VRC Sires Produce Stakes (GR2)
The VRC Sires Produce Stakes is a 1400 metre Group 2 Set Weights race for two-year-olds (Colts & Geldings 57 Fillies 55) that is run in March at Flemington racecourse in Victoria during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
2025 total prize money: $300,000
1st $180,000, 2nd $54,000, 3rd $27,000
The Time-honoured VRC Sires Produce Stakes is among the oldest races on the Australian racing calendar.
The set-weights race for two-year-olds was originally named the Australian Sires Produce Stakes and was first run in the autumn of 1862. That inaugural running took place at Flemington Racecourse over a distance of one mile and was won by Mr James Wilson’s bay filly, Musidora.
In 1864 the name was changed to the Flemington Stakes and the distance reduced to six furlongs.
The name changed again in 1868 to the Sapling Stakes with handicap conditions replacing set-weights.
The Sapling Stakes was discontinued in 1870 and four years later the VRC Sires Produce Stakes was added to the first-day program of the VRC Autumn Racing Carnival.
In 1890 the Sires Produce Stakes conditions changed to set-weights with penalties. Weight penalties of 7lb, 10lb & 14lb applied to runners that had previously won Stakes races.
In 1897 the penalties were discarded and the conditions reverted back to set-weights.
In 1920 the distance was increased to 7 furlongs and except for Australia’s adoption of the metric measurement system in 1973, it is still contested at the metric equivalent ie 1400m
Many winners of the VRC Sires Produce Stakes have gone on to become outstanding gallopers of the Australian turf: Newminster, Abercorn, Woorak, Rampion, Mollison, Nuffield, High Caste, Tulloch, Wenona Girl, Vain, Dual Choice, Century, Imagele & Testa Rossa to name a few.
The most successful trainer of winners of the VRC Sires Produce Stakes is shared by three of Australia’s greatest, Tom Payten, James Scobie and Tommy Smith, who have each trained the winner on seven occasions.
Tom Payten: 1887 Abercorn – 1888 Volley – 1890 Titan – 1891 Stromboli
1892 Autonomy – 1896 Coil – 1906 Antonius
James Scobie: 1901 United States – 1902 Eleanor – 1903 Sweet Nell
1908 Mother Goose – 1917 Thrice – 1921 Isa – 1937 Hua
Tommy Smith: 1957 Tulloch – 1959 Travel Boy – 1962 Jan’s Image
1968 Flying Fable – 1973 Imagele – 1979 Mighty Kingdom
1988 Wonder Dancer
Riding honours rest with “The Professor” the great Roy Higgins, who rode the winner home on seven occasions, including 5 consecutive wins from 1971 to 1975.
1966 Storm Queen – 1971 Tolerance – 1972 Century – 1973 Imagele
1974 Skyjack – 1975 Lord Dudley – 1977 Bold Zest
2025 Vinrock
Carringbush Park, Miss K. Brideoake, D. & Mrs L. Mustica, P. & Mrs J. Mustica, Martin T’bred Racing, M. Laurie, Peake Racing, P. & Mrs D. Campbell, M. Louth, S. Mustica, Ms S. Verberne Heazlewood, F S Racing, The Padma Group, J. & P. Kelly, B Osborne and Mrs C. Powell
Navy blue, turquoise armbands & striped cap
B c 2y I Am Invincible – Girl Gone Rockin’
Trainer M. Laurie
Rider M. Zahra 57
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 5/2
2nd Brave Design 57
3rd Onavuitton 57
2 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:22.94
2024 Traffic Warden
B c 2y Street Boss – Efficiently
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider Ms J. Kah 57
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 4/1
2nd Rue De Royale 57
3rd Bosustow 57
1 ¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:25
2023 Veight
Pipeliner B’stock P/L, R Pawsey, T Kirkwood, Sledmere Stud, J Mackay, Telemon Stud, A Parrish, R Shelly & M Twycross
White, royal blue sides, white, orange & royal blue hooped sleeves, orange cap
B c 2y Grunt – Neena Rock
Trainer T & C McEvoy
Rider D. Lane 57
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/4
2nd Apulia 57
3rd Amur 57
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:23.06
2022 Letsrollthedice
Rose Grange Pastoral Co., Mr R M Gorell, Mr P R Gorell, Mr B M Gorell, Mr J J Gorell, Mr M G Dennis, Mrs L Dennis, Mr S McGregor, Mr A Cameron
White, black bull head, red diamond sleeves & cap
B c 2y Dundeel – Hannah In A Hurry
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider D. Lane 57
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/4
2nd Man In The Mirror 57
3rd Yaki Ishi 57
¾ len x nk. Time 1:24.25
2021 Lightsaber
Blueblood T’breds, Bbt Dream Cirque, D. Mandich, P. Cross, T. Feduniw, S. Frenkel, D. Hendry, S. Irwin, J. King, C. Morritt, J. Mortimore, J. O'Driscoll, A. Payne, R. Peters, S. Lousick, J. Gillen, J. Hendry, R. French
Red, Blueblood logos, red & white star cap
B c 2y Zoustar – Dream Cirque
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 57
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Saif 57
3rd Micro 57
1 ½ len x sht hd. Time 1:23.62
Weights: Colts & Geldings 57 Fillies 55
2020 Lunar Fox
J Burke, G Baldwin, K Jones, P Knight, G & R Brown, L Williams, B Jordon, T Morris, M & D Rinaldi, T & R Sexton, K & M Maher, J Spence, D Spence, A O’Sullivan & Ms J O’Sullivan
Pink, turquoise quarters, checked sleeves, checked cap
Br c 2y Foxwedge – Grant’s Moon
Trainer T. & K. O’Sullivan
Rider B. Prebble 56.5
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 25/1
2nd Larimer Street 56.5
3rd Ole Kirk 56.5
¾ len x nse. Time 1:24.29
2019 La Tene
B or Br f 2y Helmet – Celts
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider D. Dunn 54.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/1
2nd Dalasan 56.5
3rd Fling 54.5
Sht nk x nk. Time 1:22.92
2018 Not A Single Cent
B. Sokolski, Property Heavyweights One, M. Thomas, G. & Mrs J. Makim, H. Bastone, S. Cadzow, G. Zimmer, M. Carboon, M. Mai, N. Li, M. Argyrou, S. A'Beckett, B. Anderson, M. Hyder, S. Wilkinson, L. Kestleman, D. Cavallucci, S. Li & A. Zhang
Grey, black & olive tartan, olive sleeves & cap, black pom-pom
B c 2y Not A Single Doubt – Busking
Trainer A. Purcell
Rider M. Zahra 56.5
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/1
2nd Seberate 56.5
3rd Akkadian 56.5
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:23.40
2017 Sircconi
Mrs J. Love, L. Cunningham, S. Li, Mrs S. Xie, M. Chen, Ms S. Hu, Mrs J. Chen, S. Pan, Mrs M. Jiang, Q. Zeng, J. O'Hearne, A. Cuzzupe, R. Page, R. Furness & Ms Y. Zhou
Orange, white shark-tooth yoke, white armbands & cap
B c 2y Nicconi – On Credit
Trainer P. Morgan
Rider Ms L. Meech 56.5
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 10/1
2nd Aspect 56.5
3rd Feng Chu 56.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.79
2016 Seaburge
D. Hayes, K. Paisley, Mrs C. Paisley, Australia Pacific B'stock P/L (Mgr: A. Curran), A. Branson, S. Burrafato, R. Cocks, P. Coish, A. Denver, S. De Young, B. Ford, P. Grant, T. Gurry, R. Hanley, Ms K. Hull & S. Mutsaers
Royal blue, lime hoops, hooped cap
Ch c 2y Seabring – Polska
Trainer D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider M. Zahra 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/2
2nd Detective 56.5
3rd Revolving Door 56.5
¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:23.79
2015 Jameka
C L Maher, Mrs J M Mckenna, D Degenhardt, T A Cole-Sinclair, M R Fallon, G M Verdoorn, S Priestley & Mrs S A Cockram, Ms J Nolte, M Mills, & Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B McKenna)
Royal blue, lime hoops, hooped cap
B f 2y Myboycharlie – Mine Game
Trainer C. Maher
Rider N. Hall 54.5
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 11/4F
2nd Lazumba 54.5
3rd Sampeah 56.5
1 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:24.64
2014 Zululand
China Horse Club & Coolmore Stable
Red, yellow stars & halved sleeves, yellow cap
B c 2y Fastnet Rock – Dream Play
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider S. Baster 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/1
2nd Awesome Rock 56.5
3rd Marcado 56.5
1 ½ len x sht hd. Time 1:24.30
2013 Twilight Royale
R Edwards, Mrs S Edwards, S Edwards, J, R & T Harbridge, Mrs S Homewood, C Saleh, T Dickson, C Tognolini & R Vosper.
Royal blue, gold braces, light blue armbands, royal blue & gold qtrd cap
B f 2y Testa Rossa – Royal Season
Trainer B. Baker
Rider M. Rodd 54.5
16 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/1
2nd Shamus Award 56.5
3rd Great Esteem 56.5
Sht nk x ½ len. Time 1:23.35
2012 All Too Hard
Patinack Farm Racing (Mgr: N. L. Tinkler)
Royal blue, green & gold Patinack Farm logo, green sleeves, gold cap & pom pom
B c 2y Casino Prince – Helsinge
Trainer M., W. & J. Hawkes
Rider D. Dunn 56.5
14 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/2
2nd Pronto Pronto 56.5
3rd Road Trippin’ 56.5
4 len x Sht ½ head. Time 1:22.50
Colts & geldings weights increased to 56.5
2011 Running Tall
Lucky Stable (Mgr: Robert Ng)
Purple, red star, sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Stratum – Fleeting Touch
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider B. Melham 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Decircles 55.5
3rd Grand Britannia 55.5
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:24.24
2010 Shamrocker
J. R. Dimery, Raffles Farm Synd., K.Woolley, A. J. Smith,
C. P. Wylie, J. C. Hitt, R. Callister & S. Larkey
Navy blue, navy blue & white checked sleeves & checked cap
B f 2y O’Reilly – Bohemian Blues
Trainer D. O’Brien
Rider G. Boss 53.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 25/1
2nd Willow Creek 53.5
3rd Yosei 53.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 1:23.54
2009 Rostova
Mrs M A Richards, J Hymet, F Dintinosante, B E Marshall,
Behind The Bar Synd., Linc Synd, S A Harrington & G R Beale
Navy blue, orange stripes & striped cap
(wore Country Fire Authority colours & logo)
B f 2y Testa Rossa – Space Talk
Trainer S. Richards
Rider S. R. King 53.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/4F
2nd Bombay Sling 55.5
3rd Gathering 55.5
2 ¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:23.43
2009 – Fillies weight increased to 53.5
2008 Von Costa De Hero
T J & Mrs J A Hughes, D A Hayes, D & Mrs C Paradice, B W Paton, L M Macri & M W Bailey
Navy blue, white band & armbands, red cap
B c 2y Encosta De Lago – Piavonic
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Carnero 55.5
3rd Burgeis 53
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:23.75
2007 Incumbent
Mr & Mrs L J Williams & N C Williams,
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
Ch c 2y Choisir – Chalonne
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 3/1
2nd Marching 55.5
3rd Below Zero 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:22.85
2006 De Lago Mist
P. Katelanis
Royal blue, orange & gold diagonal stripes & striped cap
Gr f 2y Encosta De Lago – In The Mist
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider P. Gatt 53
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/1
2nd Ulfah 53
3rd Danever 55.5
Nse x ½ len. Time 1:22.40
2005 Danger Looms
Redgum Racing Syn (Mgr: B. Clayton), D. M. Robinson, B. Paterson, M. Duke, M. Muldoon, M. Chase, Mrs J. Muldoon, D. C. Tabone & T. Clayton
Navy, lime diamond band & sleeves, navy & lime diamond cap
B c 2y Dangerous – Diamonds Forever
Trainer J. McArdle
Rider B. Rawiller 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/1
2nd Under The Floor 55.5
3rd Ferocity 55.5
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:22.84
2005 – Race downgraded to Group 2
2004 Barely A Moment
D. A. Hayes, BJQW Synd. (Mgr: M. Bolton), Trouble Synd. (Mgr: C Aldons) T & M Warren, K Dale, J. Dimitriou, S. Cochrane, J McGee & The Hall T’Bred Synd.
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B or br c 2y Gilded Time – Lady Danna
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider G. Childs 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 11/1
2nd Big Poppa Pump 55.5
3rd Kylikwong 53
¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:24.20
2003 Winestock
T O'sullivan, D Markin, J W Canty, G H Byrne Jones,
J V Riordan & L D Thrower
Pink, turquoise quarters, checked sleeves, checked cap
B c 2y El Moxie – Philhal
Trainer T. O’Sullivan
Rider B. Prebble 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 11/2
2nd Fresh Boy 55.5
3rd Hammerbeam 55.5
1 len x 1 len. Time 1:23.63
2002 Pillaging
S. P., K. M. & L. F. Silk, A. L. Fox, C. W. Baldwin, A. J. Seaton,
M. Tricarico, S. J. O’Donoghue, J. B. Parncutt & M. J. Wright
Green, white band & armbands
B g 2y Marauding – Preview
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider P. Payne 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1F
2nd Delago Brom 55.5
3rd Tom Coureuse 55.5
3 len x lng hd. Time 1:22.23 (race record)
2001 Spectatorial
Arrowfield Group Ltd Synd (Mgr: J. Messara),
R. E. Clemenger, A. M. Harcourt,
E. Au Yeung & R. S. & R. W. Dufficy
Lime & black checks, checked cap
B c 2y Spectrum – Reign Of Honour
Trainer M. Ellerton
Rider P. Payne 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1
2nd Tuscanos 55.5
3rd Valkyrian 55.5
1 ¼ len x lng nk. Time 1:25.36
2000 Preserve
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Black, white star & cap
Ch f 2y Canny Lad – Peach
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider N. Wilson 53
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/1
2nd Ponton Flyer 53
3rd Happy Morning 55.5
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:23.51
1999 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 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/4F
2nd Dangerous 55.5
3rd Downing Street 55.5
2 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:24.56
1999 – Distance 1412m
1998 Coup De Grace
Mr & Mrs D. H. Hains
Yellow, red striped sleeves & cap
B c 2y Roi Danzig – Kingston Coup
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider G. Hall 55.5
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd Special Edition 55.5
3rd Admired 55.5
¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:26.11
1998 – Distance 1415m
1997 Millward
A. R. Bell, D. C. Christensen, K. A. Hayes & J. M. Seccull
Grey, red diagonal stripes
B g 2y Defensive Play – Exploit
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Beadman 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Cornwall Queen 54
3rd Helene Honour 55.5
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:23.10
(equal race record)
1996 My Duke
R. G. & Mrs D. E. Cook
Gold, brown crossed sashes, striped sleeves & cap
B g 2y Deputy Governor – Zamoon
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider D. Nikolic 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Zeya 54
3rd Clang 55.5
Hd x 2 len. Time 1:23.10
(equal race record)
1995 Lochrae
R. G. & Mrs D. E. Cook
Gold, brown crossed sashes, striped sleeves & cap
B c 2y Scenic – Spring Serenade
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider S. D. Marshall 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 3/1
2nd Donar 55.5
3rd Flying Spur 55.5
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:23.70
1994 Blevic
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster) & C. S. Hayes
Green, dark blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B c 2y Scenic – Blooms
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 7/2F
2nd Delsole 55.5
3rd Racer’s Edge 55.5
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:24.50
1993 Pride Of Rancho
Rancho Ranch Synd. Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mr & Mrs G. Marconi)
Red, green and white hoops, red sleeves & cap
B c 2y Rancho Ruler – Pride Of Goodwood
Trainer G. Marconi
Rider D. Oliver 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd Taos 55.5
3rd Staff Sergeant 55.5
½ nk x nk. Time 1:23.10
(equal race record)
1992 King Marauding
Rancho Ranch Synd. Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mr & Mrs G. Marconi)
Red, green and white hoops, red sleeves & cap
B c 2y Marauding – Wear The Crown
Trainer G. Marconi
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2EF (Chingquillo)
2nd Just Juan 55.5
3rd Apopka 55.5
Lng nk x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:23.70
1991 Not Related
T. H. Dansie, W. J. Barrett, S. J. Cimarosti, M. Stasinowsky
& Mrs L. J. Bockman
Royal blue, red & gold stars, striped sleeves, gold cap
Ch f 2y Family Ties – Kisaki
Trainer D. G. Balfour
Rider G. Hall 54
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 25/1
2nd Diddy Do It 55.5
3rd Umatilla 55.5
¾ len x 2 ¾ len. Time 1:23.80
1990 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 J. A. Cassidy 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/6F
2nd Century Pike 54
3rd Draw Card 54
Sht ½ hd x lng hd. Time 1:24.50
1989 Rechabite
Mr & Mrs G. A. Whittenbury, Millson Group Holdings P/L Synd.
(Mgr: A. Millson) & Mr & Mrs O. Hoffelner
White, blue stars, pink sleeves & cap
B c 2y Noalcoholic – Greenwich Pike
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider C. Dinn 55.5
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 11/2
2nd Ice Solid 55.5
3rd Macwind 56
1 len x hd. Time 1:26
1988 Wonder Dancer
Tulloch Lodge Synd. Ltd (Mgr: T. J. Smith)
Dark blue & green stripes, dark blue cap
B c 2y Danzatore – Heavenly Belle
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider H. White 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/2
2nd Vitalic 55.5
3rd Glowing Tribute 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:23.70
1987 Kaapstad
A. Sangster, P. Hogan & M. Glyer
Royal blue, white seams & cap
Br c 2y Sir Tristram – Eight Carat
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 10/9F
2nd Rancho Ruler 55.5
3rd Mighty Dear 55.5
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:24.60
1986 Simbolico
M. A. J. Catalano
Dark blue & white stripes, red cap
B c 2y Lord Seymour – Pearl Emblem
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider C. Dinn 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 11/1
2nd Military Plume 55.5
3rd Urbane 55.5
Lng nk x hd. Time 1:24.30
1985 True Version
Sandown Lodge Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. Armanasco)
White, purple sash, gold cap
Br c 2y Bletchingly – Fiction Star
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider G. Hall 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Jackson Square 55.5
3rd Eminency 55.5
2 ½ len x nk. Time 1:25.40
1984 Street Café
J. H. & R. W. Ingham
Black, white star & cap
B c 2y Lunchtime – Tod Lass
Trainer T. Green
Rider B. Clements 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Tristalight 55.5
3rd Lord Of Camelot 55.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:26
1983 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
14 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 4/1
2nd Keepers 55.5
3rd Dynastic 55.5
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:24.7
1982 Grosvenor
G. Tobias, T. K. Maltby, & Mesdames B. J. Murphy & D. Day
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap
B c 2y Sir Tristram – My Tricia
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider P. Cook 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 10/9F
2nd Cossack Prince 55.5
3rd Sir Trout 55.5
4 len x 4 len. Time 1:26.6
1981 Full On Aces
Four Aces Synd. (Mgr: J. C. Ingleton)
Blue, white V and sleeves
Br c 2y Kaoru Star – Better Draw
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider L. Dittman 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/2
2nd Anyone Home 55.5
3rd Fearless Pride 55.5
1 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 1:25.8
1980 Outward Bound
Lorelei Syndicate
Red, white diagonal stripes, white cap
B f 2y Without Fear – Breakwater
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider B. Thomson 54
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Sardius 55.5
3rd Verdi 54
4 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:26
1980 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
1979 Mighty Kingdom
T. J. Smith, L. & J. Foyster & B. H. Heavener
Dark blue & green stripes, dark blue cap
Ch c 2y Planet Kingdom – Madam Borough
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider W. Treloar 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2
2nd Bold Diplomat 55.5
3rd Rocky Top 55.5
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:23.7
1978 Pacifica
Messrs. B. C. Pitts & C. Rowett
Gold, cerise diamonds & sleeves
B c 2y Red God – Bristling
Trainer T. J. Hall
Rider J. Murray 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/1
2nd Karaman 55.5
3rd Prunella 54
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:24.5
1977 Bold Zest
Mr M. A. Wuttke
Green & gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Ch c 2y Bold Minstrel – Zali
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 2/1F
2nd King Of The Stars 55.5
3rd Princess Talaria 54
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:24.3
1976 Desirable
Messrs. R. M. Robertson, B. D. Lahey, T. P. Seres
& R. W. Gniel & Mrs. S. J. Jones
Red, royal blue and white diagonal stripes,
white sleeves, red cap
B f 2y Without Fear – High Desire
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Stocker 54
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 13/8F
2nd Out Of Danger 54
3rd Vivarchi 54
Hd x 3 len. Time 1:23.3
1975 Lord Dudley
Messrs. A. F. Chirnside, J. M. Vine & K. J. Blakely
Blue, black cap
Ch c 2y Right Honourable – Jane Hero
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
3 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/10F
2nd Warneet 55.5
3rd Militant Road 55.5
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:25.8
1974 Skyjack
Messrs. J. J. Donnellan & L. M. Trowbridge
Purple, gold maltese gross & cap
Ch c 2y Wilkes – Flying Gauntlet
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/2
2nd Mulligatawny 54
3rd Bazaari 55.5
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:23.9
1973 Imagele
T. J. Smith & E. J. Graham
Pale green and black diagonal stripes, pale green cap
Ch c 2y Sostenuto – Cele’s Image
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/4F
2nd Authentic Heir 55.5
3rd Grand Cidium 55.5
1 len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:24
1973 was the first metric running of the VRC Sires Produce Stakes. Distance changed from 7 furlongs to 1400m, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972 Century
Messrs. T. R. Trevaskis, F. Curtin & J. Armstrong
White, green band & cap
Br c 2y Better Boy – Royal Suite
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 8/11F
2nd El D’Amour 8.10
3rd Acidity 8.10
¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:23.7
1971 Tolerance
Mr. R. A. Pacey
Blue, white crossed sashes & striped sleeves,
gold cap
Ch c 2y Better Boy – Salma
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider R. Higgins 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/4F
2nd Fairy Walk 8.7
3rd Hippomedon 8.10
4 len x nk. Time 1:23.7
1970 Dual Choice
Mr. & Mrs. N. Gilham
White, green diamond sleeves, purple cap
Ch f 2y Showdown – Unit
Trainer K. White
Rider P. Gumbleton 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/13F
2nd Royal Show 8.10
3rd Coalcliff 8.10
2 len x 4 len. Time 1:24.2
1969 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
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 2/9F
2nd Ballylachlan 8.7
3rd Lone Wolf 8.10
4 len x ½ len. Time 1:23 6/10
1968 Flying Fable
Mr. F. Sutton
Purple, lilac diamonds, purple cap
Ch f 2y Snark – Miss Pilot
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider M. Schumacher 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 9/1
2nd Crewman 8.10
3rd Alfalfa 8.10
2 len x 3 len. Time 1:24 9/10
1967 Pratten Park
Messrs. E Hardie, W C Peters, J Neill,
N C Forbes & C A Hillier
White, red & yellow hooped sleeves, white cap
Ch c 2y Tudor Royal – Sylvia’s Pride
Trainer F. Hudson
Rider N. Voigt 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Quezette 8.7
3rd Coronation Cadet 8.10
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 1:23 1/10
(race record)
1966 Storm Queen
P. J. Cummings
Purple, green sleeves, white cap
Br f 2y Coronation Boy – Storm Gleam
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.7
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4
2nd Legal Boy 8.10
3rd Very Merry 8.7
1 ½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:25 2/5
1965 Citius
Messrs. E. G. & T. R. & R. A. Trevaskis
White, green band & cap
B f 2y Star Kingdom – Rich And Rare
Trainer W. J. Murrell
Rider I. Saunders 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 15/4F
2nd Glensharold 8.10
3rd Peace Council 8.10
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:24 9/10
1964 Boeing Boy
“Mr L Street”
White, green crossed sashes, green sleeves & cap
Br g 2y Rego – Baraganda
Trainer P. Burke
Rider J. Wakker 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Park Lane 8.10
3rd Star Of Heaven 8.10
Sht ½ hd x hd. Time 1:23 4/5 (race record)
Park Lane was first past the post by a short-half-head
but lost the race on protest to the second placed Boeing Boy for causing him interference over the last furlong
1963 Pago Pago
Messrs. H. F. & E. H. Just
Black, white armbands & cap
B c 2y Matrice – Pompilia
Trainer T. A. Jenner
Rider W. Pyers 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/11F
2nd Persian Opera 8.10
3rd Rose Of Silver 8.7
1 ¼ len x 4 len. Time 1:25
1962 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 8.7
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/4F
2nd Bright Blend 8.10
3rd Agra 8.7
5 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:25 ½
1961 Emblem
Messrs. A. J. Rofe, J. G. Palmer, F. A. McCure
& C. A. Evans
Orange, black stars, orange cap
Ch f 2y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer R. W. Roden
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 5/4EF (Indian Summer)
2nd Indian Summer 8.7
3rd Heir Apparent 8.10
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:24 ¾
1960 Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch f 2y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/4F
2nd Dalby 8.10
3rd Impulsive 8.7
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:24 ¾
1959 Travel Boy
Messrs. T. J. Smith & Sir Frank Packer
Dark blue, green stripes
B c 2y Marco Polo II – Mere-Ana
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/11F
2nd Prince Lea 8.10
3rd Snowflower 8.7
2 len x nk. Time 1:28 ½
1958 Misting
Lady Manifold & Miss S. Manifold
White, orange sleeves, black cap
Gr c 2 Meadow Mist – Play Maid
Trainer V. Ryan
Rider A. Ward 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/2F
2nd Nilento 8.10
3rd Man Of Iron 8.10
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:25 ¾
1957 Tulloch
Mr. E. A. Haley
Red and white stripes, black sleeves & cap
B c 2y Khorassan – Florida
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider A. Ward 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/9F
2nd Ace High 8.10
3rd Gay Saba 8.10
½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:27
1956 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 3 – SP 1/2F
2nd Moonsun 8.10
3rd Count Olin 8.10
8 len x ½ len. Time 1:25
1955 Knave
Mr. T. C. Lowry
White, blue diamonds red sleeves, blue cap
Ch c 2y Faux Tirage – Trick
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/4F
2nd Chetnik 8.10
3rd Magic Nib 8.10
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:24 ¼
1954 Acramitis
Messes. A. J. Summers & S. De George
Red and black quarters, gold sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Dhoti – Toompine
Trainer J. P. Mulcahy
Rider R. Heather 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 14/1
2nd Indian Empire 8.10
3rd Spritsail 8.10
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:24 (race record)
1953 Surang
Mr E. A. Underwood
Red & white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Ch f 2y Dhoti – Ronolive
Trainer T. Murdoch
Rider R. Hutchinson 8.7
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Cromis 8.10
3rd Love To All 8.7
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:24 ½
(equal race record)
1952 Pure Fire
Mr. J. Wren
White, black sleeves & cap
Br or blk c 2y Empyrean – Fate’s Decree
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 9/4F
2nd Deep River 8.10
3rd Crevasse 8.10
2 len x ¾ len. Time 1:25 ¼
1951 Usage
Messrs. P. J. Lennon & W. McAfee
Red and black hoops, white cap
B c 2y Law Maker – Viennese
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/4F
2nd Beau Silhouette 8.10
3rd Memory Inn 8.10
1 ½ len x nk. Time 1:26 ¼
1950 True Course
Mr. A. R. Creswick
Black, blue sash
Br f 2y Midstream – Urunalong
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider W. Williamson 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2
2nd Flying Halo 8.10
3rd Free Speech 8.10
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:24 ½
(equal race record)
1949 Iron Duke
Messrs. W. S. Robinson & A. M. Williamson
White, scarlet braces, armbands & cap
B c 2y Le Grand Duc – Vocal
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider W. Williamson 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd St. Comedy 8.10
3rd Adela 8.7
Hd x hd. Time 1:26 ¾
1948 Ungar
Messrs. P. J. Lennon & W. McAfee
Red and black hoops, white cap
Blk c 2y Law Maker – Viennese
Trainer F. W. Hoysted
Rider H. Badger 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/4F
2nd Comic Court 8.10
3rd Blessing 8.7
Nk x 8 len. Time 1:25 ¾
1947 Chanak
Mr. K. M. Niall
White, dark blue spots & cap
Br c 2y Hellespont – Studio
Trainer J. Holt
Rider A. Breasley 8.10
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Cronides 8.10
3rd Sovereign 8.10
4 len x 3 len. Time 1:29 ¼
1946 Bold Beau
Mr D. S. Whiteside
Red, blue V, sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Kinderscout – Petite Joan
Trainer D. Judd
Rider F. De Valle 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 20/1
2nd Chaperone 8.7
3rd Minion 8.7
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:27 ¼
1945 Nestor
Mr M. Sutherland
Light blue, white sash & armbands, red cap
Ch c 2y Caithness – Consultant
Trainer E. J. Willmott
Rider J. Crilley 8.10
14 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 15/1
2nd Don Pedro 8.10
3rd Lincoln 8.10
½ nk x ½ nk. Time 1:28 ½
1944 Delina
Mr A. H. Griffiths
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Br f 2y Manitoba – Rondalina
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider W. Williamson 8.7
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2
2nd San Martin 8.10
3rd Kintore 8.10
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:26
1943 Simmering
G. R. Nicholas & A. G. Hunter
Royal blue & white stripes, yellow sleeves & cap
B f 2y Hellespont – Geyser
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider J. Neale 8.7
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 25/1
2nd Sirius 8.10
3rd Scottish Maid 8.7
3 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:25 ½
1942 Regency
W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
B c 2y The Buzzard – Kaditcha
Trainer H. Hilton
Rider W. Box 8.10
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 50/1
2nd Hesione 8.7
3rd Blue Valley 8.10
½ hd x 2 len. Time 1:26 ¼
1941 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 E. Bartle 8.7
9 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/13F
2nd Primavera 8.7
3rd Status Quo 8.7
4 len x 2 len. Time 1:26 ¼
1940 Trueness
Mrs M. J. Mackay
Purple & red diamonds, red cap
B f 2y Harinero – Truest
Trainer B. R. Payten
Rider E. Bartle 8.7
14 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1
2nd Lucrative 8.10
3rd Halifax 8.10
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:25 ¾
1939 High Caste
Mr. H. E. Tancred
Pale blue, black sash, red armbands & cap
Br c 2y Bulandshar – The Begum
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/2F
2nd Zonda 8.7
3rd Aurania 8.10
2 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:26 ¾
1938 Nuffield
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Heroic – Belle Gallante
Trainer J. Holt
Rider R. Wilson 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/3F
2nd Destiny Bay 8.10
3rd Lady Montague 8.7
½ nk x ½ hd. Time 1:26
1937 Hua
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 2y Heroic – Gladioli
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider F. Dempsey 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 20/1
2nd Caesar 8.10
3rd Nightguard 8.10
½ hd x hd. Time 1:24 ½
(equal race record)
1936 Gold Rod
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Ch c 2y Chief Ruler – Oreum
Trainer G. Price
Rider J. Pratt 8.10
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/5F
2nd Fidelity 8.7
3rd Boongarry 8.10
6 len x 1 len. Time 1:24 ½
(equal race record)
1935 Young Idea
A. G. Hunter & P. Miller
Black and white stripes, white sleeves, black cap
Br c 2y Constant Son – Persuasion
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider H. Skidmore 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4F
2nd Homer 8.10
3rd Palfresco 8.10
½ len x nk. Time 1:26 ½
1934 Sir John
Mr E. Moss
Green & black halves, black cap
Br c 2y Limond – Jewel Of Asia
Trainer G. Price
Rider M. McCarten 8.10
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 9/10F
2nd Pasha 8.10
3rd Dark Sky 8.10
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:26 ½
1933 L’Elite
L. Kearney
Red, blue band and cap
Ch c 2y Gay Lothario – Sweet Marguerite
Trainer H. Freedman
Rider A. Knox 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 12/1
2nd Heroic Lass 8.7
3rd Shakuni 8.10
2 ½ len x hd. Time 1:26 ½
1932 Kuvera
Mr. “F. Smithden” (W. J. Smith & F. P. Cruttenden)
Orange and white stripes, black cap
Br c 2y Brazen – Varta Mozzle
Trainer G. Price
Rider M. McCarten 8.10
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 8/1
2nd Vauntry 8.10
3rd Closing Time 8.10
Nk x 2 len. Time 1:24 ½ (race record)
1931 Mulcra
L. Hilton
Dark blue, brown crossed sashes, dark blue cap
Ch c 2y Violoncello – Sextia
Trainer C. Goodfellow
Rider W. Brady 8.10
15 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 10/1
2nd Bold Bid 8.10
3rd Auto Pay 8.10
½ nk x hd. Time 1:26 ¼
1930 Thurlstone
R. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
B g 2y Thrice – Divonia
Trainer J. Mulcahy
Rider A. Reed 8.10
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 11/8F
2nd The Doctor’s Orders 8.10
3rd Kaftan 8.7
Nk x ½ len. Time 1:26 ¼
1930 – Colts & geldings 8.10 Fillies 8.7
1929 Nedda
Mr. B. S. Irwin
Pale blue, black crossed sashes, black cap
B f 2y Paper Money – Michaela
Trainer J. Fielder
Rider J. Munro 8.7
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Parkwood 8.10
3rd Metaphor 8.7
1 ½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:26
1928 Mollison
Mr. E. M. Pearce
Yellow & white diamonds, yellow cap
B g 2y Seremond – Molly’s Robe
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider J. Daniels 8.7
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/8F
2nd Stanza 8.10
3rd Stalden 8.10
4 len x ½ nk. Time 1:26 ¾
1927 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
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP EvensF
2nd Trivalve 8.10
3rd Sion 8.10
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:27 ¼
1926 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 8.10
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd Cyden 8.7
3rd Cromwell 8.10
1 len x 4 len. Time 1:25 ½ (race record)
1925 Poetaster
Mr A. G. Barlow
White, orange band & cap
Ch f 2y Absurd – Lalla Rookh
Trainer G. Maher
Rider A. Cooper 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/5F
2nd Petunia 8.10
3rd Manfred 8.10
1 len x nk. Time 1:25 ¾ (race record)
1924 Arendal
“Mr E. M. Melrose” (Mr E. M. Pearce)
Yellow & white diamonds, yellow cap
Ch c 2y Beragoon – Humility
Trainer F. Foulsham
Rider W. Duncan 8.10
8 Ran – SP 14/1
2nd Heroic 8.10
3rd Olola 8.10
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:27 ¼ (race record)
1923 King Carnival
Mr. L K S Mackinnon
White, orange braces, collar, two armbands
edged with black, orange cap
B c 2y Comedy King – Orvieto
Trainer A. Foulsham
Rider H. Cairns 8.10
7 Ran – SP 7/4F
2nd Frances Tressady 8.7
3rd Coolah 8.10
2 ½ len x 3 len. Time 1:28 ½
1922 Scarlet
Mr. J. L. Winter Irving
Dark blue, pink sash & cap
B f 3y Bright Steel – Red Ink
Trainer H. W. Torr
Rider G. Harrison 8.7
8 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Caserta 8.10
3rd Prince Tressady 8.10
¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:28 ¼ (race record)
1921 Isa
Mr E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
Ch f 2y The Welkin – Teppo
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.7
8 Ran – SP 12/1
2nd Antarian 8.10
3rd Sefton 8.10
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 1:28 ¾ (race record)
1920 Gossine Hatan
Barney Allen
Rose & silver stripes, rose cap
B f 2y Powhatan – Gossine
Trainer E. A.Mayo
Rider K. Bracken 8.7
7 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Glenacre 8.10
3rd Crimson 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:29
1920 – Distance increased to 7 furlongs
1919 Lisnavane
Mrs R. E. H. Hope
White, yellow sash, sleeves & cap
B f 2y Linacre – Pretty Nell
Trainer J. McCann
Rider F. Bullock 8.7
11 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Artilleryman 8.10
3rd Bandurria 8.7
½ len x 1 len. Time 1:18
1918 Palm Leaf
Mr W. Brunton
Green, white sleeves & cap
Gr f 2y Linacre – Paradeneya
Trainer H. J. Robinson
Rider K. Bracken 8.7
8 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd Outlook 8.10
3rd Liquid Fire 8.10
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:15 ½
1917 Thrice
Mr E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 2y The Welkin – Teppo
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
11 Ran – SP 20/1
2nd Pleasant Moments 8.7
3rd Lady Comely 8.7
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:14 ¾
1916 Wolaroi
Mr. D. U. Seaton
Orange, green sash & cap
Blk c 2y Kenilworth – Widden Lass
Trainer B. Quinn
Rider A. Wood 8.10
12 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Deneb 8.7
3rd Wedge 8.10
1 len x ¾ len. Time 1:17
1915 Red Signal
N. Falkiner
White, green shamrocks & cap
B c 2y Linacre – Red Flag
Trainer C. Wheeler
Rider J. Killorn 8.10
6 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Rosanna 8.7
3rd Lesbos 8.7
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:15 ½
1914 Woorak
“Mr. K. S. Macleod” (Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon)
White, orange braces, collar, two armbands
edged with black, orange cap
Ch c 2y Traquair – Madam
Trainer I. Earnshaw
Rider A. Wood 8.10
10 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Andesine 8.7
3rd Fidelio 8.10
4 len x 1 len. Time 1:14 ¾
1913 Eubulus
Mr J. Widdis
Black & gold stripes, gold sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Prudent King – Carpoo-Roti
Trainer P. T. Heywood
Rider G. Lambert 8.10
11 Ran – 5/2F
2nd Quair Burn 8.7
3rd Kingsburgh 8.11
3 len x 5 len. Time 1:16 ¼
1912 Sheriff Muir
Mr M. Ellis
Brown & blue hoops, blue cap
Ch c 2y Wallace – Miss Delaval
Trainer F. Musgrave
Rider J. Pike 8.10
6 Ran – SP 50/1
2nd Wolawa 8.10
3rd Tadanga 8.7
1 len x sht nk. Time 1:15 ¼
1911 Wilari
Mr. H. Power
Brown, white cap
B f 2y Wallace – Murna
Trainer R. Ewart
Rider C. O. Davies 8.7
11 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Sconser 8.10
3rd Flaith 8.10
2 ½ len x nk. Time 1:14 ¼ (race record)
1910 Beverage
Mr. C. Smith
Yellow, red sash & cap
Br c 2y Maltster – Wild Rose
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider J. Pike 8.10
5 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Gigandra 8.10
3rd Bobadea 8.10
4 len x 3 len. Time 1:16
1909 Mala
Mr. H. Alan Currie
Cherry, yellow sleeves & cap
Br or blk c 2y Maltster – La France
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider C. Bolton 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Barm 8.10
3rd Apple Pie 8.7
6 len x 8 len. Time 1:16
1908 Mother Goose
J. V. Smith
Blue and white check (grid), red cap
Ch f 2y Wallace – Morisca
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider G. Scobie 8.7
4 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd The Brewer 8.10
3rd Kuban 8.7
Hd x nk. Time 1:16 ¼
1907 Tangaroa
Mr R. Crawford
White, black braces
Br c 2y Grafton – Waihine
Trainer M. P. Whitty
Rider W. Burn 8.10
8 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Scobie 8.10
3rd Boastful 8.7
2 len x hd. Time 1:17 ¼
1906 Antonius
J. Munster
Black, white sleeves, green cap
B c 2y Sir Foote – Antonia
Trainer T. Payten
Rider H. Coffey 8.10
9 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Iolaire 8.10
3rd Benbow 8.10
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:17 ¼
1905 The Infanta
James Grice
Rose, blue sleeves & cap
B f 2y Bobadil – The Heroine
Trainer W. H. Prestwich
Rider B. Carslake 8.7
6 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Scotland 8.10
3rd Charles Stuart 8.10
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:16 ¾
1904 Impression
Mr A. McCracken
Gold, purple sleeves & cap
Br f 2y Wallace – Footprint
Trainer W. A. Filgate
Rider W. H. Smith 8.7
5 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Billingsgate 8.10
3rd Ballark 8.10
¾ len x 2 len. Time 1:18 ¼
1903 Sweet Nell
Sir Rupert Clarke
Pink, black sleeves, black cap
Br f 2y Haut Brion – Novelette ll
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider W. H. Ross 8.7
6 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd F.J.A. 8.10
3rd Cherson 8.10
½ len x ½ len. Time 1:16
1902 Eleanor
Mr F. T. Forrest
White, blue sleeves & cap
Br f 2y Haut Brion – Trieste
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.7
9 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Abundance 8.10
3rd Farewell 8.7
Hd x 1 len. Time 1:15 ¾
1901 United States (late Commonwealth)
Sir Rupert Clarke
Pink, black sleeves, black cap
Br c 2y Bill Of Portland – Happy Land
Trainer J. Scobie
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
4 Ran – 2/5F
2nd Elderslie 8.5
3rd Hautain 8.7
1 ½ len x 3 len. Time 1:16 ½
1900 Finland
J. Turnbull
Cream, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Bill Of Portland – Fishwife
Trainer W. Hickenbotham
Rider R. Lewis 8.10
4 Ran – SP 8/11F
2nd Clean Sweep 8.10
3rd Haut Boy 8.10
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:18
1899 Revenue
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
B c 2y Trenton – Water Lily
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 8.10
4 Ran – SP 6/4F
2nd Tremarden 8.10
3rd Chesney 8.10
½ hd x 3 len. Time 1:17 ¾
1898 Cordite
Mr R. Chirnside
Cerise, French grey sleeves, cerise cap
B g 2y Zalinski – Busy Bee
Trainer A. Taylor
Rider J. Anwin 8.5
3 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Cocos 8.10
3rd Bobadil 8.10
4 len x nk. Time 1:14 ¾ (race record)
1897 Aurum
Mr. W. R. Wilson
White, cardinal seams & cap
B c 2y Trenton – Aura
Trainer H. Munro
Rider H. J. Morrison 8.10
4 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd (DH) The Hypnotist 8.10
2nd (DH) Keera 8.10
6 len x dead-heat. Time 1:15 ¾
(equal race record)
1897 – Conditions changed to set weights no penalties
1896 Coil
Mr. W. Bailey
Black, red sash, white cap
Ch c 2y Abercorn – Copra
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Huxley 8.10
5 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Fucile 8.10
3rd The Officer 9.10
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:18 ½
1895 Creme D’Or
Mr J. McSweeney
Black & white stripes
B g 2y Marvellous – Henbane
Trainer W. Kelso
Rider D. Cook 8.5
8 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Challenger 9.10
3rd Trentina 9.3
¾ len x 5 len. Time 1:17
1894 Forward
J. E. Brewer
Black, blue sleeves & cap
Br c 2y Gang Forward – Josephine
Trainer J. E. Brewer
Rider C. Ettridge 8.10
8 Ran – SP 2/1F
2nd Dryden 8.10
3rd Moorite 9.10
½ len x 3 len. Time 1:17 ¼
1893 Patron
Mr. F. W. Purches
Black, red seams & cap
Ch c 2y Grand Flaneur – Olga
Trainer F. W. Purches
Rider J. Hayes 8.10
5 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Madras 8.7
3rd Zeph 8.7
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:20 ¼
1892 Autonomy
“J. B. Clark” (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves, brown cap
B c 2y Chester – Aveline
Trainer T. Payten
Rider E. Huxley 8.10
3 Ran – 2/7F
2nd Azim 8.10
3rd The Captain 9.5
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:18
1891 Stromboli
“J. B. Clark” (John C. Bowden)
Brown, pink sleeves, brown cap
Br c 2y Chester – Etna
Trainer T. Payton
Rider E. Huxley 8.10
3 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Lord Hopetoun 9.10
3rd Pie Crust 8.7
3 len x lng nk. Time 1:16 ¾
1890 Titan
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch g 2y Chester – Tempe
Trainer T. Payten
Rider T. Hales 9.5
5 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Whimberel 8.10
3rd Magic Circle 9.7
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:16 ¾
1890 – VRC Sires Produce Stakes is now a set-weight with penalties
race. Weight penalties of 7lb, 10lb & 14lb applied to runners
that have previously won Stakes races.
Geldings allowance increased to 5 pounds.
1889 Richelieu
Mr J. O’Loughlan
Blue, white cap
Blk c 2y Richmond – Miss Harriet
Trainer J. O’Loughlan
Rider E. Power 8.10
3 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Spice 8.7
3rd Chintz 8.7
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:19
1889 – Geldings receive a 3lb allowance
1888 Volley
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Br f 2y Musket – Lady Vivien
Trainer T. Payten
Rider T. Hales 8.7
5 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Lonsdale 8.10
3rd Lady Betty 8.7
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 1:19 ¾
1887 Abercorn
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c 2y Chester – Cinnamon
Trainer T. Payton
Rider T. Hales 8.10
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Maxim 8.10
3rd Bowmont 8.10
½ hd x 5 len. Time 1:17 ¼
1886 Maddelina
Hon. W. A. Long
White, black sleeves & cap
Ch f 2y Neckersgat – Meg Merrilies
Trainer T. Brown
Rider B. Colley 8.7
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Philip Augustus 8.10
3rd Trident 8.10
Hd x nk. Time 1:15 ¾ (race record)
1885 Monte Christo
Hon. J. White
Blue, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Gr c 2y Chester – Kathleen
Trainer M. Fennelly
Rider T. Hales 8.10
5 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Ringmaster 8.10
3rd (DH) Manchester 8.10
3rd (DH) First Prince 8.10
3 len x nk. Time 1:19
1884 The Broker
Mr S. Barnard
Oxford and Cambridge blue stripes
Ch c 2y Goldsborough – Melody
Trainer J. Morrison
Rider M. Trahan 8.10
6 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Manfred 8.10
3rd Sirocco 8.10
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:16 ½
(equal race record)
1883 Warwick
Mr. A. F. Smart
Brown, rose cap
B c 2y Maribyrnong – The Fawn
Trainer W. Baines
Rider W. Huxley 8.10
5 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Off Color 8.10
3rd St. Lawrence 8.10
3 len x 2 len. Time 1:16 ½ (race record)
1882 Guesswork
Sir Thomas. Elder
Tartan, yellow sleeves & cap
Ch c 2y Gang Forward – Peradventure
Trainer W. E. Dakin
Rider T. Rawlings 8.10
9 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Bassanio 8.10
3rd Frying Pan 8.10
½ len x nk. Time 1:18 ½
1881 Royal Maid
B f 2y King Of The Ring – Maid Of All Work
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider P. St. Albans 8.7
3 Ran – SP * No betting
2nd Baltic 8.10
3rd Rhea 8.7
Sht hd x 1 len. Time 1:21 ¼
*No betting was conducted on this race as
William Branch owned Royal Maid & Baltic
1880 Grand Prix
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B c 2y The Marquis – Art Union
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
8 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Sir Joseph 8.10
3rd A. B. C. 8.7
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:20
1879 Petrea (late Galloping Rhymes)
Mr H. Power
Brown, white cap
B f 2y King Of The Ring – Mischief
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider T. Hales 8.7
4 Ran – SP 4/5F
2nd South Hamilton 8.10
3rd Geide Olgothach 8.10
2 ½ len x 8 len. No time was recorded
1878 His Lordship
Mr. E. De Mestre
All black
B c 2y The Marquis – Beatrice
Trainer E. De Mestre
Rider J. Morrison 8.10
4 Ran – 1/3F
2nd Roodee 8.10
3rd Riverton 8.10
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:20
1877 Rapidity
Mr F. Leng
Tartan, black cap
Blk or br c 2y Tim Whiffler – Fly
Trainer F. Leng
Rider J. T. Kavanagh 8.10
10 Ran – SP 9/1
2nd Waterford 8.10
3rd Darriwell 8.10
Nk x 3 len. Time 1:17 ½ (race record)
1876 Newminster
Messrs. T. & A. Chirnside
Blue, black cap
Br c 2y The Marquis – Spa
Trainer F. F. Dakin
Rider W. Yeomans 8.10
4 Ran – SP 1/4F
2nd “Chrysolite” colt 8.10
3rd Briseis 8.7
1 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:19
1875 Maid Of All Work
Mr. J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B f 2y King Alfred – Mischief
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Wilson 8.7
5 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Canterbury 8.10
3rd Fraternite 8.7
1 ½ len. Time 1:19
1874 The Flying Fox
Dr. James Bathe
Dark blue jacket & cap with silver seams
B c 2y Stockham – Birdswing
Trainer S. Harding
Rider J. Le Brasque 8.10
3 Ran – * No betting
2nd Discretion 8.7
3rd All Steel 8.7
Hd. No time was recorded
*No betting was conducted on this race as Dr Bathe
owned all three runners
1869 saw the final running of the VRC Sapling Stakes.
The VRC had scheduled a Sires Produce Stakes to debut at the Autumn Racing Carnival of 1874.
The VRC Sires Produce Stakes had its inaugural running on Friday March 6, 1874, the first day of the VRC Autumn Carnival. Colts & geldings 8.10 Fillies 8.7
1869 Charon
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose & black stripes, black cap
B c 2y Ferryman – Juliet
Trainer J. Morrison
Rider J. Morrison 8.7
5 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Gondolier 8.7
3rd Gallant 8.7
½ len x 20 len. Time 1:22
1868 Ragpicker
Mr C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
Br f 2y Fisherman – Juliet
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider A. Davis 8.9
5 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Mons Le Beau 8.0
3rd No Surrender 7.12
3 len. Time 1:23
1868 – Renamed the Sapling Stakes
1868 – Now run as a Handicap
1867 Little Fish
Mr C. B. Fisher
White, blue spots, white cap
B c 2y Fisherman – Cerva
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider J. Morrison 8.7
5 Ran – SP 4/6F
2nd Fireworks 8.7
3rd Queen Of Hearts 8.4
2 len x hd. Time 1:25
1866 Fishhook
Mr. H. Fisher
Rose & black stripes, black cap
B c 2y Fisherman – Marchioness
Trainer W. Filgate
Rider D. O’Brien 8.7
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd First Flight 8.4
3rd Bude Light 8.7
2 len x hd. Time 1:23
1866 – Weights increased
Colts 8.7 & Fillies 8.4
1865 Frolic (late Playboy)
Mr P. Dowling
Maroon jacket, maroon & gold cap
B c 2y Warhawk – Romp
Trainer P. Dowling
Rider J. Morrison 7.11
4 Ran – SP 2/1
2nd Maidstone 7.11
3rd Kerosene 7.11
3 len. Time 1:20
1864 Freestone
Mr D. Robinson
Blue, red cap
B c 2y Touchstone – Fair Ellen
Trainer D. Robinson
Rider E. Bishop 7.11
4 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Maria 7.11
3rd Boomerang 7.11
¾ len. Time 1:28
1864 – Weights reduced to 7.11
Distance reduced to 6 furlongs
Run in May and renamed Flemington Stakes
1863 Aruma
Mr W. Lang
Blue, scarlet sleeves, black cap
B f 2y Boiardo – Enigma
Trainer W. Lang
Rider J. Henderson 8.0
4 Ran – SP 5/4F
2nd Ariosto 8.0
3rd Banker 8.0
2 len x 3 len. Time 2.00
1862 Musidora
Mr J. Wilson
Black, white cap
B f 2y The Premier – Dinah
Trainer J. Wilson
Rider W. Trainor 8.0
6 Ran – SP 5/1
2nd Baroness 8.0
3rd Corio 8.0
2 len x 6 len. Time 1:55
1862 – First running of Australian Sires Produce Stakes for two-year-olds over 1 mile at Flemington. Weights – 8st. no allowances for fillies or geldings
