Moreton Cup (GR2)
(QTC Cup)
The Moreton Cup is a 1200 metre Group 2 Set Weights + Penalties race
that is run in June at Eagle Farm racecourse in Queensland as part of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
2025 total prize money: $300,000
1st $174,000, 2nd $55,500, 3rd $28,500
[Race Record: 1:08.10 – Century Kid 2001]
The Moreton Cup was originally named the Katies Cup (Katies was a women’s fashion chain and were the race sponsors) and its inaugural running was won by the Peter Staunton trained, Canberra colt, Famoso Gris.
The race was renamed the Westfield Cup in 1983 and over the years has been known as the Ansett Cup, QTC Cup and Qantas Cup.
It became the Moreton Cup in 2017.
Only one horse has won the Moreton Cup on more than one occasion and that is Baller, who scored consecutive wins in 2021 & 2022.
Tony Noonan, Gerald Ryan and Tony Gollan have twice trained the winner of the QTC/Moreton Cup.
Tony Noonan: 2009 Ortensia – 2011 Varenna Miss
Gerald Ryan: 2016 Spill The Beans – 2017 Deploy
Tony Gollan: 2021 & 2022 Baller
Riding honours rest with Tim Clark who has been aboard the winner on four occasions:
2016 Spill The Beans – 2017 Deploy – 2023 Prince Of Boom
2025 Front Page
2025 Front Page
P M Duryea, M G Duryea, Ms B M Duryea, J N Edmunds, M K S Goodger, Miss P A Lindsay, A T Cronin, Mrs C L Wallace, M Owen, Barwood Racing, S Mclellan, A L Apps & S J Gray
Light blue & white stripes, lime green sleeves & cap
Ch g 8y Magnus – Stacey lee
Trainer M. Dale
Rider T. Clark 55
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP $4.40
2nd Hidden Wealth 56
3rd Warnie 55.5
1 len x ½ hd. Time 1:10.11
2024 Vilana
B g 5y Hallowed Crown – Retsina
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider J. McDonald 56
13 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP $3.40F
2nd Mazu 56
3rd Jigsaw 57.5
3 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:09.40
2023 Prince Of Boom
Adrenaline Dazzles, M McQueen, D Blades, C Butler, R Moore, Mrs M Hill, M Ievers, G Field, Mrs K Wessely, G Mondon, A Clotworthy, Ms W Wilson, G Birrer, S Clements, Mrs T O'Neill, A Nicholson, B Wilson, J Strano, Newy & Coastal Lads
Sky blue, Adrenaline Racing logo, orange sleeves & cap
B g 4y Spirit Of Boom – Dazzling Display
Trainer R. Heathcote
Rider T. Clark 56
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP $3.90
2nd Far Too Easy 55
3rd Contemptuous 55
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 1:10.01
2022 Baller
D Cincotta, C Mckerr, W Leslie, N Tortorella, M Martin, Mrs C Mayne, C McGuire, J Williams, M Clatworthy, L Chapman, S Silvestro, P Lowry, S Brennan, B Cook, B Hennock & Chirn Park Racing
Charcoal grey, gold epaulettes
B or br g 6y High Chaparral – Fuwa
Trainer T. Gollan
Rider H. Bowman 57
11 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP $6.50
2nd Wandabaa 54
3rd Kementari 57
1 len x hd. Time 1:10.36
2021 Baller
D Cincotta, C Mckerr, W Leslie, N Tortorella, M Martin, Mrs C Mayne, C McGuire, J Williams, M Clatworthy, L Chapman, S Silvestro, P Lowry, S Brennan, B Cook, B Hennock & Chirn Park Racing
Charcoal grey, gold epaulettes
B or br g 5y High Chaparral – Fuwa
Trainer T. Gollan
Rider G. Boss 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP $13
2nd Zaniah 54
3rd Wisdom Of Water 55
2 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:10.18
2021 – Race returns to Eagle Farm 1200m
2020 – Race not run due to Covid 19
2019 Brave Song
Triple Crown, D & Mrs M King, G Bishop, T West, A Gavin, N Chappell, M Marcellino, K Bissett, S Costanzo, A Cluning, M Berry, A Joseph, A Goodlet, Mrs M Morley, G Radloff, V Chau
Red, white ‘Triple Crown’ logos
B g 4y Your Song – Brave Choice
Trainer P. & P. Snowden
Rider J. McDonald 56
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP $4
2nd Winter Bride 55.5
3rd Viridine 58
Sht ½ hd x sht nk. Time 1:09.28
Pretty In Pink was first past the post but was later disqualified after returning a positive post-race swab
2019 – Race run at Doomben 1200m
2018 The Monstar
B F Cavanough, G Edgar, G Chapman & J Armstrong
Black, pink horseshoes & quartered cap
B g 7y California Dane – Sirocco Mist
Trainer B. Cavanough
Rider Ms S. Bogenhuber 57
10 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP $5
2nd Paltinum Angel 53
3rd Calanda 57
Lng nk x sht ½ hd. Time 1:12.56
2018 – Race run at Corbould Park Racecourse
1200m on the Sunshine Coast.
2017 Deploy
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), Stallion Racing (Mgr: D J Raphael) & M Ennis Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Ennis)
White, red heart
B g 4y Fastnet Rock – Crimson Reign
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider T. Clark 53
13 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP $4.80F
2nd Dothraki 59
3rd Perfect Dare 53
Lng nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:09.19
2017 – Race run at Doomben 1200m
Race renamed Moreton Cup
2016 Spill The Beans
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J. M. Messara)
Black & yellow diamonds, yellow cap
B c 3y Snitzel – Miss Dodwell
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider T. Clark 53
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP $4.40F
2nd Federal 53
3rd Stratum Star 59
Hd x lng hd. Time 1:17.80
2016 – Race returns to Eagle Farm 1300m
2015 Ball Of Muscle
A Rix, M Rix, T Ungar, P Trowbridge, J Owsnett, I Cornell, N Couper, R Coombs, Ungar Family Syndicate & N P G Synd.
Dark blue, green stripes, yellow sleeves, yellow & green striped cap
B g 4y Dubawi – Parfore
Trainer J. Pride
Rider G. Schofield 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP $3.30F
2nd That’s A Good Idea 57.5
3rd Kuro 57
Lng hd x lng nk. Time 1:08.46
2015 – Race run at Doomben over 1200m
2014 Sacred Star
Raffles Racing
Gold, purple Raffles racing logo, purple & white checked sleeves & checked cap
B g 4y Flying Spur – Irish Nova
Trainer T. Pike
Rider T. Bell 54.5
13 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP $5.50EF (Bennetta)
2nd Masthead 53
3rd Bennetta 53
Nk x sht hd. Time 1:17.13
2013 Galah
Sheikh Mohammed
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon & white star cap
B h 4y Redoute’s Choice – Rinky Dink
Trainer P. Snowden
Rider K. McEvoy 53
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP $5.50
2nd Conservatorium 56.5
3rd Griffon 53
Nse x sht ½ hd. Time 1:17.60
2012 Celtic Dancer
R. W. & P. Kling
Blue, white ‘K’ & collar, blue cap, white pom-pom
B g 4y Choisir – Little Wonder Why
Trainer N. Doyle
Rider T. Bell 54.5
13 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP $11
2nd Belltone 53
3rd Joint Chiefs 53
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:20.92
2011 Varenna Miss
G M & Mrs K A Fraser, Miss E L Fraser & B J Fraser
Lime green, purple star, hooped sleeves & quartered cap
B m 4y Redoute’s Choice – Mica’s Pride
Trainer T. Noonan
Rider D. Dunnn 53.5
16 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP $13
2nd Phelan Ready 56
3rd Zingaling 52
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:16.12
2010 Catapulted
Mrs I P Kavanagh, J D Dollman, W R Glynn, J L Purdey, D L Bray, D F Moriarty, G S Small & A J Taylor & W T R (Mgr: P R Gunner)
Royal blue, black & white checked sash & checked cap
Ch g 4y Catbird – Siren Miss
Trainer M. Kavanagh
Rider D. Oliver 57
15 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP $2.80F
2nd Border Rebel 56.5
3rd Ego’s Dare 54
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:15.10
2009 Ortensia
A. D. Fraser, Mrs A. Fraser & Miss E. J. Ridley
Orange & white stripes, black cap
B f 3y Testa Rossa – Aerate’s Pick
Trainer T. Noonan
Rider C. Williams 52
17 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP $2.10F
2nd Maxisun 52
3rd Mr Baritone 55
Sht hd x lng hd. Time 1:19.13
2008 Chinchilla Rose
Almavale Stud Synd. (Mgr: K. A. Turner)
& Dreamers Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: J. Cordina)
Red, black & white checked sash, black & white striped
sleeves & checked cap
Gr f 3y Lion Hunter – Chiara
Trainer S. Ryan
Rider S. Baster 52
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP $4.40F
2nd Black Ink 55.5
3rd Easy Rocker 52
Lng nk x 1 len. Time 1:19.33
2007 Nova Star
S. J. Dillon, Dr M. Gillman, K. Bredhauer, G. Turnbull, Mrs S. Knight & D. Harvey
Grey & navy blue diagonal stripes, navy blue cap
Br m 4y Iglesia – Flinova
Trainer K. Schweida
Rider M. Rodd 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP $10
2nd Rasmussen 52
3rd Son Of Dane 53
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:17.66
2006 Messiaen
Mrs N. Hole & Mrs A. McCall
Dark blue & white stripes, dark blue cap
B g 6y Celestial Dancer – Grand Shower
Trainer R. K. McCall
Rider J. Holder 56.5
15 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP $18
2nd Consular 57.5
3rd Spuruson 52
1 ¼ len x sht hd. Time 1:16.57
2006 – Distance increased to 1300m
2005 Sir Breakfast
L. H. Chan & J. Pritchard
Red & yellow diagonal stripes, white cap
Br g 5y Breakfast Creek – Reviewed
Trainer L. Birchley
Rider D. Nikolic 53
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP $10
2nd Beautiful Gem 54
3rd All Bar One 51
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:08.70
2004 Falkirk
Windsor Park Stud Ltd Synd. (Mgr: N E Schick)
Dark blue, yellow horse logo & quartered cap
Br c 3y Tale Of The Cat – Madam Valeta
Trainer P. O’Sullivan
Rider S. Galloway 53.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP $3.70
2nd Patpong 51
3rd Bomber Bill 58.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:08.80
2003 Into The Night
K R Dryden, D J Daniel, M P Smith, P F Chesterton, D M Swan, R W Quarmby, G J Moffitt, B P Quigley, G J Mcallister, Laurel Oak Satchmo Syndicate
Red, white stripes, pale blue sleeves, white armbands & cap
B g 4y Rhythm – Marshow
Trainer K. Dryden
Rider S. Seamer 54.5
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP $9
2nd Bomber Bill 58.5
3rd Polygram 52
¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:10.60
2002 Pembleton
Tavistock Park Stud P/Ltd Synd. (Mgr: Mrs J. M. Pascoe)
Purple, yellow circles & hooped sleeves, yellow cap
B or br g 4y Marauding – Royal Aria
Trainer J. Morrisey
Rider B. York 55
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP $8.50
2nd Maitland Gold 52.5
3rd Machtig Mihi Panis 53
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:09.20
2001 Century Kid
S Fiszman & G A Rogerson
White, pale blue & dark blue striped sleeves, dark
blue & white striped cap
B g 3y Centaine – Zeffi
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider L. Beasley 54
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP $7.50
2nd Super Impressive 51
3rd Federal Agent 51.5
2 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:08.10
(race & course record)
2000 Gallopini
Mr & Mrs L C Lucas, Mr & Mrs C Hudson & Mr & Mrs P A Day
Red, black & white striped sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Canny Lad – Rancheetah
Trainer D. Hall
Rider M. Cahill 51.5
15 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/1
2nd Super Espion 52.5
3rd Antiquity 52
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:09.60
1999 – Race not held
1998 Scandinavia
L. J. Fleming, R. J. Crabtree & P. L. McKenzie
Apricot, pale blue stars
Ch f 3y Snippets – Song Of Norway
Trainer J. Sadler
Rider G. Hall 52.5
13 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd City Hall 50
3rd Al Mansour 59
1 ¼ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:08.90
(equal race record)
1997 Celestial Choir
Misses M. F. Crawley & C. E. Backhouse
Light blue & dark blue diagonal stripes, yellow sleeves & cap
B g 4y Celestial Dancer – Twigair
Trainer Ms H. Page
Rider C. W. Brown 52
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 11/2
2nd Clang 54.5
3rd Accomplice 56
Hd x hd. Time 1:13.60
1997 – Distance returns to 1200m
1996 Hareeba
Horsburgh Synd (Mgr: A M Horsburgh), Mrs C E Heath
& Sedgman Synd. (Mgr: F A Sedgman)
Grey, pink sash, hooped sleeves & cap
B g 5y Al Hareb – Headford Lass
Trainer K. L. Newman
Rider S. D. Marshall 60
16 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1F
2nd Khaptingly 56.5
3rd Suntain 54.5
3 len x sht nk. Time 1:15.00
1996 – Distance increased to 1300m
1995 Bulldog Yeats
N. R. Dawson, G. Macnicol, G. Kneger & Mrs T. Evans
Gold, red quarters, gold cap
B g 3y Yeats – Augustine
Trainer N. R. Dawson
Rider M. Dolendo 50.5
14 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 10/1
2nd Khaptingly 54
3rd Spanish Mix 54.5
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:08.90
(race & course record)
1994 Bellzevir
P. S. & Mrs M. T. Sutton, W. Langford, W. Joosse, Mrs. R. Hetherington & R. Mangan
White, royal blue ‘E’ royal blue sleeves & cap
B g 3y Bellotto – Elzevir
Trainer R. S. Sutton
Rider G. Watson 50.5
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 12/1
2nd Space Moon 49
3rd Spritely Jet 52.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:09.50
1993 Overpitch
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs: J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Black, white star & cap
(wore Woodlands second set of colours
as stablemate, Deposition, wore the cerise)
Ch g 5y Lunchtime – Kamat
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider G. L. Cooksley 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 25/1
2nd Buck’s Pride 54
3rd Deposition 56
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:09.40
(equal race record)
1993 – Race renamed Qantas Cup
1992 Schillaci
Bury Management Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. R. Bell)
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Gr g 3y Salieri – Biscarina
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 59
18 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/4F
2nd Unequalled 50.5
3rd Roman Senator 55
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:10.60
1992 – Race renamed QTC Cup
1991 Heavenly Knight
T. N. & R. A. Miller
Yellow, black diamonds, red & black hooped
sleeves, red cap
B g 4y Celestial Dancer – Mer Belle
Trainer T. N. Miller
Rider K. Mahoney 51
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 8/1
2nd Barrosa Boy 55
3rd The Bullfighter 52.5
1 ¾ len x sht ½ hd. Time 1:11.10
1990 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 3y Noalcoholic – Greenwich Pike
Trainer T. J. Hughes
Rider D. Gauci 51.5
18 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 6/1
2nd From The Planet 55
3rd Planet Ruler 56
½ len x nk. Time 1:10.90
1989 Vitalic
Mr. & Mrs. A. S. Daly
Burgundy & cream diamonds, royal blue &
cream striped sleeves, royal blue cap
Br c 3y Noalcoholic – My Evita
Trainer A. E. Elkington
Rider G. Duffy 53
15 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 3/1F
2nd Groucho 57.5
3rd Orianda 51.5
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:13.20
1988 – Race not held
1987 Tolai
B. McMahon
Green, black armbands
Ch g 4y Beaches – Lady Cleves
Trainer E. R. Best
Rider G. Watson 53.5
17 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Paris Beau 53.5
3rd Canny Lass 55
2 len x ½ len. Time 1:09.5
1986 Eye Of The Sky
W. P. Evans & J. & M. Della
Red, green sleeves, red armbands, black & white qtrd cap
B g 4y Long Row – Airini
Trainer W. P. Evans
Rider L. Masters 50
18 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 12/1
2nd Daybreak Lover 55
3rd Goldorme 48
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:09.4
(race & equal course record)
1985 Pete’s Choice
P. Svolos & C. P. J. P. & J. H. Sourris
Blue, white cross & cap
B g 3y Blue & Gold – Apres Girl
Trainer H. R. Wehlow
Rider N. Williams 49
15 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 8/1
2nd Coal Pak 51.5
3rd Kingdom Bay 53.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:11.4
1984 Manuan
N. & Mrs. I. Daly, P. & Mrs. J. O’Grady & M. B. & P. Foley
Green, purple spots, sleeves & cap
Br g 6y Koryo – Melusine
Trainer N. M. Daly
Rider A. Marney 56.5
17 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Lord Ballina 53
3rd Daybreak Lover 53
Lng hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:10.1
1984 – Race renamed Ansett Cup
Race upgraded to Group 2
1983 Nosey Parker
Mrs D. Wilson & D. & Mrs R. Howson
Dark blue, yellow diamond & sleeves
B or br g 4y Aureo – Queen Of The Waves
Trainer F. A. Wilson
Rider N. Voigt 52.5
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 3/1F
2nd My Axeman 59
3rd Princess Teresina 48
1 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 1:17.3
1983 – Race renamed Westfield Cup
1982 My Gold Hope
H. E. & R. W. Hodgkinson
Royal blue, emerald green & white striped sleeves, royal blue armbands, emerald green & white quartered cap
Ch m 4y John’s Hope – Gold Diana
Trainer R. C. Verner
Rider N. Tiley 59
18 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 12/1
2nd Mr Magic 55.5
3rd Ideal Planet 52.5
½ len x hd. Time 1:10.7
1981 Tulip Town
R. I. Becke, M. S. Phillips, R. M. Redom, R. H. Springett, A. L. Springett & Mrs P. J. White
White, green diamond, black sleeves & cap
Gr h 4y Shifway – Blue Gold
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider G. Willetts 52
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 16/1
2nd Watney 56.5
3rd Bakerman 50.5
Hd x sht hd. Time 1:10.9
1980 Winter’s Dance
S. & M. Fox Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: K. J. Ennevers)
Grey, purple seams, white cap
Ch f 3y Bogan Road – Rondelle
Trainer B. Mayfield-Smith
Rider L. Dittman 51.5
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/2
2nd Turf Ruler 57.5
3rd Bemboka Yacht 52
½ hd x hd. Time 1:11.0
1980 – Group 3 Pattern Rating
1979 Famoso Gris
Canberra Thoroughbred Management
Orange, black stripes & cap
Gr c 3y Tiboe – Kidstakes
Trainer P. M. Staunton
Rider D. Messingham 52
15 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 25/1
2nd Gentle James 52
3rd Pacific Prince 55.5
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:10.0
1979 – First running of Katies Cup 1200m
at Eagle Farm Racecourse
