Queen Of The Turf Stakes (GR1)
2024 total prize money: $1,000,000
1st $580,000, 2nd $190,000, 3rd $96,000
The Queen Of The Turf Stakes was first run as a handicap of 7 ½ furlongs for fillies and mares, three-years-old and upwards. The inaugural running took place at Rosehill racecourse in March 1972 and was won by Hon. C E Barnes’ chestnut mare, Refulgence.
In 2005 the race was changed from a handicap to
Weight-For-Age and at the same time was upgraded from a Group 2 event to a
Group 1.
2014 saw the Queen Of The Turf Stakes moved from Rosehill to Randwick and the distance increased from 1500m to the “Randwick mile” of 1600m.
The most successful trainer of winners of the Queen Of
The Turf is Gai Waterhouse who has personally trained the winner on seven
occasions, as well as one winner with training partner Adrian Bott.
Gai Waterhouse’s winners: 1995 Light Up The World – 2000
Danglissa
2004 In A Bound – 2011 – More Joyous – 2012 More Joyous
2004 In A Bound – 2011 – More Joyous – 2012 More Joyous
2014 Diamond Drille –
2015 Amanpour & Con Te Partiro (Bott)
Riding honours rest with Darren Beadman who piloted the
winner on five Occasions:
1989 Special Finish – 1996 – Shame – 2005 Ike’s Dream
2006 Mnemosyne – 2009 Neroli
2006 Mnemosyne – 2009 Neroli
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
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2F
2nd Atishu 57
3rd Semana 57
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:35.71
2023 Atishu
A Bosma, P Clark, G Williamson, C & J Young, K Gibbons, D Pescini, G & J Scully, P Mitchell, R Slatherly, C Lorre, L Murphy, L Noble, G Walling, J MacDonald, D Shuker, A Howard, A Cadigan & J Williams
Navy Blue, white band & racing logo, armbands & cap
Br m 5y Savabeel – Posy
Trainer C. Waller
Rider N. Rawiller 57
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Hope In Your Heart 57
3rd More Secrets 57
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:38.22
2022 Nimalee
Letmar Investments Pty Ltd
White, dark blue stars, light blue sleeves & cap
B or br m 5y So You Think – Dezign
Trainer M. Smith
Rider D. Oliver 57
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 30/1
2nd Annavisto 57
3rd Icebath 57
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:40.24
2021 Nettoyer
Mrs W M Roach, Dr J B Crowley & Robrick Lodge
(Mgr: G N White)
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B m 7y Sebring – Cleanup
Trainer W. Roche
Rider T. Berry 57
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 25/1
2nd Probabeel 57
3rd Quantum Mechanic 57
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 1:35.86
2020 Con Te Partiro (USA)
Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy)
Black, red side panels, red cap
Br M 6y Scat Daddy – Temple Street
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider T. Clark 57
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Funstar 54.5
3rd Danzdanzdance 57
1 ¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:39.18
2019 Kenedna
M Johnston, B Kirkwood, T Ginnane, C Roylance, T Mills,
A Crouch, T Wilson, S Johnston, S Miller & A Ingersole
White, navy seams, multi blue & grey checked
sleeves & cap
B m 5y Not A Single Doubt – Miss Dodwell
Trainer C Maher & D Eustace
Rider J. Allen 57
19 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 25/1
2nd Dixie Blossoms 57
3rd Unforgotten 57
½ nk x sht hd. Time 1:35.31
2018 Alizee
Godolphin
Royal blue
B f 3y Sepoy – Essaouira
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider G. Schofield 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/2
2nd Prompt Response 57
3rd Heavens Above 57
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:34.94
(race record)
2017 Foxplay
Star Thoroughbreds
Purple, white stars & cap
Gr or b f 3y Foxwedge – Butters
Trainer C. Waller
Rider K. McEvoy 54.5
17 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/2
2nd Zanbagh 57
3rd Dixie Blossoms 57
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:39.65
2016 Azkadellia
B. Connolly
Pale blue, cerise maltese cross & striped sleeves,
striped cap
B m 4y Shinko King – Raving
Trainer C. Maher
Rider D. Oliver 57
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/4F
2nd Heavens Above 57
3rd Noble Protector 57
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:35.98
2015 Amanpour
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Anembo Bloodstock (Mgr: A J Hardwick) & S R Curwood
Yellow, black stripes
Ch m 4y Northern Meteor – Newscaster
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider K. McEvoy 57
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 20/1
2nd Catkins 57
3rd Noble Protector 57
1 ¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.77
2014 Diamond Drille
G G & Mrs D Kolivos
Royal blue, red lightning bolt and hooped sleeves, red cap royal blue lightning bolt
B m 4y Al Maher – Damzelle Pedrille
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider T. Berry 57
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 40/1
2nd Gypsy Diamond 54.5
3rd Red Tracer 57
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 1:35.85
2014 – Race venue moved to Randwick and distance increased to 1600m
2013 Appearance
Sheikh Mohammed
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon and white star cap
Br m 4y Commands – Disguise
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider K. McEvoy 57
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Red Tracer 57
3rd Streama 57
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:30.73
2012 More Joyous
Strawberry Hills Stud (Mgr: J. D. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B m 5y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 57
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/7F
2nd Miss Keepsake 57
3rd King’s Rose 57
2 ½ len x hd. Time 1:28.42
2011 More Joyous
Strawberry Hills Stud (Mgr: J. D. Singleton)
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B m 4y More Than Ready – Sunday Joy
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 57
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/4F
2nd Melito 57
3rd Happy Hippy 57
2 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:29.26
2010 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 m 4y Red Ransom – Tracy’s Element
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 57
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/5F
2nd Illuminates 57
3rd Montana Flyer 57
2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:29.95
2009 Neroli
Sheikh Mohammed
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon & white star cap
(Wore maroon armbands & white cap to distinguish her
from Sheikh Mohammed’s other runner, Forensics)
B m 5y Viscount – Dalquarren
Trainer P. Snowden
Rider D. Beadman 57
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Hot Danish 57
3rd Imananabaa 57
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:31.20
2008 Forensics
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
B f 3y Flying Spur – Prove It
Trainer P. Snowden
Rider D. Nikolic 54
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/2F
2nd Perfect Drop 56.5
3rd Occurrence 54
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:31.50
2008 – Race run at Canterbury racecourse
2007 Divine Madonna
Mrs I P Kavanagh, D Thackeray, P & H Ryan Racing Syndicate, Ms M Shephard, D N Parkinson, J L Purdey, J M Thompson, M K S Raven-Thompson & J F Brady
Royal blue, black & white checked sash & cap
Br m 4y Hurricane Sky – My Madonna
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh
Rider G. Boss 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/4F
2nd Cheeky Choice 53.5
3rd Beauty Watch 56.5
1 len x hd. Time 1:30.65
2006 Mnemosyne
Woodlands Stud Synd (Mgr: R W Ingham)
Cerise
B f 3y Encosta De Lago – My Juliet
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 53
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 13/8F
2nd Regal Cheer 53
3rd Shania Dane 55.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:28.21
2005 Ike’s Dream
N L & Mrs P V Carroll, N A & Mrs J R Honan
& G N & Mrs K P Johnston
Yellow, black stars
Ch m 4y King Of Kings – Mrs Kahn
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/8F
2nd Tui Song 55.5
3rd Danni Martine 55.5
Nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:28.77
2005 – Race upgraded to Group 1
2005 – Race changed from Handicap to WFA
2004 In A Bound
Vinery Stud Synd. (Mgr: P C Orton), Vic Club 20 Synd. (Mgr: N Gibson), Judge B Dove, Mrs J O’Sullivan & F Micallef
Green, white Vee & armbands, green cap
Ch m 4y Ashkalani – Bounding Away
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Munce 54
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2F
2nd Hec Of A Party 53
3rd Ain’t Seen Nothin’ 56.5
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:28.01
2003 Hosannah
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J H & R W Ingham)
Cerise
B m 4y Octagonal – Genuflect
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider C. Brown 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/1
2nd Arrabeea 53
3rd Faith Hill 53.5
Lng hd x nk. Time 1:27.91
2002 Ugachaka
G J Chittick
White, green & royal blue horse head, striped
sleeves & qtrd cap
B f 3y Danasinga – Bolshoi Star
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. Seamer 55
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/4F
2nd Miss Zoe 54
3rd Snow Hero 52.5
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:28.41
2001 Sorrento
R. D. & Mrs J S Ruttley
Maroon, grey check & checked cap
Ch m 4y Just A Dancer – Amatrice
Trainer J. Size
Rider C. Munce 52.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 16/1
2nd Poppett 52.5
3rd Belle Du Jour 58
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:27.70
2000 Danglissa
Mrs C Hobart, Edwards Hughes Racing, Mr P Loizou, Mr S L Chong, Mrs V Anderson, Got The Hots Racing, Mrs S F Edwards
Purple, white stars & cap
B m 4y Danzero – Vreeland
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider C. Munce 55
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 10/1
2nd Gilded Angel 52
3rd Zatella 52
¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:28.27
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 57
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1
2nd Flickering Fire 52
3rd Staging 55.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 1:28.56
1998 Arletty
A R Galbraith, S S Ellas, H A Fletcher & W M Wilson
Yellow, dark blue band, striped sleeves & quartered cap
Br m 4y Centaine – Riverlette
Trainer D. O’Sullivan
Rider R. S. Dye 56
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/1
2nd Greeting 53
3rd Camino Rose 54
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:28.65
1997 Kenbelle
A Blake, A Smith, Mrs R Coleman, Mrs A Bester & T Sheil
Pink, green hoops
B f 3y Kenmare – Gilt Kingdom
Trainer K. J. Robinson
Rider B. York 54
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/4
2nd Admiring Glances 52
3rd Timeless Winds 55
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 1:27.88
1996 Shame
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J H & R W Ingham)
Cerise
B or br f 3y Scenic – Shamayil
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 15/2
2nd Bionic Bess 54
3rd Destruct 52
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:27.69
1995 Light Up The World
Mr & Mrs T J Smith
Dark blue and green stripes, dark blue cap
B f 3y Rory’s Jester – Christmas Spirit
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider R. S. Dye 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/8F
2nd Arborea 54.5
3rd Bionic Bess 52
Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 1:29.06
1994 The Perfume Garden
J B Cummings
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
B or br m 4y Tights – Garden Of Eden
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider G. Boss 52.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Lady’s Way 51
3rd Flitter 55
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 1:29.82
1993 Excited Angel
P P Fuoco, A J Turnbull, P W Dwyer, I F Fountain,
G G Hicks & G K Ritchie
Green, yellow diamonds & cap
Ch m 4y Don’t Say Halo – So Elated
Trainer J. T. Conlan
Rider S. R. King 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Strokes 51
3rd Romanee Conti 56.5
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:27.46
(race record)
1992 Romanee Conti
P J & P M Vela
Dark blue, white hoops, grey sleeves, dark blue
& white qtrd cap
B f 3y Sir Tristram – Richebourg
Trainer L. K. Laxon
Rider R. S. Dye 52
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 3/1F
2nd Knight’s Contessa 51.5
3rd Mamzelle Perdu 54
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:29.61
1991 Ricochet Rosie
W. W. Playford
Yellow, black maltese cross, white striped sleeves & cap
Gr m 5y Galveston – Winged Note
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider L. Dittman 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/2F
2nd Argyle Cut 51
3rd Tessuti 51
2 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:28.08
1991 – Race upgraded to Group 2
1990 Memphis Blues
Sir Edward Stewart and Miss M Stewart
White, red hooped sleeves, red cap
B m 4y Semipalatinsk – Delicious Blue
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Just Trish 52.5
3rd Marathon Star 51.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:34.15
1989 Special Finish
Brewford Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: F & N Brewer)
& Mr & Mrs F & Miss M Brewer
Pale green, brown quarters & cap
B m 4y Shining Finish – Silly Filly
Trainer R. W. Guy
Rider D. Beadman 51.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 14/1
2nd Red Express 55.5
3rd Graduation 51.5
3 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:32.10
1988 Chez Paree
Milburn Creek T’bred Stud Synd. (Mgrs; J L & Mrs P M Muir)
Brown and white check, white cap
Ch f 3y Sovereign Red – Bidden Time
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Barker 50.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Balmoral 50
3rd Loving Devotion 50.5
3 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:31.80
1987 Shinakima
Mr & Mrs J Ng
Yellow, orange diamond & cap
B m 4y Shining Finish – Edging Up
Trainer F. B. Lewis
Rider N. Campton 50
16 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/1
2nd Kanacea 50
3rd Clavell’s Girl 50
1 len x lng hd. Time 1:29.8
1986 Harbor Flo
R A H Land, J G Smith & Mrs M A Jackson
Purple, yellow sleeves & cap
Ch m 5y Harbor Prince – Flo
Trainer G. A. Jackson
Rider C. W. Johnson 53
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Dance Hall Girl 51.5
3rd Purple Maze 52
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:28.8
1985 Casual
T A, D J W, M W & Mrs G T W Johnson
Light blue, red sleeves, royal blue cap
Gr m 4y Valinsky – Swank
Trainer J. J. Moloney
Rider P. Cook 55
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 11/2
2nd Rass Dancer 55.5
3rd Aspirationa 53
¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.1
1985 – Group 3 Pattern Rating
1984 Tempestuous
Trans Media Productions Pty Ltd
White, red sash, dark blue sleeves, red cap
Br m 4y Bletchingly – Harmony Row
Trainer M. G. Barnes
Rider M. Schumacher 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1F
2nd All Sold 50
3rd Sabre Dancer 52.5
2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:30.5
1983 More Rain
Estate late H C Nitschke
Pale blue, black sleeves, red cap
Ch f 3y Brave Lad – Rain Amore
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 55
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/1
2nd Star Of The Knight 50
3rd Shirani Miss 50
1 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:29.6
1982 C’est Si Bon
S & M Fox Investments Pty Ltd
Grey, purple seams, white cap
Gr f 3y Vibrant – Cheryl
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider R. Hardwicke 49.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Lady Ice 51
3rd Faustina 49.5
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.7
1981 Ducatoon
Kambula Stud Synd. (Mgr: P. Toole)
Purple, white hoops, pink sleeves & cap
Br m 4y Gay Gambler – True Ruler
Trainer L. J. Smith
Rider P. Cook 56
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 9/1
2nd Yir Tiz 55.5
3rd Milluna’s Gem 49
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:31.7
1980 Scomeld
Amherst Thoroughbred Enterprises
Purple white spots, green sleeves, purple
& white spotted cap
Ch m 4y Scotian – Supreme Meld
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider W. Harris 56.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/2
2nd Javea 52
3rd Jewel Flight 53
2 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:29.1
1979 Never Despair
Messrs G. A. Norman & G W Thomas
Green, white crossed sashes, black cap
Gr m 4y Royal Rocket – Rawhoy
Trainer R. T. Burton
Rider R. M. Quinn 49
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 16/1
2nd Parade 49
3rd Christole 57
Lng hd x 2 len. Time 1:29.9
1978 Lady Archon
Mrs E Lisson, J Day, P Bourke & A E Lovejoy
White, dark blue band, red sleeves, dark blue
armbands, red cap
B m 4y Arcadus – Onyx
Trainer P. J. Quinn
Rider P. Losh 53
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/2
2nd Zamazaan Lass 48
3rd Sweet Class 48
2 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:25.5
1977 Piemelon Bay
W A Coady & B J Whelan
Green, red cap
Br m 5y Mexicano II – Letraset
Trainer W. A. Coady
Rider J. Thompson 48
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 25/1
2nd Apollua 51
3rd Denise’s Joy 57
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:28.8
1976 Visit
Messrs. J. W., F. J., R. J. & J. W (jnr) Kelly
Black, green sash, red sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Agricola – Loyalty
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Quinton 48
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 12/1
2nd Crimson Cloud 49.5
3rd Maybe Mahal 49.5
2 ¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:28.6
(race & course record)
1975 Just Topic
Mr. & Mrs. R. Thurecht
Pale blue, dark blue star, white sleeves,
dark blue & white qtrd cap
Blk m 4y Just Great – Todesse
Trainer H. Clark
Rider B. McClune 53
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 14/1
2nd Catch Candy 50
3rd Small Brook 48.5
½ len x sht hd. Time 1:30.6
1974 Favoured
Mr & Mrs S Fox
Grey, purple seams, white cap
Br or gr f 3y Privilege – Grey Cyrene
Trainer J. Denham
Rider P. Cuddihy 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Leilani 48
3rd Just Topic 48.5
3 len x nk. Time 1:30.5
1973 Millefleurs
Lyndhurst Lodge Synd. (Mgr. G. L. Levett)
Gold, green quarters, black hooped sleeves
Ch f 3y Natural Bid – Tasa
Trainer D. Judd
Rider R. Higgins 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4F
2nd Ajana Girl 48
3rd Radinka 48
3 len x nk. Time 1:29 6/10
(race & course record)
1972 Refulgence
Hon. C. E. Barnes
Black, pink sleeves, black cap
Ch m 4y King’s Realm – Lady Brilliant
Trainer P. J. Murray
Rider B. Wood 7.13
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Tina’s Joy 7.7
3rd Beautiful Lass 7.7
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:30
1972 – First running of Queen Of The Turf Stakes 7 ½ f
