Maribyrnong Plate (GR3)
2024 total prize money: $200,000
1st $120,000, 2nd $36,000, 3rd $18,000
The first running of the Maribyrnong Plate took place at Flemington Racecourse on VRC Derby day, 1871.
The two-year-old event attracted just four runners for its inaugural running and was won by Mr. “Joe” Thompson’s Colt, Argus Scandal. Thompson, a well-known bookmaker of the time also owned the well-named runner-up, King Of The Ring.
The field sizes increased very quickly over the next few years, as did the race’s popularity among owners and breeders, so much so, that the Maribyrnong Plate soon became known as “The two-year-old Derby”.
The race was named after the Estate of Maribyrnong, which was home to Hurtle Fisher’s much celebrated, Maribyrnong Stud and was open to yearlings that were purchased at the Maribyrnong Sale of yearlings
Many of our thoroughbred ‘greats’ have had their beginnings in the Maribyrnong Plate, horses like Newminster, Heroic, Rampion, Mollison, Nuffield, Fine And Dandy, Biscay, Vain, Baguette, Scamanda, Rancher and Testa Rossa to name a few. Many Maribyrnong Plate winners have also gone on to find success as stallions at Stud when their racing days are over.
One hundred years after that first running of the Maribyrnong Plate in 1871, we saw the VATC introduce in the autumn of 1971 what would become that Club’s major two-year-old event, The Blue Diamond Stakes.
There have been six two-year-olds that have gone-on to win the Blue Diamond after winning the Maribyrnong Plate the previous spring:
1973 New Gleam – 1977 Blazing Saddles – 1979 Star Shower
1982 Rancher – 2002 Bel Esprit – 2006 Nadeem
Training honours for the Maribyrnong Plate are shared between two ‘old timers’ in Tom Lamond and James Scobie with five winners each.
Tom Lamond: 1876 Habena – 1878 Nellie – 1882 Narina
1888 Necklet – 1897 Lady Mostyn
James Scobie: 1893 Dreamland – 1896 Keera – 1907 Mother Goose
1908 Brookong – 1919 Trey
Riding honours rest with the great Darby Munro who has piloted the winner on five occasions:
1935 Fidelity – 1937 Nuffield – 1939 Broadcaster –1940 All Love
1941 Hesione
2024 Tycoon Star
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, Yu Long Investments, Mrs L A Frew, Mr R A Frew, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Mr T B Lane, Mr P T Heinz, Mr S A Vivian, Mr P N Smith, Miss S J Jenkins, Mr S Connor
Bottle green, white checked sleeves, white cap
B c 2y Written Tycoon – Miss Iano
Trainer B., W. & J. D. Hayes
Rider M. Dee 58
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 16/1
2nd Bacash 58
3rd Shining Smile 58
1 len x nse. Time 58.01
2023 Dublin Down
R Pawsey, S George, Ms R Parker, N Smith, M Nalder, P Beretta, W Bowker, P Dickson, B Clarke, J Flynn, Mrs D Flynn, Mrs L Nalder & Mrs G C Smith
White, maroon and navy stars
B or br c 2y Exceedance – Dublin Lass
Trainer T. & C. McEvoy
Rider Z. Purton 58
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Blue Stratum 58
3rd Odinson 58
Hd x lng hd. Time 58.19
2022 Krakarib
Donald's Racing, M Holme, J Bottomley, M Reed, G1G Colts & Breeding P/L, J Ballard, S Bartels, M Batterham, M Ey, S Horgan, D Gillies, D Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley, Mr K W Field
Black, white horse head logo, white & black halved sleeves, yellow & black stars cap
B c 2y Ribchester – Skagerrak
Trainer S. Zahra
Rider D. Thornton 58
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 25/1
2nd Little Brose 58
3rd Awestruck 56
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 58.52
2021 Brereton
Rosemont Stud, A Mithen, G Johnson, R Chapman, Longwood Racing, Matha B’stock, G Guest, Glentree Racing, Iskander, P Johnson, M Hardwick, S Farrell, A Murray, Sandhurst B’stock, Executive Race Club
Red, white gatecrasher, half navy sleeve, gold VCA logo
B g 2y Zoustar – Fuddle Dee Duddle
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 58
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/1EF (Water Bomber)
2nd Renosu 58
3rd Le Gagneur 58
Nse x 2 ¾ len. Time 58.30
2021 – Race moved to Melbourne Cup day
2020 Finance Tycoon
K A S Synd. (Mgr: S H Chan)
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Written Tycoon – Darook Park
Trainer D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider L. Nolen 58
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/1
2nd Ingratiating 58
3rd Marine One 58
½ nk x 3 len. Time 57.72
2020 – Weights increased
Colts & Gelding 58kg – Fillies 56kg
2019 Hard Landing
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Encompass Bloodstock, Seymour Bloodstock, Mr T Joyce, Mrs J S Joyce & Mr L M Macri
Navy, white sash, lime striped sleeves & quartered cap
B g 2y All Too Hard – Snitzerland
Trainer D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider L. Nolen 57
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 8/1
2nd Baaqyah 55
3rd Tagaloa 57
½ hd x 2 len. Time 58.92
2018 Vinicunca
Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Flaxman Stables Ireland (Mgr: A K Cooper), L P Maxsted, P K Allen & G J Hayes
Navy blue, pale blue crossed sashes, diabolo sleeves, white cap
B f 2y I Am Invincible – Xandretta
Trainer Ms G. Waterhouse & A. Bott
Rider W. Lordan 55
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Art Collection 55
3rd Chicago Bull 57
Nse x 1 ¼ len. Time 58.63
2018 – Race rescheduled to Oaks Day (Thurs)
2017 Run Naan
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum
Yellow, dark blue V & cap
B c 2y Makfi – Raneen
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider A. Mallyon 57
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 12/1
2nd Encryption 57
3rd Belzella 55
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 57.37
2016 Aspect
P L E & Mrs J A Robinson, J A & Mrs J Stott
White, royal blue sides, white, orange & royal blue hooped sleeves, orange cap
Ch c 2y Pluck – Innishbeg
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider K. McEvoy 57
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 11/1
2nd Cao Cao 57
3rd Wait For No One 57
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 59.50
2015 Power Trip
B Mcilwaine, G Mcilwaine, Mrs H Mcilwaine, R Wiggerink, B Power, G Power, Mrs C Power, Mrs C L Power, M Power, B & Mrs S Casey, Mrs S & S Layton, D Tankard, Dr J & Mrs D Cockle, & Mrs E West
Navy, lime diamond band & sleeves, navy & lime diamond cap
Br g 2y Hard Spun – Rada
Trainer J. McArdle
Rider C. Williams 57
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Flying Artie 57
3rd Gloriette 55
Sht ½ hd x 1 len. Time 58.84
2014 Prompt Return
R K Hamer & M S Sowerby
Sky blue, white ‘Blue Sky’ Bloodstock band
B c 2y Beneteau – Prompt
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider J. Winks 57
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 18/1
2nd Old Trieste 57
3rd Sailing By 55
2 len x ½ len. Time 57.50
2014 – Weights increased
Colts & Gelding 57 – Fillies 55
2013 Boomwaa
Boom Racing (Mgr: J L Travaglia)
Purple, yellow Vee, diagonal striped sleeves, yellow & purple stars cap
B g 2y Mutawaajid – Boom Boom Baby
Trainer R. Laing
Rider V. Duric 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Lockroy 56.5
3rd Silent Whisper 56.5
3 len x lng hd. Time 59.39
2012 Direct Charge
D Iacuone, A Adams, G Hay, V Sticca, G Skliros, J Bennetts, E Pengelly, Ms A Ryan, D Ruggiero, J Hosking, L Buchanan, D Galteri, V Ruggiero, J Cunningham, Miss H Garrett, D Breheny, Mrs P Breheny & V De Cesare
Black, red & white hooped sleeves, qtrd cap
B c 2y Forward Charge – Lady Of Choice
Trainer R. Laing
Rider S. Arnold 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 16/1
2nd Crack A Roadie 56.5
3rd Shamus Award 56.5
½ hd x 1 len. Time 58.33
2011 Real Stolle
Patinack Farm Racing (Mgr: N L Tinkler)
Royal blue, green & gold Patinack Farm logo, green sleeves, gold cap & pom-pom
Ch f 2y Elusive Quality – Lemon Ruski
Trainer J. Thompson
Rider M. Rodd 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 16/1
2nd Andre Roo Hoo 56.5
3rd Magnus Reign 56.5
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 57.71
2011 – Weights increased
Colts & Gelding 56.5 – Fillies 54.5
2010 Arctic Command
J Ballenger, R Cole, A Halse, Ken-King Thoroughbreds, P Simpson-Morgan, G Small, Nabstars Syndicate managed by A Terrill, Trotters Boys Syndicate managed by S Trotter and L Turner
Maroon, lime spot, sleeves & cap
Ch g 2y Freeze – General Resolve
Trainer Wendy Kelly
Rider D. Smith 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 16/1
2nd Aashiq 55.5
3rd Running Tall 55.5
Nk x lng nk. Time 57.90
2009 General Truce
K E & Mrs T O’Brien
Orange, emerald green quarters & quartered cap
B g 2y Brief Truce – General Resolve
Trainer R. Maund
Rider A. Mallyon 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 66/1
2nd Sweet Cheeks 53.5
3rd She’s Got Gears 53.5
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 57.23
2009 – Race rescheduled back to
Emirates Stakes Day
2008 Our Joan Of Arc
Darby Racing Synd. (Mgr: S Darby), CGM Synd. (Mgr: W Mercer, Mrs M Clark, W Kemp, Ms S Taylor, W Cooper & Darby Racing Bright Heroine Synd.
Navy, gold Darby logo & striped sleeves, navy cap, gold pom-pom
B f 2y Beautiful Crown – Bright Heroine
Trainer C. Connors
Rider C. W. Brown 53.5
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/8F
2nd Zaffaan 55.5
3rd Happy Knockout 53.5
3 len x ½ hd. Time 58.38
2007 Exceedingly Good
G Smith, Emily Krstina (Sust) Synd. L M Macri, A Gurney & Markdel
Racing Synd. (Mgr: D L Freedman)
B c 2y Exceed And Excel – Common Smytzer
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider C. W. Brown 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/5F
2nd Reaan 55.5
3rd Nato 55.5
¾ len x ½ hd. Time 57.74
2007 – Race rescheduled back to
Victoria Derby Day
2006 Husson Lightning
D A Hayes, S K Au, J J Begley, Finemore Thoroughbreds Synd (Mgr: R Finemore), G J Satur, C L Casey, D A Heffernan, K Heffernan, G Willis & H De Burgh
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B c 2y Hussonet – Snip Snip
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 13/8F
2nd Deferential 55.5
3rd Meurice 55.5
Sht hd x 1 ½ len. Time 57.97
2005 Nadeem
Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd Synd. (Mgr: G. M. Kelly)
Royal blue, white epaulettes, striped cap
B or br c 2y Redoute’s Choice – Candide
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/1
2nd Follow The Till 53
3rd Barlagarney 55.5
2 ¾ len x ½ hd. Time 57.55
2005 – Pattern Rating downgraded to Group 3
2004 Jiang
Mrs C & K Slade, R Tassone, A Hilton, A Halse, T Manzo, M Tomkinson, W Smith, P Hughes & Heath Cote Synd.
White, gold/black band, blk & gold stars sleeves, blk cap
B c 2y Testa Rossa – China Jester
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Nikolic 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Seidnazar 55.5
3rd Strikes Back 55.5
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:00.39
2004 – Weights decreased:
Colts & Geldings 55.5 – Fillies 53
Race changed to Set Weights with no penalties
2003 Sanziro
D H K Investments Pty Ltd Synd, L Whitta, A, T & T J Torcasio & M & J Hansky
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
B c 2y Danzero – Will Fly
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider B. Prebble 54
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4
2nd Love Jeddah 51.5
3rd Insurgents 54
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 58.20
2002 Ra Sun
Chefs On The Run Synd. (Mgrs W Dalziel & R Higgins)
Black, cerise quarters, black sleeves, quartered cap
Ch c 2y General Nediym – Red Sundae
Trainer R. Griffiths
Rider P. Mertens 54
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP EvensF
2nd Pinchbeck 56.5
3rd Express Ball 54
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 58.32
2001 Bel Esprit
M J Duffy, K D Stern, B M Forrest, B J Donohoe, D C Cox,
A P Donohoe, K Sheedy & L J Fleming
Cardinal, blue and gold braces, cardinal and gold quartered cap
B c 2y Royal Academy – Bespoken
Trainer J. Symons
Rider W. Treloar 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/10F
2nd Nessuno 54
3rd Cousy 54
4 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 57.03
2000 Langoustine
Lord Vestey, J & Mrs A Elliott, K Doyle, A Gurney & D Bonnycastle
White, black & royal blue hoops, royal blue cap
B f 2y Danehill – Prawn Cocktail
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider D. Oliver 53
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/4
2nd Desert Angel 54
3rd Malagra Miss 54
3 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 57.68
1999 Happy Giggle
Pastore Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: M Psang) & L W Li
Royal blue, red star, white sleeves with red stars, royal blue & red star cap
Ch c 2y Rory’s Jester – Sorority
Trainer J. Mason
Rider S. Baster 56.5
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Preserve 54
3rd Pembleton 54
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:00.34
1998 Testa Rossa
J. M. & G. Capellin
Green, white and red bands & hooped cap
B c 2y Perugino – Bo Dapper
Trainer D. Lawson
Rider E. Cassar 56.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 2/1F
2nd Real Jester 54
3rd Walk The Wild Side 53
2 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 56.69
(race record)
1997 Catnipped
The Matchem Synd. (Mgr: Ms E. Boling)
Green, pink sash & striped sleeves, quartered cap
Ch f 2y Rory’s Jester – Final Claus
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider S. R. King 51.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Prowl 54
3rd Piccadilly Circus 54
Nse x 2 len. Time 58.52
1996 Lady Of The Pines
Ms E. Boling & T. Dabernig
Lime green, gold sash & striped sleeves, gold cap
B f 2y Bluebird – Calemeo
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider S. R. King 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/4
2nd Tregurrian 51
3rd Deceive 55
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 57.70
1996 – Distance returns to 1000m
1995 Flavour
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
B c 2y Rubiton – Ice Cream Sundae
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 58
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2
2nd Samudera 53.5
3rd Encosta De Lago 53.5
Sht ½ hd x 3 len. Time 1:05.10
Samudera was first past the post but lost
on protest to the second placed, Flavour
1995 – Distance shortened to 1100m
1994 Exclusive Halo
Contract Racing and Breeding 1994 No 2 Synd.
(Mgr: D J Moodie)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
B/br c 2y Don’t Say Halo – Exclusive Heiress
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider P. Knuckey 58
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/5F
2nd Principality 53.5
3rd More Luskin 53.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:13.30
1994 – Penalties are reintroduced & distance
is increased to 1200m.
Race rescheduled From Derby Day to Emirates Stakes Day.
1993 Tennessee Morn
Sandown Lodge Pty Ltd Synd. & Shipton Thoroughbreds
Pty Ltd Synd.
White, purple sash, gold cap
Br f 2y Bletchingly – Tennessee Vain
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider G. Hall 53
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/4
2nd Racer’s Edge 55.5
3rd Exceller 55.5
Sht ½ hd x 3 ½ len. Time 57.30
1992 The Heavyweight
R J & Mrs Y E Crabtree
Maroon & cream diagonal stripes, maroon sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Zeditave – Rich Haul
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider S. R. King 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/2
2nd Clever Zoe 53
3rd Sports Works 55.5
Nk x ¾ len. Time 59.60
1991 Catchfire
W R, Mrs P H & A D Jacobs & D L, Mrs E J & W R Hunter
Dark blue, red sash, green sleeves, red cap
Br f 2y Century – Kilmarie
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider L. Dittman 53
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2
2nd Vertingly 55.5
3rd Rhythm 53
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 58.10
A series of protests after the race saw Catchfire awarded the race over first past the post, Vertingly, and Rhythm awarded third place over King Marauding
1990 Raise A Rhythm
V J & Mrs L M Peters
White, brown circles
B f 2y Raise A Cup – Dark Rhythm
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 53
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 2/5F
2nd Lady Purpose 53
3rd Pampas Fire 53
2 len x lng nk. Time 57.50
1989 Canny Lad
Mrs. E. Dodson & Estate of the late A. R. Dodson
Orange, white spots
Br c 2y Bletchingly – Jesmond Lass
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider R. S. Dye 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 1/2F
2nd Manitor 55.5
3rd Century Pike 53
1 len x ½ nk. Time 57.20
(race record)
1988 Show County
Mr & Mrs M D, J M, D C, M T, & B Doyle
Lilac, red sash, white cap
Br c 2y County – Showrica
Trainer M. H. Wiggins
Rider B. Wood 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP EvensF
2nd Momentaire 55.5
3rd Sculptured Arch 55.5
1 ½ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 58.3
1987 Sculpture’s Blue
R B Sermon Dr I D C Baker B M & Ms C L Milton
& A J & Mrs R K Evans
Red & white diagonal stripes, black sleeves & cap
B f 2y Arch Sculptor – Lots Of Nerve
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider A. G. Clarke 53
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Blazing Sword 55.5
3rd Almurtajaz 55.5
3 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 57.70
(race record)
1986 Rancho Ruler
Mr. & Mrs. G. Marconi
Red, green and white hoops
Br c 2y Rancher – No No Nanette
Trainer G. Marconi
Rider D. Gauci 55.5
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 11/2
2nd Proven Valour 55.5
3rd Omnicorp 55.5
3 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 59.4
1985 Lord Mornington
Ormley Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr A Ramsden) P J Vela, K B Godson, G T Murphy, B Newton & P M Vela
Dark blue, orange diagonal stripes
Ch c 2y Opera Prince – Feenagh
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider G. Willetts 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Roman Laurel 55.5
3rd She Flys 53
2 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 58.5
1984 New Atlantis
B E Wise, P H Hunt, D A Major, I T Thomas & R G Norton
Purple, white Stars and sleeves
B/br c 2y Francis Bacon – Yeletah Lazar
Trainer D. J. Hateley
Rider D. Coleman 55.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/1F
2nd Eminency 55.5
3rd No Parole 55.5
2 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 58.3
1983 Martec
T R Trevaskis & E J Harvey
White, green band & cap
B c 2y Century – Mouchi
Trainer E. J. Harvey
Rider A. G. Clarke
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 9/10F
2nd Love A Kiss 53
3rd Kingston Jamaica 55.5
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 58.8
1982 Brave Show
Sir Donald Trescowthick, Swettenham Stud Synd.
(Mgr: R E Sangster) & C S Hayes
Royal blue & white diagonal stripes, white cap
B c 2y Without Fear – Gay Display
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/7F
2nd Belle Tetue 53
3rd Keepers 55.5
¾ len x 2 len. Time 59.7
1981 Rancher
Mr. & Mrs. C. O. Waymouth & Mesdames
R. R. Williamson & P. Demsey
Blue, gold band
Ch c 2y Brave Lad – Awakening
Trainer C. O. Waymouth
Rider N. Waymouth 55.5
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/16F
2nd Trading Post 55.5
3rd Jack O’Dandy 55.5
8 len x 3 len. Time 58.9
1980 Fire Thunder
Millson Group Holdings P/L (Mgr: M C Millson) & Jurien P/L
(Mgr: C Mantello) & G T Murphy
Red, black & white striped sleeves, black cap
Gr or br c 2y Plush – Intrepid Love
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider M. Goreham 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Bocada 53
3rd She’s Blushing 53
½ hd x 4 len. Time 1:00.9
1980 – Group 2 Pattern rating
1979 King Zavata
J T Armour, Dr J Robinson, A W & Mrs S Jones, A E Lehane
& C B Fahler
Black, pink shamrock & sleeves, gold cap
Blk c 2y Sovereign Slipper – Donna Juanita
Trainer C. B. Fahler
Rider A. Mclean 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/5F
2nd Leta’s Joy 53
3rd Sepol 55.5
2 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 57.9
(race record)
1978 Star Shower
Share-Racing Australia Ltd. (Mgr: D. V. Ballantine)
Blue, yellow sash, red cap
Ch c 2y Star Of Heaven – Show
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 2/1
2nd Lowan Star 53
3rd Cool Ted 55.5
1 len x 2 len. Time 58.4
1977 Peeping
J W, F J, R J & J W Kelly Jun
Black, green sash, red sleeves, white cap
Ch f 2y Todman – Sonnambula
Trainer N. C. Begg
Rider G. Willetts 53
5 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/1
2nd Valley Of Georgia 53
3rd Fearless Duke 55.5
Lng hd x 3 ½ len. Time 58.4
1976 Blazing Saddles
Mr. T. J. Smith & Mr. & Mrs. C. K. Carmody
Dark blue, green stripes
Br c 2y Todman – Lady Simone
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/4F
2nd Star System 55.5
3rd Magic Tower 55.5
2 ½ len x 12 len. Time 58.1
(race record)
1975 Aqua D’Oro
Mr H Harcourt
Green, white sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Sharivari – Sailing Home
Trainer N. F. Kelly
Rider W. Treloar 55.5
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/1
2nd Vivarchi 53
3rd Naranka 55.5
½ nk x 3 len. Time 1:01
1974 Caboul
Mr D J Dimattina & Mrs R Lopes
Light blue, red sash, yellow cap
Br c 2y Dignitas – Gipsy Dell
Trainer A. Lopes
Rider E. J. Didham 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/9F
2nd Ein Prosit 55.5
3rd Denise’s Joy 53
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:00.4
1973 Scamanda
Mr. A. H. Stevens
White, blue and yellow hooped sleeves, blue cap
Ch g 2y Prince Of Baden – Pinanda
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider H. White 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/2
2nd Irish Peace 53
3rd Awesome 53
1 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 59.4
1972 New Gleam
Mr. K. Gregory
Pink, brown sash & cap
Ch c 2y Todman – New Bid
Trainer E. H. Broadhurst
Rider T. Finger 55.5
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/4F
2nd Merrilee 53
3rd Top Role 55.5
6 len x 2 len. Time 58.5
1972 was the first metric running of the Maribyrnong Plate. Distance changed from 5 furlongs to 1000m,
weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1971 Friar’s Joy
Lyndhurst Lodge Synd. (G L Levett, Manager & Mrs Levett)
Gold, green quarters, black hooped sleeves
B g 2y Khalif – Dancing
Trainer D. Judd
Rider B. Gilders 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd Gosh 8.10
3rd Romantic Pride 8.10
½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 58.3
(race record)
1970 Captain Hayes
Messrs. H Nies & C B Fahler & Mesdames
D Barber & V L Fahler
Black, pink shamrock & sleeves, gold cap
Br c 2y Court Sentence – Bowl Queen
Trainer C. B. Fahler
Rider F. Reys 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/4EF (Beau Rouge)
2nd Beau Rouge 8.10
3rd Regal Gauntlet 8.10
1 len x 3 len. Time 58.4
(equal race record)
1969 Baguette
Mr. & Mrs. P. G. Tait
Red, white cap
Br c 2y Rego – Dark Jewel
Trainer F. Allotta
Rider G. Moore 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/7F
2nd Scarborough Fair 8.10
3rd Abdul 8.10
6 len x hd. Time 59 2/5
1968 Vain
Messrs. W., G. & F. W. Johnson
Light blue, red sleeves, royal blue cap
Ch c 2y Wilkes – Elated
Trainer J. J. Moloney
Rider P. Hyland 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/9F
2nd Big Scope 8.10
3rd Power Fair 8.5
8 len x sht ½ hd. Time 59 9/10
1967 Biscay
S T Wootton
Red, yellow sleeves, pale blue cap
Ch c 2y Star Kingdom – Magic Symbol
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/4F
2nd Happy Host 8.10
3rd Red Don 8.10
8 len x 3 len. Time 58 4/10
(race record)
1966 Birthright
Messrs. D G & P G Tait
Red, white cap
B f 2y Rego – Dark Jewel
Trainer F. Allotta
Rider G. Moore 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 6/4F
2nd On Par 8.5
3rd Credore 8.10
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 58 9/10
1965 Very Merry
Messrs. J W & K C Kelly & K J Dwyer
Green, purple stripes, green sleeves, purple cap
Ch f 2y Wilkes – Merry Polly
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider D. Lake 8.5
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP *
2nd Olympic Star 8.5
3rd Hyperious 8.10
10 len x 15 len. Time 1:01 1/10
*No price was offered about Very Merry.
Betting was quinella only with Very Merry
1964 King Star
Mr R Coleman
Green, gold hoops, white sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Star Kingdom – Zetta
Trainer G. B. Stewart
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1
2nd Hyrego 8.10
3rd Peace Council 8.10
1 ½ len x sht ½ hd. Time 58 4/5
1963 L’Orage Boy
Mr J F Reid
Pink, blue diagonal stripes
Br c 2y Coronation Boy – Storm Gleam
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider W. Pyers 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/6F
2nd Attentive 8.5
3rd Castanuelo 8.10
Hd x 3 len. Time 58 7/10
(race record)
1962 Heirloom
Messrs. D. G. & P. G. Tait
Red, white cap
B f 2y Rego – Dark Jewel
Trainer F. Allotta
Rider S. Cassidy 8.5
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/4
2nd Time And Tide 8.10
3rd Kildarlin 8.5
½ hd x 4 len. Time 58 4/5
(race record)
1961 Jan's Image
Hon. Justice Dovey
Black, yellow diagonal stripes, black sleeves, yellow cap
B f 2y Rush – New Jan
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Moore 8.5
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1EF (Royal Centaur)
2nd High Vista 8.10
3rd Bright Blend 8.10
3 len x hd. Time 59
(equal race record)
1960 Native Statesman
Mr & Mrs K J Powell
Gold, brown circles & cap
B c 2y Wilkes – Genoese
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider P. Glennon 8.10
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/2
2nd Young Brolga 8.10
3rd Valala 8.10
¾ len x hd. Time 59 ¼
1959 Dalai
T H McKay
Black, pink hoops & cap
Br c 2y Coronation Boy – Belle Of India
Trainer N. J. Plews
Rider P. Glennon 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/5F
2nd Skadar 8.10
3rd Fiery Eyes 8.10
½ nk x 3 len. Time 1:02 ¼
1958 Fine And Dandy
W. F. & F. H. Moses
White, yellow sleeves, black cap
Ch g 2y Star Kingdom – Shading
Trainer H. T. Plant
Rider M. Schumacher 8.10
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/5F
2nd Royal Artist 8.10
3rd Color Glow 8.5
8 len x 2 len. Time 1:00 ½
1957 Sandhurst
Mr D Wheelhouse
Yellow, black braces, red cap
Ch c 2y Bob Major – Deori
Trainer R. Webster
Rider J. Gilmore 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/2
2nd Misting 8.10
3rd Planetoid 8.10
2 len x ½ hd. Time 59
(race record)
1956 Concert Star
Mr A O Ellison
Black, dark blue sleeves, red cap
B f 2y Star Kingdom – Huarette
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 8.5
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 2/1
2nd Tulloch 8.10
3rd Bomba 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:00
1955 Starover
L G Gibson
Yellow, tartan sash & cap
Br c 2y Star Kingdom – Mirrilee
Trainer J. Green
Rider A. Mulley 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 1/2F
2nd Raymist 8.10
3rd Updraught 8.10
5 len x 3 len. Time 59 ½
1954 Aboukir
N. Frazer
Tartan, red sash & cap
Ch c 2y Gold Nib – Egyptian Rose
Trainer F. J. Dalton
Rider W. Cook 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Chetnik 8.10
3rd Volta 8.5
1 ¼ len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:00 ¼
1953 Fascinating
Exors Estate late J Wren
White, black sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Valognes – Magnificent Lady
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/9F
2nd Lindbergh 8.10
3rd Lovely Day 8.10
¾ len x hd. Time 1:00 ¼
1952 Apple Jack
Mr R O Cummings
White, pale blue sash, red sleeves, pale blue cap
Ch c 2y Newtown Wonder – Silver Words
Trainer W. E. Fellows
Rider G. Moore 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1
2nd Surang 8.5
3rd Mizzen Top 8.10
½ nk x 2 len. Time 59 ½
1951 Cellar Master
Messrs. W Hill-Smith & G D Leahy
Light blue, red hoops & cap
B c 2y Pamphilos – Blonde Princess
Trainer N. J. Plews
Rider J. Thompson 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/1
2nd Moonlit 8.5
3rd Nicoora 8.5
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:00 ¼
1950 Jana
Mrs G M Hedberg, Miss W E Kellow & Mr E A Underwood
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Dhoti – Gallantic
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider J. Purtell 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 12/1
2nd Fengari 8.10
3rd Diplomacy 8.10
½ nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:00 ½
1949 Mighty Song
Messrs. W M, F V & J W Kelly
Orange, yellow stripes, pale blue hooped sleeves & cap
Ch f 2y Ajax – Chanson
Trainer D. Lewis
Rider A. Ward 8.5
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4
2nd King Richard 8.10
3rd (DH) Folderol 8.10
3rd (DH) Gallivant 8.10
4 len x 3 len. Time 59 ¼ (race record)
1949 – Penalties discontinued. Set weights only
1948 Adela
Mr W C Learoyd
Brown, white stripes, brown sleeves, white cap
Ch f 2y Midstream – Suffragette
Trainer Stan Murphy
Rider W. Cook 8.0
9 ran – Barrier 7 – SP 6/1
2nd Gilt Archer 8.5
3rd High Jip 8.5
Nk x 3 ½ len. Time 1:01
1947 Scotwyn
O R Porter
Purple, pink diamond, pink cap
B c 2y St. Magnus – Scottish Maid
Trainer T. Lewis
Rider R. Heather 8.5
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 4/1
2nd Gay Archer 8.5
3rd Bengal 8.5
1 ¼ len x 3 len. Time 1:00
1946 Moonbeam
R J Watson
Gold, brown sleeves & cap
B f 2y Midstream – Suffragette
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider H. Badger 8.0
15 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/2
2nd Jalna 8.0
3rd Dhotrium 8.5
2 len x ½ hd. Time 1:00 ½
1945 Bold Beau
Mr D S Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Kinderscout – Petite Joan
Trainer D. Judd
Rider F. De Valle 8.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4
2nd Hindu Prince 8.12
3rd British Boy 8.6
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:01 ¾
1944 Felstar
Mrs A Pund
White, blue hoops & cap
Br c Felcrag – Black Olive
Trainer V. Ryan
Rider V. Hartney 8.5
18 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 10/1
2nd Lord Campbell 8.5
3rd Nestor 8.5
½ nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:00 ½
1943 Oaklaw
R J Thomas & A L Green
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B c 2y Law Maker – Maid Of Oaks
Trainer D. Judd
Rider V. Hartney 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd Delina 8.0
3rd Metro Star 8.5
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:02 ¼
Oaklaw carried a 7lb penalty
1942 Maemanto
G McWilliam
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Br f 2y Solar Bear – Maenad
Trainer T. Lewis
Rider J. O’Brien 8.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/4F
2nd Pharisee 8.5
3rd The Bohemian 8.10
2 len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:01
Maemanto carried a 5lb penalty
1941 Hesione
“Mr T. Seven”
Orange, pink sash, purple cap
B f 2y Brueghal – Medmenham
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider D. Munro 8.7
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/5F
2nd Home James 8.10
3rd Bayard 8.10
3 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:00 ½
Hesione carried a 7lb penalty
1940 All Love
Mr “Charles Vixen” (Mr. C. Glazebrook)
Green and white stripes, red cap
Blk f 2y Double Remove – Beauvue
Trainer J. T. Cush
Rider D. Munro 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/9F
2nd Portable 8.5
3rd Pyramus 8.5
4 len x ¾ len. Time 1:02 ¼
All Love carried a 7lb penalty
1939 Broadcaster
P Miller
Dark blue, light blue diamonds, red cap
B c 2y Marconigram – Lady Canberra
Trainer P. Riddle
Rider D. Munro 8.6
17 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/1F
2nd Halifax 8.5
3rd Goldsmith 8.5
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:01
1938 Aurania
H R Telford
Red, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
Br c 2y Manitoba – Rondalina
Trainer H. R. Telford
Rider E. Preston 8.5
20 Ran – Barrier 19 – SP 33/1
2nd Aspire 8.5
3rd Zonda 8.7
½ nk x nk. Time 1:01
1937 Nuffield
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Heroic – Belle Gallante
Trainer J. Holt
Rider D. Munro 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1F
2nd Bush Bee 8.0
3rd Loveable 8.7
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:01 ½
Nuffield carried a 5lb penalty
1936 Sweet Memories
H Freedman
Red, blue band & cap
Ch f 2y Gay Lothario – Marguerite
Trainer H. Freedman
Rider A. Dewhurst 8.7
16 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 25/1
2nd Lochlee 8.12
3rd John Wilkes 8.5
2 ½ len x 3 len. Time 1:02 ¼
Sweet Memories carried a 7lb penalty
1935 Fidelity
Sir Colin Stephen
Pale blue, white cap
Br f 2y Constant Son – Wolverine
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider D. Munro 8.5
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 3/1
2nd Sir Geraint 8.12
3rd Gold Token 8.5
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:02 ¼
Fidelity carried 5lb penalty
1935 – Weights decreased
Colts & geldings 8.5 – fillies 8.0
1934 Bimilla
F. S. Austin
Red, yellow and black hoops, black cap
B f 2y Excitement – Coucal
Trainer T. R. Bradfield
Rider H. Badger 8.5
19 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 33/1
2nd Golden Promise 9.3
3rd Strathardale 8.10
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:02 ½
1933 Pasha
Mrs M Gearin
Pale blue & red halves, pale blue cap
Br or blk c 2y Rampion – Turkish Holiday
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 9.3
17 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 33/1
2nd Aztec 8.10
3rd Sun Clad 9.6
½ nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:02 ½
Pasha carried a 7lb penalty
1932 Rapsonia
W D Bauld
Pale blue, yellow sleeves, red cap
B c 2y Curialis – Steel Wings
Trainer P. Foster
Rider A. Knox 8.10
22 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 10/1
2nd Blixten 8.10
3rd Lisburn 8.5
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:02 ¾
1931 Vauntry
F W Kitchen
Light blue & pink diamonds, light blue sleeves, pink cap
Ch c 2y Heroic – Vauntress
Trainer D. J. Price
Rider J. Pike 9.3
16 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1
2nd Powerscourt 8.10
3rd Sanballat 8.10
1 len x ½ nk. Time 1:01
Vauntry carried a 7lb penalty
1930 La Justice
F Smithden
Orange & white stripes, black cap
B f 2y Chief Ruler – Rapture
Trainer H. R. Telford
Rider H. Jones 8.5
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 20/1
2nd Bold Bid 8.10
3rd Starstone 9.6
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:00
1929 Green Wave
C. W. Wheeler
Black, yellow hoops
Br g 2y Greenstead – Adjie
Trainer G. Murrell
Rider A. Reed 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd Comic Song 9.6
3rd Thurlstone 8.10
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:00 ½
1929 – Geldings no longer receive a
weight allowance
1928 Parkwood
Messrs. Baillieu & W. S. Robinson
White, purple seams, red cap
B c 2y Backwood – Yoorala
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider W. Duncan 9.6
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 6/4F
2nd Roc 8.10
3rd Sinetre 8.7
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:00 ¾
Parkwood carried a 10lb penalty
1927 Mollison
Mr. E. M. Pearce
Yellow, white diamonds, yellow cap
B g 2y Seremond – Molly’s Robe
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider J. Daniels 9.3
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4F
2nd Maid Of The Nook 8.5
3rd The Cad 8.7
1 len x nk. Time 1:00 ½
Mollison carried a 10lb penalty
1926 Royal Feast
Mr. W. E. J. Craig
Yellow, blue sleeves, red cap
B c 2y King Offa – Bunfeast
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider M. McCarten 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 3/1EF (Euston)
2nd Euston 9.3
3rd The Wensum 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:02 ¾
1925 Rampion
Messrs. J. E. & C. H. Brien
Black and white stripes, black cap
Br c 2y Rossendale – Royal Pet
Trainer F. Williams
Rider S. Cracknell 9.6
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 1/2F
2nd Kanooka 9.1
3rd Cyden 8.5
2 ½ len x hd. Time 59.5
(race & course record)
Rampion carried a 10lb penalty
1924 Manacre
“E. H. Clyde”
Brown, pale blue hoops & sleeves, yellow cap
B c 2y Amanus – Berylacre
Trainer J. H. Davies
Rider F. Dempsey 8.10
13 Ran – SP 9/10F
2nd Petunia 8.10
3rd Seige 8.10
Hd x 2 len. Time 1:02 ½
1923 Heroic
Mr. J. R. Corteen
Black, dark blue sash, sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Valais – Chersonese
Trainer C. T. Godby
Rider H. Cairns 9.6
11 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Fujisan 8.10
3rd Versine 9.1
½ len x nk. Time 1:00
(race & course record)
Heroic carried a 10lb penalty
1922 Lady Reynard
Messrs Williams & V O’Neill
Red, black spots & cap
Ch f 2y Blankney II – Pat’s Pet
Trainer V. O’Neill
Rider J. Harris 8.5
12 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Sidonia 8.10
3rd Black Scot 8.10
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:01 ¾
1921 Bellambi
Mr W Brunton
Green, white sleeves & cap
B c 2y Linacre – San Dove
Trainer G. P. Nailon
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.10
13 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Prince Tressady 8.10
3rd Miranton 8.10
¾ len x nk. Time 1:02 ¼
1920 Antarian
“B O Bennett” (J T Opie)
White, purple stripes, white cap
B c 2y St Anton – Ansonia
Trainer J. O’Dwyer
Rider C. O. Davies 8.10
15 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd Furious 9.1
3rd Otacre 8.10
Nk x hd. Time 1:00 ¾
1919 Trey
E E D Clarke
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Ch f 2y The Welkin – Teppo
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.5
15 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Tressady Queen 9.1
3rd Midilli 8.5
1 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:02
1918 Gambler’s Gold
Barney Allen
Rose and silver stripes, rose cap
Br c 2y Powhatan – Evelyn B
Trainer A. Inkpen
Rider K. Bracken 8.10
19 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Millieme 8.7
3rd Artilleryman 8.10
Sht nk x nk. Time 1:02 ¾
1917 Sweet Lady
H & C Thompson
Orange, pink sleeves & cap
B f 2y Linacre – Lady Grafton
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider F. Dempsey 9.1
15 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Tragic Star 8.10
3rd Outlook 8.10
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:00 ¼
(race record)
Sweet Lady carried a 10lb penalty
1916 Pah King
L L Winten
Purple, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Blk c 2y Mountain King – Poi Dance
Trainer J. Whitworth
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.10
17 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Erastus 8.5
3rd Franzac 8.10
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:07 ¾
1915 Ettefred
Mr. J. Mills
Black, pink sash, armbands & cap
Br f 2y George Frederick – Simmerette
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider G. Lambert 8.5
18 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Irish Comedy 8.10
3rd Deneb 8.5
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:05 ¾
1914 Red Signal
N Falkiner
White, green shamrocks & cap
B c 2y Linacre – Red Flag
Trainer C. Wheeler
Rider W. H. McLachlan 8.10
17 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Three Star 8.10
3rd Nicanor 8.10
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:02
1913 Traquette
Mr. J. Mills
Black, pink sash, armbands & cap
B f 2y Traquair – Simmerette
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider G. Lambert 8.5
9 Ran – SP 4/9F
2nd Carlita 8.5
3rd Andesine 8.5
4 len x 5 len. Time 1:02
1912 Beragoon
Mr. J. E. Brien
Black and white stripes, black cap
Br c 2y Multiform – Wigelmar
Trainer J. E. Brien
Rider J. Pike 9.6
14 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Kildalton 8.10
3rd Scotch Malt 8.10
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:02
Beragoon carried a 10lb penalty
1911 Gold Brew
Mr. J. White
Black, yellow sleeves, red cap
B c 2y Maltster – Diffidence
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider W. Minter 8.10
16 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Loch Amos 8.10
3rd Dueler 8.7
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:02 ¼
1910 Philio
J Wilson (jun)
White, black sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Andrea – Phyllis
Trainer R. Ewart
Rider W. P. Burn 8.10
14 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Popinjay 8.10
3rd Woolerina 8.10
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:03
1909 Desert Rose (late Pin Money)
"E. Eastern" (C. Richards)
Brown, white sleeves, red cap
Ch f 2y Maltster – Mangosteen
Trainer F. McGrath
Rider M. Connell 9.1
16 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Lager 8.5
3rd Roseen 8.5
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:03 ½
Desert Rose carried a 10lb penalty
1908 Brookong
H & P Osborne
Orange, pink cap
B c 2y Orzil – Kettledrum
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider M. Connell 8.10
10 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Mala 9.6
3rd (DH) Saltare 8.10
3rd (DH) Captain White 8.10
¾ len x hd, Time 1:02 ¾
1907 Mother Goose
J V Smith
Blue and white check (grid), red cap
Ch f 2y Wallace – Morisca
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider G. Scobie 8.5
14 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd Borodino 8.10
3rd Kuban 8.5
2 len x 2 len. Time 1:02 ½
1906 Maltine
Mr. J. S. Brunton
White, red sleeves & cap
Ch f 2y Maltster – Loch Lava
Trainer T. F. Scully
Rider A. Hood 9.1
9 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Scobie 8.10
3rd Boastful 8.10
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:03 ½
Maltine carried a 10lb penalty
1905 Oreillet
Mr K S McLeod (Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon)
White, orange braces, collar & armbands
edged with black, orange cap
B f 2y Orzil – Infanta
Trainer I. Foulsham
Rider C. Cooper 8.5
13 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Ebullition 9.6
3rd Port Arthur 8.10
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:04 ¾
1905 – Geldings allowance reduced to 3lb
1904 Murillo
H V Foy
White, green sash & sleeves, white cap
B c 2y Velasquez – Balsam
Trainer J. Burton
Rider J. Barden 8.10
15 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd North Head 8.10
3rd Charles Stuart 8.10
Nk x hd. Time 1:03 ¼
1903 Bee Bee
W Brown
French grey, purple sleeves & cap
B f 2y Haut Brion – Chand
Trainer W. Tyler
Rider W. H. Smith 8.5
7 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Sylvanite 9.6
3rd Demas 8.10
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:02
1902 Duke Of Grafton
Mr E R Frazer
Green, orange hoops, green sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Grafton – Disgrace
Trainer T. Payten
Rider F. Kuhn 9.6
9 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Czarovitch 8.10
3rd Martinique 8.5
Hd x nk. Time 1:01 ¾
(race record)
Duke Of Grafton carried a 10lb penalty
1901 Niphetos
W. Clark
Lavender, rose sleeves, collar & cap
Br f 2y Bill Of Portland – Tea Rose
Trainer R. Bradfield
Rider W. Minter 8.5
10 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Farewell 8.5
3rd Great Scot 8.10
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:02 ½
(equal race record)
1900 Ibex
Mr. W. H. Mate
Red, pink sleeves, yellow armbands & cap
Ch c 2y Gossoon – Angora
Trainer P. J. Gough
Rider C. T. Godby 8.10
13 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Manlock 8.5
3rd Haymaker 8.10
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:03
1899 Finland
J. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Bill Of Portland – Fishwife
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
13 Ran – SP 7/2F
2nd Wigelmar 9.1
3rd Polyxena 8.5
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:02 ¾
1898 Scorn
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
Br c 2y Bill Of Portland – Tea Rose
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 8.10
13 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Heiress 8.5
3rd Viscount 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:05 ¼
1897 Lady Mostyn
“Mr J East” (Mr J McDonald)
Tartan, blue sleeves & cap
B f 2y Neckersgat – Miss Mostyn
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider H. Moran 8.5
12 Ran – SP 15/1
2nd (DH) Essex 8.10
2nd (DH) Vigorous 8.10
3 len x dead-heat. Time 1:04 ¾
1896 Keera
Mr W Bailey
Black, red sash, white cap
B c 2y Neckersgat – Hortense
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider J. Hayes 8.10
11 Ran – SP 4/1EF (Patriot)
2nd Fleet Admiral 8.10
3rd The Hypnotist 8.10
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:04
1895 Newhaven
J. Wilson (jun)
Brown, black sleeves, black cap
Ch c 2y Newminster – Oceana
Trainer J. Wilson (jun)
Rider T. Brown 8.10
7 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Coil 8.10
3rd Kobold 8.5
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:02 ¾
1894 Arihi
Mr J. McSweeney
Black and white stripes
B f 2y Malua – Discard
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider H. Moran 8.10
14 Ran – SP 3/1EF (Challenger)
2nd Blue Cap 8.5
3rd Wallace 8.10
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:02 ½
(equal race record)
Arihi carried a 5lb penalty
1893 Dreamland
Messrs Bailey & Orr
Black, red sash, white cap
Br c 2y Trenton – Nightmare
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider E. Power 8.10
17 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Forward 8.10
3rd Dryden 8.10
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:05 ¾
1892 The Sailor Prince
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
B c 2y Robinson Crusoe – Water Lily
Trainer S. G. Cook
Rider C. Gleeson 8.10
14 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Zeph 8.5
3rd The Dauphine 8.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:04
1891 Etra Weenie
Mr H. Power
Brown, white cap
Br or blk f 2y Trenton – Nellie
Trainer J. Wilson (jun)
Rider C. Moore 8.5
12 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd The Captain 8.5
3rd Nobody 8.10
4 len x 3 ½ len. Time 1:07 ¼
1890 Yarran
Hon. G. Lee
Green, straw sash
Br c 2y Epigram – Nellie
Trainer J. Monaghan
Rider M. Harris 8.10
17 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Corvette 8.5
3rd She 8.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:04
1889 The Admiral
Mr. S. G. Cook
Maroon, silver braid, maroon cap & silver band
B c 2y Richmond – Footstep
Trainer S. G. Cook
Rider E. Power 8.10
16 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Utter 8.5
3rd Wilga 8.5
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 1:04 ½
1888 Necklet
J. Marshall
All black
B or br f 2y Musket – Locket
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider M. O’Brien 8.5
18 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Carrington 8.10
3rd Rudolph 8.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:02 ¾
1887 Lonsdale
J. Wilson (jun)
Brown, white cap
B or br c 2y First King – Yardley
Trainer J. Wilson (jun)
Rider C. Moore 8.10
13 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Consequence 9.5
3rd Lady Betty 9.5
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:04
1886 Hortense
Mr C. L. Macdonald
Purple, orange sleeves & cap
Br f 2y Gang Forward – Josephine
Trainer C. L. Macdonald
Rider J. Campbell 9.5
18 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Huntingtower 8.10
3rd Bedouin 8.10
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:07 ½
Hortense carried a 14lb penalty
1886 – Maribyrnong Plate is now a set-weight with penalties
race. Weight penalties given to two-year-olds that have previously won Stakes races.
1886 – Geldings now receive a 5 pound allowance.
1885 Acme
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Br f 2y Chester – Princess Maud
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider T. Hales 8.5
6 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Maddelina 8.5
3rd Blairgowrie 8.10
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:04 ½
1884 Newstead
J H Hill
White, black cap
B c 2y Neckersgat – Ada
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider C. Quinn 8.10
20 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Monte Christo 8.10
3rd Bureldah 8.10
3 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:03
1883 Iolanthe
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B f 2y Maribyrnong – Rosedale
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider R. Ellis 8.5
18 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd King’s Own 8.10
3rd David 8.10
3 len x 1 len. Time 1:02 ½
(race record)
1882 Narina
Mr E K Cox
Blue, scarlet sleeves & cap
Blk f 2y Yattendon – Atholine
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider P. Pigott 8.5
26 Ran – SP 5/1EF (Warwick)
2nd Kingsdale 8.10
3rd Lady Jervois 8.5
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:04 ¼
1881 Segenhoe
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Br c 2y Maribyrnong – The Fawn
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
30 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd (DH) Guesswork 8.10
2nd (DH) Navigator 8.10
2 len x dead-heat. Time 1:04
1880 Welcome Jack (Dead-Heat 1st)
Mr J. Wagner (Robertson & Wagner)
Blue, white cap
B c 2y Bethnal Green – Colleen Bawn
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
27 Ran – SP 16/1
3rd Spinningdale 8.5
Dead-heat x 1 len. Time 1:05 ¼
1880 Lavinia (Dead-Heat 1st)
Mr J. Hart
Cardinal and black stripes, black cap
B f 2y Talk-O’-The-Hill – Nancy
Trainer J. H. Hill
Rider R. Wyman 8.5
27 Ran – SP 25/1
3rd Spinningdale 8.5
Dead-heat x 1 len. Time 1:05 ¼
1879 Palmyra
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
B f 2y Maribyrnong – Fawn
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider W. Huxley 8.5
23 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd (DH) Otira 8.5
2nd (DH) Geraldine 8.5
5 len x dead-heat. Time 1:04
1878 Nellie
Mr. E. Lee
Green, straw sash, red cap
Br f 2y Tim Whiffler (GB) – Sappho
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider B. Colley 8.5
29 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd The Baroness 8.5
3rd Gainsborough 8.10
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:05
1877 Vulcan
E. De Mestre
All black
Blk c 2y Yattendon – Montana
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider T. Brown 8.10
28 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd His Lordship 8.10
3rd Roodee 8.10
½ hd x hd. Time 1:07 ¾
1876 Habena
Sir Hercules Robinson
White, crimson spots, crimson cap
Blk f 2y Yattendon – Atholine
Trainer T. Lamond
Rider W. Huey 8.5
21 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Expectation 8.5
3rd Needle 8.5
1 len x ½ hd. Time 1:03 ¾
(race record)
1875 Newminster
Messrs. T & A Chirnside
Blue, black cap
Br c 2y The Marquis – Spa
Trainer F. F. Dakin
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
19 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Aldinga 8.10
3rd Sovereign 8.10
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:08
1874 Maid Of All Work
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B f 2y King Alfred – Mischief
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Wilson 8.5
22 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Richmond 8.10
3rd 'Avalanche' filly 8.10
6 len x ½ len. Time 1:09
1873 Stockbridge
Dr. James Bathe
Dark blue jacket & cap, with silver seams
B c 2y Stockham – Granny
Trainer S. Harding
Rider R. Batty 8.10
21 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Jacko 8.10
3rd Menindie 8.10
2 len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:09
1872 Dagmar
J. Wilson
Black, white cap
Blk f 2y Maribyrnong – Nightlight
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider J. Wilson (Jun) 8.5
12 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd My Leah 8.5
3rd Miss Milly 8.5
¾ len x 8 len. Time 1:06
1871 Argus Scandal
J. (Joe) Thompson
Tartan, orange sleeves & cap
B or br c 2y Ace Of Clubs – Lady Heron
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider J. Wilson (Jun) 8.10
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd King Of The Ring 8.10
3rd Sunshine 8.5
Hd x distanced. Time 1:06
1871 – First running of the Maribyrnong Plate 5f
at Flemington Racecourse
Colts 8st 10lb – Fillies 8st 5lb
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