West Australian Derby (GR2)
2024 total prize money: $400,000
1st $219,200, 2nd $74,400, 3rd $35,200
The first running of the West Australian Derby occurred on Monday 2nd January 1888 and was won in easy fashion by Mr A P Turnbull’s bay filly, Harridan. The South Australian bred Harridan started the even money favourite in a field of four and was trained and ridden by Jack Ford.
The West Australian Derby is traditionally run in the last week of December or the first week of January though the timing was changed in 1987 when it became an autumn event. Due to this scheduling change, no Derby was run in 1987.
The Derby was changed back to the summer in 1993 and because of this rescheduling, two Derbies were run that year, one in May and one in December. This was not the first time that two West Australian Derbies were run in the same calendar year, the Derby was also run twice in 1899, the first in January and the second in December.
The change back to the summer in 1993 didn’t last long with the schedule being changed to the autumn again in 2002. No Derby was run in 2001.
There have been some notable achievements in the trainers, jockeys, and owners ranks throughout the history of the West Australian Derby.
In the early to mid-twentieth century, J J Kelly saddled-up six WA Derby winners:
1919 Eurythmic – 1926 Maple – 1928 Second Wind – 1935 Yaringa
1938 Gay Prince – 1947 Westralian.
In more recent times Grant Williams has an imposing record both on his own and with his wife, Alana.
As private trainer for the powerful Peters stable, Williams has trained five Derby winners himself and a further four with wife, Alana.
Grant Williams: 2011 Dreamaway – 2013 Mystic Prince – 2014 Respondent
2015 Delicacy – 2016 Arcadia Dream.
Grant & Alana Williams: 2018 Action – 2019 Regal Power
2020 Tuscan Queen – 2021 Western Empire.
Frank “Tiger” Moore rode the winner of the West Australian Derby seven times during the 1950s & 60s:
1953 Just Peter – 1957 Nhargo – 1959 Little Empire
1962 Nicopolis – 1965 Baccare – 1968 Hidalios – 1969 Surrender.
In recent times William Pike has reigned supreme having ridden the Derby winner on eleven occasions.
Being the regular rider for the Peters/Williams stable has contributed to eight of Pike’s eleven Derby winners:
2006 Cats Fun – 2008 Grand Journey – 2011 Dreamaway
2014 Respondent – 2015 Delicacy – 2016 Arcadia Dream
2018 Action – 2019 Regal Power – 2020 Tuscan Queen
2021 Western Empire – 2023 Awesome John.
Prolific owners, Bob and Susan Peters have seen their cerise and white colours salute the judge on ten occasions:
2000 Old Money – 2011 Dreamaway – 2013 Mystic Prince
2014 Respondent – 2015 Delicacy – 2016 Arcadia Dream
2018 Action – 2019 Regal Power – 2020 Tuscan Queen
2021 Western Empire.
A Lot Of Good Men
T Andrews, D Houston, G Rogers, B Willison, P Wildermoth, K Land, M Dixon, G Dickie, C Valenti, B Nutt, G Lyons, G Williamson, B Griffiths, J Hetherington, A Brennan, J Smith, D Andrews, R Fuller, M Ferguson, D Gundry
Dark blue, white epaulettes
B or br c 3y A Lot – Cosmah Domination
Trainer T. Andrews
Rider J. Noske 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Buckets Ridge 56.5
3rd Lord Vampi 56.5
2 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 2:29.80
2023 Awesome John
Mr S Saric, Mrs J Saric, Mr J Saric, Miss A Saric, Ms T Saric,
Mrs C Gudelj, Mr V Gudelv, Mrs J Pavlonic & Mr J Pavlonic
White & red checks, white & black seams sleeves, black cap
B g 3y Awesome Rock – Jayquin Star
Trainer J. O’Shea
Rider W. Pike 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/4
2nd Another Chino 56.5
3rd She’s Fit 54.5
1 len x ¾ len. Time 2:32.06
2022 Alaskan God
Mrs C Morton, F Fairthorne, Halo Racing Services P/L, B Thomason, G Rogers, G Williamson, Ms J Williamson, Esquin & Party On
Yellow, light blue armbands & cap
B g 3y Playing God – Lady Alaska
Trainer D. Morton
Rider C. Parnham 56.5
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/4F
2nd Pale Rider 56.5
3rd Black Fantasy 56.5
3 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:31.71
2021 Western Empire
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 3y Iffraaj – Western Jewel
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/3F
2nd Temptacion 54.5
3rd Kerman Rock 56.5
¾ len x nk. Time 2:30.91
2021 – Weights decreased to 56.5 colts & geldings
& 54.5 fillies
2020 Tuscan Queen
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore a black cap to distiunguish him from his
Peters’ stablemate, Midnight Blue)
B f 3y Fastnet Rock – Tavarnelle
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/5F
2nd Red Hot Tip 57.5
3rd Criminal Code 57.5
4 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:32.24
2020 – Weights increased to 57.5 colts & geldings
& 55.5 fillies
2019 Regal Power
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 3y Pierro – Broadway Belle
Trainer G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 56.5
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 4/11F
2nd Cockney Crew 56.5
3rd Ping Me Another 54.5
Hd x hd. Time 2:30.69
2018 Action
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 3y Pierro – Broadway Belle
G. & A. Williams
Rider W. Pike 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
2nd Like A Butterfly 54.5
3rd Media Baron 56.5
4 len x ¾ len. Time 2:29.92
2017 Gatting
Impressive Racing P/L (Mgr: K Berry), C Mathers, H Money, N Magro, F Stanford, S Trigwell, G Artemis, N Viandante, L Rowland, D Gibson, B Hayden, V McKinnel, N Rampant, D Russell, R Mason, C Grover, J Jaworski, M Paratore, Ms K Reid & K Rowland
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
B g 3y Hard Spun – Stubborn
Trainer D. McAuliffe
Rider M. Autier 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Very Tempting 54.5
3rd Chill The Champers 54.5
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:30.33
2016 Arcadia Dream
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore a black cap to distiunguish him from his
Peters’ stablemate, Heart Starter)
B or br f 3y Domesday – Arcadia
Trainer G. Williams
Rider W. Pike 54.5
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 15/4
2nd Who Dat Singa 56.5
3rd Culverin 54.5
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:31.38
2015 Delicacy
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B f 3y Al Maher – Simply Wicked
Trainer G. Williams
Rider W. Pike 54.5
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/10F
2nd Keysbrook 54.5
3rd Boom Time 56.5
½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:38.23
2014 Respondent
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 3y Haradasun – Avenida Madero
Trainer G. Williams
Rider W. Pike 56.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Ihtsahymn 56.5
3rd Real Love 54.5
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 2:29.59
2013 Mystic Prince
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
(wore a black cap to distiunguish him from his Peters’
stablemates, Desert Glow, Special Favour & Western Blaze)
Br g 3y Reset – Purfect Size
Trainer G. Williams
Rider B. Melham 56.5
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Moreish 54.5
3rd Desert Glow 56.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:31.43
2012 Rohan
G R Kettlewell, Mrs J A Kettlewell & W D Allen
Green, black & white checked sash, white sleeves, black
checked armbands, black & white checked cap
B g 3y Blackfriars – Voltage Pak
Trainer V. Sigley
Rider G. Smith 56.5
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2
2nd Flashy Fella 56.5
3rd The Social Network 54.5
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:34.50
2012 – Race downgraded to Group 2
2011 Dreamaway
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
Br f 3y More Than Ready – Legal Consent
Trainer G. Williams
Rider W. Pike 54
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4F
2nd Playing God 56
3rd Rio Willie 56
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.78
2010 Chartreux
S & Mrs P Bell, R Pitcher, P Gibbons, Ms D Mutton, J O’Brien,
M Jobling, C McKenna & A Makiv
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B g 3y Catbird – French Resort
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider B. Rawiller 56
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Bridgestone 56
3rd Brother Mak 56
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:27.96
2009 Markus Maximus
C & L Marks, W Moore, J & J Henderson & A Tuohey
Lime, pink diamonds band, black sleeves, pink diamonds
armbands, pink cap
Br g 3y Pentire – Shafty Lady
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
2nd Berloiz 56
3rd Phenomenons 56
Hd x ½ len. Time 2:31.20
2009 – Fillies weight increased to 54kg
2008 Grand Journey
D Brideoake, P & Mrs Z Green, S Polimeni, C Infantino,
P Bourinaris, M Accardo & S Mazzeo
Lime, olive seams
B f 3y Good Journey – Grand Prospect
Trainer D. Brideoake
Rider W. Pike 53.5
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/4
2nd Yuro 56
3rd Star Encounter 53.5
Lng hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:28.75
2007 Guyno
Dr. P. A. Richardson Mrs. S. Richardson, J. B. Court & Mrs. H. Court
Green, red moon & stars, red sleeves with green stars, red & green star cap
Br g 3y O’Reilly – River Century
Trainer L. P. Luciani
Rider J. Whiting 56
16 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/4
2nd Ballack 56
3rd Original Lovalover 56
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:29.08
2006 Cats Fun
H. & I. Jarvis
Green, purple hoops, orange sleeves, purple cap
B g 3y Catbird – She’s Zeel
Trainer M. Grant
Rider W. Pike 56
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Raise A Call 56
3rd Scenic Shot 56
¾ len x ½ len. Time 2:29.79
2005 Plastered
Mrs. J. I. Harvey, E. A. Galante & Mrs. J. A. Galante
Blue, gold hoops, blue sleeves, gold cap
Br g 3y Laranto – Tipples
Trainer L. Smith
Rider P. Harvey 56
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/5F
2nd Royal Drive 53.5
3rd Master Minx 56
6 ¼ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:31.33
2005 – Race run at Belmont racecourse
2004 Mr Sandgroper
Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty),
Duncraig Stud (Mgr: P G Prendiville)
Royal blue, yellow sash, armbands & cap
Ch g 3y Peintre Celebre – Game Warrior
Trainer D. Edwards
Rider P. King 56
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F
2nd Fatal Attraction 53.5
3rd Crown Prosecutor 56
Sht hd x ½ len. Time 2:36.22
2003 Shirazamatazz
N G Duncan, Mrs S M Duncan, H O Yelverton, Mrs J A Kersley Kalgoorlie Racing Stnd.
Yellow, black maltese cross & quartered cap
Ch g 3y Barathea – Gourmet
Trainer F. Kersley
Rider D. Staeck 56
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2F
2nd Conspirator 56
3rd Golden Prospect 56
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 2:32.86
2003 – Weights increased t0 56kg colts & geldings & 53.5kg fillies
2002 Honor Lap
H W Daly & D J Reed
Dark blue, yellow diamonds & sleeves, red armbands & cap
Ch f 3y Honor Grades – President’s Pearl
Trainer G. Daly
Rider P. King 53
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Lord Mason 55.5
3rd Storm Fille 53
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:31.58
2001 – No Derby was run due to the schedule being switched from summer to autumn
2000 Old Money
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R. J. & Mrs. S. L. Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
B f 3y Old Spice – Balmy Night
Trainer L. Smith
Rider J. Brown 53
18 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 3/1F
2nd Tingling 55.5
3rd Grand Turismo 55.5
2 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 2:30.40
1999 Voile D’Or
Mrs B Saunders & Mrs P Miller
Black, pink spots, pink hooped sleeves, black cap
Br f 3y Dieu D’Or – Curator
Trainer J. Miller
Rider J. Noske 53
18 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 33/1
2nd Latest Ploy 55.5
3rd From The Hip 55.5
7 len x nse. Time 2:29.73
1998 Kim Angel
Mesdames J Fyans & E Wagg
Red, gold star, gold & blue striped sleeves,
gold cap red stars
B or br f 3y Serheed – Chancery Star
Trainer Paula Wagg
Rider P. Harvey 53
16 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/2
2nd Old Nick 55.5
3rd Matriculate 53
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:31.00
1997 Hot Jules
Belhus Racing Stables Synd. (Hot Jules)
Royal blue, white star, checked sleeves & cap
(wore a red cap to distinguish him from his
stablemate Reigning Halo)
Ch c 3y Bletchley Park – Hot Spice
Trainer P. Jordan
Rider M. Sestich 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 16/1
2nd Mystic Chantry 53
3rd Pennyweight Point 55.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:31.33
1996 Capricious Lass
Heystesbury Stud Pty Ltd
Maroon, white maltese cross & cap
B f 3y Carry A Smile – Capichi
Trainer L. Morton
Rider D. Gundry 53
18 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2
2nd Strike Swiftly 55.5
3rd Stylish Mahal 55.5
Nse x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:31.25
1995 Crying Game
Miss A C. Johnson
Turquoise, gold crossed sashes & quartered cap
B g 3y Warring Nations – Harka
Trainer Miss A. C. Johnson
Rider P. Harvey 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/7F
2nd Unpretentious 53
3rd Achtung Baby 53
4 len x ½ len. Time 2:29.91
1994 Beaux Art
Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgrs: J C & Mrs A Roberts)
Black, brown sash & cap
B f 3y Nomrood – Ballyman’s Girl
Trainer D. Edwards
Rider D. Rudland 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8F
2nd King Of Saxony 55.5
3rd Cloudy Bay 55.5
Nse x 4 len. Time 2:31.90
1993 Firing Range
M A Carlile
Yellow, green hoops
Gr g 3y Kala Dancer – Lady Chancery
Trainer R. W. Price
Rider P. Dyson 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Native Pilgrim 55.5
3rd Vagabond Boy 55.5
½ hd x 5 ½ len. Time 2:27.82 (race record)
Race Date – 26 Dec 1993
1993 – Race upgraded to Group 1
1993 Beaujolais Boy
Mesdames N A Boschetti & A Ryan
Yellow, green striped sleeves, red cap
B or br g 3y Chanteclair – Countess Mospey
Trainer R. W. Price
Rider Mrs S. O’Donnell 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/4F
2nd Anniversary Model 55.5
3rd Dr Gold 55.5
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:32.51
Race Date – 1 May 1993
1993 – Two Derbies were run due to the schedule being switched from autumn back to summer
1992 Heroicity
Limestone Park Stud (Mgr: Sir Ernest Lee Steere)
All red
Gr c 3y Cheraw – Fleeting World
Trainer T. Andrews
Rider M. Sestich 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/9F
2nd Lincoln’s Court 55.5
3rd Marooned By Flood 55.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:30.79
1992 – Race downgraded to Group 2
1991 Mirror Magic
J. D. Chalmers, W. R. Hannah & H. J. Triggs
Light blue, red armbands & cap
Ch f 3y Lord Ballina – Mirramanda
Trainer A. D. Mathews
Rider R. Franklin 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/2
2nd Storm Trooper 55.5
3rd Higginsville 55.5
Sht hd x 2 len. Time 2:28.29
1990 Chipolata
W J Mitchell, K N Reynolds, P S Palatinus & B M Holmes
Blue and white quarters, red sleeves, red, white and blue quartered cap
Br c 3y Lunchtime – All For Love
Trainer W. J. Mitchell
Rider M. Lane 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 1– SP 12/1
2nd Royal Flush 55.5
3rd Kama Dancer 55.5
1 ¾ len x nk. Time 2:28.92
1989 Belele
E H Lee Steere
All red
Gr c 3y Cheraw – Zibra
Trainer E. Montgomery
Rider M. Sestich 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/2
2nd Port Princess 54.5
3rd Bar Landy 55.5
4 ½ len x sht hd. Time 2:29.24
1988 The Bukhra
L F & Mrs L F Wise, I & Mrs I Cohen & Mrs P H Jordan
White, cerise maltese cross, sleeves & cap
Gr g 3y Cheraw – Tudor Empress
Trainer P. H. Jordan
Rider L. Millington 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 6/1
2nd Madam Peppermint 54.5
3rd She’s Got Style 54.5
Sht ½ hd x sht nk. Time 2:31.84
1987 – No Derby was run due to the schedule being switched from summer to autumn
1986 Joindre
Mrs G A Martinovich & S J Quinlivan
Yellow, red hoops & cap
Ch c 3y Twig Moss – Hantoussa
Trainer T. Martinovich
Rider T. Pike 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1
2nd Congressman 55.5
3rd Military Plume 55.5
1 len x nse. Time 2:28.6
1985 Rant And Rave
L R & Mrs L R Connell
Gold, purple striped sleeves, quartered cap
B c 3y Picture Show – My Fantasy
Trainer B. O’Malley
Rider R. Kemp 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/10F
2nd Beelbangera 55.5
3rd Just Begun 55.5
Lng hd x 2 len. Time 2:29.00
1984 National Gallery
ANZ B’Stock Synd. (N Carlyon & T Krishnan)
Swettenham Stud (R Sangster) P Hogan & C Hayes
Red, white seams & cap
Br c 3y Sir Tristram – My Tricia
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider R. Mallyon 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/4F
2nd Importune 55.5
3rd On Stage 55.5
3 len x 6 len. Time 2:33.40
1983 Old Currency
T’Bred International Pty Ltd (Mgrs: B J Maher & R McCarthy)
Black, red maltese cross, red sleeves, white cap
Gr c 3y One Pound Sterling – Gold Diana
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider K. Forrester 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 12/1
2nd Bounty Hawk 55.5
3rd Old Spice 55.5
Sht nk x 1 ½ len. Time 2:30.34
1982 Rare Flyer
Dr. A W Williams & Ross W O’Brien
Green, light blue stripes, green cap
Ch c 3y Captains Wings – Momus
Trainer R. W. Rayment
Rider M. Sestich 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/2
2nd Sanatate 55.5
3rd Grosvenor 55.5
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 2:35.09
1981 Vortilla
S. J. Quinlivan
Purple & white diamonds & quartered cap
Ch c 3y Zvornik – Vatilla
Trainer S. J. Quinlivan
Rider R. Kemp 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Binbinga 55.5
3rd Brewery Boy 55.5
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:28.67
1980 Seltrice
W R & D J Lanyon, D P Martin, T J McGlashan, J K Brennan
& J W Caffrey
Orange, grey quarters, white sleeves & cap
B c 3y Selhurst – Toltrice
Trainer A. R. White
Rider P. Trotter 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Sovereign Red 55.5
3rd Staan Castle 55.5
2 len x ½ len. Time 2:29.10
1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
1979 Mighty Kingdom
T. J. Smith, L. & J. Foyster & B. H. Heavener
Dark blue, green stripes
Ch c 3y Planet Kingdom – Madam Borough
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Johnston 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/6F
2nd Star God 55.5
3rd Top Ware 55.5
¾ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:33.18
1978 Regimental Honour
Mr & Mrs E H Hickling, Mr & Mrs W R Hannah, G Crisp & Mrs E Wells
Lilac & Purple quarters & cap
Br c 3y Seventh Hussar – Proud Pundit
Trainer E. Hickling
Rider P. Moran 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 11/2
2nd Sovereign Shell 55.5
3rd Regal Jester 55.5
Hd x nk. Time 2:36.35
1977 Stormy Rex
L. J. Slade & M. E. Wake
Royal blue, red diamonds, gold sleeves & cap
Br g 3y Storm Ruler – Chellissa
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/5F
2nd Show Ego 53
3rd Waitangirua 55.5
Lng nk x 5 len. Time 2:28.7
1976 Chasta Bellota
Mrs P M Hantos
Light blue, dark blue maltese cross & sleeves, light blue cap
Ch c 3y Charlton – Luzula
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider J. J. Miller 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1
2nd Family Of Man 55.5
3rd Unaware 55.5
Nse x 3 ½ len. Time 2:28.97
1975 Ngawyni
Messrs. B. J. Fullerton & M. Becker
Green, orange sash & cap
B c 3y Zvornik – Lamperine
Trainer J. M. Davidson
Rider G. Webster 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/4F
2nd Faranfore 55.5
3rd Miss Sublime 53
3 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:30.2
1974 Bottled Sunshine
Mr & Mrs H. C. Nitschke
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
Ch g 3y Oncidium – Farm Lass
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. R. Miller 55.5
17 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 5/1
2nd Exalt’s Pride 55.5
3rd Fortunate 55.5
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:30.58
1973 Asgard
Mr. H. C. Nitschke
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
Br g 3y Herbes – Belle Time
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. R. Miller 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/1
2nd Leica Lover 55.5
3rd Imagele 55.5
Lng nk x 3 ½ len. Time 2:27.9
(race record)
1972 Dayana
Mr. H. C. Nitschke
Light blue, black sleeves, red cap
Br g 3y Oncidium – Dicidiana
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. J. Miller 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/2F
2nd Gala Red 55.5
3rd Allegation 55.5
4 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:28.7
1972 was the first metric running of the West Australian Derby – Distance changed from 1 ½ miles to 2400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971 Ride Easy
E H & R R Lee Steere
All red
B or br c 3y Billum – Sunrider
Trainer J. J. Broderick
Rider P. O’Loghlen 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
2nd Indian Shell 8.10
3rd Air Flow 8.10
¾ len x 1 len. Time 2:32 ¾
1970 Chez Felix
V A Brockman & W D Slater
Maroon, white stripes & cap
Br c 3y Felix – Asset
Trainer J. V. Brockman
Rider P. O’Loughlin 8.10
16 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Major Reward 8.10
3rd Heliolight 8.10
3 len x ½ len. Time 2:31 ¼
(race record)
1969 Surrender
Mrs S C Gwynne
Dark blue, red sleeves & cap
B or br c 3y Indian Conquest – Munyata
Trainer R. C. Ransome
Rider F. Moore 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/4
2nd Kilrickle 8.10
3rd Irish Gent 8.10
1 ¾ len x 8 len. Time 2:32 ¼
1968 Hidalios
S Hillier
Yellow, lilac hoops & cap
Ch g 3y Hidalgo – Waltzing
Trainer D. L. Crowe
Rider F. Moore 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Beau Shar 8.10
3rd Catch Account 8.10
2 len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:32 ½
1967 Sir Chatary
R E Sharratt & N W Fawcett
White, green maltese cross, red armbands & cap
B c 3y Hillary – Chitchat
Trainer N. W. Fawcett
Rider F. Treen 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/10F
2nd Golden Rack 8.10
3rd Bakerle 8.10
3 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:32
(race record)
1966 Redacre
J H Cumming & Mrs A E G Wagener
Red, purple spots, white cap
Ch c 3y Golden God – Ihumata
Trainer A. E. G. Wagener
Rider F. Treen 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/4F
2nd Stormy 8.10
3rd Nauprius 8.10
1 len x hd. Time 2:35 ¼
1965 Baccare
Mrs S Gwynne
Dark blue, red sleeves & cap
B g 3y Raconteur – Kylassa
Trainer R. Ransome
Rider F. Moore 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1
2nd Muette 8.5
3rd Bibra Boy 8.10
¾ len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:33 ¾
1964 Kev’s Folly
M L Elliott & W K Hannah
Red, gold hoops & cap
Ch f 3y Night Guardian – Sanlock
Trainer W. E. Kirby
Rider R. Davies 8.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 8/1
2nd Royal Coral 8.10
3rd Rock Drill 8.10
1 len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:35
1963 Gojon
R W Johnson
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Br c 3y Asteroid – Jet Queen
Trainer F. H. Towton
Rider B. Hutchison 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Racson 8.10
3rd Cooleny 8.10
Nse x lng nk. Time 2:37 ¾
1962 Nicopolis
Mr. F. Brady
Brown, white sash & cap
Blk c 3y Landau – Ballater Belle
Trainer H. W. Campbell
Rider F. Moore 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/2F
2nd Rack And Ruin 8.10
3rd Resolution 8.10
1 len x nk. Time 2:34 ¼
1961 Magic Colour
R A & Mrs Rieusset
White, black armbands & cap
Gr c 3y Al Dakhil – Reset
Trainer F. E. Dixey
Rider N. Coombe 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/11F
2nd North Globe 8.10
3rd Water Power 8.10
1 len x 6 len. Time 2:36
1960 Chestillion
Mr & Mrs D M Young
Light blue, green hoops & cap
Ch c 3y Postilion – Chestnut Lady
Trainer A. H. Jordan
Rider F. Treen 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/9F
2nd Beech Nut 8.10
3rd Blue Rose 8.5
Sht nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:36
1959 Little Empire
H H Hall
Brown, light blue armbands & cap
B c 3y Perilous – British Girl
Trainer H. W. Campbell
Rider F. Moore 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/4F
2nd First Orl 8.10
3rd Queen Of The Nile 8.5
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:33 ½
1958 England’s Dust
Messrs. G. Atkinson & A. T. & M. S. Bowden
Brown, yellow sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Englands Glory – Pearldust
Trainer A. T. Bowden
Rider J. Ingram 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4
2nd High Channel 8.10
3rd Moonraker 8.10
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:35 ¼
1957 Nhargo
K B Mitchell
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B c 3y Pentagon – Kali
Trainer H. W. Campbell
Rider F. Moore 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Cheeky Jan 8.5
3rd Brown Express 8.10
½ nk x 4 len. Time 2:35
1956 Lady Orator
A & R C Cunningham
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Ch f 3y Talking – Bralla
Trainer J. C. Fitzpatrick
Rider K. Moxham 8.5
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2
2nd Petsalvic 8.10
3rd Tribal Ring 8.10
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:33 ½
1955 Mallant
Messrs. C Grant & E O’Malley
Dark blue, white armbands & cap
B c 3y Nilo – Constant Belle
Trainer E. O’Malley
Rider D. Crowe 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Fair Remarc 8.5
3rd Innajarra 8.10
3 len x ½ len. Time 2:38 ¼
1954 Asterios
H E House
Light blue, dark blue hoops & cap
B g 3y Empyrean – Westbury
Trainer A. G. Smith
Rider T. Unkovich 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Capel Blue 8.10
3rd Sathiavan 8.10
Nk x 2 len. Time 2:35 ¾
1953 Just Peter
Mr J P Langford
White, red hoops, dark blue cap
Br c 3y Hello Peter – Paymistress
Trainer J. F. Kirkpatrick
Rider F. Moore 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1F
2nd His Imps 8.10
3rd Foreign Court 8.10
2 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:34 ½
1952 Raconteur
Mrs. G. W. Gwynne
Dark blue, red sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Remarc – Jolly Imp
Trainer F. E. Spencer
Rider E. Treffone 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 1/3F
2nd Jewel Time 8.10
3rd Coronate 8.10
3 ½ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:36
1951 Smart Chief
J C Healy
Lilac, cerise hoops & cap
B c 3y Remarc – Asrute
Trainer H. G. Towton
Rider F. Treen 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd Chestnut Lady 8.5
3rd Count Cimbrone 8.10
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:35
1950 Jovial Lad
Mrs. E F Sherwood
Black, light blue quarters, light blue cap
B c 3y Merry Mathew – Hansom
Trainer F. McAuliffe
Rider F. Treen 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 1/3F
2nd Royal Brocade 8.10
3rd Beau Scot 8.10
½ nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:32 ½
(race record)
1949 Prediction
Mrs J H Davies
Orange, brown diamonds & sleeves, orange armbands & cap
B f 3y Zaimis – Fast Patrol
Trainer F. McAuliffe
Rider F. Treen 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Gold Starling 8.5
3rd Dhostar 8.10
½ len x lng hd. Time 2:34 ½
1948 Precedent
J H Davies
Orange, brown diamonds & sleeves, orange cap
Br c 3y Zaimis – Verey Star
Trainer F. McAuliffe
Rider C. Tulloh 8.10
18 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/4F
2nd British Myth 8.10
3rd Franglo 8.10
8 len x 3 len. Time 2:35
1947 Westralian
W J Winterbottom
Black, dark blue sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Gay Balkan – Mamua
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider R. Treffone 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/4
2nd Tampina 8.10
3rd Shonner 8.10
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:33 ½
(race record)
1946 Lady Lucia
Mr G Mengler
Purple, red cross & sleeves, light blue armbands & cap
Blk f 3y Camelhair – Love Words
Trainer J. Armanasco
Rider C. McLauchlan 8.5
15 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 50/1
2nd Filipino 8.10
3rd Repulse 8.10
2 len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:35
1945 Cherbourg
Mr G E Robinson
Green, red sash & cap
B c 3y Gay Balkan – Torque
Trainer G. E. Robinson
Rider E. McClure 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/1
2nd Cylena 8.5
3rd Air Flare 8.10
2 ½ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:35
1944 Lord Treat
Mr M Michelides
Pink, dark blue sleeves & cap
Blk c 3y Treat – Lady Wold
Trainer J. Armanasco
Rider R. Morley 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 1/2F
2nd Liberation 8.5
3rd Bobaris 8.10
½ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:34 ¾
1943 Kalamunda
E A Bowler
Black, orange stripes & cap
B c 3y Remarc – Cosy Beggar
Trainer C. Brown
Rider J. Meyers 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2
2nd Kingsley 8.10
3rd Starry Sky 8.5
2 len x 4 len. Time 2:35 ¾
1942 Pantheist
S G Johnstone
Brown, red spots & cap
Br c 3y Pantheon – Ribstone
Trainer H. W. Campbell
Rider E. Treffone 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/6F
2nd Andirich 8.10
3rd Skyro 8.10
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 2:36
1941 Kimra
T H Reynolds
Yellow, black armbands & cap
Br f 3y Agrion – Lady Perseus
Trainer J. Crowley
Rider H. D. Whitbread 8.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Royal Standard 8.10
3rd Sydney James 8.10
1 ½ len x hd. Time 2:36 ¼
1940 Hestia
W J Marwick
Pink, brown spots & cap
Br f 3y Parenthesis – Maenad
Trainer L. B. McNally
Rider J. Banks 8.5
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/1
2nd Romanette 8.5
3rd Muffitt 8.5
2 len x ½ nk. Time 2:36 ¼
1939 True Flight
S J & N V Mills
Dark blue, pink armbands & cap
B c 3y The Buzzard – Even Keel
Trainer V. G. Egan
Rider H. Mornement 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/7F
2nd Loyalist 8.10
3rd Culga-Carrie 8.10
4 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:36
1938 Gay Prince
W J Winterbottom
Black, dark blue sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Gay Lothario – Violet Rays
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider E. Treffone 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/5F
2nd Kronos 8.10
3rd Beaufiler 8.5
7 len x 6 len. Time 2:35 ¾
1937 Footmark
S J & N V Mills
Dark blue, pink armbands & cap
B c 3y Defoe – Bachelor’s Picture
Trainer V. G. Egan
Rider O. Callinan 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/9F
2nd Frema 8.5
3rd Spring 8.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:36
1936 Oceanus
W H Vincent
White, orange hoops & cap
B c 3y Pantheon – Recede
Trainer G. Jones
Rider R. Watson 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Jongleur 8.10
3rd Winbyie 8.5
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:33 ¾
(equal race record)
1935 Yaringa
Messrs. Wintenoom & Lefroy
All light blue
Br f 3y Iliad – Refinement
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider R. Ellis 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/2F
2nd Balkan Prince 8.10
3rd Manolive 8.10
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 2:36 ½
1934 Hyperion
W H Vincent
White, orange hoops & cap
Br c 3y Pantheon – Opera
Trainer G. Jones
Rider O. Callinan 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/2F
2nd Bivalve 8.10
3rd Staunch 8.10
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:43 ¼
1933 Panto
Messrs. Grant & Spriggs
Tartan, blue sash & cap
Blk c 3y Pantheon – Sweet Land
Trainer V. E. Pinkus
Rider A. Armanasco 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd D’Artagnan 8.10
3rd Grand Vizier 8.10
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:35
1932 Olympian
W H Vincent
White, orange hoops, hooped sleeves & cap
B c 3y Pantheon – Flimsy
Trainer G. Jones
Rider A. Knox 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/4F
2nd Bajardo 8.10
3rd Riveret 8.5
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:33 ¾
(race record)
1931 Isle Of Astur
E Temby
Dark blue, lilac sleeves & cap
B g 3y Isle Of Arran – a ‘Poetical’ mare
Trainer E. Temby
Rider R. Morley 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1F
2nd Alienist 8.10
3rd Yocki 8.5
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36 ½
1930 Beaunilly
Mrs A M R Bunbury
Orange, lilac sash & cap
B f 3y Beau Fils – Shinilly
Trainer C. E. Buckingham
Rider A. Wilson 8.5
9 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Shining Colours 8.10
3rd Air Lord 8.10
1 len x 5 len. Time 2:37 ½
1929 Ozonia
Mr E A Hall
Brown, pink sash & cap
B c 3y Seacrest – Barinia
Trainer R. Burns
Rider H. Charles 8.10
10 Ran – SP 50/1
2nd Pure Blend 8.5
3rd Star Sir 8.10
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35 ¾
1928 Second Wind
Mr E Lee Steere
All red
Ch g 3y Grandcourt – First Blow
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider R. Morley 8.10
9 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Dawn Of Youth 8.10
3rd Ergotic 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:35 ½
(race record)
1927 Hint
Mr D Curtis
Dark blue, purple sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Night Hawk – Cue
Trainer W. Marks
Rider N. Percival 8.5
12 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Serbury 8.10
3rd Chillabong 8.5
3 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:36 ¼
1926 Maple
Mr. E. Lee Steere
All red
Br f 3y Rossendale – Honeywood
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider R. Morley 8.5
7 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Carus 8.10
3rd Kongoni 8.10
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:38
1925 Sir Alwyne
Mr G T Strickland
Red, green sleeves
B c 3y St Alwyne – Formaliter
Trainer J. Hunt
Rider N. Percival 8.10
9 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Pica Pica 8.10
3rd Selasko 8.10
Nk x 1 len. Time 2:44 3/5
1924 Huette
Dr. E A Officer
White, orange hoops
Br f 3y Night Hawk – Barmeny
Trainer G. Jones
Rider S. J. Bowler
7 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Neatfoot 8.10
3rd Borrisokane 8.10
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:40 3/5
1923 Lilypond
Mr. John Jeffery
Lilac, orange hoops
Ch g 3y Lilyveil – Coolan Dhu
Trainer J. Jeffery
Rider F. Straker 8.10
6 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Honneur 8.5
3rd His Double 8.10
½ nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:36 4/5
1922 Killiecrankie
Dr T Ambrose & Mr S P Mackay
Blue, grey spots
B c 3y Kilbroney – Flowery Speech
Trainer J. W. Anderson
Rider A. Wilson 8.10
10 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Merlang 8.5
3rd Green Sward 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:39 2/5
1921 Easingwold
Mr. W. Marks
Red, purple spots, red cap
Ch c 3y Eaton Lad – Bahloo
Trainer W. Marks
Rider N. Percival 8.10
7 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Princess Smiles 8.5
3rd Poondarra 8.10
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 2:37 1/5
1920 Fluent
Messrs. Wittenoom & Lefroy
All light blue
Blk c 3y Flippant – Starland
Trainer H. A. Holmes
Rider A. Walker 8.10
10 Ran – SP 16/1
2nd Jolly Cosy 8.5
3rd Mountain Heath 8.10
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 2:37 4/5
1919 Eurythmic
Mr. E. Lee Steere
All red
Ch c 3y Eudorus – Bob Cherry
Trainer J. J. Kelly
Rider F. Bullock 8.10
5 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Saint Humphrey 8.10
3rd Coomalga 8.10
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:39
1918 Oyadu
Mr D E Grant
Tartan, blue sash
B c 3y Holsworthy – Real Grit
Trainer P. J. Ward
Rider R. Brennan 8.10
8 Ran – SP 7/4EF (Clever Jim)
2nd Susarion 8.10
3rd Clever Jim 8.10
½ hd x ½ hd. Time 2:36
(race record)
1917 Green Lord
P A Connolly
Red, white sash
Ch c 3y Green Mountain – Lady Agnes
Trainer J. W. Anderson
Rider G. Sermon 8.10
7 Ran – SP 5/2F
2nd Mindoolah 8.10
3rd Hand 8.10
3 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:37 2/5
(equal race record)
1916 Yandil
Messrs. Lee Steere & Grant
All red
B g 3y Linacre – Lady Fucilla
Trainer P. J. Ward
Rider J. Hopwood 8.10
6 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Irish Comedy 8.10
3rd Bardeur 8.10
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:41 1/5
1915 Pillotos
Mr C Ball
Black, red sleeves
Blk f 3y Prudent King – Lotos
Trainer H. A. Holmes
Rider C. Barden 8.5
9 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Home Chat 8.5
3rd Persian Ruler 8.10
4 len x nse. Time 2:40 2/5
1914 Mistico
Mr D E Grant
Tartan, blue sash
B c 3y Linacre – Grey Mist
Trainer A. F. Lee
Rider R. Brennan 8.10
9 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Tom Castro 8.10
3rd Crystabel 8.5
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:37 2/5
(race record)
1913 Radnor
Mr S P Mackay
Orange, black sleeves
B c 3y Earlston – Burletta
Trainer H. A. Holmes
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
10 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd New Tipperary 8.10
3rd Downdale 8.5
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:38 1/5
(race record)
1913 – Colts & geldings 8.10 - Fillies 8.5
1912 Dueler
Mr H M Woods
Blue, white quarters
Br c 3y Challenger – Carinthia
Trainer C. H. Norton
Rider W. Truscott 8.10
12 Ran – SP 9/10F
2nd Orient Queen 8.5
3rd Tadanga 8.5
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:39 1/5
1911 Ayrville
P Bolger
Black, blue hoops, black cap
Ch c 3y Ayr Laddie – Trenville’s Daughter
Trainer P. Bolger
Rider S. Ferguson 8.10
10 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Florabel 8.5
3rd Mousme 8.5
Nse x 1 ½ len. Time 2:40 ½
1910 Renegade
Mr C McManus
Black, green spots
Br or blk g 3y True Blue – Apsley
Trainer C. McManus
Rider E. Sutherland 8.7
13 Ran – EvensF
2nd Miss Hazel 8.5
3rd West Park 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:41 2/5
1909 Jolly Beggar
Mr. P. A. Connolly
Scarlet, white sash
Br c 3y Ayr Laddie – Lady Trenville
Trainer P. A. Connelly
Rider R. Sutherland 8.10
9 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Artesian 8.7
3rd High Society 8.5
6 len x 2 len. Time 2:40
1908 Thorina
Mr. P. A. Connolly
Scarlet, white sash & cap
Br f 3y Pistol – Thora
Trainer J. Pullen
Rider F. Bullock 8.5
5 Ran – SP 5/2
2nd Lady Bobadil 8.5
3rd The Brewer 8.10
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:41 1/5
1907 Post Town
Mr. P. A. Connolly
Scarlet, white sash & cap
B c 3y Positano – Molly Masham
Trainer F. Weidemann
Rider R. Sutherland 8.10
7 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Bundorrie 8.10
3rd Valere 8.10
1 ½ len x 8 len. Time 2:46
1906 Benbow
Mr E E D Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 3y Grafton – Sequel
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
7 Ran – SP 6/4EF (Prophecy)
2nd Baerami 8.10
3rd Prophercy 8.5
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:38 4/5
(race record)
1905 Piata
Mr H J Saunders
Green, pink sleeves & cap
B c 3y Castor – Radiant
Trainer E. Burren
Rider W. Ross 8.10
11 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Scorcher 8.7
3rd Flora Mae 8.5
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:41 1/5
1904 Keston
Mr E “Firebrace” (Mr H S Darlot)
Crimson & white hoops, crimson cap
B c 3y Medallion – Salutation
Trainer W. E. Fairfield
Rider J. O’Brien 8.10
5 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Culroy 8.5
3rd Antaean 8.10
Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 2:56 3/5
1904 – Original result was a triple dead-heat so all three
dead-heaters competed in a run-off with the above result
1903 Bandolier
Mr E B Mckeon
Violet, white sleeves & cap
B c 3y Light Artillery – Queensdale
Trainer E. B. McKeon
Rider R. Trewartha 8.10
12 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd President 8.10
3rd Zeus 8.10
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:42 2/5
1903 – Geldings allowance reduced to 3lb (8.7)
1902 Honeydew
Mr E. H. Roberts
Blue, white sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Tremando – Honeycomb
Trainer E. Linnegar
Rider H. Conlon 8.5
7 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Rond X 8.10
3rd Fifeness 8.10
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:52 1/5
1901 Trionia
Mr E. H. Roberts
Blue, white sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Tremando – Gelesma
Trainer E. Linnegar
Rider J. M. O’Mara 8.5
6 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Cadenas 8.5
3rd Tripoli 8.10
2 len x 4 len. Time 2:41 1/5
1900 Warrior II
Mr C D “Argyle” (Messrs. Connor & Doherty)
Black & green hoops, red cap
Br c 3y Enfilade – Melodise
Trainer B. Fox
Rider R. Trewartha 8.10
6 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Froth 8.5
3rd Treasure 8.10
30 len x 6 len. Time 2:41
(race record)
1899 Wairiri
“L Hawthorn” (L H Darlot)
Green & red hoops, red cap
B f 3y Malua – Soray
Trainer J. McPherson
Rider M. Power 8.5
10 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Gypsy Bill 8.10
3rd The Palmer 8.5
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:43 3/5
Race Date – 30 Dec 1899
1899 Ormuz
Mr A Forrest
Rose, white cross, rose cap
Blk c 3y Bill Of Portland – Cooya
Trainer G. A. Towton
Rider J. Thomas 8.10
7 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Aqua 8.5
3rd Mural 8.10
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:42 4/5
(race & state record)
Race Date – 2 Jan 1899
1898 Tarquin
G A Towton
Pink, blue sash, blue cap
B c 3y Neckersgat – Tarpeia
Trainer G. A. Towton
Rider A. Cox 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Kilt 8.5
3rd Brayleigh 8.5
3 len x nk. Time 2:43 4/5
(race & state record)
1897 Le Var
Messrs. Simpson & Eccles
Black, blue hoops, black cap
Br c 3y Lochiel – La Valette
Trainer P. Bolger
Rider P. Bolger 8.10
3 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd The Black Rock 8.5
3rd Tapean 8.5
4 len x 6 len. Time 2:50
1896 Inverary
“Mr Moran” (Mr. D. McRae)
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B c 3y Escutcheon – Spring Time
Trainer J. H. Staton
Rider R. Trewartha 8.10
3 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Tareena 8.5
3rd Ella 8.5
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:46
(race & state record)
1895 Florrie
G A Towton
Pink, blue sash, blue cap
Ch f 3y War Cry – Beeswax
Trainer G. A. Towton
Rider F. B. Spencer 8.5
3 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Primrose 8.5
3rd Fidelity 8.5
5 len x 10 len. Time 2:50
1895 – Colts 8.10 – Geldings 5lb allowance (8.5)
Fillies 8.5 – Non WA bred geldings excluded
1894 Carbine
J. Cooper
Red, white cap
B c 3y Tremando – Trishna
Trainer J. Cooper
Rider T. Buott 8.3
2 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd The Imp 8.10
1 ½ len. Time 2:55
Not the same Carbine that won the 1890 Melbourne Cup
1893 Scarpia
Mr. G. A. Towton
Pink, blue sash, blue cap
B c 3y Neckersgat – Tarpeia
Trainer G. A. Towton
Rider J. Fagg 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Tremolando 7.12
3rd Skylight 8.5
3 len x hd. Time 2:52
1892 Karratha
Messrs. H Osborne & Co
Cardinal, black cap
B c 3y Nichol Bay – Sarcasm
Trainer A. McPherson
Rider J. Burns 8.3
3 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd The Merry Boy 8.10
3rd Tristan 7.12
Hd x 1 len. Time 2:51 ¾
1891 The Crash
Dr. O’Meehan
Black and white stripes
Br c 3y Cheviot – Feu D’artifice
Trainer J. Walker
Rider J. Walker 8.10
1891 – The Crash won in a walk-over as he was the only starter
1890 St Ives
Mr H S Darlot
Crimson & white hoops, crimson cap
B c 3y St Albans – Idalia
Trainer J. Ford
Rider W. Henderson 8.10
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd The Steward 8.10
3rd Gonda 8.10
Nk x nk. Time 2:48
1890 – WA bred colts 8.3 – non WA bred 8.10
WA bred fillies 7.12 – non WA bred fillies 8.5
WA bred geldings 5lb allowance (7.12) – Non WA bred geldings excluded
1889 Aim
Messrs. Smith & Co
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
Br c 3y St Albans – Foam Bell
Trainer G. H. Rotton
Rider J. Ford 8.10
5 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Footprint 8.5
3rd Fishmonger 8.5
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:47 ½
1888 Harridan
Mr A P Turnbull
Black, orange piping
B f 3y Darriwell – Meg Merrilies
Trainer J. Ford
Rider J. Ford 8.5
4 ran – SP EvensF
2nd Urella 8.5
3rd Nimrod 8.5
2 len x nk. Time 2:50
1888 – First running of West Australian Derby 1 ½ miles
WA bred colts 8.5 – non WA bred 8.10
WA bred fillies 8.0 – non WA bred 8.5
WA bred geldings 5lb allowance (8.5) – Non WA bred geldings excluded
