Bill Stutt Stakes (GR2)
(Moonee Valley Stakes)
2024 total prize money: $300,000
1st $180,000, 2nd $54,000, 3rd $27,000
The first running of the Moonee Valley Stakes took place on Saturday September 15 1934 and was won by Mr W. Woodmason’s chestnut colt, Titanium.
A special weights and penalties event for three-year-olds over a distance of 7 ½ furlongs, the Moonee Valley Racing Club programmed its inaugural running to coincide with the Port Adelaide Guineas in South Australia and the Rosehill Guineas in Sydney. The Club was hopeful that the Moonee Valley Stakes would develop into an important spring carnival lead-up to the Caulfield Guineas a few weeks later, thus attracting top class 3YO’s to the event.
The race distance was increased to 1 mile in 1937, matching the distance of the Caulfield Guineas.
Eleven Moonee Valley Stakes winners have gone on to win the Caulfield Guineas:
1945 Attley (DH)1948 – Phoibos – 1960 Lady Sybil – 1965 Star Affair
1966 Storm Queen – 1971 Beau Sovereign – 1976 Surround
1984 Red Anchor – 2002 Helenus – 2008 Whobegotyou – 2023 Griff
Of those eleven horses, just two, Red Anchor and Helenus, went on to also win the Victoria Derby
In 1990, the race name was changed to the Bill Stutt Stakes, in honour of the Moonee Valley Racing Club’s Chairman, Mr Bill Stutt.
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.
The most successful trainer of winners of the Moonee Valley Stakes is
Bart Cummings who has trained the winner on six occasions:
1964 L’Orage Boy – 1966 Storm Queen – 1972 Century
1973 Taj Rossi – 1986 Broad Reach – 1987 Sky Chase
Riding honours rest with Roy Higgins who has ridden five winners:
1960 Lady Sybil – 1965 Star Affair – 1966 Storm Queen
1972 Century – 1973 Taj Rossi
2024 Evaporate
Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, C Grace, R & Mrs L Frew, A Williams, B Buchanan, F Carnovale, Ms J Cook, M Dunne, B Falloon, T Fink, P Victor, B Wilson, R Green, S Pickworth, CFC
Maroon, white crossed sashes, yellow armbands & cap
Br g 3y Per Incanto – Savanna
B. W. & J. D. Hayes
Rider M. Dee 57
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/4F
2nd Henlein 57
3rd Rue De Royale 57
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:36.32
2023 Griff
Mr S Griffiths
Steely grey, purple spade, armbands & cap
B c 3y Trapeze Artist – Chateau Griffo
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider M. Zahra 57
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/2
2nd Verdad 57
3rd Autumn Angel 55
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.00
2022 Tijuana
Best B’stock, A Vanstan, D Brady, L Chapman, P Farrugia, A Geddes, L Ford, R Green, D Hayter, P Heinz, D Hollyman, G Horan, M Jones, M C Horse Racing, Paddy's Pals, J Plapp, Placidark Racing, White House T’bred Racing, J Magnabosco & F Magnabosco
Red, yellow epaulettes & ‘Best Bloodstock’ logo
B c 3y American Pharoah – Mexican Rose
Trainer D. & J. D. Hayes
Rider M. Zahra 57
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4F
2nd Foujita San 57
3rd Virtuous Circle 57
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:39.32
2021 Forgot You
A Kheir, J O'Neill, Busuttin Racing, V Kheir, A K Racing, B Tonks, D Edmonds, G Skien, Carty Racing, F Palazzo, S Lewin, J Campbell, B Nettlefold, K Dodds, YES B’stock, Ms B Busuttin, Ms T Booth
Navy blue, pale yellow spots, halved sleeves & qtrd cap
B g 3y Savabeel – Simply You
Trainer T. Busuttin & Ms N. Young
Rider D. Moor 57
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Mr Mozart 57
3rd Daily Bugle 57
½ hd x nk. Time 1:35.81 (race record)
2020 Glenfiddich
Edinburgh Park (Mgr: I Smith), Monaro Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: R Logan), Glenrock (Mgr: H Cooper), S Bennett, S Baldwin, J Matthews, N Matthews, L Palmer, M & Mrs C E Mckelvie, P J Morey & Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild)
Red & yellow quarters, red & white check armbands & cap
B c 3y Fastnet Rock – Nothin But A Dream
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 57
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Cherry Tortoni 57
3rd Holyfield 57
2 len x hd. Time 1:37.61
2019 The Holy One
S Lewin, N Cruickshank, A & Z Kassem, S & D Juratowitch, B Patterson, T Scales, J Dazkiw, D Kavanagh, N Serrano, C Ciantar, C Henry, M F Freight, Busuttin Racing, Simanna Racing, Rise From The Ashes, The Disciples
Pink, black ‘M R’, black & white striped sleeves & cap
Br g 3y Tavistock – Entirely Saintly
Trainer T. Busuttin & Ms N. Young
Rider B. Prebble 57
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/1
2nd Vegas Knight 57
3rd Conqueror 57
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.31
2018 Leonardo Da Hinchi
K B Renner, C R Delacy, I J Mccarthy, A C Psaltis, G R Kettlewell & B W Renner
Dark blue, yellow sleeves
B c 3y Hinchinbrook – Portrait
Trainer D. Weir
Rider B. Rawiller 57
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/10F
2nd Muswellbrook 57
3rd Mark The Horse 57
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:37.51
2017 Showtime
Arrowfield Pastoral (Mgr: J M Messara), K Yoshida, Belford Productions (Mgr: A B Jones), Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz), G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham) & A E & Mrs G Koundouris
Red, yellow stripes, black sleeves, red & yellow cap
Ch c 3y Snitzel – Flidais
M. J. & W. Hawkes
Rider B. Mertens 57
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/4F
2nd Salsamor 57
3rd Holy Snow 57
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.14
2016 Hey Doc
A Ramsay, A Hall, P George, M Davidson, D Mahony, G Tucker, J & J Higgins, M & A James, B Evans, J Tynan, J Harvey, D & R Smith, P & S Smith, N & G Babich, Lucky Fifteen
White, royal blue sides, white, orange & royal blue
hooped sleeves, orange cap
B g 3y Duporth – Heyington Honey
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider L. Currie 57
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1F
2nd Land Of Plenty 57
3rd Kaching 57
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:37.41
2015 Sovereign Nation
G. Harvey
Royal blue, white crossed sashes
B g 3y Encosta De Lago –Sovereign Duchess
D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider M. Walker 57
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Get The Picture 57
3rd Gredington 57
¾ len x hd. Time 1:36.17
2014 Almalad
Realrosy Pty Ltd (Mgr: A G Rose), G K Holland, Ms E K Hancock, I Pirina, Mrs P Pirina, Dr P Chen, D I Flanagan & Mrs H Waterhouse
Green, white crossed sashes
B or br g 3y Al Maher – Ilhaam
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider T. Berry 57
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/1F
2nd Moonovermanhattan 57
3rd Kumaon 57
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:38.83
2013 Divine Calling
G Harvey, Ms S Olive, Ms H Waterhouse & Miss K Waterhouse
Royal blue, white crossed sashes & cap
Gr g 3y Stratum – Rubicall
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider D. Oliver 57
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 9/4F
2nd Shamus Award 57
3rd Cluster 57
Sht ½ hd x nk. Time 1:37.29
2012 Pierro
G. Kolivos & Mrs. D. Kolivos
Royal blue, red lightning bolt and hooped sleeves,
red cap royal blue lightning bolt
B c 3y Lonhro – Miss Right Note
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse
Rider N. Rawiller 57
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/16F
2nd Carringbush Jack 57
3rd Jimando 57
4 ¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:36.31
2011 Chase The Rainbow
R G Hore Lacy, Mrs L E Morrissey, A Yeo, P J Coffey, Shandy Kristo Syndicate, S Cheng, P D Mc Namara & W C Van Rooy
Orange, brown diamonds
Gr c 3y Dash For Cash – Illusional
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider D. Yendall 57
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 13/8F
2nd Cute Emily 55
3rd Sabrage 57
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38.31
2010 Hollowlea
K A J & Mrs E Peach, T & Mrs R S O'Sullivan
Grey, pink & black band & armbands, black cap
B g 3y Hidden Dragon – Cabaret Girl
Trainer T. & K. O’Sullivan
Rider B. Shinn 57
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Run For Levi 57
3rd Bullbars 57
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:37.29
2009 Carrara
Arch of Gold Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgrs: F B J & Mrs S A M Tagg), Lindsay Park Stud & A Kennedy
Yellow, red diamond band, white sleeves, red diamond armbands, red cap
B c 3y Elvstroem – Crystal Sprite
Trainer T. Vasil
Rider C. Williams 57
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/5F
2nd Extra Zero 57
3rd Miss With Attitude 55
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:39.50
2009 – Weights increased
Colts & geldings 57 – Fillies 55
2008 Whobegotyou
L E Eales & Mrs P A Eales
Royal blue, black and white checked sash & checked cap
Ch g 3y Street Cry – Temple Of Peace
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh
Rider M. Rodd 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/2F
2nd All American 55.5
3rd Carnero 55.5
3 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:36.37
2007 Barbaricus
A C Lennen, T H Rourke, R C Salter, B G Blood, S Magee, S Charles, S G Russell & C Vagg.
Navy blue, white diamond band & cap
Gr g 3y Lion Hunter – Light Of Erin
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider S. Arnold 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Davcon 55.5
3rd Cecconi 55.5
Nk x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:36.03 (race record)
2006 Churchill Downs
D A Hayes, Mrs S Magnier, Strawberry Hill Stud Synd, J & Mrs E Begley, K Chye, M Biasin, Hanavy Blue.
Navy blue
B c 3y Danehill – Silken Whisper
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/4F
2nd Magic Jet 55.5
3rd Ankh Morpork 55.5
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:36.72 (race record)
Magic Jet was first past the post by a head, but lost the race after a protest for interference over the last 50m by Craig Williams was upheld
2005 Red Dazzler
H. Foo & Ms S. Wee
Navy & white halves, navy cap
B c 3y Red Ransom – Vain Hill
Trainer M. G. Price
Rider D. Nikolic 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1
2nd Stratum 55.5
3rd Maybe Better 55.5
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:38.09
2004 Mr Martini
K L Corstens, Mrs E Baulch, P & Mrs J Lonie, N McLaurin, A & G Davis, S Ramanah & Go You Good Thing Synd.
Orange & navy stripes, white sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Bianconi – Posy
Trainer L. Corstens
Rider S. Baster 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/1
2nd Under Command 55.5
3rd Danaurum 55.5
Nk x lng hd. Time 1:37.82
2003 Casual Pass
Contract Racing Synd. (Mgr: D. J. & Mrs. J. S. Moodie)
& P. J. Morgan
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
Ch g 3y Snippets – Raami’s Magic
Trainer M. Ellerton
Rider N. Callow 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 13/2
2nd Special Harmony 53
3rd Face Value 55.5
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:37.24
2002 Helenus
Dr. J. M. & Mrs. T. M. Xipell
White, green shamrock & quartered cap
B c 3y Helissio – Worldwide Elsie
Trainer L. Corstens
Rider S. R. King 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Ain’t Here 55.5
3rd Half Hennessy 55.5
3 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:39.63
2001 Viscount
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br c 3y Quest For Fame – Antwerp
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider K. McEvoy 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/10F
2nd Dash For Cash 55.5
3rd Amalfi 55.5
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:38.12
2000 Sarson Trail
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
Gr c 3y Royal Academy – St. Bridget’s Well
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider S. Baster 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 16/1
2nd Keeper 55.5
3rd Make Me A Miracle 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38.75
1999 Diatribe
J. L. Thompson
Black, silver fern and cap
B c 3y Brief Truce – Gabbing Gloria
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider G. Hall 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 14/1
2nd Align 55.5
3rd Mr Endurance 55.5
1 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:36.94
1998 St Clemens Belle (Dead-Heat 1st)
B H Perks, R B Fairclough & T J & P I Robertson
Royal blue, white stars, red, white & royal blue striped sleeves, red cap
Ch f 3y Don’t Say Halo – St Clemens
Trainer R. Cameron
Rider D. Dunn 53
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
3rd Spectacular Gold 55.5
Dead-heat x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.80
(race record)
1998 Helm (Dead-Heat 1st)
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs J H & R W Ingham)
Cerise
Br g 3y Canny Lad – Happy Sailing
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/2
3rd Spectacular Gold 55.5
Dead-heat x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:36.80
(race record)
1997 Schubert
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster), C. S. Hayes, F Yip & M Bastion
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
Ch c 3y Salieri – Rossignol
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider S. R. King 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2F
2nd Bonfires 55.5
3rd Kalastaire 55.5
Nse x lng nk. Time 1:37.03 (race record)
1997 – Weights increased:
Colts & geldings 55.5 – Fillies 53
1996 Encosta De Lago
M. C. Throsby, J. Magnier, D. L Freedman, E. Irwin,
K. D. Barry & D. S. Grimley
Green, red hoops
B c 3y Fairy King – Shoal Creek
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. R. King 55
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/13F
2nd My Duke 55
3rd Mustang Ranch 55
3 ¾ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 1:38.79
(race record)
1995 Burrito
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs J H & R W Ingham)
& Mr & Mrs G & B White
Black, white star & cap
B c 3y Marscay – Enchilada
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider B. York 55
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 12/1
2nd Donar 55
3rd Aerosmith 55
1 ¼ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 1:39.10
(race record for new StrathAyr track)
1995 – 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.
1994 Blevic
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
& C. S. Hayes
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B c 3y Scenic – Blooms
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider R. Griffiths 55
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 3/1
2nd St Covet 55
3rd Punctual 55
Hd x 1 len. Time 1:35.90
1993 Pearl Prince
G H & Mrs J W Poole
Maroon, white sleeves & pom-pom on cap
B g 3y Rare Pearl – Queen Fantasy
Trainer A. M. Williams
Rider N. Wilson 55
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/1
2nd Kendel Star 55
3rd Battle Hawk 55
3 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:38.60
1992 Bundy Lad
R C Hinton, P E Small & B R Weir
White, brown sleeves, orange armbands & cap
Ch g 3y Karioi Lad – Niandrea Kay
Trainer R. C. Hinton
Rider S. D. Marshall 55
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1
2nd Palace Symphony 55
3rd Redding 55
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:40.60
1991 Ready To Explode
Mr & Mrs K. Payne
Gold, bottle green stars
B c 3y Palace Music – Decanka
Trainer J. F. Meagher
Rider S. R. King 55
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Tierce 55
3rd Bold Cruiser 55
¾ len x 3 len. Time 1:36.50
1990 Canny Lad
Mrs. E. Dodson & Estate of the late A. R. Dodson
Orange, white spots
Br c 3y Bletchingly – Jesmond Lass
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider R. S. Dye 55
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 15/8F
2nd Bureaucracy 55
3rd Storaia 55
Sht ½ hd x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:35.30
1990 – Race renamed Bill Stutt Stakes
1990 – Distance 1614m
1989 Zabeel
Sheikh Hamden Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
B c 3y Sir Tristram – Lady Giselle
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/1
2nd Dr Grace 55
3rd Courtza 52
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:37.3
1989 - Distance 1619m
1988 Almurtajaz
Sheikh Hamden Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
B c 3y Danzatore – Toltrice
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 40/1
2nd Big Grey Roo 55
3rd Star Watch 55
½ hd x ½ nk. Time 1:34.7
(race record)
1987 Sky Chase
J. B. Cummings, N. Schick, M. F. Reynolds, Epsom Breeding
Newmarket Breeding & Saratoga Breeding
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Br c 3y Star Way – Vice Reine
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Marshall 55
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/10F
2nd Kaapstad 55
3rd Rancho Ruler 55
1 len x nk. Time 1:36.7
1986 Broad Reach
A. W. Swan & J. H. Byrne
Purple, pink crossed sashes & sleeves, gold cap
B or br c 3y Zephyr Bay – Lap
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider C. Dinn 55
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd El Vaquero 55
3rd Imperial Baron 55
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:36.4
1986 – Distance 1614m
1985 Wellington Hammer
L R & Mrs L R Connell
Gold, purple striped sleeves, quartered cap
Ch f 3y Star Way – Trishka
Trainer G. L. Way
Rider M. Goreham 52
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 50/1
2nd Metric Turmoil 55
3rd Campaign King 55
½ nk x 3 len. Time 1:40.1
Acumen was first past the post but was disqualified at a
later date after returning a positive swab to caffeine
1984 Red Anchor
Mr. & Mrs. J. Gigante, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. & J. A. Symond
& A. R. Hely
Pale green, pale blue diagonal stripes & quartered cap
Ch c 3y Sea Anchor – Decoy Girl
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Willetts 55
11 Ran - Barrier 1 – SP 11/4
2nd Lord Of Camelot 55
3rd National Gallery 55
2 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:40
1983 Albany Bay
A D House Syndicate (Mgr: P J Adams)
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Ch c 3y English Harbour – Super Show
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider D. Gauci 55
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/2
2nd Brummel Who 55
3rd Cobbobonee 55
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:39
1982 Holsam
D E & Mrs J C Kerley, G K Smith & G G Hicks
Brown, royal blue & yellow sash & striped sleeves, royal blue cap
Ch c 3y Holborn – Samantha Jane
Trainer B. J. Ralph
Rider M. Pay 55
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1
2nd Covetous 55
3rd Fiesta Star 55
½ hd x nk. Time 1:36.3
1981 Fearless Pride
K. Gregory
Pink, brown sash & cap
Br c 3y Without Fear – Pride Of Killarney
Trainer E. H. Broadhurst
Rider P. Riley 55
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 25/1
2nd Copperama 52
3rd Rose Of Kingston 52
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37.0
1980 Glenson
Mr & Mrs R C Morarty
Gold, green diamond & cap
Gr c 3y Glen Strae – Princess Casino
Trainer W. C. Warke
Rider G. Willetts 55
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Silver Bounty 55
3rd Sovereign Red 55
Hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:36.4
1979 Rumour-Qui
Mr & Mrs H D Peoples, W G Treloar & Mr & Mrs R Edwards
Blue, red, green & yellow stripes, blue sleeves & cap
B or br c 3y Red Rumour – Quesler
Trainer D. A. Dalgliesh
Rider G. A. Ryan 55
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 12/1
2nd Lawman 55
3rd Jaffa Boy 55
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:44.1
1978 Karaman
Sir Maurice Nathan
Black and light blue quarters, gold sleeves & cap
Gr c 3y Karayar – Gay Theme
Trainer B. J. Ralph
Rider G. Murphy 55
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/13F
2nd Grey Sapphire 55
3rd Kaysiboy 55
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:35.7
(race record)
1977 Guns Away
Y Goldberg & D Cookes
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
B c 3y Bismark II – Cordonniere
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider B. Andrews 55
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 3/1F
2nd Ballyred 55
3rd Hartbalm 55
½ nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:36.5
(race record)
1976 Surround
Messrs: G. T. Murphy, W. L. Betteson, R. V. Ansell
& Mrs. I. N. McCusker
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
Gr f 3y Sovereign Edition – Micheline
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider A. Trevena 52
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/1
2nd Savoir 52
3rd Family Of Man 55
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:41.2
1976 – Race run at Sandown racecourse
1975 Denise’s Joy
Messrs. T. J. & N. C. Smith
Orange, green seams & cap
B f 3y Seventh Hussar – Fun For All
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider J. Stocker 52
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 15/1
2nd Toy Show 52
3rd Caboul 55
½ hd x ¾ len. Time 1:39.5
1974 Plush
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams
Black, blue band, sleeves & cap
Gr c 3y Sovereign Edition – Unpainted
Trainer J. J. Moloney
Rider P. Hyland 55
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/5F
2nd Royal Lustre 55
3rd Selenus 55
6 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:42.3
1973 Taj Rossi
Mr. & Mrs. V. J. Peters
White, brown rings
B c 3y Matrice – Dark Queen
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/9F
2nd Purple Patch 55
3rd Bush Win 55
1 len x 4 len. Time 1:38
1972 Century
Messrs. T. R. Trevaskis, F. Curtin & J. Armstrong
White, green band & cap
Br c 3y Better Boy – Royal Suite
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Carnation For Me 55
3rd Fleet Endeavour 52
5 len x 3 len. Time 1:37.2
1972 was the first metric running of the Moonee Valley Stakes. Distance changed from 1 mile to 1600m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971 Beau Sovereign
Mr. H. E. Stokes
Blue, gold diamonds and sleeves,
maroon armbands & cap
B c 3y Sovereign Edition – Anne de Beaupre
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider A. Trevena 8.9
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 1/2F
2nd Trifling 8.9
3rd Column 8.9
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38 3/5
1970 Eastern Court
Mr & Mrs M D Appleton
Light blue, gold quarters & cap
Gr g 3y John’s Court – Sembawang
Trainer M. D. Appleton
Rider M. Miller 8.9
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/4
2nd Gay Icarus 8.9
3rd Message 8.9
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:39.3
1969 Daryl’s Joy
Mr. R. K. C. Goh
Red, white stars, dark blue armbands & cap
Br c 3y Stunning – Rutha
Trainer S. A. Brown
Rider J. Sellers 8.9
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Vain 8.9
3rd Wood Court Inn 8.4
¾ len x 5 len. Time 1:40 ½
1968 Always There
Mr. F. Ysmael
Yellow, black sleeves
Ch c 3y Pipe Of Peace – April Wonder
Trainer C. Waymouth
Rider G. Lane 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 9/2
2nd Cedar King 8.9
3rd Crewman 8.9
1 ½ len x hd. Time 1:38 7/10
1967 Fileur
Mrs L. Hannan & Lady Monahan
Green, gold sash, white armbands
Br g 3y Le Filou – Dulcie
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Stocker 8.9
14 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/4F
2nd Shorengro 8.9
3rd Agena 8.9
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:37 1/10
1966 Storm Queen
P. J. Cummings
Purple, green sleeves, white cap
Br f 3y Coronation Boy – Storm Gleam
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.4
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd Pharaon 8.9
3rd Legal Boy 8.9
3 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:37
(race record)
1965 Star Affair
Messrs. A. C. & K. Dibb
Light blue, dark blue band, yellow cap
B c 3y Star Kingdom – Royal Lark
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider R. Higgins 8.9
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/2
2nd Diocletian 8.9
3rd Tobin Bronze 8.9
¾ len x nk. Time 1:37 1/10
(race record)
1964 L’Orage Boy
Mr J F Reid
Pink, blue diagonal stripes
Br c 3y Coronation Boy – Storm Gleam
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider N. Mifflin 8.9
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 2/1F
2nd Imago 8.9
3rd Gabadan 8.9
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:38
1963 Proteus
Mr & Mrs L T Casey
Pink, green spots, black cap
B c 3y Power House – Midstra
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider J. Purtell 8.9
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/1
2nd Sir Dane 8.9
3rd Persian Opera 8.9
Hd x ½ hd. Time 1:37 1/5
(equal race record)
1962 Fuel
Mr H Hahne
Blue, white band, red cap
B c 3y Star Spangled Banner – Carburettor
Trainer J. Hoysted
Rider M. Moore 8.9
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Beauteous 8.4
3rd Tulloch’s Sister 8.4
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 1:39 9/10
1961 New Statesman
L. T. Casey & Exors. Of Late M. J. Fitzgerald
Blue, red striped sleeves, yellow cap
B c 3y Smokey Eyes – Wilma Joy
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider G. Lane 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 1/2F
2nd Royal Belltor 8.9
3rd Native Statesman 8.9
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:37 1/5
(race record)
1960 Lady Sybil
Mr. & Mrs. C. H. Buchanan
Gold, tartan sleeves & cap
Br f 3y Count Rendered – Cassiopeia
Trainer A. Smerdon
Rider R. Higgins 8.4
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1F
2nd Samson 8.9
3rd Cruiser 8.9
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:46 9/10
1959 Mardene
Mr W Just
Black, white armbands & cap
Ch c 3y Helios – La Taraise
Trainer W. H. Smart
Rider P. Glennon 8.9
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/8F
2nd Goglio 8.9
3rd Unquenchable 8.9
½ len x 5 len. Time 1:40 2/5
1958 San Remo
Mr W Frowyn
Gold, red sleeves & cap
Ch g 3y Valbridge – Boontime
Trainer D. A. Osborne
Rider B. V. Hall 8.9
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 14/1
2nd Master Rane 8.9
3rd Misting 8.9
Sht ½ hd x 8 len. Time 1:48 1/5
1957 Gay Saba
Mr. W. Balloch
Black and white stripes, red sash, sleeves & cap
B g 3y Sabaean – Dunmurray
Trainer H. Wolters
Rider R. Heather 8.9
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/1
2nd Well Spent 8.9
3rd Good Summer 8.9
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:46 1/5
1956 Arab’s Choice
Mr A H Griffiths
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 3y Nilo – Cavilla
Trainer C. Wilson
Rider R. Heather 8.9
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/4F
2nd Tudor Hill 8.9
3rd Heroic Fair 8.9
7 len x 1 len. Time 1:44 7/10
1955 French Charm
Mr G L Ferguson
White, cerise star & cap
Br c 3y Gabador – Eastern Charm
Trainer R. W. Roden
Rider N. Best 8.9
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Carbon Flight 8.4
3rd Talento 8.9
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:43
1954 Spritsail
Mr E A Underwood
Red & white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
B c 3y Masthead – Roshanara
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider J. Purtell 8.9
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Bright Beam 8.9
3rd Baroda Beam 8.9
¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:40 1/5
1953 Walu
Exors Estate P F Cody, Dr D A Quinlan & J Wren
White, black sleeves, black cap
Br c 3y St. Magnus – Paoshan
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider W. Williamson 8.9
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 13/2
2nd Stannum 8.9
3rd Townsville 8.9
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:41
1952 Lenity
Mr C. A. Sleigh
Black, pink stars, green sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Audentes – Kind Belle
Trainer J. P. Mulcahy
Rider S. Martin 8.4
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 20/1
2nd Wodalla 8.9
3rd Staravon 8.9
½ nk x 4 len. Time 1:38 ¾
1951 Friar’s Hope
C. Armstrong
Red, white spots & cap
B c 3y Friar’s Fancy – Posvale
Trainer H. Wolters
Rider E. Preston 8.9
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Diplomacy 8.9
3rd El Sovino 8.9
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:41
1950 Beau Avion
H W Woodcock & R E Appelbee
Gold, lilac sash & cap
B c 3y Beau Cheval – Triplane
Trainer G. A. Macdonald
Rider R. Medhurst 8.9
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/1
2nd Londonderry 8.9
3rd Flying Halo 8.9
½ nk x hd. Time 1:42
1949 St. Comedy
Mr. Arthur J. Lee
Dark blue and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings
Rider J. Purtell 8.9
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Regal Scout 8.9
3rd Gay Venture 8.9
Nk x 3 len. Time 1:41 ¼
1948 Phoibos
Mr. P. J. Concannon
Cerise, pale blue sleeves & cap
Blk c 3y Helios – Spanish Star
Trainer P. B. Quinlan
Rider A. Breasley 8.9
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/3F
2nd Derrymore 8.9
3rd Gay Saint 8.9
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:39
1947 Chanak
Mr. K. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
Br c 3y Hellespont – Studio
Trainer J. Holt
Rider A. Breasley 8.9
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/8F
2nd Star Port 8.9
3rd Hororata 8.9
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:38 ½
1946 Bold Beau
Mr D S Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Kinderscout – Petite Joan
Trainer D. Judd
Rider A. Breasley 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Assam 8.9
3rd Tribunal 8.9
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:39 ¼
1945 Attley
Mrs. N. Sharpe
Green, gold armbands & cap
B c 3y Portofino – Coveshaw
Trainer W. Cutler
Rider A. Dewhurst 8.9
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4
2nd Royal Gem 8.9
3rd Leonard 8.9
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:37 ¾
(race record)
1944 Bootle
Mr. J. E. Liston
Orange, green band & cap
B c 3y Enfield – Miss Devlin
Trainer E. J. Willmott
Rider H. Morris 8.9
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 50/1
2nd San Martin 8.9
3rd Kintore 8.9
½ nk x hd. Time 1:38 ¾
(race record)
1943 Precept
Mr. J. J. Liston
Orange, green band & cap
Br c 3y Peter Pan – Yetna
Trainer J. Pengilly
Rider E. Preston 8.9
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 5/1
2nd Night Link 8.4
3rd St. Fairy 8.9
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:41 ½
1943 – Conditions changed to set weights only
Colts & geldings 8.9 - fillies 8.4
1942 Leahero
E & J Artold
Red, white stripes, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Hellespont – Mirambeek
Trainer P. Burke
Rider H. Badger 8.9
21 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/2EF (Haros)
2nd Chatfield 8.9
3rd Mating Call 8.4
2 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:41 ¼
1941 Skipton
Mrs. J. Kitson
Grey, green band, black cap
Ch c 3y Marabou – Cupidity
Trainer J. Fryer
Rider N. Creighton 8.9
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 5/1
2nd Tea Cake 9.0
3rd Primavera 8.9
½ nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:42
1940 Sun Valley
W. V. & J. O. Manton
Green, orange armbands & cap
Br c 3y Manitoba – Golden Gondola
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider E. Preston 8.9
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/4F
2nd Warbird 8.9
3rd Industry 9.4
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:41 ¼
1939 Pure Gold
C B Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Heroic – Herowinkie
Trainer J. Holt
Rider W. Cox 8.9
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 1/2F
2nd Grandson 8.9
3rd Glenfino 8.2
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:39
(race record)
1938 Cassio
R R Thomas
Pink, black & white diamond band & armbands, pink cap
Ch c 3y Heroic – Desdemona
Trainer C. T. Godby
Rider W. Elliot 8.9
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 16/1
2nd Kingdom 8.9
3rd Good Boy 8.9
½ hd x ½ nk. Time 1:39 ½
(race record)
1937 Lochlee
W G Hughes & W Balloch
Black & white stripes, red sash, sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Veilmond – Mooch Along
Trainer H. Wolters
Rider J. Barry 9.0
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1
2nd John Wilkes 8.9
3rd Nightguard 8.9
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:42
1937 – Distance increased to 1 mile
1936 Silver Reign
M S Cooper
Grey, red sash & cap
B c 3y High Art or Silvius – Aulone
Trainer A. Ferguson
Rider A. Reed 8.9
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 10/1
2nd Boongarry 8.2
3rd Riddle 8.9
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 1:32 ¾
(race record)
1935 Valiant Chief
A. Crofts
White, red V, collar & cuffs, white & red cap
Ch c 3y Heroic – Cohesion
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider K. Voitre 8.9
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2F
2nd (DH) Carnarvon 8.9
2nd (DH) Garrio 8.9
Sht hd x dead-heat. Time 1:35 ¾
1934 Titanium
W Woodmason
Red, white sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch c 3y Heroic – Winter
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider J. Daniels 8.9
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/4F
2nd Arachne 8.13
3rd Spearflash 8.9
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:34 ½
1934 – First running of the
Moonee Valley Stakes - 7 ½f
Special weights & penalties
