Thursday, 17 April 2025

John F Feehan Stakes

 


     John F Feehan Stakes (GR2)

                                 2024 total prize money: $500,000 
                            1st $300,000, 2nd $90,000, 3rd $45,000




The first John F Feehan Stakes was run at Moonee Valley racecourse on Saturday, September 10, 1949 and was won by Mr W. R. Kemball’s, Ellerslie. 
The race had previously been known as the Glenroy Stakes, but the MVRC changed the name to honour its chairman at that time, Mr John F Feehan.
The Feehan has been run as a weight-for-age and a handicap event over the years but was permanently set at WFA in 1975.

In 1972, the large number of acceptances saw the race split into two divisions, with the Feehan having two winners that year.

The redevelopment of the Moonee Valley track to a StrathAyr surface in October 1995 meant that the continuation of time-records pre October 1995 ceased and time-records were restarted to reflect the new track surface.

Five horses have won the Feehan Stakes on more than one occasion:
Shorengro 1968/69/70 – Lawman 1981/82 – Lad Of The Manor 2005/06
Whobegotyou 2009/10 – The Cleaner 2014/15


The most successful trainer of winners of the Feehan Stakes is Maurie Willmott who has saddled-up the winner on four occasions: 
Shorengro 1968/69/70 – Grand Scale 1972 (DIV 2)

Riding honours rest with Harry White who was aboard the winner on six occasions:
1967 Bellition – 1968/69 Shorengro – 1974 Arama – 1987 Rubiton
1989 Our Westminster




2024   Pride Of Jenni
Mr T Ottobre, Mr M Ottobre & Mrs L Ottobre
Sky blue & purple diamonds
B m 7y Pride Of Dubai – Sancerre 
Trainer C. Maher
Rider D. Bates 57
4 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/10F
2nd Mr Brightside 59
3rd Antino 59
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:34.67
(race record)


2023   Pinstriped
Mr E Jusufovic, Mr P Fulton, Ms J Gleeson, Mr J Foxcroft, Mr G Abbott, Mr R West, Mr S Irving, Mr S Douglas, Mr M Brockhoff, Mr D Leahy, Mr G Anderson, Mr G Whytcross, Footy Racing P/L, Quacker Wacker Synd, Knuckles
White, red sash, white, red & black hooped sleeves, white, red & black spots cap
Ch g 5y Street Boss – Snitzel Bliss
Trainer E. Jusufovic
Rider B. Allen 59
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1
2nd Attrition 58.5
3rd Tuvalu 59
Sht hd x ¾ len. Time 1:34.79 (race record)

2022   Mr Brightside
Miss E Harvey, K & C Paisley, B Carson, M Andreadis, J & A Molinaro, J Evans, D Hollyman, S Horn, R Jarvis, G Kerr, D Lee, R White, D Cavallo, Green Shorts Racing, The Fighting Cowboys, Lindsay Park, D Maung & P Presti
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B or br g 5y Bullbars – Lilahjay 
Trainer Ben & J. D. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 59
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/6F
2nd Inspirational Girl 57
3rd Spanish Mission 59
4 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:39.18

2021   Superstorm
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgrs: R J & Mrs S L Peters)
Cerise, white crossed sashes & quartered cap
Ch g 5y Sebring – Stormy Nova
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider D. Oliver 59
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/1
2nd Elephant 59
3rd The Chosen One 59
Nse x lng nk. Time 1:38.75



2020   Humidor
Forest Lodge Racing, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, Steeplechasers Flat Synd, M Krauser, Dr P Goel, Mrs Adams, B Shannon, T Ginnane, D O'Connor, B Sokolski, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, Royjohn Racing
Light green, black seams, dark green yoke & sleeves, qtrd cap
B g 8y Teofilo – Zalika 
Trainer C. Waller
Rider D. Lane 59
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Surprise Baby 59   
3rd Harbour Views 59
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 1:36.18

2019   Homesman (USA)
N Williams, L & S Williams, A Green, B Singer, P Mehrten, J Ingham, M Gudinski, V Sammartino, G Ryan, M Wizel, B Green, Heffernan B’Stock & Jacobson B’Stock
Navy blue, white armbands, white cap
B g 5y War Front – My Annette
Trainer L. Howley
Rider B. Melham 59
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 4/1
2nd Mahamedeis 59
3rd Best Of Days 59
2 ½ len x nse. Time 1:37.04
2019 – Race renamed Feehan Stakes
2018   Magic Consol
P I McFarlane & Mrs B M Fenton
Red, white & blue hoops, blue sleeves, red 
& white qtrd cap, blue pom-pom
Ch g 9y Consolidator – Shally’s Magic
Trainer P. Preusker
Rider J. Childs 59
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 18/1
2nd Homesman 59
3rd Night’s Watch 59
Sht hd x hd. Time 1:36.56


2017   Bonneval
A. R. Lawrence, J. A. Rattray & T. W. Jarvis
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, red cap
B m 4y Makfi – Imposingly
Trainer M. Baker & A. Forsman
Rider D. Lane 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1 
2nd Abbey Marie 57   
3rd Rhythm To Spare 59
Nk x 4 len. Time 1:37.33



2016   Awesome Rock
S Saric, Mrs J Saric, A Olive, W Birch, Mrs D Birch, J Tresize, Mrs P Tresize, Emmaroo B’stock (Mgr: Mrs C Murray) & Newgate S F (Mgr: G Murphy)
Red and white checks, white & black seams sleeves, black cap
B h 5y Fastnet Rock – Awesome Planet
Trainer L. & T. Corstens
Rider S. Baster 59
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 33/1
2nd Real Love 57   
3rd Set Square 57
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:37.01

2015   The Cleaner
J M Lowish, W J Fawdry & T P Burt
Black, sky blue hooped sleeves & cap
B g 8y Savoire Vivre – Dash Of Scotch
Trainer M. Burles
Rider N. Callow 59
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Bagman 59
3rd Dibayani 59
1 ¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:36.30



2014   The Cleaner
J M Lowish, W J Fawdry & T P Burt
Black, sky blue hooped sleeves & cap
B g 7y Savoire Vivre – Dash Of Scotch
Trainer M. Burles
Rider S. Arnold 59
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd Mourinho 59
3rd Foreteller 59
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:35.94



2013   Fiorente (IRE)
Synd Mgrs: P C McClure, P Pollicina, R M Herron, J S McDonnell, D A Henderson & T Mitevski
Black, Purple sash
B h 6y Monsun – Desert Bloom
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse   
Rider N. Rawiller 59
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Spacecraft 59   
3rd Lidari 59
Lng hd x sht hd. Time 1:37.28 


2012   Happy Trails
P. & Mrs. E. Dickman, J. & Mrs. K. Dickman & Ms N. Dickman P. Swanell
Red, yellow and green thirds, striped cap
Ch g 5y Good Journey – Madame Flurry
Trainer P. Beshara   
Rider G. Boss 59
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/2
2nd Green Moon 59   
3rd Rekindled Interest 59
Nse x 1 ½ len. Time 1:35.56
(race record)

2011   Rekindled Interest
Pinecliff Racing Synd. (Mgr: J B Munz)
White, red stripes
B g 4y Redoute’s Choice – Rekindled Affair
Trainer J. Conlan
Rider D. Dunn 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Alcopop 59
3rd Whobegotyou 59 
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:37.67



2010   Whobegotyou
L E Eales & Mrs P A Eales
Black, orange checked sash & checked cap
Ch g 5y Street Cry – Temple Of Peace
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh
Rider M. Rodd 59
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1
2nd Typhoon Tracy 57   
3rd Shoot Out 58.5
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:39.67



2009   Whobegotyou
L E Eales & Mrs P A Eales
Black, orange checked sash & checked cap
Ch g 4y Street Cry – Temple Of Peace
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh
Rider D. Oliver 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/8F
2nd Mic Mac 58.5   
3rd Jolie’s Shinju 57
1 len x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:37.39



2008   Guillotine
L Samba & R E Medich
Gold, white diamonds, gold sleeves & cap
Gr or br h 4y Montjeu – Refused The Dance
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 58.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 33/1
2nd Casual Pass 59
3rd Tears I Cry 59
Lng nk x nk. Time 1:35.98



2007   El Segundo
D. W. Howell, I. G. Hickey, P. Murphy, 
A. Evans & P. McNamee   
Gold and black stripes, red sleeves & cap
B g 6y Pins – Palos Verdes
Trainer C. W. Little   
Rider L. Nolen 59
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4F
2nd Haradasun 58.5   
3rd Cinque Cento 56.5
Nse x 1 len. Time 1:36.27   


2006   Lad Of The Manor
D. A. Thomas & Ms J. L. Smith
Royal blue, lime and white hoops, hooped sleeves, lime cap
B g 6y Zabeel – Matrona
Trainer Roger Hoysted   
Rider G. J. Childs 58
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Apache Cat 57.5   
3rd Spinney 57.5
Nse x 2 len. Time 1:35.80
(race record)


2005   Lad Of The Manor
D. A. Thomas & Ms J. L. Smith
Royal blue, lime and white hoops, hooped sleeves, lime cap
B g 5y Zabeel – Matrona
Trainer Roger Hoysted   
Rider G. J. Childs 58
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Makybe Diva 55.5   
3rd Fields Of Omagh 58
Nse x ½ len. Time 1:37.64
2005 – Race renamed Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakes

2004   Delzao
Mrs D M Kavanagh, T K Breadmore, W R Mackinnon, R Neville-Smith M Bisetto, J Panagopoulos, W S Allen, N W Van Gelder & S D Hall Breeding
Green, red diamonds
B h 4y Encosta De Lago – Amanusa 
Trainer G. Kavanagh
Rider S. King 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4F
2nd Makybe Diva 55.5
3rd Studebaker 58
Sht hd x 3 ½ len. Time 1:42.50

2003   Natural Blitz
D Harrison, D Lam, W Wong, R Yeung & W Fan
Lime & yellow halves, lime, light blue 
& yellow hooped sleeves, light blue cap
B h 4y Dehere – Mohave Dancer
Trainer D. Harrison
Rider K. McEvoy 57.5
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Vocabulary 55
3rd De Gaulle Lane 58
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.71
(race record)

2002   Fields Of Omagh
No Big Deal Synd. (Mgrs. B. Martin & M. Bolton), A. Cork,  
M. J. O 'Connor, A. Sorrell & E. J. Legrand
Royal blue, gold diamond, diamond sleeves and cap
B g 5y Rubiton – Finneto
Trainer T. McEvoy   
Rider D. Oliver 58
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4
2nd Magical Miss 55   
3rd Le Zagaletta 58
½ hd x hd. Time 1:40.47


2001   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 5y Serheed – North Bell
Trainer F. Kersley   
Rider D. Oliver 58
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/4
2nd Sunline 55.5   
3rd Sir Clive 57.5
Lng hd x 5 len. Time 1:37.12
(race record)

2000   Sunline
T. J. McKee, T. A. Green & Mrs. H. M. Lusty    
Pale blue, red and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
B m 5y Desert Sun – Songline
Trainer T. McKee   
Rider G. J. Childs 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/11F
2nd Le Zagaletta 58   
3rd Citra’s Prince 57.5
3 ½ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 1:37.94



1999   Inaflury
D. J. Rose
Black, white universal diamond, aqua sleeves & qtrd cap
B f 3y Zabeel – Gentle Flurry
Trainer C. Alderson
Rider D. Gauci 55
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/10F
2nd Londolozi 55.5   
3rd Streak 58
Lng nk x 1 len. Time 1:40.02



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 58
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Willoughby 58
3rd Doriemus 58
Lng hd x ¾ len. Time 1:37.41
(race record)


1997   Arctic Scent
Contract Racing Synd. (Mgr: D. J. Moodie)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
Ch m 5y Blazing Sword – Polar Rose
Trainer J. Mason   
Rider B. Stanley 56
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/1
2nd Derobe 54.5   
3rd Sir Boom 58.5
Nse x ½ len. Time 1:40.00



1996   Toil
J J & Mrs M K Houlahan
Light blue & black stripes, maroon sleeves & cap
Ch g 7y Star Way – Operating Cost
Trainer J. J. Houlahan
Rider S. King 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Poetic King 58.5
3rd Cheviot 57
Lng hd x 3 ½ len. Time 1:39.34
(race record for new StrathAyr track)





1996 – With the redevelopment of the Moonee Valley track to a StrathAyr surface, the continuation of time-records pre October 1995 ceased and time-records were restarted to reflect the new track surface



1995   Beaux Art
Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgrs: J C & Mrs A Roberts)
Black, brown sash & cap
B m 4y Nomrood – Ballyman’s Girl
Trainer D. Edwards
Rider D. Taggart 54.5
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd Sharscay 57
3rd Count Chivas 57
½ hd x nk. Time 1:35.90
1995 – Feehan run at Caulfield racecourse due to redevelopment of Moonee Valley track


1994   Tristalove
Lam and Feng Thoroughbreds Ltd
Magenta, dark blue and white striped sleeves, 
dark blue & magenta qtrd cap
B m 4y Sir Tristram – Diamond Lover
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/4F
2nd Redding 58.5   
3rd Primacy 58.5
Nk x nk. Time 1:34.30


1993   Palace Reign
M Scaffidi, Mrs D H J Willis, L Ligovich, K J Ferguson 
& W G Moffat
Navy blue & white stripes, striped sleeves & qtrd cap
B h 4y Beau Sovereign – Brechin Castle
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 57
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Pearl Prince 49.5   
3rd Kiwi Golfer 58.5
¾ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 1:39.90


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 L. Dittman 57
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/7F
2nd My Brilliant Star 54.5   
3rd Ramyah 54.5
6 len x ½ hd. Time 1:40.80


1991   Mannerism
B. M. & Mrs. M. M. Griffith
Pale blue, yellow check, red cap
B m 4y Amyntor – Northwood Manner
Trainer D. L. Freedman   
Rider D. Gauci 54.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Redelva 58.5   
3rd Ivory Way 58.5
4 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:40.70



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 D. A. Hayes   
Rider M. Clarke 58.5
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/9F
2nd Stylish Century 57   
3rd Our Westminster 58.5
Sht ½ hd x ½ hd. Time 1:35.50



1989   Our Westminster
Mrs N M Fraser, B I J Cowper & Mesdames D R Crowley
 & A Fraser
Emerald green, pink band & sleeves, emerald green armbands, pink cap
Br h 5y Grosvenor – Apple Blossom
Trainer Ms N. M. Fraser
Rider H. White 58.5
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Vo Rogue 58.5   
3rd King’s High 57
2 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:33.10 
(equal race & course record)
1988   Our Poetic Prince
G. J. Pratt & W. L. Bolton     
Claret, gold diamonds, royal blue and gold armbands, 
claret and royal blue quartered cap
B h 4y Yeats – Finisterre 
Trainer J. R. Wheeler   
Rider N. Harris 57
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/2
2nd Flotilla 57   
3rd Vo Rogue 58.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:33.10
(race & course record)
1988 – Race distance returns to 1600m
1987   Rubiton
D. L. & R. V. Baylis & Trans Media Stud Synd.
(Mgr. M. R. & Mrs. C. D. Willesee)
Pink and white stripes, black cap
Br h 4y Century – Ruby
Trainer P. C. Barns   
Rider H. White 57
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/15F
2nd Vo Rogue 57   
3rd All Spades 58.5
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:35 (race record)
1987 – Race distance 1619m

1986   Dazzling Duke
Mrs P M Cowell & Mrs H A Thomas
Red, white and dark blue bands, dark blue cap
Ch g 6y Dazzling Diamond – Clever Duchess
Trainer A. G. Curtis
Rider W. Treloar 58.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4
2nd The Filbert 58.5   
3rd Lockley’s Tradition 58.5
1 ¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:38.70



1985   King Delamere
The Ancroft Synd. (Mgr: J. W. King)
White, royal blue stars, green & royal blue hooped sleeves, royal blue cap
B h 5y Balmerino – Battle Eve
Trainer J. W. McGreal
Rider G. Willetts 58.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/4F
2nd Fine Offer 58.5
3rd Foxseal 58.5
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 1:39


1984   Penny Edition
Sir Maurice Nathan & Dr. J. Peters
Black, light blue quarters, cerise sleeves & cap
Br g 8y Sovereign Edition – Pennyless 
Trainer B. J. Ralph
Rider M. Pay 58.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Greatness 58.5   
3rd Not Declared 57
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:36.1 
1984 – Race name changed back to John F Feehan Stakes


1983   Strawberry Road
J. & A. Pantos, G. Georgopoulos & M. Menegazzo
Red, white band and armbands, black cap
B h 4y Whiskey Road – Giftisa
Trainer D. Bougoure   
Rider L. Dittman 57
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Red Tempo 57  
3rd Cossack Prince 57
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:41.4
1983 – Race renamed Centennial Stakes

1982   Lawman
R. H. Holmes a’Court
Maroon, white maltese cross & cap
Ch g 6y Boucher – Quote
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider R. Higgins 58.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/4 
2nd Binbinga 57   
3rd Manikato 58.5  
1 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:35.5
(race record)

1981   Lawman
R. H. Holmes a’Court
Maroon, white maltese cross & cap
Ch g 5y Boucher – Quote
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider R. Skelton 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/8EF (Silver Bounty) 
2nd Silver Bounty 57   
3rd Cobra 57  
3 ½ len x hd. Time 1:36
(race record)

1980   Arbogast
Dr. & Mrs G J Ormandy & W E Baldwin
Black, orange sleeves, white cap
Ch h 4y Commoner – Arbolista 
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider A. Trevena 57
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd My Brown Jug 57
3rd Family Of Man 58.5
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.2
(race record)

1979   Gondolier
G Eastmure, C Mantello & Mrs V C Harrison
Blue, gold spots, red cap
Br h 4y Le Cordonnier – Metric System
Trainer T. J. Harrison
Rider K. Harrison 57
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Waitangirua 58.5
3rd Arbre Chene 58.5
Hd x lng nk. Time 1:37.6



1978   So Called
P. H. Watson, R. Riley, R. S. Banks, H. O. Vine, 
N. E. Moore & W. G. Chippendall    
Red, orange sleeves & cap
B h 4y Sobig – Calling
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider B. Thomson 57
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/6F
2nd Lefroy 57   
3rd Vice Regal 58.5
3 len x hd. Time 1:37.8


1977   Vice Regal
Messrs J W Campin & E W Cameron
Royal blue, black sash, white sleeves
Br h 4y Bismark II – Kind Regards
Trainer J. W. Campin
Rider G. Willetts 57
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/1
2nd Surround 54.5
3rd Unaware 57
4 len x 6 len. Time 1:40.1



1976   Wave King
Messrs. R. Dillon & W. A. Blackney
Blue, red sleeves, green armbands & cap
Ch g 7y Crest Of The Wave – Queen’s Romance
Trainer J. H. Hely
Rider J. Letts 58.5
16 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 11/2
2nd Balmerino 57
3rd Mer ‘Cler 54.5
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:40.1
1976 – Feehan run at Sandown racecourse


1975   Tontonan
Messrs. K. F. Cox & G. Smith
Cerise, yellow cap
B g 5y Showdown – Forego
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider R. Higgins 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Rangitoto 58.5   
3rd Caboul 50
5 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:44.9
1975 – Race changed to WFA conditions and 
name changed to John F Feehan Stakes
1974   Arama
Messrs. E Ewert & J McKenzie
Light blue, dark blue hoops, white sleeves & cap
B h 4y Oncidium – Flue
Trainer E. Ewert
Rider H. White 49.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 13/4
2nd Grand Scale 54
3rd Love Aloft 54
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39.4



1973   Audaciter
Mr A L Ling
Purple, gold braces, red armbands & cap
Ch g 5y Mellay – Svelte 
Trainer G. D. Lee
Rider N. Harris 52.5
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Cedar King 51.5
3rd Like A Tiger 48
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:42



1972   Grand Scale  (Div 2)
Mr. R. S. Prentice
Blue tartan, white yoke & cap
Br g 4y Gigantic – Te Poi
Trainer M. L. Willmott
Rider R. Dury 48
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 16/1
2nd Glen Lang 51   
3rd Best Love 49
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:37.8
1972 was the first metric running of the John F Feehan Handicap. Distance changed from 1 mile to 1600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms

1972   Jan’s Beau  (Div 1)
Messrs. B. M. Hedley & K. Webb
Cream, red band, black sleeves & cap
B g 5y Head Hunter – Mary Gray
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider R. Mallyon 54
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Haarle 48   
3rd Stamboul 49
6 len x 1 len. Time 1:36.7
1972 was the first metric running of the John F Feehan Handicap. Distance changed from 1 mile to 1600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms



1972 – Due to the large number of acceptances, the ’72 Feehan was split into two divisions, producing two winners that year


1971   Upstairs
Mr H W Woods
Purple, white cap
B g 4y Golden Plume – Star 
Trainer B. W. Burke
Rider R. Setches 7.10
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2F
2nd Lincoln’s Inn 7.12
3rd Big Philou 8.12
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38.1



1970   Shorengro
Mrs I J Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br h 6y Better Boy – Blue Gypsy
Trainer M. L. Willmott
Rider P. Hyland 8.12
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/2
2nd Summer Fire 7.13
3rd Nanna Tale 8.8
Nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:38.6 



1969   Shorengro
Mrs I J Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Better Boy – Blue Gypsy
Trainer M. L. Willmott
Rider H. White 8.13
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/4F
2nd Big Philou 8.3
3rd Gnapur 8.4
2 ½ len x hd. Time 1:40 2/5 



1968   Shorengro
Mrs I J Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br h 4y Better Boy – Blue Gypsy
Trainer M. L. Willmott
Rider H. White 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/4F
2nd Bunratty Castle 8.10
3rd Bowl King 9.4
½ len x nk. Time 1:37 ½ 



1967   Bellition
Mrs B J McGrath
Navy blue, lime green sleeves, navy blue armbands, tan cap
B m 5y Bellborough – Addition
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider H. White 8.11
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Court Stopper 8.6
3rd Forest Lass 7.8
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:39 3/5





1966 – Feehan Handicap not run as meeting was abandoned due to heavy rain


1965   Winfreux
Mr & Mrs J. V. Hodge
Red, blue hoops & cap
B g 4y Affreux – Winlam 
Trainer C. Wilson   
Rider W. A. Smith 9.0
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Matloch 8.4   
3rd New Statesman 9.1   
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:37 3/5 



1964   Heroic Stone
Mr H. Jeffers
Blue and white stripes, red cap
B g 5y My Hero – Rare Gem
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider R. Mallyon 8.3
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/1
2nd Ripa 8.10   
3rd Contempler 8.12
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:39 



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 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 3/1
2nd Prince Ming 8.7   
3rd New Statesman 9.5
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:36 4/5  



1962   Royal Belltor
Mr K Gregory
Pink, brown sash & cap
B g 4y Coronation Boy – Belliver Tor
Trainer E. H. Broadhurst
Rider P. Wallen 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Grand Print 9.5
3rd Sometime 8.10
¾ len x nk. Time 1:36 3/5
(race record)

1961   Mardene
Mr W Just
Black, white armbands & cap
Ch h 5y Helios – La Taraise
Trainer W. H. Smart
Rider P. Glennon 8.12
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/2
2nd Correct 8.5
3rd Myzami 7.11
8 len x 1 len. Time 1:39 3/10






1960 – Feehan Handicap not run as meeting was abandoned due to heavy rain


1959   Malarno
Messrs. A G Adnam & G S MacDiarmid
Black & yellow squares, green cap
Ch g 7y Captain Fox – Sure Step
Trainer C. Cerchi
Rider B. MacDonald 8.9
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 3/1F
2nd Mac 8.11
3rd Conclusive 7.9
3 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:46 3/5 



1958   Summalu
Exors. Estate of late C W Leonard
Yellow, black sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Summertime – Lady Lu
Trainer B. Conaghan
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.8
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2
2nd Tradfield 8.3
3rd White Hills 8.4
2 len x nk. Time 1:47 2/5



1957   On Parade
Mr B. Burgess
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B g 7y Silver Stick – Sheer
Trainer B. Burgess
Rider E. Sellers 9.0
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Camber 7.12
3rd Miss Valora 7.7
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:38 9/10 



1956   Arlunya
Mr J. P. Stratton
Red, blue & white hooped sleeves, blue cap
B h 4y Sun Storm – Crown Appeal
Trainer P. Burke
Rider R. Hutchinson 9.4
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Astoria 7.7
3rd St. Joel 8.13
Hd x 3 len. Time 1:42 4/5



1955   Townsville
Exors. Estate of late B Daly & Mrs S E Smithers
Gold, red braces, sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Amana – Enfield Queen
Trainer S. E. Smithers
Rider J. Purtell 8.0
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 33/1
2nd Golden Doubles 7.5
3rd Redcraze 8.12
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:39 ½ 
1955 – Race conditions changed from WFA to Quality Handicap. Race name changed to John F Feehan Handicap
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 9.3 
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2
2nd Cromis 9.0  
3rd St. Joel 9.3
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:41 2/5 



1953   Quite Talk
Mr W H Law
Red, gold sash
Ch h 5y Amana – Enfield Queen
Trainer S. E. Smithers
Rider E. Clarke 9.3
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/2EF (El Sovino)
2nd Bytact 9.0
3rd Arnside 8.10
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:46



1952   Zezette
Mr J F Guthrie
Blue & white squares, blue sleeves, red armbands & cap
B m 6y Fair Aim – Scare
Trainer J. Pearson
Rider R. Heather 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Rio Janeiro 8.7
3rd Chestnut Lady 8.2
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:41 ¼ 



1951   Iron Duke
Messrs. W. S. Robinson & A. M. Williamson
White, scarlet braces, armbands & cap
B h 5y Le Grand Duc – Vocal
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider R. Hutchinson 9.3
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Laurie Hussar 8.7   
3rd Achilles 9.3
Hd x 2 len. Time 1:38 ¾  



1950   Chicquita
Messrs. F. Dimattina & A. Lopes
Light blue, red sash, yellow cap
Br or blk m 4y Blank – Starr Faithful
Trainer A. Lopes 
Rider J. Purtell 8.9
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/2F
2nd Achilles 9.0   
3rd Iron Duke 9.0
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:38
(race record)  

1949   Ellerslie
Mr W R Kemball 
White, red band, blue cap
Br g 4y Foxbridge – Tamahere
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4F
2nd Chanak 9.3   
3rd Ungar 9.0
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:44 ½ 
1949 – First running of WFA John F Feehan Stakes over one mile at Moonee Valley racecourse





















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