tate & Mrs. J. G. Nivison
Red, white cap
Ch g 5y Nassipour – Whisked
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider R. S. Dye 58
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Adam 58
3rd Staging 55.5
1 len x sht hd. Time 1:37.79
1999 Tie The Knot
O. P. Tate & Mrs. J. G. Nivison
Red, white cap
Ch g 4y Nassipour – Whisked
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider R. S. Dye 58
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd Forgotten Hero 58
3rd Darazari 58
4 len x ¾ len. Time 1:37.46
1998 Encounter
Newhaven Park Stud Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: J W (Snr)
F J & R J Kelly & J H Ingham) & N Curtis
Cerise, dark blue sash & striped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 3y Tierce – Fancy Babe
Trainer C. E. Conners
Rider R. S. Dye 53
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/5F
2nd On Air 51.5
3rd Filante 57.5
½ nk x lng hd. Time 1:36.70
1997 Octagonal
Woodlands Stud (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br h 4y Zabeel – Eight Carat
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider R. S. Dye 57
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/2
2nd Juggler 57.5
3rd Dupain 57.5
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:36.33
1996 Juggler
P. D. L. & Mrs. S. E. Horwitz, Ms V. K. Bridger,
M. A. Turnbull & R. M. Zamin
Grey, red sleeves, white armbands & cap
B g 4y Jugah – Kashalyn
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider L. V. Cassidy 57
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/8
2nd March Hare 57.5
3rd The Penny 56
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:36.17
1995 Pharaoh
P. Kampfner, L. I. Smith & Ms S. Innes
Dark blue, green stripes
Br g 7y Sackford – Chateau Leica
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider G. Eades 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/4F
2nd Air Seattle 57.5
3rd Big Dreams 57.5
Hd x nk. Time 1:38.26
1994 Telesto
Mr & Mrs D J Beirne, Mr & Mrs C R Tidy
& Mrs N. C. Begg
Pink, black & white checked sash & checked cap
Ch h 4y Star Way – St. Klaire
Trainer G. M. Begg
Rider G. Boss 57
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1
2nd Clearly Chosen 52.5
3rd Burst 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.40
1993 Kingston Bay
A. & C. Muollo
Dark blue, white crossed sashes & cap
B g 3y Kingdom Bay – Cook Strait
Trainer B. J. Wallace
Rider A. Kennedy 53
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd Kinjite 57
3rd Planet Ruler 57.5
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:36.30
1993 – Race returns to Warwick Farm
1992 Super Impose
C. Biggins, G. Longbottom, J. Journeaux
Mrs. R. Moffat, J. Newton & K. Fawcett
Black, white sleeves, red cap
Ch g 7y Imposing – Pheros Fancy
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Beadman 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/2EF (Quick Score)
2nd Quick Score 57
3rd Kinjite 53
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.00
1992 – Race run at Randwick
1991 Super Impose
C. Biggins, G. Longbottom, J. Journeaux
Mrs. R. Moffat, J. Newton & K. Fawcett
Black, white sleeves, red cap
Ch g 6y Imposing – Pheros Fancy
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Beadman 57.5
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/7F
2nd Royal Creation 57.5
3rd Dr Grace 57
½ hd x 3 len. Time 1:36.00
1990 Dr Grace
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Denoon, I. Macaskill & B. Marheine
White, orange sash, black striped sleeves, black & white quartered cap
Br c Sir Tristram – English Wonder
Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman
Rider J. A. Cassidy 53
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/8F
2nd Lygon Arms 57.5
3rd Billy Asset 57.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:37.20
1989 Flotilla
Mr. & Mrs. W. Kendell & Mrs. J. Denham
White, black diamonds, red armbands, black cap
B g 4y Dalmacia – Gretel
Trainer J. Denham
Rider L. Dittman 57
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/1
2nd Beau Zam 57
3rd Research 51
Lng nk x nk. Time 1:35.30
1988 Wong
E. Sperling, W. Doyle, G. Bonaccordo, V. Sutherland,
M. Agostino & Racing Stables (Mgr: J. H. Lyons)
Yellow, black check, black cap
B g 5y Rojipath – Arctic Supreme
Trainer V. P. Sutherland
Rider P. Sylvester 57.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/1
2nd Bonhomie 57.5
3rd Rajamah 57.5
½ len x sht hd. Time 1:35.0
1987 Our Waverley Star
The Hon. R J Hinze & Mrs F Hinze
Green, gold sash, sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Star Way – Super Show
Trainer D. J. O’Sullivan
Rider L. A. O’Sullivan 57
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/5F
2nd Diamond Shower 51.5
3rd Abit Leica 57.5
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:35.1
1986 Heat Of The Moment
C. J. Windon, B. B. Leveson, E. J. Knoblanche,
J. R. Cribb, R. J. Amey & W. H. Cosgrove
Pale blue, pink sash & sleeves, yellow armbands, pink cap
Br f 3y Blazing Saddles – L’affaire Knight
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider D. Beadman 51
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 13/4
2nd Handy Proverb 52.5
3rd Indian Raj 52.5
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34.8
(race & course record)
1986 – Race upgraded to Group 1
1985 Rising Prince
Exchange Racing Synd. (Mgrs: C. Thompson,
E. D. Freebody, K. Pate & L. Moore)
Orange, black crossed sashes and sleeves,
orange & black quartered cap
Ch g 4y Round Top – Bonlene
Trainer Ms D. Stein
Rider K. Langby 57
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Eastern Bay 55.5
3rd La Cassiere 55.5
Hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:38.3
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 m 4y Bletchingly – Ammo Girl
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Trissaro 57.5
3rd Mr McGinty 57
Sht hd x ½ nk. Time 1:35.7
(race & equal course record)
1983 Dalmacia
J M Messara, J R Fleming, D W Kendell & D Bath
Purple, white spots, green sleeves, purple cap with white spots
B h 4y Sir Tristram – Gay Juss
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider R. Quinton 57
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP EvensF
2nd Chiamare 52.5
3rd Bianco Lady 56
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:39.8
1982 Vivacite
Mr & Mrs P R Gallagher & Dr & Mrs P J O’Brien
Dark blue, yellow spots & armbands
Ch g 5y Ksar – Vivacious
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Quinton 57.5
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/11F
2nd Rio De Janeiro 57
3rd Just A Dash 57
3 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:39.5
1982 – Race returns to Warwick Farm
1981 Prince Ruling
N. E. Lee, K. B. Tomkins & R. Ross
Royal blue, pale blue sash
Br h 4y Ruling – Rosehill
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider P. Cook 57
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/8F
2nd Red Nose 57.5
3rd Ring The Bell 53
Sht ½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:35.3
1980 Embasadora
Mr & Mrs I. C. Dominguez
Purple & white diagonal stripes, orange sleeves & cap
Ch m 4y Diplomatic Agent – Luana
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider P. Cook 55.5
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2
2nd Sonstone 55.5
3rd Just A Steal 57
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 1:34.3
1980 – Group 2 Pattern Rating
1980/81 – Race run at Randwick
1979 Leonotis
Dr. J. F. Hennessey, B. Kambouris & P. Kelly
Green, yellow hoops & sleeves, red cap
B g 5y Sharivari – Bo Kay
Trainer Dr. G. A. Chapman
Rider P. Cuddihy 57.5
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 8/11F
2nd Diamond Cutter 53
3rd Flying Flag 57
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37.2
1979 – Distance shortened to 1600m
1978 Grey Affair
Mr. R. Wicks & Mrs. K. Ford
Purple, white maltese cross, white sleeves, orange cap
Gr g 6y Lumley Road – Gaekwar’s Topic
Trainer J. J. Atkins
Rider G. Palmer 58
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Belmura Lad 52.5
3rd Marceau 52.5
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:19.9
1977 In Pursuit
“Lindsay Park Stud” (Mr C. S. Hayes)
Purple, gold cap
Ch f 3y Atilla – Te Tiroa
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider R. Mallyon 52.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Our Cavalier 57
3rd Hot Land 58
Lng hd x ¾ len. Time 2:11.8
1976 Taras Bulba
Mr. & Mrs. G. Marconi
Red, green and white hoops, red sleeves & cap
B g 4y Oncidium – Entrancing Bell
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 57
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/9F
2nd Leica Lover 58
3rd Analight 56
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:11.9
1975 Apollo Eleven
J. D. Foote
Pale blue, red braces, dark blue cap
B h 7y Cyrus II – Lady Rizzio
Trainer M. E. Ritchie
Rider B. Andrews 58
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2
2nd Jandell 55.5
3rd Kia Maia 56.5
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:11.3
1974 Igloo
Mrs. M. E. Tippett
Pink, purple crossed sashes, striped sleeves & cap
Ch g 6y Arctic Explorer – Silver Rod
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider K. Langby 58
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Asgard 53.5
3rd Gala Supreme 57
Lng nk x 3 len. Time 2:08.6
(race & course record)
1973 Apollo Eleven
J. D. Foote
Pale blue, red braces, dark blue cap
B h 5y Cyrus II – Lady Rizzio
Trainer M. F. Anderson
Rider J. Duggan 58
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/4
2nd Gunsynd 58
3rd Selene Girl 52.5
Lng nk x 8 len. Time 2:16.9
1973 was the first metric running of the Chipping Norton Stakes. Distance changed from 1 ¼ miles to 2100m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972 Latin Knight
Mr. W. Clinton
White, green spots & cap
Ch c 3y Latin Lover – Indian Song
Trainer M. F. Anderson
Rider R. Selkrig 8.4
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/9F
2nd Hampton’s Pride 8.4
3rd Regal Rhythm 9.2
5 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:03
1971 Gay Icarus
Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Beechey & Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Flynn
Blue, pink diamond & sleeves
B g 3y Icarus – Gay M’Selle
Trainer C. L. Beechey
Rider R. Mallyon 8.6
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4F
2nd Arctic Symbol 9.2
3rd Bluelough 9.2
4 len x lng nk. Time 2:04.4
1970 Great Exploits
Mrs H F Porter & T J Smith
White, dark blue stars, red cap
Ch g 5y Pipe Of Peace – Queen Nilo
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 9.2
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/4F
2nd Regal Rhythm 9.2
3rd Tails 9.0
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:03.2
1969 Rain Lover
Mr. C. A. Reid
Gold, white spots, gold cap
B h 4y Latin Lover – Rain Spot
Trainer M. Robins
Rider J. Johnson 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd Roman Consul 9.0
3rd Lowland 8.11
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:03 ½
1968 General Command
Mrs. E. G. Norton
Red and yellow quarters, red sleeves & cap
B g 4y Agricola – Sunbride
Trainer W. Wilson
Rider G. Moore 9.0
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/9F
2nd Regal Rhythm 8.6
3rd Arctic Coast 9.0
5 len x 2 len. Time 2:04 2/5
1967 Striking Force
Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Davidson
Pale blue, pink sleeves
B g 6y Osborne II – Flash Of Gold
Trainer F. H. Hood
Rider K. Langby 9.2
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Duo 9.2
3rd Farmer’s Daughter 8.1
2 len x sht nk. Time 2:06 7/10
1966 Prince Grant
Mr.& Mrs. W. J. Bradshaw & Mesdames M. O. Kellett
& P. Mason
Orange, white sleeves, red armbands, orange cap
B g 3y Alcimedes – Chubin
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.6
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Craftsman 9.2
3rd Finders Keepers 8.4
¾ len x 10 len. Time 2:04 1/10
1965 Bon Filou
Messrs. D Fea & R Smith
White, chocolate sash & hooped sleeves
Blk g 7y Le Filou – Contrive
Trainer I. McClure
Rider I. Saunders 9.2
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd Count Radiant 9.2
3rd Craftsman 9.0
4 len x 1 len. Time 2:07 4/5
1965 – Race returns to Warwick Farm
1964 Maidenhead
Mr. W. H. C. Treweeke
White, dark blue sash, orange sleeves, red cap
Br m 7y Edwards II – Maiden
Trainer K. G. Cantrell
Rider R. Selkrig 8.13
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/4
2nd General Delivery 9.0
3rd River Seine 9.2
Hd x ½ hd. Time 2:06 ½
1963 The Dip
Mr. W. J. Broderick
White, royal blue spots & cap
Br g 4y Le Filou – Cuddlesome
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider W. Pyers 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Sky High 9.2
3rd Stipulate 9.2
2 len x 5 len. Time 2:12 1/10
1963/64 – Race run at Randwick
1962 Sky High
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B h 4y Star Kingdom – Flight’s Daughter
Trainer J. Green
Rider D. Weir 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/9F
2nd Dhaulagiri 9.2
3rd New Statesman 8.6
5 len x lng nk. Time 2:02 2/5
(race & course record)
1961 Valerius
Sir Alan Potter & K. Mackay
Royal blue
Br h 5y Delville Wood – Eternal City
Trainer F. Dalton
Rider J. Thompson 9.2
3 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/33F
2nd Scottish Inn 9.2
3rd Val Putt 9.2
5 len x 15 len. Time 2:07 3/5
1960 Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B h 5y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Sellwood 9.2
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/4F
2nd Trellios 9.2
3rd Macdougal 9.2
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:04 9/10
1959 Caesar
Mr. W. F. Buchanan
Red, green sash & cap
Br g 4y Delville Wood – Eternal City
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/1
2nd Lord 9.0
3rd Ark Royal 9.2
1 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:04 ½
1958 Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B c 3y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.4
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/9F
2nd Baron Bossier 9.2
3rd Prince Darius 8.4
5 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:05 4/5
1957 Mac’s Amber
Messrs P. & M. Rockman
Pink and blue quarters, brown sleeves & cap
B g 4 y Amber – Duvach
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider J. Thompson 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 25/1
2nd Sailor’s Guide 9.0
3rd Redcraze 9.2
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:03 9/10
1956 Somerset Fair
Messrs. B A L Millen & J E Williams
White, dark blue diamonds, red sash
B h 4y Fair’s Fair – Diversion
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Ward 9.0
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/9F
2nd Roman Holiday 8.4
3rd Prince Delville 9.0
10 len x 1 len. Time 2:08 3/10
1955 Carioca
Mr. P. C. Hoysted
Red, white sash, dark blue cap
B h 7y Felt Yet – Sing Again
Trainer P. C. Hoysted
Rider W. Cook 9.2
3 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/7F
2nd Finito 8.13
3rd Gallant Archer 9.2
2 ½ len x lng hd. Time 2:05 ¼
1954 Gallant Archer
“A C Western” (Mr A F Eastment)
Orange, yellow sleeves, purple cap
Br h 4y Deville Wood – Golden Voice
Trainer A. Bellingham
Rider D. Munro 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1
2nd Tarien 8.11
3rd Hydrogen 9.2
Hd x 3 len. Time 2:04 ¼
1953 Carioca
Mr. P. C. Hoysted
Red, white sash, dark blue cap
B h 5y Felt Yet – Sing Again
Trainer P. C. Hoysted
Rider W. Cook 9.2
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/10F
2nd Advocate 8.4
3rd Hydrogen 9.0
Sht ½ hd x sht nk. Time 2:15
1953 – The Chipping Norton Stakes returns to its home track at Warwick Farm for the first time since its closure for military
purposes in 1940
purposes in 1940
1952 Delta
Mr. A. Basser
Brown and dark blue hoops, red cap
Br h 5y Midstream – Gazza
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 9.2
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/7F
2nd Hydrogen 8.6
3rd Dalray 8.6
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:07 ½
1951 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. Thompson 9.12
2 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/7F
2nd Grey Boots 8.13
2 ½ len. Time 2:09 ½
1950 Carbon Copy
Messrs. A. G. Silk & “H. J. Ascot”
Green, white band and armbands, green cap
Ch h 4y Helios – Havers
Trainer D. S. McCormick
Rider A. Ward 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/2
2nd Dickens 8.6
3rd Vagabond 9.0
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 2:15 ¾
1949 Carbon Copy
Messrs. A. G. Silk & “H. J. Ascot”
Green, white band and armbands, green cap
Ch c 3y Helios – Havers
Trainer D. S. McCormick
Rider A. Breasley 8.6
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd De La Salle 8.12
3rd Bruce 8.13
Nk x ¾ len. Time 2:05 ½
1948 Fresh Boy
J. Ryan
White, black sash & cap
B c 3y Revelation – Racefox
Trainer P. Fergus
Rider W. Cook 8.4
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 20/1
2nd Valiant Crown 8.4
3rd Silent 8.13
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 2:04 ½
1947 Vigaro
W. L. Short
Black, red sash & cap
Br c 3y Fresco – Figurine
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider W. Briscoe 8.4
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Sweet Chime 8.1
3rd Golden Souvenir 9.2
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:05 ¼
1946 Bernborough
Mr. A. O. Romano
Orange, purple sleeves, black cap
B h 6y Emborough – Bern Maid
Trainer H. T. Plant
Rider A. Mulley 9.2
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/7F
2nd Flight 9.0
3rd Russia 9.2
Lng hd x 10 len. Time 2:02 ¼
The damage done to Warwick Farm during its occupation by the military was so extensive that delays to its reopening dragged on for years. Also, inadequacies of Totalisators, catering, grandstands and sewerage systems meant that building and upgrade work delayed the reopening even further.
Warwick Farm would not reopen to the public until 1953.
1945 Katanga
Mr. C. H. Hicks
Pale blue, white sleeves, red cap
B h 8y The Buzzard – Biddy’s Robe
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider D. Munro 9.2
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Flight 8.11
3rd Accession 8.4
Hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:05
1944 Katanga
Mr. C. H. Hicks
Pale blue, white sleeves, red cap
B h 7y The Buzzard – Biddy’s Robe
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider D. Munro 9.2
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Moorland 8.6
3rd Mayfowl 8.6
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:05 ¾
1944 – Race renamed Chipping Norton Stakes
1943 Veiled Threat
“W. K. Noral” (Messrs. Normoyle, Dawes & Allott)
Black, orange cap
Br g 5y Veilmond – Spear Belle
Trainer J. M. Mitchell
Rider F. Shean 8.13
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Yaralla 9.0
3rd Katanga 9.2
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:04
1942 – Due to ongoing issues with the occupation of Randwick racecourse by the military, the Randwick (Warwick Farm) meeting had to be cancelled.
Abnormal conditions on race clubs due to the war meant that the meeting could not be postponed to a later date.
1941 Tranquil Star
Messrs. T. G. Jones & R. Cobden
Mauve, cream band, sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Gay Lothario – Lone Star
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider F. Shean 8.4
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd High Caste 9.0
3rd Beau Vite 9.0
4 len x 1 len. Time 2:08
1940 Reading
Messrs. G. Luscombe & F. P. J. Manusu
Brown, yellow maltese cross, brown cap
B c 3y Marconigram – Gravure
Trainer J. T. Cush
Rider D. Munro 8.6
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Mosaic 9.0
3rd Dashing Cavalier 8.4
2 len x lng nk. Time 2:03 ½
(race record)
1940 – Due to Warwick Farm being converted to a military base during the war years, all Warwick Farm meetings were transferred to Randwick during this time
1939 Defaulter
Mr. H. D. Greenwood
Yellow, red stripe, red sleeves & cap
B c 3y Defoe – Expense
Trainer F. A. Roberts
Rider L. J. Ellis 8.6
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/10F
2nd Spear Chief 9.0
3rd The Trump 8.13
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 2:07 ½
1938 John Wilkes
Mr. G. Ornong
Blue and white squares, red sleeves, white cap
Br c 3y Baralong – Golden Cello
Trainer D. J. Price
Rider A. Breasley 8.6
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Apollo 8.11
3rd Donaster 8.13
½ nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:05
1938 – Race run at Randwick due to Anniversary Day celebrations
1937 Lough Neagh
Mr. T. J. Brosnan
White, green cap
Ch g 8y Bachelor’s Persse – Terentia
Trainer T. J. Brosnan
Rider F. Shean 8.13
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd Allunga 9.0
3rd Barramul 8.4
½ hd x 4 len. Time 2:05 ¼
1936 Lough Neagh
Mr. T. J. Brosnan
White, green cap
Ch g 7y Bachelor’s Persse – Terentia
Trainer T. J. Brosnan
Rider F. Shean 9.2
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Hall Mark 9.7
3rd Silver Ring 8.13
Sht hd x hd. Time 2:05 ¾
1935 Rogilla
Mr. L. Haigh
Black, red armbands & cap
Ch g 7y Roger de Busli – Speargilla
Trainer L. Haigh
Rider J. Pratt 9.4
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Hall Mark 9.7
3rd Sarcherie 8.12
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:05 ½
1934 Silver Scorn
Mr F. T. Cush
Lilac, yellow sleeves, red cap
Br m 4y Silverado – Contempt
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider S. Cracknell 8.11
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Closing Time 9.3
3rd Blixten 8.4
1 len x ½ hd. Time 2:04 ¼
(race & course record)
1933 Lough Neagh
Mr. T. J. Brosnan
White, green cap
Ch g 4y Bachelor’s Persse – Terentia
Trainer T. J. Brosnan
Rider E. Tanwan 9.0
11 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Kuvera 8.9
3rd Rogilla 8.13
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:05 ½
(equal race & course record)
1933 – Race renamed Chipping Norton Plate
1932 Ammon Ra
C. C. Sheath
White, red diamond, black sleeves, red cap
B g 3y Limond – Hyades
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider M. McCarten 8.8
9 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Nightmarch 9.2
3rd Jonnie Jason 7.7
½ len x 1 len. Time 2:05
1932 – Race run at Randwick
1931 Chide
Mr T. C. Trautwein
Black, green armbands, pale blue cap
Ch g 5y Paladin – Reproachful
Trainer F. T. Cush
Rider W. Cook 8.13
7 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Veilmond 8.11
3rd Tregilla 8.11
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:05 ½
(equal race & course record)
1930 Phar Lap
Mr. H. R. Telford
Red, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Ch g 3y Night Raid – Entreaty
Trainer H. R. Telford
Rider J. Pike 8.10
5 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Amounis 9.6
3rd Nightmarch 9.7
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:06
1929 Strephon
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Saltash – Soldier’s Love
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider J. Pike 8.11
4 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Limerick 9.6
3rd Winalot 9.7
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:07
1928 Limerick
Mr. H. A. Knight
Black and white stripes, white sash, red cap
Br or blk g 4y Limond – Medley
Trainer F. D. Jones
Rider M. McCarten 9.4
6 Ran – SP 1/6F
2nd Don Moon 8.13
3rd Rionscup 9.2
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:10
1927 Amounis
Mr. W. Pearson
Purple and yellow diamonds, purple sleeves & cap
Br g 4y Magpie – Loved One
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider J. Toohey 9.4
10 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Limerick 8.10
3rd Windbag 9.9
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:05 ½
(race & course record)
1926 Windbag
Mr. R. Miller
Pale blue, black diamond & sleeves, yellow cap
B h 4y Magpie – Charleville
Trainer G. Price
Rider J. Munro 9.7
5 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd The Night Patrol 9.9
3rd Pantheon 9.2
½ len x 3 len. Time 2:08 ¼
(race record)
1925 Wallace Mortlake
“Mr J. Baron” (Mr J. Brown)
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, black cap
Ch h 5y Wallace Islinglass – Australian Gas
Trainer A. A. Wood
Rider N. Wood 8.2
7 Ran – SP 16/1
2nd Windbag 8.2
3rd Lilypond 9.7
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 2:08 ½
1925 – First running of Chipping Norton Stakes 1 ¼ miles at Warwick Farm racecourse
