Group 1 races are the most esteemed races around the world, featuring the greatest sprint and staying racehorses from across the globe. Horses in these races are the best of the best, and each contest is a test of class.

Flemington is now home to 15 of these incredible races, including eight during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the highlight of the Australian racing calendar. 

From the iconic two-mile staying spectacle of the Lexus Melbourne Cup, to the world's highest-rated sprint race in 2023, the time-honoured Newmarket Handicap down the famous six-furlong Flemington straight.

2025 saw the addition of the All-Star Mile, a weight-for-age contest  which has found a permanent home over the famous Flemington mile, the newest minted Group 1 on the Victorian racing calendar.

You can witness the very best of Australian thoroughbred horse racing at Flemington.

 

All Flemington feature Group 1 winners

Race first run: Saturday, 18 September 1948

Former name: Craiglee Stakes

Stakes History: Group 1 (2013-present); Group 2 (1979-2012)

Distance: 1600m/8 furlongs (1965-present); 10 furlongs (1948-1964)


2024 - Mr Brightside (NZ)

7YO Bay or Brown Gelding
Sire  Bullbars
Dam  Lilahjay (NZ) (Tavistock (NZ))
Trainer  Ben, Will & JD Hayes
Jockey  Craig Williams
Owners Lindsay Park Bloodstock, Green Shorts Racing, K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, B P Carson, M Andreadis, J Molinaro, Ms A Molinaro, D I Hollyman, S C Horn, R M Jarvis, G W Kerr, D S Lee, R J White, D P Cavallo, The Fighting Cowboys, P Presti, L Presti, Ms J A Evans, Hunter Graeber Racing

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2024 Mr Brightside (NZ) Craig Williams Ben, Will & JD Hayes Pride Of Jenni Antino (NZ)
2023 Mr Brightside (NZ) Craig Williams Ben, Will & JD Hayes Alligator Blood Osipenko (NZ)
2022 I'm Thunderstruck (NZ) Mark Zahra Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr Alligator Blood Mo'unga (NZ)
2021 Incentivise Brett Prebble Peter G Moody Mo'unga (NZ) Sir Dragonet (IRE)
2020 Fierce Impact (JPN) Mark Zahra Matthew Smith Russian Camelot (IRE) So Si Bon
2019 Gatting Jamie Kah Darren McAuliffe Mystic Journey Mr Quickie
2018 Grunt (NZ) Damien Oliver Mick Price Kings Will Dream (IRE) Jon Snow (NZ)
2017 Humidor (NZ) Damian Lane Darren Weir Hartnell (GB) Black Heart Bart
2016 Palentino Mark Zahra Darren Weir Black Heart Bart He Or She
2015 Fawkner Damien Oliver Robert Hickmott Rising Romance (NZ) Entirely Platinum (NZ)
2014 Dissident Ben Melham Peter G Moody Fawkner Puissance De Lune (IRE)
2013 Foreteller (GB) Craig Newitt Chris Waller Puissance De Lune (IRE) Moudre
2012 Southern Speed Craig Williams Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas Manighar (FR) Moudre
2011 Littorio Craig Williams Nigel Blackiston Glass Harmonium (IRE) Midas Touch (GB)
2010 Shocking Michael Rodd Mark Kavanagh Heart Of Dreams Vigor (NZ)
2009 Vigor (NZ) Damien Oliver Danny O'Brien Typhoon Tracy Master O'Reilly (NZ)
2008 Weekend Hussler Brad Rawiller Ross McDonald Zarita (NZ) Littorio
2007 Marasco Darren Beadman Fred Kersley Apache Cat Zipping
2006 Pompeii Ruler Craig Newitt Mick Price Sphenophyta (NZ) Zipping
2005 Confectioner Craig Williams David Hayes Free At Last (NZ) Our Smoking Joe
2004 Hugs Dancer (FR) Greg Childs Tony McEvoy Elvstroem Zagalia (NZ)
2003 Pentastic Steven Arnold David Hall Walk On Air Mummify
2002 Northerly Greg Childs Fred Kersley Le Zagaletta Silver Baron
2001 Native Jazz (NZ) Brett Prebble Myles Plumb Aka Bilk (NZ) Universal Prince
2000 Go Flash Go Neville Wilson John Blakey Oliver Twist Showella (NZ)
1999 Sky Heights (NZ) Damien Oliver Colin Alderson Labeel (NZ) What Can I Say (NZ)
1998 Umrum Danny Nikolic Leon Macdonald Darazari (IRE) Our Unicorn (NZ)
1997 Marble Halls (NZ) Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Count Chivas (NZ) Istidaad (USA)
1996 Saleous Patrick Payne Pat Hyland Sir Boom Alcove
1995 Jeune (GB) Wayne Harris Peter Hayes Mahogany Storm
1994 Mahogany Greg Hall Lee Freedman State Taj Jeune (GB)
1993 Mannerism Rod Griffiths Lee Freedman Air Seattle Our Pompeii (NZ)
1992 Star Of The Realm Steven King John Meagher Subzero Grooming
1991 Durbridge Greg Hall Brian Murphy Prince Salieri Sydeston
1990 Zabeel (NZ) Michael Clarke David Hayes Gopak (USA) Sydeston
1989 Apollo Run (NZ) Gary Willetts Colin Alderson Almaarad (IRE) Super Impose (NZ)
1988 High Regard Wayne Treloar Trevor Harper Rancho Ruler Flotilla
1987 Military Plume (NZ) Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Society Bay (NZ) Royal Heights (NZ)
1986 King Phoenix (NZ) Mick Goreham Theo Howe At Talaq (USA) Always Summer (NZ)
1985 Fine Offer (NZ) Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Tristarc (NZ) Kiwi Slave (USA)
1984 Prolific (NZ) Darren Gauci Bart Cummings Beechcraft (NZ) Vite Cheval (NZ)
1983 Pleach Darren Gauci Ian McKinlay Triumphal March (USA) Hyperno (NZ)
1982 Rose Of Kingston Gary Willetts Bob Hoysted Cobra (NZ) Allez Bijou (NZ)
1981 Sovereign Red (NZ) Mick Goreham Geoff Murphy Deck The Halls Mr. Independent
1980 Big Print (NZ) Paul Jarman Andy White Family Of Man My Brown Jug (NZ)
1979 Dulcify (NZ) Brent Thompson Colin Hayes Arbre Chene (NZ) Valley Of Georgia
1978 Family Of Man John Stocker George Hanlon Lefroy (NZ) Galway Bay (FR)
1977 Ming Dynasty Harry White Bart Cummings Family Of Man Silent Gift
1976 How Now (NZ) John Stocker Colin Hayes Sou'Wester Wave King (NZ)
1975 Tontonan Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Tudor Peak Guest Star (NZ)
1974 All Shot (NZ) Darby McCarthy Ian Saunders Australasia Gay Icarus
1973 Gay Icarus Ron Hall Tony Lopes Golden Sam (NZ) Zambari (NZ)
1972 Gossiper Len Hill Kel Chapman Royal Show Sobar (NZ)
1971 Dual Choice Frank Reys Ken White Tauto Gay Icarus
1970 Gay Poss (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Bompa (NZ) Crewman
1969 Rain Lover Jim Johnson Mick Robins Maritana Fulmen (NZ)
1968 Lowland (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Rain Lover Galilee (NZ)
1967 Stellar Belle (NZ)  Geoff Lane Ivan Tucker Khalif Legal Boy
1966 Tobin Bronze Jim Johnson Grahame Heagney Khalif Citius
1965 Light Fingers (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Nicopolis Winfreux
1964 Sir Dane (NZ) Roy Higgins Roy J. Shaw Our Fun (NZ) The Dip (NZ)
1963 Havelock (NZ) Geoff Lane Ken Hilton Grand Print Lord (NZ)
1962 Aquanita Roy Higgins Roy J. Shaw Dhaulagiri Lord (NZ)
1961 Lord (NZ) William 'Bill' Wilson Ken Hilton Aquanita Reinsman
1960 Nilarco Geoff Lane Kel Chapman Joss Sticks Jack's Count (NZ)
1959 Vogel (NZ) Geoff Lane Ken Hilton Chicola (8st 9lb) / Sir Blink (NZ) (9st 0lb)
1958 White Hills Geoff Lane Fred Silcock Summalu (NZ) High Peal
1957 Sailor's Guide Ron Hutchinson George Daniel Sandara Parvo
1956 Sailor's Guide Reg Heather George Daniel Ark Royal (NZ) Pushover
1955 Cromis Jack Purtell Bob Sinclair Redcraze (NZ) Connaught
1954 Acramitis Ron Hutchinson Joe Mulcahy Flying Halo St. Joel
1953 Aldershot Brian Shaw Des Judd Wodalla Flying Halo
1952 Great Western (GB) Harry Toomer Lou Robertson Ellerslie (NZ) Bronton
1951 Chicquita Jack Purtell Tony Lopes Basha Felika Ellerslie (NZ)
1950 Chicquita Bill Williamson Tony Lopes Comic Court Saxony
1949 Comic Court Jack Purtell Jim Cummings Carbon Copy Stamen
1948 Lungi Jack Purtell Bob Sinclair Beau Gem Chanak

Race first run: Saturday, 2 October 1948

Stakes history: Group 1 (2006-present); Group 2 (1979-2005)

Distance: 2000m/10 furlongs (1971-present); 12 furlongs (1948-1970)


2024 - Via Sistina (IRE)

7YO Bay Mare
Sire  Fastnet Rock
Dam  Nigh (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Trainer  Chris Waller
Jockey  Damian Lane
Owners  Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2024 Via Sistina (IRE) Damian Lane Chris Waller  Buckaroo (GB) Eliyass (FR)
2023 Gold Trip (FR) Mark Zahra  Ciaron Maher & David Eustace  West Wind Blows (IRE) Soulcombe (GB)
2022 Smokin' Romans (NZ) Ethan Brown  Ciaron Maher & David Eustace  Maximal (GB) Young Werther (NZ)
2021 Incentivise Brett Prebble  Peter G Moody  Young Werther (NZ) Chapada
2020 Verry Elleegant (NZ) Mark Zahra  Chris Waller  Toffee Tongue (NZ) Finche (GB)
2019 Kings Will Dream (IRE) Jye McNeil  Chris Waller  Finche (GB) Hartnell (GB)
2018 Winx Hugh Bowman  Chris Waller  Youngstar Kings Will Dream (IRE)
2017 Winx Hugh Bowman  Chris Waller  Ventura Storm (IRE) Humidor (NZ)
2016 Hartnell (GB) James McDonald  John O'Shea  Jameka Tally
2015 Preferment (NZ) Hugh Bowman  Chris Waller  Royal Descent Set Square
2014 Lucia Valentina (NZ) Kerrin McEvoy  Kris Lees  Brambles Puissance De Lune
2013 Happy Trails Dwayne Dunn  Paul Beshara  Puissance De Lune Fawkner
2012 Green Moon (IRE) Craig Williams  Robert Hickmott  Seville December Draw
2011 December Draw (IRE) Michael Rodd  Mark Kavanagh  Glass Harmonium Playing God
2010 Zipping Nicholas Hall  Robert Hickmott  Shocking Shoot Out
2009 Efficient (NZ) Nicholas Hall  John Sadler  Predatory Pricer Scenic Shot
2008 Littorio Steven King  Nigel Blackiston  Master O'Reilly Zipping
2007 Devil Moon Corey Brown  Mark Kavanagh  Scenic Shot Haradasun
2006 Sphenophyta (NZ) Danny Nikolic  Lee Freedman  Our Smoking Joe (dead-heat) Serenade Rose / Aqua D'Amore
2005 Makybe Diva (GB) Steven King  Lee Freedman  Lad Of The Manor Confectioner
2004 Elvstroem Nash Rawiller  Tony Vasil  Mummify Confectioner
2003 Studebaker (NZ) Stephen Baster  John Hawkes  Pentastic Strasbourg
2002 Northerly Greg Childs  Fred Kersley  Dash For Cash Fields Of Omagh
2001 Sunline (NZ) Greg Childs  Trevor McKee  Universal Prince Primrose Sands
2000 Fairway Darren Beadman  Jack Denham  Sunline Diatribe
1999 Sky Heights (NZ) Damien Oliver  Colin Alderson  Ruy Lopez Inaflury
1998 Aerosmith (NZ) Greg Childs  Peter Hurdle Gold Guru Our Unicorn
1997 Marble Halls (NZ) Damien Oliver  Lee Freedman  Always Aloof Seascay
1996 Doriemus (NZ) Greg Hall Lee Freedman  Beaux Art Cheviot
1995 All Our Mob Wayne Harris Gai Waterhouse Doriemus Sir Kingi
1994 Redding (NZ) Danny Brereton Gavin Kelly Paris Lane Tristalove
1993 The Phantom Chance (NZ) Robert Vance Colin Jillings Naturalism Kiwi Golfer
1992 Naturalism (NZ) Simon Marshall Lee Freedman  London Bridge Mr Eurostar
1991 Let's Elope (NZ) Steven King  Bart Cummings Prince Salieri Renteeno
1990 Better Loosen Up Michael Clarke David Hayes Royal Creation Shuzohra
1989 Super Impose (NZ) Darren Gauci Lee Freedman  Research Sydeston
1988 Vo Rogue Cyril Small Vic Rail Apollo Run Ebeli Show
1987 Vo Rogue Cyril Small Vic Rail Fair Sir King Of Brooklyn
1986 Just Now Harry White Jim Atkins Pharostan Cimarra
1985 Lacka Reason (NZ) Gary Willets Margaret Bull Our Sophia Glen Moriston
1984 Al Dwain (NZ) R. J. Skelton Toby Autridge Alibhai Beechcraft
1983 Chez Nous Michael Clarke Colin Hayes La Cocotte Malvita
1982 Birchwood Harry White Allan 'Meggs' Elkington Fearless Pride Prince Majestic
1981 No Peer (NZ) Harry White Bart Cummings Deck The Halls Saxon Slew
1980 Amarla M. Baker Allen Browell Polo Player My Brown Jug
1979 Dulcify (NZ) Brent Thomson Colin Hayes Karaman Kankama
1978 Lefroy (NZ) Harry White Geoff Murphy So Called Paignton
1977 Salamander Midge Didham Tommy Hughes Snr Unaware Major Till
1976 Denise's Joy Roy Higgins Tommy Smith Balmerino Better Draw
1975 Analight (NZ) P. Trotter Cyril Beechey Vicky's Son Taras Bulba
1974 Leilani (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Herminia Isonomia
1973 Australasia R. Mallyon Cyril Beechey Dayana Gala Supreme
1972 Sharif B. Gilders D. Judd Gossiper Haarle
1971 Igloo (NZ) Midge Didham A. Didham Double Irish Jan's Beau
1970 Arctic Symbol Pat Hyland J. Moloney Crewman Cyron
1969 Fileur (NZ) J. J. Miller Colin Hayes Rain Lover General Command
1968 Galilee (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Agena Palatial
1967 Star Belle (NZ) Geoff Lane I. Tucker Terrific Sunhaven
1966 Tobin Bronze Jim Johnson H. G. Heagney Terrific Future
1965 Craftsman Pat Hyland A. R. White Light Fingers Royal Duty
1964 Sir Dane (NZ) Roy Higgins Roy J. Shaw Royal Duty Havelock
1963 Sometime (NZ) W. Pyers Les Patterson Prince Ming Tatua
1962 Aquanita F. Moore Roy J. Shaw Grand Print The Dip
1961 Blue Lodge (NZ) C. McLaughlan D. McInnes Dhaulagiri Aquanita
1960 Aircraft (NZ) Bill Williamson P. Wadham Joss Sticks Nilarco
1959 Mac F. Treen A. Munro Dawdie Malarno
1958 Pandie Sun Ron Hutchinson Colin Hayes Pushover Highfire
1957 Syntax (NZ) Bill Williamson Fred Hoysted Sailor's Guide Beaumine
1956 Pushover N. Powell J. Lewis Ark Royal Lady Chloe
1955 Redcraze (NZ) V. Sellars S. Brown Rising Fast Ribera
1954 Rising Fast (NZ) Bill Williamson I. Tucker Cromis Surprise Ending
1953 Petrograd S. Ralph Joe Mulcahy Quite Talk Welloch
1952 Aldershot W. Stocker A. Macdonald Bronton Morse Code
1951 Morse Code R. Heather Lou Robertson Jovial Lad Iron Duke
1950 Comic Court Jack Purtell Jim Cummings Iron Duke Spellman
1949 Comic Court Jack Purtell Jim Cummings Nilam Ninnid
1948 Beau Gem R. Heather G. Jesser Lungi Anthelion

Australia's Oldest Classic

Race first run: Wednesday, 7 November 1855

Distance: 2500m (1973-present); 12 furlongs/2400m (1855-1972)


2024 - Goldrush Guru

3YO Bay Colt
Sire  American Pharoah (USA)
Dam  Glam Guru (Medaglia d'Oro (USA))
Trainer  Andrew Gluyas
Jockey  Jamie Kah
Owners  B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, G F Marriott, Mrs J A Marriott, B V White & Mrs K L White

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2024 Goldrush Guru Jamie Kah Andrew Gluyas Scary (NZ) China Sea
2023 Riff Rocket James McDonald Chris Waller Apulia Sunsets
2022 Manzoice Michael Dee Chris Waller Sharp 'N' Smart (NZ) Aberfeldie Boy
2021 Hitotsu John Allen Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Alegron Teewaters
2020 Johnny Get Angry (NZ) Lachlan King Denis Pagan Hit The Shot Young Werther (NZ)
2019 Warning Damien Oliver Anthony Freedman Southern Moon Soul Patch
2018 Extra Brut John Allen Darren Weir Stars Of Carrum Chapada
2017 Ace High Tye Angland David Payne  Sully (NZ) Astoria
2016 Prized Icon Glyn Schofield James Cummings Sacred Elixir (NZ) Inference
2015 Tarzino (NZ) Craig Newitt Mick Price Etymology Kia Ora Koutou
2014 Preferment (NZ) Damien Oliver Chris Waller Nozomi Light Up Manhattan
2013 Polanski Hugh Bowman Robbie Laing Complacent Thunder Fantasy
2012 Fiveandahalfstar Damien Oliver Anthony Cummings Super Cool Rawnaq
2011 Sangster (NZ) Hugh Bowman Trent Busuttin Induna Sabrage
2010 Lion Tamer (NZ) Hugh Bowman Murray & Bjorn Baker Praecido (NZ) Retrieve
2009 Monaco Consul (NZ) Corey Brown Michael Moroney Extra Zero Viking Legend
2008 Rebel Raider Clare Lindop Leon Macdonald Whobegotyou Pre Eminence
2007 Kibbutz (NZ) Craig Williams David Hayes Littorio Marching
2006 Efficient (NZ) Michael Rodd Graeme Rogerson Gorky Park (NZ) Teranaba
2005 Benicio Noel Callow Lee Freedman Duelled Headturner
2004 Plastered Paul Harvey Lindsay Smith Savabeel Count Ricardo
2003 Elvstroem Damien Oliver Tony Vasil Kempinsky Our Bahare (NZ)
2002 Helenus Steven King Leon Corstens Hydrometer Ain't There
2001 Amalfi (NZ) Damien Oliver Peter G Moody Zarek Pentastic
2000 Hit The Roof (NZ) Glen Boss David Hall Universal Prince Falls The Shadow
1999 Blackfriars Greg Childs Peter Hayes Shogun Lodge Diatribe
1998 Arena Larry Cassidy John Hawkes Sky Heights (NZ) Lawyer
1997 Second Coming (NZ) Greg Childs Michael Moroney Tie The Knot Kalastaire
1996 Portland Player (NZ) Greg Hall Lee Freedman (Dead-heat 2nd) Alfa / Ebony Grosve (NZ)
1995 Nothin' Leica Dane Shane Dye Gai Waterhouse Octagonal (NZ) Donar
1994 Blevic Rod Griffiths David Hayes Danewin Stony Bay (NZ)
1993 Mahogany Greg Hall Lee Freedman Shelved Waikikamukau
1992 Redding (NZ) Damien Oliver Gavin Kelly Muirfield Village Raising Kentucky
1991 Star Of The Realm Steven King John Meagher Naturalism (NZ) Ready To Explode (NZ)
1990 Fire Oak (NZ) Brian Hibberd Gordon Yorke Centro (NZ) Lord Revenir (NZ)
1989 Stylish Century Kevin Moses Frank Mitchell Zamoff (NZ) Dr. Grace (NZ)
1988 King's High Gary Clarke Colin Hayes Sir Midas (NZ) Big Grey Roo (NZ)
1987 Omnicorp (NZ) Jim Cassidy Bart Cummings All Ashore (NZ) Ascot Lane (NZ)
1986 Raveneaux Ron Quinton Jim Moloney Drought (NZ) Imprimatur (NZ)
1985 Handy Proverb Jim Cassidy Brian Mayfield-Smith Acumen (NZ) Born To Be Queen (NZ)
1984 Red Anchor (NZ) Mick Dittman T. J. Smith National Gallery  (NZ) Clovelly Bay (NZ)
1983 Bounty Hawk (NZ) Harry White J. B. Cummings Cobbobonee Albany Bay (NZ)
1982 Grosvenor (NZ) Mick Dittman G. Murphy Cossack Prince (NZ) Veloso (NZ)
1981 Brewery Boy Wayne Treloar T. J. Smith Birchwood Binbinga
1980 Sovereign Red (NZ) Mick Goreham G. Murphy Real Force Our Paddy Boy (NZ)
1979 Big Print (NZ) Paul Jarman A. R. White Kingston Town Runaway Kid
1978 Dulcify (NZ) Brent Thomson C. S. Hayes Karaman (NZ) Turf Ruler (NZ)
1977 Stormy Rex Roy Higgins J. B. Cummings Jury Lefroy (NZ)
1976 Unaware John Stocker C. S. Hayes Salamander Family Of Man
1975 Galena Boy John Letts J. Hawkes Romantic Archer (NZ) Gold And Black (NZ)
1974 Haymaker (NZ) John Miller C. S. Hayes Pyramul Fortunate (NZ)
1973 Taj Rossi Roy Higgins J. B. Cummings Leica Lover Craig Win (NZ)
1972 Dayana (NZ) Roy Higgins J. B. Cummings Sobar (NZ) Longfella (NZ)
1971 Classic Mission (NZ) George Moore S. Brown Column (NZ) Altai Khan
1970 Silver Sharpe Pat Hyland T. J. Smith Gay Icarus Royal Show
1969 Daryl's Joy (NZ) Bill Skelton S. Brown Top Flat Gallicus
1968 Always There Geoff Lane C. Waymouth Vanishing Crewman
1967 Savoy Paul Jarman K. Hilton Roman Consul (NZ) Agena (NZ)
1966 Khalif Roy Higgins D. Judd Pharaon (NZ) Sunhaven (NZ)
1965 Tobin Bronze Noel Mifflin H. G. Heagney Midlander Diocletian
1964 Royal Sovereign Ray Selkrig J. Page Strauss Captain Blue (NZ)
1963 Craftsman Pat Hyland A. R. White Sir Dane (NZ) Future (NZ)
1962 Coppelius Geoff Lane B. Courtney Bright Blend (NZ) Summer Prince (NZ)
1961 New Statesman Geoff Lane B. Courtney Blue Era (NZ) Sometime (NZ)
1960 Sky High Neville Sellwood J. Green Persian Lyric Myzami
1959 Travel Boy (NZ) Neville Sellwood T. J. Smith Ringleader Roman Reveller
1958 Sir Blink (NZ) Bill Williamson J. Godby Master Rane But Beautiful
1957 Tulloch (NZ) George Moore T. J. Smith Prince Darius Tuki
1956 Monte Carlo (NZ) Jack Thompson F. Dalton Summalu (NZ) Olympic Fire
1955 Sailor's Guide Neville Sellwood G. Daniel Arlunya Caranna
1954 Pride Of Egypt Billy Cook E. Hush King Boru Telyar (NZ)
1953 Prince Morvi Neville Sellwood E. Fellows Cromis Townsville
1952 Advocate Scobie Breasley F. Allotta Top Level Gallant Archer
1951 Hydrogen Darby Munro E. Hush Shoreham Bronton
1950 Alister Reg Heather H. Wolters Midway Londonderry
1949 Delta Neville Sellwood M. Mccarten (Dead-heat 2nd) King's Coin / Dickens
1948 Comic Court Ossie Phillips J. M. Cummings Foxzami (NZ) Carbon Copy
1947 Beau Gem Darby Munro G. Jesser Chanak Conductor
1946 Prince Standard Billy Briscoe D. Lewis Tribunal Proctor
1945 Magnificent Jack O'Sullivan A. Croall Don Pedro Attley
1944 San Martin Scobie Breasley L. Robertson New Yorker Bootle
1943 Precept Ted Preston Jim Pengilly Valentino Lawrence
1942 Great Britain Billy Cook H. Freedman (Dead-heat 2nd) Amazed / Illyrian
1941 Skipton Norm Creighton J. Fryer Laureate High Road
1940 Lucrative Maurice McCarten H. Freedman Tranquil Star Dark Felt
1939 Reading Darby Munro J. Cush High Caste (NZ) Dashing Cavalier
1938 Nuffield Darby Munro J. Holt Tempest Adios
1937 Hua Ray Wilson J. Scobie Ajax Avenger
1936 Talking Adrian Knox A. Papworth Mala (NZ) Beechwood
1935 Feldspar Keith Voitre L. Robertson Allunga Garrio
1934 Theo (NZ) Maurice McCarten F. Williams Sylvandale Hyperion
1933 Hall Mark Darby Munro J. Holt Palphar Miramond (NZ)
1932 Liberal Jim Munro F. Foulsham Gaine Carrington (NZ) Top Hole
1931 Johnnie Jason Jim Pike C. Unwin Chatham Viol d'Amour
1930 Balloon King Jim Pike R. O'donnell Veilmond (NZ) Miss Arrow
1929 Phar Lap (NZ) Jim Pike H. Telford Carradale Taisho
1928 Strephon Jim Pike L. Robertson Yodelist Balmerino
1927 Trivalve Bobbie Lewis J. Scobie Statesman Avant Courier
1926 Rampion Sid Cracknell F. Williams Thracian Limerick (NZ)
1925 Manfred Frank Dempsey H. Mccalman Belgamba Hampden
1924 Spearfelt Geoge Young V. O'neill Royal Charter Versine
1923 Frances Tressady Frank Dempsey W. Foulsham Drongo Kenilcost
1922 Whittier Bunty Brown H. Mccalman Cliffdale Anton King
1921 Furious Bobbie Lewis F. Marsden Bassi Harvest King
1920 Salitros Myles Connell F. Williams Nautical Syce Knight
1919 Richmond Main Albert Wood F. Marsden Artilleryman Surveyor (NZ)
1918 Eusebius Les Franklin C. Wheeler Outlook Finmark (NZ)
1917 Biplane Ben Deeley R. J. Mason Prince Viridis Broken Glass
1916 Wolaroi Albert Wood B. Quinn Mehi King Eastcourt
1915 Patrobas Bill Smart C. Wheeler Cetigne Westcourt
1914 Carlita (NZ) Bobbie Lewis J. Moore Aristaeus Giru
1913 Beragoon Jim Pike J. O'brien Radnor Andelosia
1912 Wolawa Bobbie Lewis J. Scobie Cider Perdita
1911 Wilari George Lambert W. Risby Cisco Jacamar
1910 Beverage Jim Pike W. Kelso Snr Styria Bobadea
1909 Prince Foote Dan McCarthy F. Mcgrath Danilo Lord Foote
1908 Alawa Bobbie Lewis J. Scobie Parsee Lord Nolan
1907 Mountain King Bill Hickey J. Burton Peru Welcome Trist
1906 Poseidon Tom Clayton I. Earnshaw Antonius Booran
1905 Lady Wallace Bill Hickey J. Burton Grama The Infanta
1904 Sylvanite Bobbie Lewis J. Scobie Lord Fitzroy Billingsgate
1903 F.J.A. Arthur Richardson J. Scobie Sweet Nell Belah
1902 Abundance James Barden F. Mcgrath Great Scot Rienzi
1901 Hautvilliers Bobbie Lewis J. Scobie Grasspan Haymaker
1900 Maltster Bobbie Lewis J. Scobie Kinglike Barbarossa
1899 Merriwee Vivian Turner J. Wilson Jnr Dewey Parthian
1898 Cocos William Delaney T. Payten Bobadil Woodlark
1897 Amberite Mat Harris W. Duggan Aurum Fleet Admiral
1896 Newhaven Hen Gardiner W. Hickenbotham Resolute Coil
1895 Wallace James Gough H. Munro Osculator (NZ) Auraria
1894 The Harvester Chris Moore S. Cook Malachite Bonnie Scotland (NZ)
1893 Carnage (NZ) James Gough H. Munro The Sailor Prince Pounamu
1892 Camoola Ernie Huxley T. Payten Meli Jonathan
1891 Strathmore (NZ) Henry Cusdin H. Munro Stromboli Oxide
1890 The Admiral Tom Hales S. Cook Magic Circle Gatling
1889 Dreadnought Tom Hales T. Payten Richelieu Rudolph
1888 Ensign Tom Hales T. Payten Carbine (NZ) Melos
1887 The Australian Peer Edward Gorry H. Rayner (Dead-heat 2nd) Abercorn / Niagara (NZ)
1886 Trident Tom Hales M. Fennelly Chesham Aglaos
1885 Nordenfeldt (NZ) Bob Ellis M. Fennelly First Chester Winchester
1884 Rufus Mick O'Brien J. Redfearn David Bargo
1883 Martini-Henry (NZ) Henry Williamson M. Fennelly Sardius Hurricane
1882 Navigator Tom Hales E. De Mestre Fryingpan Segenhoe
1881 Darebin Ted Power F. Dakin Santa Claus Commotion
1880 Grand Flaneur Tom Hales T. Brown Progress Mulatto
1879 Suwarrow Richard Walker R. Howie Belladrum Rivalry
1878 Wellington Morris Griffin M. Griffin Warlock His Lordship
1877 Chester Pat Piggott E. De Mestre Pluto First King
1876 Briseis Tom Hales J. Wilson Snr Queen's Head Sybil
1875 Robin Hood George Donnelly E. De Mestre Richmond The Marquis Colt
1874 Melbourne Jim Ashworth J. Tait Stockbridge Scanmag
1873 Lapidist Harry Grubb W. Filgate Mountaineer Maid Of Avenel
1872 Loup Garou Tom Brown W. Winch King Of The Ring Patriarch
1871 Miss Jessie James Wilson Jnr J. Wilson Snr Irish King Formosa
1870 Florence Charles Stanley J. Tait Pyrrhus Doubtful
1869 Charon Joe Morrison J. Wilson Snr Detective Lamplighter
1869* My Dream T. Duffy W. Filgate Antelope Gasworks
1868* Fireworks Charles Stanley J. Tait Little Fish Token
1867 Fireworks Charles Stanley J. Tait Palladium (Dead-heat 3rd) L.L. / The Swell
1866 Sea Gull Joe Morrison W. Filgate Gonfalon  
1865 Angler Ted Redman W. Filgate Day And Martin The Miller
1864 Lantern William Simpson W. Filgate The Sign Freestone
1863 Oriflamme William Lang W. Lang Banker Glenyuille
1862 Barwon Sam Waldock S. Waldock Malabar Bayard
1861 Camden Joe Morrison P. Dowling Medora Palestine
1860 Flying Colours Billy Treacey W. Treacey The Corsair Bonnie Rose
1859 Buzzard Jas Henderson J. Orr Flying Buck Banjo
1858 Brownlock Thomas Hutton A. Green Red Deer Nimbletoe
1857 Tricolor Dick Snell A. Green Vain Hope Union Jack
1856 Flying Doe Joe Carter A. Green Barbelle Dermot Astore
1855 Rose Of May Sam Holmes Hector Simson Quiz-The-Wind Pilot
* Run New Year’s Day

Registered name: Ascot Vale Stakes

Race first run for 2YO: 1863-1968

Race first run for 3YO: Saturday, 13 September 1969

Stakes History: Group 1 (2006-present); Group 2 (1979-2005)


2024 - Switzerland

3YO Bay Colt
Sire Snitzel
Dam Ms Bad Behavior (CAN) (Blame (USA))
Trainer Chris Waller
Jockey James McDonald
Owners  Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Wynaus (Mgr: D Smith), Westerberg (Mgr: M Ryan), J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Lynque (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham), Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis), Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham), Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Guscic), K MacLennan & Meridian Bloodstock (Mgr: Y Ichikawa)

FOR 3YO

Year Winner  Jockey  Trainer  2nd 3rd
2024 Switzerland James McDonald Chris Waller Bellatrix Star (Dead-heat 3rd) Growing Empire / Lady Of Camelot
2023 Ozzmosis Rachel King Bjorn Baker I Am Unstoppable Shinzo
2022 In Secret James McDonald James Cummings C'est Magique Buenos Noches
2021 Home Affairs James McDonald Chris Waller Bruckner Artorius
2020 September Run Craig Williams Chris Waller Swats That Wild Ruler
2019 Exceedance Dwayne Dunn Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Bivouac Libertini
2018  Sunlight Luke Currie Tony McEvoy Zousain Lean Mean Machine
2017 Merchant Navy Mark Zahra Aaron Purcell Invincible Star Formality
2016 Flying Artie Hugh Bowman Mick Price Astern Star Turn
2015 Japonisme Glyn Schofield Chris Waller Keen Array Counterattack
2014 Brazen Beau Joao Moreira Chris Waller Delectation Kuro
2013 Zoustar Jim Cassidy Chris Waller Not Listenin'tome Lion Of Belfort
2012 Nechita Christian Reith John Thompson Jolie Bay Shamexpress
2011 Sepoy Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden Foxwedge Satin Shoes
2010 Star Witness James Winks Danny O'Brien Curtana Shrapnel
2009 Headway Luke Nolen Peter G Moody King Pulse Shellscrape
2008 Northern Meteor Nash Rawiller Gai Waterhouse Fists Of Fury All American
2007  Weekend Hussler Brad Rawiller Ross McDonald Bel Mer Scenic Blast
2006  Gold Edition Jim Byrne Ron Maund Splashing Out Churchill Downs
2005 Ferocity Steven Arnold Danny O'Brien Jadescent Undoubtedly
2004 Alinghi Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Barely A Moment Tirade
2003 Scaredee Cat (NZ) Steven Arnold Cliff Brown Lago Delight Dilly Dally
2002 Innovation Girl Kerrin McEvoy Brian Mayfield-Smith Cool Trent Titanic Jack
2001 North Boy Damien Oliver Tony McEvoy Ustinov Malagra Miss
2000 So Gorgeous Nash Rawiller Dan O'Sullivan Show A Heart Sort It Out
1999 Spargo Stan Aitken Robert Smerdon Testa Rossa Fappiano's Son
1998 Theatre Darren Gauci Rick Hore-Lacy City Kid Major Fun
1997 Show No Emotion (NZ) Craig Williams Tony Noonan Cornwall Queen Schubert
1996 Encosta De Lago Steven King Lee Freedman Pimpala Prince My Duke
1995 Our Maizcay Brian York Gary Searle Gold Ace Strategic
1994 Racer's Edge Damien Oliver Gerald Ryan Blevic Cannibal King
1993 Brawny Spirit Harry White Mick Winks Bella Serata Star Of Maple
1992 Quegent Steven King Vic Rail Primacy Just Juan
1991 Tierce Shane Dye Clarry Connors Noble Lancer Diddy Do It
1990 Bureaucracy (NZ) Mick Dittman Jack Denham Storaia Canny Lad
1989 Courtza (NZ) Harry White Ross McDonald Prince Salieri Tango Master
1988 Zeditave Greg Hall Angus Armanasco Star Watch Clay Hero
1987 Kaapstad (NZ) Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Lonely Dreamer Rancho Ruler
1986 Zephyr Cross P. Jarman Alan Yeomans Bounding Away Daring Jon
1985 Campaign King G. Murphy Les Theodore Rode Rouge Jackson Square
1984 Royal Troubador (NZ) B. S. Compton Paul Sutherland Lord Of Camelot Spirit Of Kingston
1983 Top Post Brent Thomson Colin Hayes Taminor Sentimental Lady
1982 Rancher Norm Waymouth Charlie Waymouth Top Of The Pack Covetous
1981 Rose Of Kingston M. Baker Bob Hoysted Copperama Fire Thunder
1980 Sardius Harry White Angus Armanasco Glenson Papal Bull
1979 Tolhurst Midge Didham John Hawkes Oenjay Star Bold Diplomat
1978 Manikato Gary Willetts Bob Hoysted Karaman The Judge
1977 Ballyred Midge Didham Angus Armanasco Guns Away King Of The Stars
1976 Surround (NZ) A. Trevena Geoff Murphy Bagalot Opposition
1975 Toy Show John Stocker Tommy Smith Lord Dudley His Worship
1974 Plush (NZ) Pat Hyland Jim Moloney Vain Prince Eastern Glamour
1973 Taj Rossi A. Trevena Bart Cummings New Gleam Sincere Pride
1972 Century Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Cardinal Timetheus
1971 Tolerance Roy Higgins Angus Armanasco Andros Tina's Joy
1970 Eleazar Pat Hyland H. G. Heagney Eastern Court Rich Return
1969 Vain Pat Hyland Jim Moloney Wood Court Inn Daryl's Joy

 

Race first run: Tuesday, November 5, 1985

Stakes History: Group 1 (2004-present); Group 2 (1997-2003); Group 3 (1995-1996); Listed (1988-1994)


2024 - Atishu (NZ)

7YO Brown Mare
Sire  Savabeel
Dam  Posy (NZ) (No Excuse Need (GB))
Trainer Chris Waller
Jockey  James McDonald
Owners  A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark, G R Williamson, Mrs C E Young, J B Young, K T Gibbons, D J Pescini, G P Scully, Mrs J P Scully, Dr P H Mitchell, R Satherley, Ms C A Lorre, Ms L T Murphy, R Noble, G F Walling, J C Macdonald, D J Shuker, A J Howard, A J Cadigan & J B Williams

Year Winner  Jockey  Trainer  2nd  3rd 
2024 Atishu (NZ) James McDonald Chris Waller Amelia's Jewel Socks Nation
2023 Pride Of Jenni Declan Bates Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Atishu (NZ) Life Lessons (NZ)
2022 Icebath (NZ) Craig Williams  Brad Widdup Mirra Vision Excelida
2021 Colette Damien Oliver James Cummings Mystic Journey Hungry Heart
2020 Shout The Bar Damien Oliver Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott  Odeum Forbidden Love
2019  Melody Belle (NZ) Opie Bosson  Jamie Richards   Aristia Spanish Reef
2018   Shillelagh (NZ)  James McDonald  Chris Waller  Bring Me Roses Fundamentalist
2017 Shoals Dean Yendell Anthony  Freeman Eckstein Dixie Blossoms
2016 I Am a Star Dean Yendall Shane Nichols French Emotion Denmagic
2015 Politeness Dwayne Dunn Robert Smerdon Fenway Azkadellia (NZ)
2014 Bonaria Michael Rodd Pat Hyland Sweet Idea Catkins
2013 Red Tracer Nash Rawiller Chris Waller Catkins Fire Up Fifi
2012 Appearance Michael Rodd Guy Walter Soft Sand Secret Admirer
2011  Hurtle Myrtle Damien Oliver  Matthew Smith  Sacred Choice Dysphonia
2010 Sacred Choice Corey Brown  Joseph Pride Typhoon Tracy Hot Danish
2009 Typhoon Tracy  Luke Nolen  Peter G. Moody   Lady Lynette Zarita (NZ)
2008 Forensics  Kerrin McEvoy  Peter Snowden Absolutelyfabulous Mimi Lebrock
2007 Divine Madonna  Michael Rodd  Mark Kavanagh Translate Red for Lou
2006 Lyrical Bid Craig Williams  Brian Mayfield-Smith  Seachange (NZ) Kosi Bay (NZ)
2005 Lotteria  Larry Cassidy  Gai Waterhouse  Miss Potential Shania Dane
2004 Miss Potential  Glen Boss  Bill Borrie  Alinghi Infinite Grace
2003 Zanna  Corey Brown  John Hawkes  Infinite Grace Mrs. Tendulkar
2002 Miss Zoe  Justin Sheehan  Les Bridge  Purple Groove (NZ) Ramano's Star
2001 Market Price  Glen Boss   Tony McEvoy  Pernod (NZ) Calm Smytzer (NZ)
2000 Super Sequel  Darren Gauci  Robert Priscott It's Platonic Nova Claus
1999 Noircir  Matthew Gatt  Mark Houlahan  Veil Our Erin
1998 Bonanova  Damien Oliver  Grahame Begg  Lucy's Way (NZ) Graceful Encounter
1997 Prairie  Darren Gauci  John Hawkes   On A Swing Spectrum
1996 Rose Of Portland Steven King  Lee Freedman  Gold City (NZ) Miss Margaret
1995  Aunty Mary  Simon Marshall   Alex Aquilina   Our Marquise (NZ) Tolanda
1994  Sedately  Patrick Payne  Ricky Bruhn  Centisle (NZ) Bon Precieux
1993  Mingling Glances  Rodney Quinn Paul Cave  Excited Angel Excited Angel
1992  Excited Angel  Darren Gauci  Jim Conlan  Beach Charm (NZ) Ausmart (NZ)
1991  Western Chorus  Greg Childs  Bart Cummings  Marinella Holiday Lover
1990 Natural Wonder  Shane Dye   Roger Hoysted   Ice Cream Sundae Our Grey Invader (NZ)
1989  Echo Lass  Lance O'Sullivan  Chris Wood  Modesty On Ice (USA) Dowager Empress (CAN)
1988 Concordance  Michael Clarke  Colin Hayes  Knightly Glimmer Lady Marita
1987 Glowing Idol Peter Cook Ray Lawson Pseudonym Miss Lady Lindlum
1986 Deedle Gary Willetts Len Smith Rompalong Perfect Polly
1985 Ennisvale Lady Mark Riley Gary Lee Star Style Girl Deedle

'the race that stops a nation®'

Race first run: Thursday, 7 November 1861


2024 - Knight's Choice

5YO Bay Gelding
Sire  Extreme Choice
Dam  Midnight Pearl (More Than Ready (USA))
Trainer John Symons & Sheila Laxon
Jockey  Robbie Dolan 51.5kg

Owners C A Bain, Mrs K J Waldron & R A Waldron


Year Colours Winner  Age/Sex Jockey  Trainer  Field size No. Barrier Weight Time 2nd  3rd 
2024 Knight's Choice 5YO Gelding Robbie Dolan John Symons & Sheila Laxon 23 11 5 51.5kg 3:19.53 Warp Speed (JPN) Okita Soushi (IRE)
2023 Without A Fight (IRE) 7YO Gelding Mark Zahra Anthony & Sam Freedman 23 3 16 56.5kg 3:18.37 Soulcombe (GB) Sheraz (FR)
2022 Gold Trip (FR) 6YO Horse Mark Zahra Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 22 1 14 57.5kg 3:24.04 Emissary (GB) High Emocean (NZ)
2021 Verry Elleegant (NZ) 6YO Mare James McDonald Chris Waller 23 4 19 57kg 3:17.43 Incentivise Spanish Mission (USA)
2020 Twilight Payment (IRE) 8YO Gelding Jye McNeil Joseph O'Brien 23 6 12 55.5kg 3:17.34 Tiger Moth (IRE) Prince Of Arran (GB)
2019 Vow And Declare 4YO Gelding Craig Williams Danny O'Brien 24 23 21 52kg 3:24.76 Prince Of Arran (GB) Il Paradiso (USA)
2018 Cross Counter (GB) 4YO Gelding Kerrin McEvoy Charlie Appleby 24 23 19 51kg 3:21.17 Marmelo (GB) Prince Of Arran (GB)
2017 Rekindling (GB) 4YO Horse Corey Brown Joseph O'Brien 23 22 4 51.5kg 3:21.29 Johannes Vermeer (IRE) Max Dynamite (FR)
2016 Almandin (GER) 7YO Gelding Kerrin McEvoy Robert Hickmott 24 17 17 52kg 3:20.58 Heartbreak City (FR) Hartnell (GB)
2015 Prince Of Penzance (NZ) 6YO Gelding Michelle Payne Darren Weir 24 19 1 53kg 3:23.15 Max Dynamite (FR) Criterion (NZ)
2014 Protectionist (GER) 5YO Horse Ryan Moore Andreas Wöhler 22 5 10 56.5kg 3:17.71 Red Cadeaux (GB) Who Shot Thebarman (NZ)
2013 Fiorente (IRE) 6YO Horse Damien Oliver Gai Waterhouse 24 6 5 55kg 3:20.30 Red Cadeaux (GB) Mount Athos (IRE)
2012 Green Moon (IRE) 6YO Horse Brett Prebble Robert Hickmott 24 14 5 54.5kg (+1kg) 3:20.45 Fiorente (IRE) Jackkalberry (IRE)
2011 Dunaden (FR) 6YO Horse Christophe Lemaire Mikel Delzangles 23 3 13 54.5kg 3:20.84 Red Cadeaux (GB) Lucas Cranach (GER)
2010 Americain (USA) 6YO Horse Gérald Mossé Alain de Royer-Dupré 23 8 14 54.5kg 3:26.87 Maluckyday (NZ) So You Think (NZ)
2009 Shocking 4YO Horse Corey Brown Mark Kavanagh 23 21 22 51kg 3:23.87 Crime Scene (IRE) Mourilyan (IRE)
2008 Viewed 5YO Gelding Blake Shinn Bart Cummings 22 10 8 53kg 3:20.40 Bauer (IRE) C'est La Guerre (NZ)
2007 Efficient (NZ) 4YO Gelding Michael Rodd Graeme Rogerson 21 6 10 54.5kg 3:23.34 Purple Moon (IRE) Mahler (GB)
2006 Delta Blues (JPN) 6YO Horse Yasunari Iwata Katsuhiko Sumii 23 2 10 56kg 3:21.47 Pop Rock (JPN) Maybe Better
2005 Makybe Diva (GB) 7YO Mare Glen Boss Lee Freedman 24 1 14 58kg 3:19.17 On A Jeune Xcellent (NZ)
2004 Makybe Diva (GB) 6YO Mare Glen Boss Lee Freedman 24 5 7 55.5kg 3:28.55 Vinnie Roe (IRE) Zazzman
2003 Makybe Diva (GB) 5YO Mare Glen Boss David Hall 23 12 14 51kg 3:19.90 She's Archie Jardine's Lookout (IRE)
2002 Media Puzzle (USA) 6YO Gelding Damien Oliver Dermot Weld 23 14 3 52.5kg 3:16.97 Mr Prudent Beekeeper (GB)
2001 Ethereal (NZ) 4YO Mare Scott Seamer Sheila Laxon 22 13 13 52kg 3:21.08 Give The Slip (GB) Persian Punch (IRE)
2000 Brew (NZ) 6YO Gelding Kerrin McEvoy Mike Moroney 22 24 22 49kg 3:18.68 Yippyio Second Coming (NZ)
1999 Rogan Josh 7YO Gelding John Marshall Bart Cummings 24 17 21 50kg 3:19.64 Central Park (IRE) Lahar & Zazabelle (NZ)*
1998 Jezabeel (NZ) 6YO Mare Chris Munce Brian Jenkins 24 22 16 51kg 3:18.59 Champagne (NZ) Persian Punch (IRE)
1997 Might And Power (NZ) 4YO Gelding Jim Cassidy Jack Denham 22 3 2 56kg 3:18.33 Doriemus (NZ) Markham
1996 Saintly 4YO Gelding Darren Beadman Bart Cummings 22 5 3 55.5kg 3:18.80 Count Chivas (NZ) Skybeau (NZ)
1995 Doriemus (NZ) 5YO Gelding Damien Oliver Lee Freedman 21 6 21 54.5kg 3:27.60 Nothin' Leica Dane Vintage Crop (IRE)
1994 Jeune (GB) 6YO Horse Wayne Harris David A. Hayes 24 6 5 56.5kg 3:19.80 Paris Lane Oompala (NZ)
1993 Vintage Crop (IRE) 7YO Gelding Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 24 6 5 55.5kg 3:23.40 Te Akau Nick (NZ) Mercator (NZ)
1992 Subzero 4YO Gelding Greg Hall Lee Freedman 21 8 14 54.5kg 3:24.70 Veandercross (NZ) Castletown (NZ)
1991 Let's Elope (NZ) 4YO Mare Steven King Bart Cummings 24 15 10 51kg 3:18.90 Shiva's Revenge (NZ) Magnolia Hall (NZ)
1990 Kingston Rule (USA) 5YO Horse Darren Beadman Bart Cummings 24 8 1 53kg 3:16.30 The Phantom (NZ) Mr Brooker (NZ)
1989 Tawrrific (NZ) 5YO Horse Shane Dye Lee Freedman 23 6 11 54kg 3:17.10 Super Impose (NZ) Kudz (USA)
1988 Empire Rose (NZ) 6YO Mare Tony Allan Laurie Laxon 22 11 20 53.5kg 3:18.90 Natksi (IRE) Na Botto (NZ)
1987 Kensei (NZ) 5YO Gelding Larry Olsen Les J. Bridge 21 8 4 51.5kg 3:22.00 Empire Rose (NZ) Rosedale (USA)
1986 At Talaq (USA) 6YO Horse Michael Clarke Colin Hayes 22 4 17 54.5kg 3:21.70 Rising Fear Sea Legend (NZ)
1985 What A Nuisance (NZ) 7YO Gelding Pat Hyland John Meagher 23 13 17 52.5kg 3:23.00 Koiro Corrie May (NZ) Tripsacum
1984 Black Knight 5YO Gelding Peter Cook George Hanlon 19 17 11 50kg 3:18.90 Chagemar Mapperley Heights (NZ)
1983 Kiwi (NZ) 6YO Gelding Jim Cassidy Ewen 'Snowy' Lupton 24 11 2 52kg 3:18.90 Noble Comment Mr. Jazz
1982 Gurner's Lane (NZ) 4YO Gelding Mick Dittman Geoff Murphy 23 4 22 56kg 3:21.20 Kingston Town Noble Comment
1981 Just A Dash 4YO Gelding Peter Cook Tommy 'T.J' Smith 22 7 9 53.5kg 3:21.20 El Laurena Flashing Light
1980 Beldale Ball (USA) 5YO Horse John R. Letts Colin Hayes 22 15 22 49.5kg 3:19.80 My Blue Denim (NZ) Love Bandit
1979 Hyperno (NZ) 6YO Gelding Harry White Bart Cummings 22 2 11 56kg 3:21.80 Salamander Red Nose (NZ)
1978 Arwon (NZ) 5YO Gelding Harry White George Hanlon 22 12 20 50.5kg 3:24.30 Dandaleith (NZ) Karu (NZ)
1977 Gold And Black (NZ) 5YO Gelding John Duggan Bart Cummings 24 2 14 57kg 3:18.40 Reckless Hyperno (NZ)
1976 Van Der Hum (NZ) 5YO Gelding Robert J. Skelton Len H. Robinson 23 6 23 54.5kg 3:34.10 Gold And Black (NZ) Kythera (NZ)
1975 Think Big (NZ) 5YO Horse Harry White Bart Cummings 20 2 3 58.5kg 3:29.60 Holiday Waggon (NZ) Medici (NZ)
1974 Think Big (NZ) 4YO Horse Harry White Bart Cummings 22 12 16 53kg 3:23.10 Leilani (NZ) Captain Peri (NZ)
1973 Gala Supreme 4YO Horse Frank Reys Ray Hutchins 24 15 24 49kg 3:19.50 Glengowan (NZ) Daneson
1972 Piping Lane 6YO Horse John R. Letts George Hanlon 22 16 11 48kg 3:19.30 Magnifique (NZ) Gunsynd
1971 Silver Knight (NZ) 4YO Horse Bruce Marsh Eric Temperton 21 8 15 8st 9lb 3:19.50 Igloo (NZ) Tails
1970 Baghdad Note (NZ) 5YO Gelding Ernest J. 'Midge' Didham Robert Heasley 23 4 13 8st 7lb 3:19.70 Vansittart Clear Prince
1969 Rain Lover 5YO Horse Jim Johnson Mick L. Robins 23 2 5 9st 7lb 3:21.50 Alsop Ben Lomond
1968 Rain Lover 4YO Horse Jim Johnson Mick L. Robins 26 11 24 8st 2lb 3:19.10 Fileur (NZ) Fans (NZ)
1967 Red Handed (NZ) 5YO Gelding Roy Higgins Bart Cummings 22 5 19 8st 9lb 3:20.40 Red Crest (NZ) Floodbird
1966 Galilee (NZ) 4YO Gelding John J. Miller Bart Cummings 22 4 14 8st 13lb 3:21.90 Light Fingers (NZ) Duo
1965 Light Fingers (NZ) 4YO Mare Roy Higgins Bart Cummings 26 14 6 8st 4lb 3:21.10 Ziema (NZ) Midlander
1964 Polo Prince (NZ) 6YO Gelding Ron Taylor John P. Carter 26 12 4 8st 3lb 3:19.60 Elkayel (NZ) Welltown
1963 Gatum Gatum 5YO Gelding Jim Johnson Graeme Heagney 26 22 19 7st 12lb 3:21.10 Ilumquh (NZ) Grand Print
1962 Even Stevens (NZ) 5YO Horse Les Coles Arch McGregor 26 6 21 8st 5lb 3:21.40 Comicquita Aquanita
1961 Lord Fury 4YO Horse Ray Selkrig Frank B. Lewis 25 17 6 7st 8lb 3:19.50 Grand Print Dhaulagiri
1960 Hi Jinx (NZ) 5YO Mare William 'Billy' Smith Trevor H. Knowles 32 16a 6 7st 10lb 3:23.75 Howsie (NZ) Ilumquh (NZ)
1959 Macdougal (NZ) 6YO Gelding Pat Glennon Richard W. Roden 28 5 16 8st 11lb 3:23.00 Nether Gold White Hills
1958 Baystone 6YO Gelding Mel Schumacher Jack Green 29 7 10 8st 9lb 3:21.25 Monte Carlo (NZ) Red Pine
1957 Straight Draw (NZ) 5YO Gelding Noel L. McGrowdie Jack Mitchell 19 9 8 8st 5lb 3:24.50 Prince Darius Pandie Sun
1956 Evening Peal 4YO Mare George Podmore E. D. Lawson 22 12 10 8st 0lb 3:19.50 Redcraze (NZ) Caranna
1955 Toparoa (NZ) 7YO Gelding Neville Sellwood Tommy 'T.J' Smith 24 11 19 7st 8lb 3:28.25 Rising Fast (NZ) Sir William (NZ)
1954 Rising Fast (NZ) 5YO Gelding Jack Purtell Ivan Tucker 25 1 8 9st 5lb 3:23.00 Hellion Gay Helios
1953 Wodalla 4YO Horse Jack Purtell Robert Sinclair 21 9 5 8st 4lb 3:23.75 Most Regal My Hero (NZ)
1952 Dalray (NZ) 4YO Horse William 'Bill' Williamson Clarrie McCarthy 30 1 1 9st 8lb 3:23.75 Welkin Sun Reformed (NZ)
1951 Delta 5YO Horse Neville Sellwood Maurice McCarten 28 1 8 9st 5lb 3:24.25 Akbar (NZ) Double Blank
1950 Comic Court 5YO Horse Pat Glennon Jim M. Cummings 26 1 14 9st 5lb 3:19.50 Chicquita Morse Code
1949 Foxzami (NZ) 4YO Horse William Fellows Dan Lewis 31 5 12 8st 8lb 3:28.50 Hoyle Benvolo
1948 Rimfire 6YO Gelding Ray Neville Stan Boyden 30 25 23 7st 2lb 3:21.00 Dark Marne Saxony
1947 Hiraji (NZ) 4YO Gelding Jack Purtell J.W McCurley 30 12 11 7st 11lb 3:28.00 Fresh Boy (NZ) Red Fury
1946 Russia 6YO Horse Darby Munro Ted Hush 35 1 1 9st 0lb 3:21.25 On Target Carey
1945 Rainbird 4YO Mare William 'Billy' Cook Sam Evans 26 17 17 7st 7lb 3:24.25 Silver Link Leonard
1944 Sirius 4YO Horse Darby Munro Elwood Fisher 23 4 4 8st 5lb 3:24.50 Peter Cellini
1943 Dark Felt 6YO Horse Vic Hartney Ray Webster 24 5 9 8st 4lb 3:23.25 Counsel Claudette
1942 Colonus 4YO Horse Harry McCloud Frank Manning 24 19 24 7st 2lb 3:33.25 Phocion (NZ) Heart's Desire
1941 Skipton 3YO Colt William 'Billy' Cook Jack Fryer 23 13 19 7st 7lb 3:23.75 Son Of Aurous Beau Vite (NZ)
1940 Old Rowley 7YO Gelding Andy Knox Jack Scully 20 11 5 7st 12lb 3:26.00 Maikai Tidal Wave (NZ)
1939 Rivette 6YO Mare Edward 'Teddy' Preston Harry Bamber 26 12 4 7st 9lb 3:27.00 Maikai Pantler
1938 Catalogue (NZ) 8YO Gelding Fred Shean Allan McDonald 22 5 17 8st 4lb 3:26.25 Bourbon Ortelle's Star
1937 The Trump 5YO Gelding Ashley Reed Stuart Reid 28 10 8 8st 5lb 3:21.50 Willie Win (NZ) Sarcherie
1936 Wotan (NZ) 4YO Horse Ossie Phillips Jack Fryer 20 15 6 7st 11lb 3:21.25 Silver Standard Balkan Prince
1935 Marabou 4YO Horse Keith Voitre Lou Robertson 22 12 10 7st 11lb 3:23.75 Sarcherie Sylvandale
1934 Peter Pan 5YO Horse Darby Munro Frank McGrath Snr 22 1 25 9st 10lb 3:40.50 Sarcherie LaTrobe
1933 Hall Mark 3YO Colt Jack O'Sullivan Jack Holt 18 13 6 7st 8lb 3:27.50 Shadow King Gaine Carrington (NZ)/Topical *
1932 Peter Pan 3YO Colt William 'Billy' Duncan Frank McGrath Snr 27 18 11 7st 6lb 3:23.25 Yarramba Shadow King
1931 White Nose 5YO Horse Neville Percival E. J. 'Ernie' Hatwell 14 14 12 6st 12lb 3:26.00 Shadow King Concentrate (NZ)
1930 Phar Lap (NZ) 4YO Gelding James 'Jim' Pike Harry R. Telford 15 1 13 9st 12lb 3:27.75 Second Wind (NZ) Shadow King
1929 Nightmarch (NZ) 4YO Horse Roy Reed A. McAulay 14 3 5 9st 2lb 3:26.50 Paquito (NZ) Phar Lap (NZ)
1928 Statesman 4YO Horse James L. Munro William Kelso 17 8 19 8st 0lb 3:23.25 Strephon Demost
1927 Trivalve 3YO Colt Robert 'Bobbie' Lewis James Scobie 26 19 27 7st 6lb 3:24.00 Silvius (IRE) Son O'Mine (GB)
1926 Spearfelt 5YO Horse Hughie Cairns Vin O'Neill 21 4 1 9st 3lb 3:22.75 Naos (NZ) Pantheon (GB)
1925 Windbag 4YO Horse James L. Munro George R. Price 28 2 25 9st 2lb 3:22.75 Manfred (FR) Pilliewinkie (NZ)
1924 Backwood (IRE) 6YO Horse Perry 'Bunty' Brown Richard Bradfield 18 9 7 8st 2lb 3:26.50 Stand By Spearfelt
1923 Bitalli 5YO Gelding Alan 'Tich' Wilson James Scobie 26 21   7st 0lb 3:24.25 Rivoli Accarak
1922 King Ingoda 4YO Horse Alan 'Tich' Wilson James Scobie 32 23   7st 1lb 3:28.25 The Cypher (GB) Mufti
1921 Sister Olive 3YO Filly Edward 'Ted' O'Sullivan Jack Williams 25 24   6st 9lb 3:27.75 The Rover Amazonia
1920 Poitrel 6YO Horse Ken Bracken H. J. Robinson 23 1   10st 0lb 3:25.75 Erasmus Queen Comedy
1919 Artilleryman 3YO Colt Robert 'Bobbie' Lewis P. T. Heywood 20 13   7st 6lb 3:24.50 Richmond Main Two Blues
1918 Night Watch 5YO Gelding William 'Billy' Duncan Richard Bradfield 27 24   6st 9lb 3:25.75 Kennaquhair Gadabout (GB)
1917 Westcourt 5YO Horse William 'Midge' McLachlan Joe Burton 20 12   8st 5lb 3:26.75 Lingle Wallace Isinglass
1916 Sasanof (NZ) 3YO Gelding Fred Foley Murray Hobbs 28 28   6st 12lb 3:27.75 Shepherd King (GB) St Spasa (GB)
1915 Patrobas 3YO Colt Robert 'Bobbie' Lewis Charlie Wheeler 24 19   7st 6lb 3:28.25 Westcourt Carlita (NZ)
1914 Kingsburgh 4YO Horse George Meddick Isac 'Ike' Foulsham 28 25   6st 12lb 3:26.00 Sir Alwynton Moonbria (NZ)
1913 Posinatus 5YO Gelding Albert Shanahan J. Chambers 20 8   7st 10lb 3:31.00 Belove Ulva's Isle
1912 Piastre 4YO Horse Albert Shanahan R. O'Connor 23 14   7st 9lb 3:27.50 Hallowmas (GB) Uncle Sam
1911 The Parisian 6YO Gelding Ronald Cameron Charlie Wheeler 33 4   8st 9lb 3:27.75 Flavian Didus
1910 Comedy King (GB) 4YO Horse William 'Midge' McLachlan James Lynch 30 16   7st 11lb 3:27.75 Trafalgar Apple Pie
1909 Prince Foote 3YO Colt William 'Midge' McLachlan Frank McGrath Snr 25 17   7st 8lb 3:27.50 Alawa Aberdeen
1908 Lord Nolan 3YO Colt John R. Flynn E. A. Mayo 22 24   6st 10lb 3:28.75 Tulkeroo Delaware (NZ)
1907 Apologue (NZ) 5YO Horse William Evans Ike Earnshaw 19 18   7st 9lb 3:27.50 Mooltan Mountain King
1906 Poseidon 3YO Colt Tom Clayton Isaac 'Ike' Earnshaw 21 15   7st 6lb 3:31.25 Antonius Proceed
1905 Blue Spec 6YO Horse Frank Bullock Walter Hickenbotham 27 12   8st 0lb 3:27.50 Scot Free Tartan
1904 Acrasia 7YO Mare Tom Clayton A. E. Wills 34 19   7st 6lb 3:28.25 Lord Cardigan Blinker
1903 Lord Cardigan 3YO Colt Norman Godby A. E. Cornwell 24 22   6st 8lb 3:29.25 Wakeful Seaport
1902 The Victory 4YO Horse Robert 'Bobbie' Lewis Richard Bradfield 22 3   8st 12lb 3:29.00 Vanity Fair Abundance
1901 Revenue 5YO Gelding Frederick J. Dunn Hugh Munro 19 10   7st 10lb 3:30.50 San Fran Khaki
1900 Clean Sweep 3YO Colt Andrew 'Dingo' Richardson James Scobie 29 23   7st 0lb 3:29.00 Maltster Alix
1899 Merriwee 3YO Colt Vivian Turner James Wilson Jnr 28 22   7st 6lb 3:36.50 Voyou (GB) Dewey
1898 The Grafter 5YO Gelding Jack Gough William “Black Bill” Forrester 28 4   9st 2lb 3:29.75 Wait-A-Bit Cocos
1897 Gaulus 6YO Horse Stephen Callinan William “Black Bill” Forrester 29 20   7st 8lb 3:31.00 The Grafter Aurum
1896 Newhaven 3YO Colt Harry Gardiner Walter Hickenbotham 25 11   7st 13lb 3:28.50 Bloodshot (NZ) The Skipper
1895 Auraria 3YO Filly John Stevenson J. H. Hill 36 26   7st 4lb 3:29.00 Hova Burrabari
1894 Patron 4YO Horse Horace G. Dawes Richard Bradfield 28 4   9st 3lb 3:31.00 Devon Nada
1893 Tarcoola 7YO Horse Herbert Cripps Joseph Cripps 30 12   8st 4lb 3:30.50 Carnage (NZ) Jeweller
1892 Glenloth 5YO Horse George Robson Michael Carmody 35 13   7st 13lb 3:36.25 Ronda Penance
1891 Malvolio 4YO Horse George Redfearn James Redfearn 34 9   8st 4lb 3:29.25 Sir William Strathmore (NZ)
1890 Carbine (NZ) 5YO Horse Robert Ramage Walter Hickenbotham 39 1   10st 5lb 3:28.25 Highborn Correze
1889 Bravo 6YO Horse Jack Anwin Tommy Wilson 20 4   8st 7lb 3:32.50 Carbine (NZ) Melos
1888 Mentor 4YO Horse Mick O'Brien Walter Hickenbotham 28 8   8st 3lb 3:30.75 Tradition The Yeoman
1887 Dunlop 5YO Horse Tom Sanders John Nicholson 18 4   8st 3lb 3:28.50 Silvermine The Australian Peer
1886 Arsenal 4YO Horse William English Harry Rayner 28 20   7st 5lb 3:31.00 Trenton (NZ) Silvermine
1885 Sheet Anchor 7YO Horse Mick O'Brien Tommy Wilson 35 9   7st 11lb 3:29.50 Grace Darling Trenton (NZ)
1884 Malua 5YO Horse Alick Robertson Isaac Foulsham 24 2   9st 9lb 3:31.75 Commotion Plausible
1883 Martini-Henry (NZ) 3YO Colt J. Williamson Michael Fennelly 29 19   7st 5lb 3:30.50 First Water Commotion
1882 The Assyrian 5YO Horse Charles Hutchins J. E. Saville 25 10   7st 13lb 3:40.00 Stockwell Gudarz
1881 Zulu 4YO Horse Jim Gough Tom Lamond 33 39   5st 10lb 3:32.50 The Czar Sweetmeat
1880 Grand Flaneur 3YO Colt Thomas Hales Thomas Brown 22 20   6st 10lb 3:34.75 Progress Lord Burghley
1879 Darriwell 5YO Horse Samuel Cracknell W. E. Dakin 27 11   7st 4lb 3:30.75 Sweetmeat Suwarrow
1878 Calamia 5YO Horse Thomas Brown Etienne L. de Mestre 30 6   8st 2lb 3:35.75 Tom Kirk Waxy
1877 Chester 3YO Colt Paddy Piggott Etienne L. de Mestre 33 19   6st 12lb 3:33.50 Savanaka The Vagabond
1876 Briseis 3YO Filly Peter St. Albans James Wilson Snr 33     6st 4lb 3:36.25 Sibyl Timothy
1875 Wollomai 6YO Horse Robert Batty S. Moon 20     7st 8lb 3:38.00 Richmond Goldsborough
1874 Haricot 4YO Gelding Paddy Piggott S. Harding 18     6st 7lb 3:37.50 Protos The Diver
1873 Don Juan 4YO Horse William Wilson James Wilson Snr 24     6st 12lb 3:36.00 Dagworth Horatio
1872 The Quack 6YO Horse W. Enderson John Tait 22     7st 10lb 3:39.00 The Ace Dagworth
1871 The Pearl 5YO Horse John T. Kavanagh John Tait 23     7st 3lb 3:39.00 Romula Irish King
1870 Nimblefoot 7YO Gelding John Day William Lang 28     6st 3lb 3:37.00 Lapdog Valentine
1869 Warrior 6YO Gelding Joe Morrison Robert 'Bob' Sevior 26     8st 10lb 3:40.00 The Monk Phoebe
1868 Glencoe 4YO Horse Charles Stanley John Tait 25     9st 1lb 3:42.00 Strop Shenendoah
1867 Tim Whiffler 5YO Horse John Driscoll Etienne L. de Mestre 27     8st 11lb 3:39.00 Queen of Hearts Exile
1866 The Barb 3YO Colt William Davis John Tait 28     6st 11lb 3:43.00 Exile Falcon
1865 Toryboy 8YO Gelding John T. Kavanagh Pat Miley 23     7st 0lb 3:44.00 Panic (GB) Riverina
1864 Lantern 3YO Colt Sam Davis William Filgate 19     6st 3lb 3:52.00 Poet Rose of Denmark
1863 Banker 3YO Colt Harry 'Chiffney' Dawes Sam Waldock 7     5st 4lb 3:44.00 Musidora Rose of Denmark
1862 Archer 6YO Horse John 'Cutts' Dillon Etienne L. de Mestre 20     10st 2lb 3:47.00 Mormon Camden
1861 Archer 5YO Horse John 'Cutts' Dillon Etienne L. de Mestre 17     9st 7lb 3:52.00 Mormon Prince



Australia's first Fillies Classic

Race first run: Thursday, November 10, 1859


2024 - Treasurethe Moment

3yo Brown Filly
Sire  Alabama Express
Dam  Draconi Treasure (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))
Trainer  Matt Laurie
Jockey  Damian Lane
Owners  Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)

Year Winner  Jockey  Trainer  2nd  3rd 
2024 Treasurethe Moment Damian Lane  Matt Laurie Powers Of Opal (NZ) Hurry Curry (NZ)
2023 Zardozi James McDonald James Cummings Aethelflaed Basilinna (NZ)
2022 She's Extreme Tommy Berry Anthony Cummings Pavitra Queen Air
2021 Willowy Damien Oliver James Cummings Douceur Biscayne Bay
2020 Personal Damien Oliver Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes Salto Angel (NZ) Montefilia
2019 Miami Bound (NZ) Damien Oliver Danny O'Brien Never Listen Moonlight Maid
2018  Aristia Damian Lane  Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra  Graysful Glamour Miner's Miss
2017  Pinot Stephen Baster  Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott  Bring Me Roses Hiyaam (NZ)
2016 Lasqueti Spirit Brenton Avdulla Lee Curtis  Harlow Gold (NZ) Eleonora (NZ)
2015 Jameka Damien Oliver  Ciaron Maher  Honesta Ambience
2014 Set Square Hugh Bowman Ciaron Maher Thunder Lady (NZ) Golconda
2013 Kirramosa (NZ) Nash Rawiller John Sargent Zanbagh Solicit
2012 Dear Demi Jim Cassidy Clarry Connors Zydeco Summerbliss
2011 Mosheen Danny Nikolic Robert Smerdon Dowager Queen Roma Giaconda
2010 Brazilian Pulse (NZ) Craig Williams Michael Moroney Shamrocker (NZ) Placement (NZ)
2009 Faint Perfume Michael Rodd Bart Cummings Valdemoro Savsbelle
2008 Samantha Miss Hugh Bowman Kris Lees Miss Scarlatti Allez Wonder
2007 Arapaho Miss Corey Brown Pat Carey Serious Speed Marjorie
2006 Miss Finland Craig Williams David Hayes Tuesday Joy Anamato
2005 Serenade Rose Steven King Lee Freedman Flora Danica Empress Lily
2004 Hollow Bullet David Taggart John McArdle Kylikwong Storm Alert
2003 Special Harmony Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Dane Belltar Timbourina
2002 Bulla Borghese Chris Munce Ron Quinton Lashed Antique
2001 Magical Miss Steven Arnold Bart Cummings Manang Li Lo Lill
2000 Lovelorn Brett Prebble John Hawkes Lan Kwai Fong Lolita Star
1999 Tributes Darren Gauci John Hawkes My Sienna Shizu
1998 Grand Archway Opie Bosson Graeme Rogerson Rose O'War Zazabelle
1997 Kensington Palace Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Only A Lady Kilmore Quay
1996 My Brightia Glen Boss Len Smith Danendri Derobe
1995 Saleous Darren Beadman Pat Hyland Arctic Scent Pontal Lass
1994 Northwood Plume Damien Oliver Damien Oliver Wild Thunder Captiva (NZ)
1993 Arborea Shane Dye Clarry Conners Oaks Day Give Me A Buzz
1992 Slight Chance (NZ) Shane Dye Shane Dye Mahaya Burst
1991 Richfield Lady (NZ) Greg Childs Bart Cummings India's Dream Yodells
1990 Weekend Delight (NZ) Jim Cassidy Bart Cummings Whisked Triscay
1989 Tristanagh Jim Cassidy Bart Cummings La Tristia Ochiltree
1988 Research Mick Dittman Clarry Connors Riverina Charm Chaleyer
1987 Sandy's Pleasure Jim Cassidy Neville Begg Tennessee Vain St. Klaire
1986 Diamond Shower Jim Cassidy Brian Mayfield-Smith Shackle Denita Gold
1985 My Tristram's Belle (NZ) Noel Harris Alan Jones Born To Be Queen Dolcezza
1984 Spirit Of Kingston G. Willetts R. E. Hoysted Our Lafite Centaurea
1983 Taj Eclipse Darren Gauci Bart Cummings Mapperley Heights Rose Of Dudley
1982 Rom's Stiletto Pat Hyland Jim Moloney Home Maid Confessions
1981 Rose Of Kingston Roy Higgins R. E. Hoysted Queen's Road Copperama
1980 November Rain Ron Quinton Neville Begg Deck The Halls Verdi
1979 Brava Jeannie (NZ) M. Goreham Geoff Murphy Delma Jay Crown Queen
1978 Scomeld Mick Dittman N. R. Dawson Safe Harbour Kapalaran
1977 Show Ego Harry White Tommy Smith Sun Sally Princess Talaria
1976 Surround (NZ) A. Trevena Geoff Murphy Savoir Of Two Cities
1975 Denise's Joy J. Duggan Tommy Smith Ace Queen Latin Model
1974 Leica Show (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Cap d'Antibes Rainburst
1973 Bonnybel (NZ) R. Mallyon K. Chilby Nandalie Lass Love Aloft
1972 Toltrice Harry White John Hawkes Little Papoose Sabot
1971 Kiss Me Cait Roy Higgins Tommy Smith Gossiper My Precious
1970 Sanderae (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Hot Rhythm Sweet Bippy
1969 Goliette N. Mifflin S. L. Fartch Gaelic Spirit Dawn Astre
1968 Double Steel A. McLean C. A. Wilson With Respect Cardinal Silk
1967 Chosen Lady G. Lane Tommy Woodcock Lowland Quezette
1966 Farmer's Daughter (NZ) J. J. Miller A. Macdonald What Fun Star Belle
1965 Gipsy Queen A. Burton V. Warke Prujoy Bareme's Image
1964 Light Fingers (NZ) Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Lyralla Nickel Shot
1963 Jingle Bells B. Gilders D. Judd Raindear Our Fun
1962 Arctic Star Frank Reys R. J. Hutchins Regal Peace Lady Marg
1961 Indian Summer J. Thompson A. N. McCoy Holiday Hoa Hine
1960 Lady Sybil (NZ) G. Lane A. Smerdon Smokeview Wenona Girl
1959 Mintaway W. Williamson J. J. Burnard Rose Of Summer Weeamera
1958 Chicola W. Williamson R. G. Chapman But Beautiful Miss Glory
1957 Amarco G. Lane T. Woodcock Gentle Touch Goldenway
1956 Innesfell (NZ) Ron Hutchinson G. H. Murfitt Midpoint Sandara
1955 Evening Peal G. Podmore E. D. Lawson Arbolado Brimses
1954 Lady Mogambo W. Camer E. J. Jenkins Honeyflow Travel Free
1953 Waltzing Lady P. Glennon F. C. Jones Sun Visor Chez Paree
1952 Waterlady George Moore Tommy Smith Celerity Trunnion
1951 Lady Havers A. Ward P. B. Quinlan La Castana Gay Comedy
1950 True Course W. Williamson F. Hoysted Weka Niaranga
1949 Chicquita Scobie Breasley A. Lopes Happy Medium Evening Light
1948 Grey Nurse (NZ) S. Ralph J. W. McCurley Lady Luba Blessing
1947 Nizam's Ring (NZ) E. Swinton J. W. McCurley Saxony Jalna
1946 Sweet Chime W. Cook Maurice McCarten Amelia Queen Of The Fairies
1945 Cherie Marie Scobie Breasley W. Duncan Early Love Marocaine
1944 Provoke H. Badger F. W. Hoysted Rainbird Delina
1943 Three Wheeler Scobie Breasley L. Robertson Malaga Hesitate
1942 East End V. Hartney E. Fisher Philander Reply Paid
1941 Primavera W. Cook W. K. Jeffery Wheat Sheaf Argenter
1940 Session Darby Munro P. Riddle Tranquil Star Throttle
1939 Triode Darby Munro J. Mulcahy Dreamsome Climax
1938 French Gem Maurice McCarten R. Sinclair Talkalot Gay Dell
1937 Prairie Moon R. Wilson P. E. Muschialli Ortelle's Star Ena
1936 Siren Darby Munro B. R. Payten Iva Korimako
1935 Nalda K. Voitre L. Robertson Bimilla Salamander
1934 Alinura C. Boorn H. Jenkins Quarto Daughter Of The Wind
1933 Golden Hair (NZ) T. Webster O. Cox Hap Helensbrook
1932 Protea G. Newton C. H. Mustey Segati Dutchie
1931 Gallantic (NZ) F. Dempsey J. Holt La Joconde Semitist
1930 Barbette S. Tomison L. Robertson Mira Donna Carry On
1929 Lineage W. Scanlon R. Sinclair Hasta Camargo
1928 Opera Queen A. Adams Jim Cummings Gay Princess Fervour
1927 Ninbela F. Dempsey H. McCalman Lonicera Tordilla
1926 Lanson W. Duncan E. H. Clyde Cyden King's Consort
1925 Redshank J. Daniels F. Foulsham Ethelton Bonnie Reine
1924 Miss Disraeli F. Dempsey F. Musgrave Chickling Versine
1923 Frances Tressady F. Dempsey W. Foulsham  Gungool Prying
1922 Scarlet A. Wood H. W. Torr Steel And Gold Ursina
1921 Furious R. Lewis F. J. Marsden  Bassi Sister Olive
1920 Mufti W. Foulsham J. Mulcahy Gossine Hatan Refraction
1919 Hyades F. Bullock N. Scobie Yarraldool Sue
1918 Stagegirl K. Bracken J. Patterson Princess Lucy Fungold
1917 Folly Queen B. Deely Walter Hickenbotham Lady Comely Erastus
1916 Thana A. Shanahan S. S. Martin Boontree Ettefred
1915 Rosanna R. Lewis J. Scobie Rouen Dame Quickly
1914 Carlita (NZ) R. Lewis J. Moore  (dead-heat 2nd) Wallachia / Traquette -
1913 Mint Sauce R. Lewis J. Scobie Monodia Bec's Lager
1912 Moe R. Lewis J. Scobie Perdita Symetris
1911 Wilari G. Lambert W. R. Risby Orvieto Queen May
1910 Styria W. H. Smith J. Siely Lager Moorilla
1909 Lady San W. H. Smith J. Siely By Play Vivacious
1908 Nushka Cyril Bolton W. S. Hickenbotham Lady Bobadil Flavour
1907 Lady Rylstone G. Ross H. Munro Lady Diffidence Maltine
1906 Yabba Gabba J. Barden J. W. Noud Oreillet Galeria
1905 Lady Wallace F. Hickey J. Burton  The Infanta Bonnie Lassie
1904 Red Streak B. Carslake W. S. Hickenbotham Impress Gunstock
1903 Sweet Nell R. Lewis J. Scobie  Pliable Brown And Black
1902 Fishery E. Turner W. S. Hickenbotham Eleanor Fungus
1901 Beanba F. Kuhn I. Earnshaw Cretonne Australia
1900 Haulette E. Cleal I. Earnshaw The Union Jack Fides
1899 Nitre J. Wilson Jnr J. Wilson Fulminate Ideal
1898 Symmetry H. J. Morrison H. Munro Lelamine Picture
1897 Eleusive H. J. Morrison H. Munro Mirella Zitella
1896 Thunder Queen R. Lewis T. Keily Moonlyon Princess Of Wales
1895 Auraria J. Stevenson J. H. Hill Georgic The Parisienne
1894 Regina E. Simmons W. Kelso Athata Vere
1893 The Dauphine C. Moore S. G. Cook Bessie Macarthy Somniloquist
1892 Etra Weenie C. Moore J. Wilson Jnr Trieste Insomnia
1891 Tiraillerie (NZ) Percy White Percy Martin Albina She
1890 Litigant J. Anwin T. Wilson Magic Circle Wilga
1889 Spice T. Hales T. Payten Lady Superior Bustle
1888 Pearlshell (NZ) M. O'Brien T. Lamond Volley Mantilla
1887 Dainty E. Gorry T. Brown Lava Enigma
1886 The Nun J. Fiddes J. D. Robertson Tamarisk (dead-heat 3rd) Maddelina / Essie
1885 Uralla T. Hales M. Fennelly Parody Lady Claudia
1884 Venetia J. Wilkinson J. Monaghan Helene Gratitude
1883 Quality E. Power J. Morrison Duenna Little Sister
1882 Vaucluse J. Williamson J. Monaghan Solitude Eva
1881 Royal Maid T. Hales J. Wilson Tourmaline Declamation
1880 Sapphire W. Huxley M. Fennelly Constance Western Princess
1879 Petrea W. Yeomans J. Wilson Rivalry Nellie
1878 Melita W. Yeomans J. Wilson Emily Prattle
1877 Pardon T. Hales J. Wilson Device -
1876 Briseis T. Hales J. Wilson Killarney Queen's Head
1875 Maid Of All Work W. Wilson J. Wilson Loquacity The Marquis x Alpha bay filly
1874 Gaslight S. Davis P. Dowling Neredah Discretion
1873 Rose d'Amour H. Lewis John Tait Maid Of Avenel Mirth
1872 Sunshine J. Wilson Jnr J. Wilson A “Missie” Filly A “Camilla” Filly
1871 Formosa W. Yeomans W. Yeomans Contessa Fairy
1870 Florence C. Stanley John Tait The Fawn -
1869 Kestrel R. Waterman W. Pearson Lily Gilderose
1868 My Dream T. Duffy J. Wilson  Ragpicker -
1867 Sylvia J. Morrison W. Filgate Queen Of Hearts The Fly
1866 Sea Gull J. Morrison W. Filgate  Lady Manners Sutton Syren
1865 Lady Heron E. Redman W. Filgate Kerosene Maidstone
1864 Illumination J. Morrison P. Dowling Mary Jane -
1863 Aruma E. Bishop W. Lang Love-Song Chrysolite
1862 Modesty E. Bishop D. Robinson Ayxa-La-Horra Sweet Lips
1861 Palestine R. Waterman George Watson Medora Mavourneen
1860* Flying Colours W. Treacey George Watson - -
1859* Birdswing T. Hutton W. C. Yuille - -

* Walkover - only one horse competed

Registered name: LKS Mackinnon Stakes (Melbourne Stakes 1869-1936) | Race first run: 1869


2024 - Via Sistina (IRE)

7YO Bay Mare
Sire  Fastnet Rock
Dam  Nigh (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Trainer  Chris Waller
Jockey  James McDonald
Owners  Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)

Year Winner  Jockey  Trainer  2nd  3rd 
2024 Via Sistina (IRE) James McDonald Chris Waller Atishu (NZ) Without A Fight (IRE)
2023 Atishu (NZ) James McDonald Chris Waller Duais Young Werther (NZ)
2022 Zaaki (GB) Jamie Kah Annabel Neasham Mo'Unga (NZ) Hezashocka (NZ)
2021 Zaaki (GB) James McDonald Annabel Neasham Cascadian (GB) Mo'Unga (NZ)
2020 Arcadia Queen Luke Currie Grant Williams Fifty Stars Melody Belle
2019 Magic Wand (IRE) Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Melody Belle (NZ) Hartnell (GB)
2018  Trap for Fools Jarrod McLean  John Allen Latrobe (IRE)  Extra Brut 
2017  Tosen Stardom (JPN)  Damian Lane Darren Weir  Happy Clapper It's Somewhat
2016 Awesome Rock Stephen Baster Leon & Troy Corstens Hauraki Seaburge
2015 Gailo Chop Ben Melhem Antoine de Watrigant Rising Romance Contributer
2014 Happy Trails Damien Oliver Paul Beshara He's Your Man Farraaj
2013 Side Glance Jamie Spencer Andrew Balding Dear Demi Moriarty
2012 Alcopop Craig Williams Jake Stephens Glass Harmonium Ocean Park
2011  Glass Harmonium  Damien Oliver  Michael Moroney  Mourayan  Rekindled Interest 
2010 So You Think (NZ)  Steven Arnold   Bart Cummings  Descarado (NZ)  Ginga Dude (NZ) 
2009 Scenic Shot  Shane Scriven Daniel Morton  Miss Maren Viewed 
2008  Theseo Nash Rawiller  Gai Waterhouse  Barbaricus   Sirmione 
2007  Sirmione Peter Mertens  Bart Cummings  Princess Coup  Zipping 
2006  Desert War Chris Munce  Gai Waterhouse  Growl Aqua  Aqua d'Amore 
2005   Lad of The Manor  Greg Childs  Roger Hoysted  Our Smoking Joe  Lachlan River 
2004  Grand Armee  Damien Oliver  Gai Waterhouse   Confectioner  Vouvray 
2003  Casual Pass Glen Boss  Matthew Ellerton  Pentastic Fields of Omagh 
2002  Lonhro  Darren Beadman  John Hawkes   Royal Code  Distinctly Secret 
2001 La Bella Dama  Scott Seamer  Graeme Rogerson  Hill of Grace  Emission 
2000 Oliver Twist  Greg Childs  Brian Mayfield-Smith  Camarena Slavonic 
1999  Rogan Josh  John Marshall  Bart Cummings  Rebel  Oliver Twist 
1998  Champagne  Greg Hall Laurie Laxon  Northern Drake  Aerosmith 
1997 Ebony Grosve  Shane Dye  Graeme Rogerson  Istidaad Filante 
1996 All Our Mob   Simon Marshall  Gai Waterhouse  Filante   Saleous 
1995  Danewin  Damien Oliver  Bob Thomsen Protara's Bay Starstruck 
1994  Paris Lane  Damien Oliver  Lee Freedman  Jeune Excited Angel 
1993  The Phantom  Jim Cassidy Noel Eales Fraar Naturalism 
1992  Veandercross  Shane Dye  John Wheeler Rough Habit  Aquidity 
1991  Let's Elope  Steven King Bart Cummings  Super Impose Prince Salieri
1990  Better Loosen Up Michael Clarke  David Hayes  Stylish Century  Mr Brooker 
1989 Horlicks  Lance O'Sullivan  Dave O'Sullivan  King's High Vo Rogue 
1988 Empire Rose  Tony Allan  Laurie Laxon  Vo Rogue Sky Chase 
1987  Rubiton  Harry White  Pat Barns  King of Brooklyn Military Plume 
1986 At Talaq  Michael Clarke  Colin Hayes  Colour Page Roman Artist 
1985  Rising Prince  Kevin Langby  Deidre Stein  So Vague The Filbert 
1984 Bounty Hawk  Harry White  Bart Cummings Alibhai Goleen 
1983 Veloso  Peter Cook  Mal Barnes  Chiamare Kiwi Kiwi Slave 
1982 My Axeman  W. Robinson T. K. Griffin  Gurner's Lane My Sir Avon 
1981  Belmura Lad E. Didham  Bart Cummings  Kingston Town No Peer 
1980  Belmura Lad   Harry White Bart Cummings Family of Man  Lady Capri 
1979 Dulcify        
1978 Family Of Man        
1977 Silver Lad        
1976 Gold and Black        
1975 Kiwi Can        
1974 Leilani        
1973 Australasia        
1972 Stormy Seas        
1971 Skint Dip        
1970 Voleur        
1969 Roman Consul        
1968 Rain Lover        
1967 Winfreux        
1966 Tobin Bronze        
1965 Yangtze        
1964 Sir Dane        
1963 Summer Fair        
1962 Aquanita        
1961 Sky High        
1960 Tulloch        
1959 Trellios        
1958 Monte Carlo        
1957 Sailor’s Guide        
1956 Sir William        
1955 Rising Fast        
1954 Rising Fast        
1953 Hydrogen        
1952 Dalray        
1951 Delta        
1950 Comic Court        
1949 Comic Court        
1948 Snowstream        
1947 Don Pedro        
1946 Flight        
1945 Tranquil Star        
1944 Tranquil Star        
1943 Amana        
1942 Tranquil Star        
1941 Beau Vite        
1940 Beau Vite        
1939 Ortelle’s Star        
1938 Ajax        
1937 The Trump        
1936 Gay Blonde        
1935 Sylvandale        
1934 Peter Pan        
1933 Rogilla        
1932 Peter Pan        
1931 Phar Lap        
1930 Phar Lap        
1929 High Syce        
1928 Gothic        
1927 Silvius        
1926 Manfred        
1925 Pilliewinkie        
1924 Gloaming        
1923 Rivoli        
1922 Harvest King        
1921 Eurythmic        
1920 Eurythmic        
1919 Cetigne        
1918 Magpie        
1917 Cetigne        
1916 Lavendo        
1915 Traquette        
1914 St. Carwyne        
1913 Anna Carlovna        
1912 Duke Foote        
1911 Trafalgar        
1910 Son Of The Marsh        
1909 Alawa        
1908 Peru        
1907 Poseidon        
1906 Solution        
1905 Tartan        
1904 Gladsome        
1903 Wakeful        
1902 Wakeful        
1901 Wakeful        
1900 Lancaster        
1899 Mora        
1898 Battalion        
1897 Battalion        
1896 Disfigured        
1895 Hova        
1894 Ruenalf        
1893 Loyalty        
1892 Autonomy        
1891 Marvel        
1890 Carbine        
1889 Abercorn        
1888 The Australian Peer        
1887 Silver Mine        
1886 Isonomy        
1885 Trenton        
1884 Malua        
1883 Commotion        
1882 Darebin        
1881 Wheatear        
1880 Chester        
1879 First King        
1878 Chester        
1877 Robinson Crusoe        
1876 Rapid Bay        
1875 Kingsborough        
1874 Dagworth        
1873 Dagworth        
1872 Contessa        
1871 Warrior        
1870 Tim Whiffler        
1869 Glencoe        

Registered name: Cantala Stakes | Race first run: 1881


2024 - Mr Brightside (NZ)

7YO Bay or Brown Gelding
Sire  Bullbars
Dam  Lilahjay (NZ) (Tavistock (NZ))
Trainer  Ben, Will & JD Hayes
Jockey  Craig Williams
Owners  Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Green Shorts Racing (Mgr: A Visalli), K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, B P Carson, M Andreadis, J Molinaro, Ms A Molinaro, D I Hollyman, S C Horn, R M Jarvis, G W Kerr, D S Lee, R J White, D P Cavallo, The Fighting Cowboys (Mgr: D Harland), P Presti, L Presti, Ms J A Evans & Hunter Graeber Racing (Mgr: A J Graeber)

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2024 Mr Brightside (NZ) Craig Williams Ben, Will & JD Hayes Antino (NZ) Fangirl
2023 Pride Of Jenni Declan Bates Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Mr Brightside (NZ) Alligator Blood
2022 Alligator Blood Tim Clark Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Tuvalu Mr Brightside (NZ)
2021 Superstorm Damien Oliver Danny O'Brien Icebath (NZ) Cascadian (GB)
2020 Yulong Prince (SAF) Damian Lane Chris Waller Cascadian (GB) Rock
2019 Fierce Impact (JPN) Craig Williams Matthew Smith Fifty Stars (IRE) Cascadian (GB)
2018  Best of Days (GB) Craig Williams  James Cummings  Le Romain  Peaceful State 
2017 Shillelagh (NZ) Michael Dee Chris Waller Tom Melbourne Wyndspelle
2016 Le Romain Hugh Bowman Kris Lee McCreery Tivaci
2015 Turn Me Loose Kerrin McEvoy Murray Baker Politeness Rock Sturdy
2014 Hucklebuck Dom Tourneur Philip Stokes Lucky Hussler The Cleaner
2013 Boban Glyn Schofield Chris Waller Smokin' Joey Speediness
2012 Happy Trails Damien Oliver Paul Beshara Fawkner Secret Admirer
2011 Albert the Fat Mark Zahra Chris Waller King's Rose Secret Admirer
2010 Wall Street (NZ) Hugh Bowman Jeff Lynds Dao Dao Chasm
2009 All American Corey Brown David Hayes So You Think Gold Salute
2008 All Silent Dwayne Dunn Grahame Begg Sea Battle Mimi Lebrock
2007 Tears I Cry Nikita Beriman Ciaron Maher Bird Dancer Shinzig
2006 Divine Madonna Stephen Baster Mark Kavanagh Niconero Valedictum
2005 Valedictum Steven King Danny O'Brien Infinite Grace Shania Dane
2004 Sky Cuddle Jason Benbow Peter Moody Lad Of The Manor Skewiff
2003 Titanic Jack Brett Prebble Tom Hughes True Glo Crawl
2002 Scenic Peak Danny Nikolic Dan Bougoure Crawl Excellerator
2001 Desert Eagle Kerrin McEvoy Matthew Ellerton Emission La Bella Dama
2000 Testa Rossa Patrick Payne Dean Lawson Weasel Will Crawl
1999 Bonanova Jim Cassidy Grahame Begg Umrum Nina Haraka
1998 Bezeal Bay Jim Cassidy Paul Perry Buster Jones Pursuits
1997 Catalan Opening Darren Beadman Bart Cummings Penghulu Sweet Delight
1996 Miss Margaret Shane Dye Peter Hayes Scenic Royale Headstrong
1995 Seascay David Taggart Peter Hayes Tolanda Juggler
1994 Seascay David Taggart David Hayes Idea Western Red
1993 Primacy Rod Griffiths David Hayes Excited Angel Pharoah
1992 Planet Ruler Michael Clarke David Hayes Soho Square  Vows
1991 Pontormo Patrick Payne Lee Freedman Shaftesbury Avenue Prince Salieri
1990 Shaftesbury Avenue Jim Cassidy Bart Cummings Spot The Rock Pressman's Choice
1989 Better Loosen Up Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Our Krona Swiftsynd
1988 Our Westminster Peter Cook Ngaire Fraser Eastern Classic True Dreams
1987 Warned    Simon Marshall Lee Freedman Groucho Isomer
1986 Chanteclair Mick Dittman Tommy Smith Eastern Classic True Dreams
1985 Dazzling Duke Wayne Treloar Alan Curtis Mrs. Fitzherbet Lord Ballina
1984 Riverdale        
1983 Honest Promise        
1982 Magari        
1981 Tower Belle        
1980 Silver Bounty        
1979 Bit Of A Skite        
1978 Family Of Man        
1977 Galway Bay        
1976 Maybe Mahal        
1975 Kiwi Can        
1974 Skyjack        
1973 Taj Rossi        
1972 All Shot        
1971 Gunsynd        
1970 Levian        
1969 Vain        
1968 Cyron        
1967 Heroic Stone        
1966 Storm Queen        
1965 Heroic Stone        
1964 Brandy Lad        
1963 Wenona Girl        
1962 Woambra        
1961 Aquanita        
1960 Aquanita        
1959 Wheat King        
1958 Droll Prince        
1957 Landy        
1956 Matrice        
1955 Kosciusko        
1954 Prince Cortauld        
1953 Rio Janeiro        
1952 Phaethon        
1951 Kintail        
1950 Ellerslie        
1949 Comedy Prince        
1948 Beau John        
1947 Money Moon        
1946 St. Fairy        
1945 Royal Gem        
1944 Gay Revelry        
1943 Burberry        
1942 Queen Baccha        
1941 Burrabil        
1940 Gold Salute        
1939 Manrico        
1938 St. Constant        
1937 Mohican        
1936 Gay Lover        
1935 Hostile        
1934 L’elite        
1933 Care Free        
1932 Denis Boy        
1931 Dermid        
1930 Mystic Peak        
1929 Amounis        
1928 Highland        
1927 Vaals        
1926 Amounis        
1925 Waranton        
1924 The Night Patrol        
1923 Claro        
1922 Violoncello        
1921 Beeline        
1920 Ethiopian        
1919 Chal        
1918 Fitness        
1917 De Gama        
1916 Colugo        
1915 Fidelio        
1914 De Gama        
1913 Ireland        
1912 Walter Tyrril        
1911 Ladies’ Man        
1910 Perilous        
1909 Kerlie        
1908 Iolaire        
1907 Iolaire        
1906 Benbow        
1905 Debenture        
1904 P.K.        
1903 Graft        
1902 Kinglock        
1901 Caledonia        
1900 Nitre        
1899 Security        
1898 Sailor Boy        
1897 The Grafter        
1896 Ayrshire        
1895 Hindoo        
1894 Escapade        
1893 Rosebrook        
1892 Cooya        
1891 Cardoness        
1890 Crown Jewel        
1889 Boz        
1888 Plutarch        
1887 Quintin Matsys        
1886 Day Star        
1885 The Bohemian        
1884 Josephine        
1883 Paul        
1882 Wizard        
1881 Courtenay        

Registered name: Victoria Racing Club Stakes | Race first run: 1960


2024 - Sunshine In Paris

5YO Bay Mare
Sire Invader
Dam  Zenaida (NZ) (Zabeel (NZ))
Trainer Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald
Jockey  James McDonald
Owners  Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri)

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2024 Sunshine In Paris James McDonald Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald Right To Party Bella Nipotina
2023 Imperatriz Opie Bosson Mark Walker Buenos Noches In Secret
2022 Roch 'N' Horse (NZ) Jamie Mott Michael Moroney Nature Strip Baller
2021 Nature Strip James McDonald Chris Waller Swats That Bella Nipotina
2020 Bivouac Glen Boss James Cummings Nature Strip Libertini
2019 Nature Strip James McDonald Chris Waller Loving Gaby In Her Time
2018 Santa Ana Lane  Mark Zahra Anthony Freedman In Her Time Jungle Cat (IRE)
2017 Redzel Kerrin McEvoy Peter & Paul Snowden Terravista Impending
2016 Malaguerra Ben Melham Peter Gelagotis Spieth Fell Swoop
2015 Delectation James McDonald Chris Waller Chautauqua Terravista
2014 Terravista Hugh Bowman Joseph Pride Chautauqua Lankan Rupee
2013 Buffering Damian Browne Robert Heathcote Shamexpress (NZ) Moment of Change
2012 Mental Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden Sea Siren Hallowell Belle
2011 Black Caviar  Luke Nolen  Peter G Moody  Buffering Mid Summer Music 
2010  Black Caviar Ben Melham Peter G Moody   Star Witness  Ortensia 
2009  All Silent  Nicholas Hall Grahame Begg  Wanted  Bank Robber 
2008  Swick (NZ)  Michael Rodd  Bart Cummings   Turffontein   Sunburnt Land 
2007 Miss Andretti  Craig Newitt  Lee Freedman  Gold Edition   Stanzout 
2006  Dance Hero  Chris Munce  Gai Waterhouse  Shadoways Miss Andretti 
2005  Glamour Puss  Steven King   Danny O'Brien  Barely A Moment  Cape of Good Hope 
2004  Takeover Target  Jay Ford Joe Janiak  Recurring  St. Basil
2003 Ancient Song  Scott Seamer  Peter Moody Into The Night   Blessum 
2002  Rubitano  Nash Rawiller  Brian Mayfield-Smith  Intelligent Star   Cosmic Strike 
2001 Sudurka    Danny Nikolic  Brian Mayfield-Smith   Hire  Carmena 
2000  Easy Rocking  Jim Cassidy  Ron Quinton  Umrum  Tilt The Scales 
1999  Pharein  Brett Prebble  David Hall  Toledo  Cannyanna 
1998  Flavour   Greg Childs  John Hawkes  Scandinavia  Towkay 
1997  Notoire  Len Beasley  Paul Perry  Rock You  Flavour
1996 Gold Ace Steven King  Lee Freedman   Seika Masked Party 
1995  Brawny Spirit  Michael Clarke  Mick Winks  Sword  Race's Edge
1994  Hareeba  Simon Marshall  Ken Newman  Khaptingly  Royal Discard 
1993  Alishan  Greg Hall  David Hayes  Keltrice Primacy 
1992   Unspoken Word  David Taggart  Bart Cummings   Tanjian Prince  Ghost Story 
1991  Final Card Greg Childs  Anthony Cummings  Barrosa Boy Mr. Tiz 
1990  Planet Ruler  Peter Hutchinson  David Hayes  Redelva  Gypsy Rogue 
1989   Planet Ruler  Brian York   Bruce McLachlan  Heavenly  Glenview 
1988  Special  Michael Clarke  Colin Hayes  Prismatic Star  Our Westminster
1987  Sky Filou  Jim Cassidy Bob Taylor  Targlish  Ever Ready 
1986   Taj Quillo C Craig Dinn  Bart Cummings  Bullion Broker  Blazing Keel 
1985  Lord Ballina  Mick Dittman   Tommy Smith  New Atlantis   Bullion Broker 
1984 River Rough  Darren Gauci  Bob Hoysted   Pinson  Showmeran 
1983  River Rough    Darren Gauci   Bob Hoysted  Worth Bold   Jet 
1982  Forgone Conclusion   Malcolm Pay  Bart Cummings   Avatar   Manikato 
1981  Zegna Robert Heffernan   Ray McMahon  Mr. Magic  Marjoleo 
1980  Watney  Robert Heffernan  Kel Chapman  Old Breck  Papal Bull 
1979 Rooney        
1978 Always Welcome        
1977 Galway Bay        
1976 Maybe Mahal        
1975 Miss Lockleys        
1974 Scamanda        
1973 Century        
1972 Beaches        
1971 Welsh Prince        
1970 Dual Choice        
1969 Vain        
1968 Snub        
1967 Iga Ninja        
1966 Marmion        
1965 Picca        
1964 Star Of Heaven        
1963 Ripa        
1962 Samson        
1961 Bengal Tiger        
1960 Karina        

Race first run: 1955


2025 - Skybird

4YO Bay Mare
Sire Exosphere
Dam Real Desire (Wanted)
Trainer  Mitch Freedman
Jockey  John Allen
Owners M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden & C Bredbury

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2025 Skybird John Allen Mitch Freedman Stretan Angel Benedetta
2024 Imperatriz Opie Bosson Mark Walker Private Eye Espiona
2023 Coolangatta Jamie Kah Ciaron Maher & David Eustace I Wish I Win (NZ) Bella Nipotina
2022 Home Affairs James McDonald Chris Waller Nature Strip Eduardo
2021 Nature Strip Jamie Kah Chris Waller September Run Swats That
2020 Gytrash Mark Zahra Gordon Richards Redzel Loving Gaby
2019 In Her Time Corey Brown Kris Lees Osborne Bulls Sunlight
2018 Redkirk Warrior (GB) Regan Bayliss David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig Redzel Missrock
2017 Terravista Corey Brown Joseph Pride Spieth (NZ) Star Turn
2016 Chautauqua Dwayne Dunn Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Terravista Japonisme
2015 Lankan Rupee Craig Newitt Mick Price Brazen Beau Chautauqua
2014 Snitzerland Brenton Avdulla Gerald Ryan Shamexpress (NZ) Samaready
2013 Black Caviar Luke Nolen Peter G Moody Moment of Change Golden Archer
2012 Black Caviar Luke Nolen Peter G Moody Hay List Buffering
2011 Black Caviar Luke Nolen Peter G Moody Hay List Warm Love
2010 Nicconi Damien Oliver David Hayes Wanted Shellscrape
2009 Scenic Blast Steven Arnold Daniel Morton Typhoon Zed Grand Duels
2008 Apache Cat Corey Brown Greg Eurell Swick (NZ) Stanzout
2007 Miss Andretti Craig Newitt Lee Freedman Magnus Ticklish (NZ)
2006 Takeover Target Jay Ford Joe Janiak God's Own Cape Of Good Hope (GB)
2005 Fastnet Rock Glen Boss Paul Perry Alinghi Cape Of Good Hope (GB)
2004 Regimental Gal Steven King Shaun Dwyer Our Egyptian Raine (NZ) Mistegic
2003 Choisir Glen Boss Paul Perry Spinning Hill Azevedo
2002 Spinning Hill Steven Arnold Guy Walter Mistegic Chong Tong
2001 Sports Darren Gauci John Hawkes Black Bean Easy Rocking
2000 Testa Rossa Damien Oliver Dean Lawson Falvelon Magic Music
1999 Isca Greg Childs Peter Hayes Toledo Scandinavia
1998 General Nediym Brian York Bill Mitchell Notoire Show No Emotion (NZ)
1997 Mahogany Greg Hall Lee Freedman Cangronde Spartacus
1996 Gold Ace Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Strategic Sequalo
1995 Mahogany Mick Dittman Lee Freedman Alannon Keltrice
1994 Keltrice Steven King Ian Harrison Schillaci Kenvain
1993 Schillaci Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Clever Zoe (NZ) Oozook (NZ)
1992 Schillaci Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Umatilla (NZ) Wrap Around
1991 Shaftesbury Avenue Jim Cassidy Bart Cummings Bureaucracy (NZ) Lightning Bend
1990 Redelva Neville Wilson Greg Varcoe Show County Strawberry Ranch
1989 Zeditave Greg Hall Angus Armanasco Special Clay Hero
1988 Special Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Snippets Redelva
1987 Placid Ark John Scorse Wally Mitchell Special Canny Lass
1986 Hula Chief (NZ) Darren Gauci Bart Cummings Rory's Jester Dazzling Duke
1985 River Rough (NZ) Michael Clarke Bob Hoysted High Signal Feeling Fit (NZ)
1984 River Rough (NZ) Rodney Dawkins Bob Hoysted Red Tempo (NZ) Nouvelle Star
1983 Demus Rodney Dawkins Bob Hoysted Manikato Razor Sharp
1982 He’s A Haze E. J. 'Midge' Didham Ray Hutchins Razor Sharp Papal Bull
1981 Countess Marizza Des Coleman Eddie Laing Old Breck Totonera
1980 Sportscast Jim Courtney Colin Hayes Mr. Magic Turf Ruler (NZ)
1979 The Judge Harry White Angus Armanasco Mistress Anne Kero
1978 Maybe Mahal John Stocker Bart Cummings Blazing Saddles Tincture
1977 Maybe Mahal Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Desirable Better Draw
1976 Desirable Malcolm Johnston Colin Hayes Leica Show (NZ) Flaunting
1975 Cap d'Antibes Harry White Bart Cummings Aurealis Hartshill
1974 Century Roy Higgins Bart Cummings John's Hope Idolou (NZ)
1973 Make Mine Roses Alby King Bob Hoysted Beaches Abinger
1972 Zambari (NZ) Harry White T. J. Smith Tauto Abinger
1971 Dual Choice Pat Hyland Ken White Tauto Baguette
1970 Black Onyx Harry White T. J. Smith Joking Mister Hush / Swift And Sure
1969 Mister Hush Pat Hyland Con Doyle Magic Ruler Crown Lad
1968 Begonia Belle Pat Hyland Allan 'Meggs' Elkington Marmion Maritana
1967 Storm Queen Roy Higgins Bart Cummings Redcap Marmion
1966 Citius Peter Gumbleton Bill Murrell Bowl King Star Affair
1965 Marmion Bobby Durey Les Carstens Star Of Heaven Light Fingers (NZ)
1964 Wenona Girl William 'Billy' Pyers Maurice McCarten Ripa (NZ) Downswept
1963 Wenona Girl William Williamson Maurice McCarten Proud Miss Sky High
1962 Sky High George Moore Jack Green Aquanita My Peak
1961 Sky High Neville Sellwood Jack Green Tudor Hill My Peak
1960 Todman Neville Sellwood Maurice McCarten Gay Port Anonyme
1959 Ritmar Brian Pulbrook Stan Murphy Skyline Pride Of Colorado
1958 Misting Norman 'Skeeter' Pyatt Vin Ryan Dubbo Kingster
1957 Copper Year William Williamson Wally Boyle Matrice Arganda (NZ)
1956 Apple Bay William Williamson T. J. Smith Kingster Matrice
1955 Gay Vista William 'Billy' Cook Leo O’Sullivan Clear Springs Coulper

 

Race first run: 1986


2025 - Feroce (NZ)

3yo Bay Gelding
Sire  Super Seth
Dam  Corinthia (NZ) (O'Reilly (NZ))
Trainer  Dom Sutton
Jockey  Billy Egan
Owners  Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, S S Roth, T M Dickson, P M Hayden, B G Arnel, R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan), AFL Premiers (Mgr: J Kanga), N Dimitrakis & J Petrakis

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2025 Feroce Billy Egan Dom Sutton Savaglee (NZ) Goldrush Guru
2024 Southport Tycoon Jamie Kah Ciaron Maher Veight Riff Rocket
2023 Legarto (NZ) Michael Dee Ken & Bev Kelso Attrition Japanese Emperor (NZ)
2022 Hitotsu John Allen Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Lightsaber Bon's A Pearla
2021 Lunar Fox Michael Dee Paul Preusker Cherry Tortoni Tagaloa
2020 Alligator Blood Ryan Maloney David Vandyke Superstorm Soul Patch
2019 Mystic Journey Anthony Darmanin Adam Trinder Hawkshot Amphritrite
2018 Grunt (NZ) Damien Oliver Mick Price Peaceful State Bring Me Roses
2017 Hey Doc Luke Currie Tony McEvoy Prized Icon Snitzson
2016 Palentino Mark Zahra Darren Weir Tarzino (NZ) Risque (NZ)
2015 Wandjina Brett Prebble Gai Waterhouse Alpine Eagle Stratum Star
2014 Shamus Award Craig Williams Danny O'Brien Criterion (NZ) Thunder Fantasy
2013 Ferlax (NZ) Stephen Baster Jim Conlan You're So Good (NZ) Sheer Talent
2012 Mosheen Danny Nikolic Robert Smerdon Strike the Stars (NZ) Mister Milton
2011 Shamrocker (NZ) Glen Boss Danny O’Brien Bullbars Playing God
2010 Rock Classic Michael Rodd Bart Cummings Set For Fame Linton
2009 Heart Of Dreams Craig Newitt Mick Price Von Costa De Hero Lucky Thunder
2008 Light Fantastic Craig Newitt Mick Price Marching Playwright (NZ)
2007 Miss Finland Craig Williams David Hayes Casino Prince Jokers Wild (NZ)
2006 Apache Cat Noel Callow Greg Eurell Darci Brahma (NZ) Thin And Crispy
2005 Al Maher Noel Callow Gai Waterhouse Danehill Express Econsul (NZ)
2004 Reset Danny Nikolic Graeme Rogerson Starcraft (NZ) Under The Bridge
2003 Delago Brom Patrick Payne Tom Hughes Snr Tycoon Ruler Thorn Park
2002 Dash For Cash Scott Seamer Rick Hore-Lacy Royal Code Ustinov
2001 Mr. Murphy Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Neptune's Journey Outgate
2000 Pins Shane Dye Clarry Conners Freemason Hades (NZ)
1999 Dignity Dancer (NZ) Jim Cassidy Bill Mitchell Mossman Lease
1998 Gold Guru Greg Childs Leon Macdonald Zonda (NZ) Il Don
1997 Mouawad (NZ) Grant Cooksley Clarry Conners O'Reilly (NZ) Tarnpir Lane
1996 Flying Spur Damien Oliver Lee Freedman Saleous Video Prince
1995 Baryshnikov Jim Cassidy Kerry Jordan Hurricane Sky St Covet
1994 Mahogany Greg Hall Lee Freedman Pride Of Rancho (NZ) Mr Mutual Respect (NZ)
1993 Kenny’s Best Pal Greg Childs Rick Hore-Lacy Sarason From The Park
1992 Jolly Old Mac (NZ) Darren Gauci John Sadler Naturalism (NZ) Laranto
1991 Triscay Mick Dittman Jack Denham My Eagle Eye (NZ) Centro (NZ) / Durbridge
1990 Zabeel (NZ) Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Ark Regal (NZ) Academian
1989 King’s High Gary Clarke Colin Hayes Vitalic Sir Midas (NZ)
1988 Flotilla Greg Hall Jack Denham Sky Chase (NZ) Spacecraft (NZ)
1987 Military Plume (NZ) Michael Clarke Colin Hayes Vo Rogue Hunza's Ace (NZ)
1986 True Version Darren Gauci Angus Armanasco Caledonian Boy Black Charleston

 

Race first run: 1874


2025 - Joliestar

4YO Bay Mare
Sire  Zoustar
Dam  Jolie Bay (Fastnet Rock)
Trainer  Chris Waller
Jockey  Damian Lane 56kg
Owners B J Lindsay & Mrs J E A Lindsay

Year Winner Jockey Weight Trainer 2nd 3rd
2025 Joliestar Damian Lane 56kg Chris Waller Headwall Stretan Angel
2024 Cylinder Jamie Kah 51.5kg James Cummings  Imperatriz The Astrologist
2023 In Secret Dean Holland 51.5kg James Cummings  Lofty Strike I Wish I Win (NZ)
2022 Roch 'N' Horse (NZ) Patrick Moloney  52.5kg Michael Moroney  The Astrologist September Run
2021 Zoutori Luke Currie  57kg Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra Indian Pacific Amish Boy
2020 Bivouac Glen Boss  54kg James Cummings  Loving Gaby Gytrash
2019 Sunlight Barend Vorster  50.5kg Tony McEvoy  Osborne Bulls Brave Smash (JPN)
2018 Redkirk Warrior (GB) Regan Bayliss  57.5kg David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig Brave Smash (JPN) Merchant Navy
2017 Redkirk Warrior (GB) Regan Bayliss  52.5kg David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig Voodoo Lad Star Turn
2016 The Quarterback Craig Newitt  52kg Robbie Griffiths  Black Heart Bart Chautauqua
2015 Brazen Beau Joao Moreira  52kg Chris Waller  Chautauqua Terravista
2014 Lankan Rupee Chad Schofield  56.5kg Mick Price  Spirit of Boom Knoydart
2013 Shamexpress (NZ) Craig Newitt  51.5kg Danny O'Brien  Moment of Change Aeronautical
2012 Hay List Glyn Schofield  58.5kg John McNair  Buffering Foxwedge
2011 Black Caviar Luke Nolen  58kg Peter G Moody  Crystal Lily Beaded
2010 Wanted Luke Nolen  51.5kg Peter G Moody  Eagle Falls Starspangledbanner
2009 Scenic Blast Steven Arnold  57kg Daniel Morton  Swiss Ace Aichi
2008 Weekend Hussler Brad Rawiller  56kg Ross McDonald  Magnus Grand Duels
2007 Miss Andretti Craig Newitt  56kg Lee Freedman  Gold Edition Undue
2006 Takeover Target Jay Ford  57kg Joe Janiak  Snitzel Stratum
2005 Alinghi Damien Oliver  53.5kg Lee Freedman  Fastnet Rock Foreplay
2004 Exceed And Excel Corey Brown  55kg Tim Martin  Titanic Jack Regimental Gal
2003 Belle Du Jour Danny Nikolic  52.5kg Clarry Conners  Bel Esprit Super Impressive (NZ)
2002 Rubitano Stephen Baster  51kg Brian Mayfield-Smith  North Boy Mistegic
2001 Toledo Damien Oliver  54.5kg Russell Cameron  Show A Heart Mannington
2000 Miss Pennymoney Danny Beasley  53.5kg Jim Conlan  Black Bean Falvelon
1999 Isca Greg Childs 52.5kg Peter Hayes Dantelah (NZ) Normal Practice
1998 General Nediym Brian York 55kg Bill Mitchell Toledo Scandinavia
1997 Ruffles Shane Dye 52.5kg Max Lees Catalan Opening All Our Mob
1996 Brawny Spirit Michael Clarke 54kg Mick Winks Sequalo Royal Discard
1995 All Our Mob Wayne Harris 56kg Gai Waterhouse Hareeba Moss Rocket
1994 Mookta Stephen Baster 54kg Mark Riley Gatana Let Him Ride
1993 Primacy Mick Dittman 52kg David Hayes Victory Dias Keda
1992 Schillaci Damien Oliver 55.5kg Lee Freedman Storaia Umatilla
1991 Shaftesbury Avenue Darren Gauci 58kg Bart Cummings Redelva Century God
1990 Gold Trump (NZ) Harry White 52kg Bart Cummings Lightning Bend Tango Master
1989 Grandiose Gary Clarke 53.5kg Colin Hayes Clay Hero Bowie
1988 Special Michael Clarke 55kg Colin Hayes Franklin Drive Rancho Ruler
1987 Placid Ark John Scorse 55kg W. Mitchell Princely Heart Rubiton
1986 Lockley's Tradition B. Werner 54.5kg L. M. Armfield Hula Chief Coal Pak
1985 Red Tempo (NZ) Darren Gauci 55.5kg Colin Hayes Hula Drum King Phoenix
1984 Heron Bridge K. Watson 54kg N. Donovan Nouvelle Star River Rough
1983 Razor Sharp D. Short 53kg J. Johnstone Penny Edition Foregone Conclusion
1982 Razor Sharp D. Short 55.5kg J. Johnstone Ideal Planet Pure Of Heart (IRE)
1981 Elounda Bay (NZ) Mick Dittman 49kg Bart Cummings Turf Ruler Misty Vain
1980 Dor Kon B. Clements 46.5kg N. Cakebread Sportscast Turf Ruler
1979 Better Beyond K. Mitchell 50kg Bart Cummings Always Welcome Gondolier
1978 Maybe Mahal John Stocker 56.5kg Bart Cummings Always Welcome Bonfield
1977 Desirable John Stocker 54kg Colin Hayes Maybe Mahal Vivarchi
1976 Toy Show W. Treloar 54kg T.J. Smith Leica Show Plush
1975 Cap D'Antibes Harry White 52kg Bart Cummings Aurealis Love Aloft
1974 Coolalinga P. Trotter 50.5kg C. Beechey Tauto Prize Lad
1973 Century Roy Higgins 55kg Bart Cummings Beau Rouge Zambari
1972 Crown Roy Higgins 8st 4lb Bart Cummings Dual Choice Tutuila
1971 Baguette George Moore 8st 12lb F. Allotta Dual Choice Tauto
1970 Black Onyx George Moore 9st 1lb T.J. Smith Tauto Mister Hush
1969 Begonia Belle W.A. Smith 8st 6lb A. Elkington Black Onyx Academy Star
1968 Manihi Harry White 8st 1lb T. Jenner Nebo Road Begonia Belle
1967 Nebo Road A. Mulley 7st 13lb R. W. Roden Marmion Redcap
1966 Bowl King J. Johnson 8st 8lb A. Lopes Peace Council Citius
1965 Ripa (NZ) D. Lake 8st 1lb B. Conaghan Time And Tide Marmion
1964 Rashlore P. Hyland 8st 0lb A. Elkington Ripa Nicopolis
1963 Our Cobber B. Gilders 8st 0lb N. Brown Kilshery Rashlore
1962 Victorious W.A. Smith 8st 2lb T. Lewis Muirfield Gabonia
1961 Correct Neville Sellwood 8st 1lb George M. Hanlon Gabonia My Peak
1960 Correct L. Harbridge 7st 5lb George M. Hanlon Anonyme Merry Polly
1959 Gold Stakes Ron Hutchinson 9st 6lb J. Green Lady Courtauld Tudor Hill
1958 My Hour W. Pyers 8st 9lb G. Jesser New Spec Zariba (NZ)
1957 King's Fair (NZ) A. Ward 9st 1lb J. Mitchell Third Dimension Copper Year
1956 Kingster A. Mulley 8st 8lb J. Green Copper Year Apple Bay
1955 Swynphilos B. Gilders 7st 7lb J. Moloney Great Saint Diecast
1954 Birdwood N. McGrowdie 8st 4lb S. Lawrence Beach Chief (USA) Tarien
1953 Cultured S. Cassidy 7st 11lb F. Allotta Tarien Winlake
1952 Cromwell A. Ward 8st 4lb D. Judd Joyance San Domenico
1951 Carnage Sam Martin 8st 4lb J. Besanko Comedy Prince Flying Halo
1950 High Jip T. Unkovich 7st 7lb R. Trihey Carnage Gay Saint
1949 Reperio B. Eames 8st 11lb P. Fergus San Domenico Sentiment
1948 Royal Gem H. Patching 9st 9lb G. Jesser St. Razzle Fine Fettle
1947 Gay Queen H. Badger 7st 1lb F. Hoysted Reperio Four Freedoms
1946 Bernborough A. Mulley 9st 13lb H. Plant Four Freedoms Reperio
1945 Three Wheeler W. Williamson 8st 2lb L. Robertson Wonder Bird Simmering
1944 Orteli H. Mornement 8st 8lb H. Cousens Lilette Distinction
1943 Denko C. Sanderson 7st 9lb F. Godby Burberry Zonda
1942 Kelos R. Heather 7st 12lb H. Wolters Fur Trader Beaulivre
1941 All Veil H. Badger 7st 13lb H. Wolters Phoines Zonda
1940 Mildura E. Bartle 8st 0lb G. Price Hilton Chatsbury
1939 El Golea N. Creighton 8st 12lb H. Freedman Aurie's Star Kanuri
1938 Ajax H. Badger 9st 0lb F. Musgrave Ena El Golea
1937 Aurie's Star M. Mccarten 8st 5lb J. Doyle Pamelus Regular Bachelor
1936 Regular Bachelor E. Tanwan 8st 11lb R. Trihey Valiant Chief Cardinal
1935 Count Ito K. Voitre 8st 3lb P. Quinlan Melason Closing Time
1934 Foursome E. Baxter 8st 13lb J. Sing Dame Moab Jacko
1933 Waltzing Lily J. O’Brien 8st 9lb S. Smith Jacko Ibrani
1932 Lady Linden W. Cook 8st 4lb W. Playford Winooka Greenline
1931 Parkwood F. Hannan 8st 13lb F. Musgrave Waterline Mollison
1930 Greenline Jim Pike 10st 2lb J. Barden Birdcage Wise Force
1929 St. Ardent N. Percival 7st 4lb H. Gabell Figure Violian
1928 Gothic (GB) A. Reed 8st 10lb L. Robertson Biskra Chrystal
1927 Gothic (GB) Jim Pike 9st 10lb L. Robertson Thracian Belle Chrystal
1926 Heroic H. Cairns 9st 8lb J. Holt Perspective Fujisan
1925 Valiard R. Marsden 7st 8lb F. Marsden Adrift Lausanne
1924 Quintus J. Munro 8st 0lb W. Burke Blackadder Una Carlos
1923 Sunburst G. Harrison 8st 9lb E. Connolly Easingwold All Serene
1922 Rostrum V. Sleigh 7st 8lb E. Connolly Whiz Bang Lisnavane
1921 Blue Cross G. Harrison 8st 5lb J. Holt Rostrum Rathillet
1920 Red Dome J. Mahoney 7st 1lb F. Foulsham Gambler's Gold Cetigne
1919 Molly's Robe P. O’Neill 7st 8lb J. Booth Sir Ibex Greenstead
1918 Cetigne A. Wood 9st 0lb T. Scully Poitrina Wedge
1917 Polycrates (GB) A. Wood 8st 12lb T. Walton Headwind Petracia
1916 Amata L. Fisher 8st 8lb F. Musgrave Woorak Iownit
1915 Blague W. Smart 8st 4lb A. Skirving Iownit Jolly Beggar
1914 Iownit W. Smart 7st 13lb C. Quinn Cider Aleconner
1913 Relievo W. O’Connor 7st 6lb John Gough Jolly Beggar Kirn
1912 Desire R. Lewis 7st 11lb D. Virtue Desert Rose / Mountain Princess (dead-heat 2nd)
1911 Queen Of Scots C. Cooper 7st 9lb C. Wheeler Desert Rose Broadsword
1910 Mala M. Connell 8st 1lb W. Hickenbotham Malt King Flavinius
1909 Soultline (NZ) W. McLachlan 9st 11lb R. Bradfield Dunolly Irishman
1908 Scotland A. Hood 8st 4lb R. O’Connor Grenadier Akim Foo
1907 Ebullition W. Burn 7st 13lb W. Hickenbotham North Head Collarit
1906 Pendant A. Hood 9st 7lb R. O’Connor North Head Duke Of Melton (GB)
1905 Playaway (GB) F. Hickey 8st 1lb J. Allsop Lord Ullin's Daughter Medallist
1904 Mairp C. Cooper 8st 6lb E. Kelly Pendant Playaway (GB)
1903 Chantress L. Kuhn 8st 9lb I. Earnshaw Independence Wairiri
1902 Sir Foote (GB) L. Kuhn 8st 0lb I. Earnshaw Aurous Bonnie Chiel
1901 Wakeful F. Dunn 7st 6lb H. Munro Fulminate Advance
1900 The Watchdog F. Kuhn 7st 4lb H. Dargin Stand Off Saraswati
1899 Forest W. Burn 7st 0lb J. Lynch North British Carrara
1898 Amiable Frank Fielder 8st 12lb S. Fielder Reaper Sailor Boy
1897 Carlton E. Power 8st 3lb T. Hales Wait-A-Bit Coil
1896 Maluma W. Redfearn 7st 12lb J. Redfearn Snr Courallie Pilatus
1895 Laundress W. Wisby 7st 9lb M. Carmody Vanitas Idolator
1894 Hova Tom Hales 7st 13lb A. Davies Bruin Gaillardia
1893 Fortunatus James Hayes 9st 2lb J. Davis Malolo Hero
1892 Wild Rose W. Morrison 8st 1lb I. Foulsham Fortunatus The Harbour Light
1891 Bungebah J. Gainsford 9st 3lb H. Raynor Matador Deerswood
1890 Churchill J. Redfearn Jnr 8st 4lb J. Redfearn Snr Boz Sir William
1889 Sedition A. Blair 7st 3lb I. Carslake Lochiel (NZ) Carbine (NZ)
1888 Cranbrook Tom Hales 8st 12lb T. Payten Lord Allen Victim
1887 Lochiel (NZ) W. Clifford 8st 0lb R. J. Mason Abner Lando
1886 William Tell W. Olds 8st 6lb H. Bellamy Silvermine Napier
1885 Coronet Sam Cracknell 7st 0lb J. D. Robertson Middlemarch Sheet Anchor
1884 Malua C. Ivemy 8st 7lb I. Foulsham Le Grand Claptrap
1883 Tyropean Sam Cracknell 7st 4lb W. Dakin Coulston Transferred
1882 Hyacinth M. Trahan 7st 6lb H. J. Morrison Euclid Larpent
1881 Aspen W. Murphy 7st 8lb J. Crooke Waterford Terrific
1880 Aspen G. Williams 6st 8lb J. Crooke Japan His Lordship
1879 Diomede J. Williams 7st 0lb H. Haines Tocal / Le Loup / Bob Sawyer (dead-heat 2nd)
1878 Lady Ellen C. Braithwaite 6st 5lb A. Davies Fisherman Ralph Leigh
1877 Tom Kirk J. Mascall 7st 5lb I. Carslake Meteor Don Alphonso
1876 Sultan T. Wilson 8st 1lb T. Wilson Poodle Newbold
1875 Calumny (NZ) F. Matthews 8st 0lb J. Wallis Barmaid Kettledrum
1874 Maid Of Avenel R. Batty 7st 8lb J. Cripps Atalanta Poodle

 

Race first run: 2019

Race conducted at Flemington: 2019, 2022 & 2025

Race conducted at Caulfield: 2020 & 2024

Race conducted at Moonee Valley: 2021 & 2023

*Obtained Group 1 status in 2025


2025 - Tom Kitten

4YO Bay or Brown Gelding
Sire  Harry Angel (IRE)
Dam  Transfers (Street Cry (IRE))
Trainer  James Cummings
Jockey  Ben Melham
Owners  Godolphin

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2025 Tom Kitten Ben Melham James Cummings Mr Brightside (NZ) Light Infantry Man (FR)
2024 Pride Of Jenni Declan Bates Ciaron Maher Mr Brightside (NZ) Cascadian (GB)
2023 Mr Brightside (NZ) Luke Currie Ben & JD Hayes Cascadian (GB) The Inevitable
2022 Zaaki (GB) Jamie Kah Annabel Neasham I'm Thunderstruck (NZ) Streets Of Avalon
2021 Mugatoo (IRE) Hugh Bowman Kris Lees Russian Camelot (IRE) Behemoth
2020 Regal Power William Pike Grant & Alana Williams Superstorm Melody Belle (NZ)
2019 Mystic Journey Anthony Darmanin Adam Trinder Hartnell (GB) Alizee

 

Race first run: 1863


2025 - Light Infantry Man (FR)

6YO Chestnut Gelding
Sire  Fast Company (IRE)
Dam  Lights On Me (GB) (Kyllachy (GB))
Trainer  Ciaron Maher
Jockey  Ethan Brown
Owners  Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), A J Willoughby, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), D Edmonds, Mrs J McKenna, Never Say Die Partnership & J Pakis

Year Winner Jockey Trainer 2nd 3rd
2025 Light Infantry Man (FR) Ethan Brown Ciaron Maher Deny Knowledge (IRE) Zardozi
2024 Cascadian (GB) Ben Melham James Cummings  Pride Of Jenni Atiishu (NZ)
2023 Cascadian (GB) Ben Melham James Cummings  Numerian (IRE) Pounding
2022 Duais Joshua Parr  Edward Cummings  Think It Over Spanish Mission (USA)
2021 Homesman (USA) Jye McNeil  Anthony & Sam Freedman  Best Of Days (GB) Chapada
2020 Fifty Stars (IRE) John Allen  David & B Hayes & T Dabernig  Regal Power Vow And Declare
2019 Harlem (GB) Jamie Kah  David & B Hayes & T Dabernig  Shillelagh (NZ) Trap for Fools
2018 Harlem (GB) Michael Walker  David & B Hayes & T Dabernig  Gailo Chop (FR) Ventura Storm (IRE)
2017 Humidor (NZ) Damian Lane  Darren Weir  Jameka Exospheric (GB)
2016 Preferment (NZ) Hugh Bowman  Chris Waller  Awesome Rock Rising Romance (NZ)
2015 Spillway (GB) Michael Walker  David Hayes  Extra Zero Happy Trails
2014 Fiorente (IRE) Damien Oliver  Gai Waterhouse Green Moon (IRE) Foreteller (GB)
2013 Super Cool Michael Rodd  Mark Kavanagh  Fiveandahalfstar Tanby
2012 Manighar (FR) Luke Nolen  Peter G Moody  Southern Speed Americain (USA)
2011 Shocking Corey Brown  Mark Kavanagh  Linton Playing God
2010 Zipping Nicholas Hall  Robert Hickmott  Sirmione Moatize
2009 Niconero Craig Williams  David Hayes  Theseo Zagreb
2008 Sirmione Peter Mertens  Bart Cummings  Princess Coup Casino Prince
2007 Pompeii Ruler Craig Newitt  Mick Price  Marasco Tawqeet (USA)
2006 Roman Arch Craig Newitt  Robbie Laing  Candy Vale Our Smoking Joe
2005 Makybe Diva (GB) Glen Boss  Lee Freedman  Winning Belle (NZ) Lad Of The Manor (NZ)
2004 Lonhro Darren Beadman  John Hawkes  Delzao Elvstroem
2003 Northerly Patrick Payne  Fred Kersley  Natural Blitz Don Eduardo (NZ)
2002 Old Comrade Paul Harvey  Lindsey Smith  Northerly Rain Gauge
2001 Northerly Greg Childs  Fred Kersley  Hit The Roof (NZ) Kaapstad Way (NZ)
2000 Intergaze Craig Carmody  Rod Craig  Arena Streak
1999 Istidaad (USA) G. J. Childs P. C. Hayes Intergaze Thackeray (NZ)
1998 Dane Ripper S. R. King J. B. Cummings Delinquent Marble Halls (NZ)
1997 Octagonal (NZ) R. S. Dye J. R. Hawkes Gold City (NZ) Juggler
1996 Saintly D. Beadman J. B. Cummings Vialli (IRE) Peep On The Sly
1995 Starstruck M. Miller Ms. K. Miller Jeune (GB) Station Hand
1994 Durbridge S. D. Marshall D. L. Freedman Station Hand Mahogany
1993 Veandercross (NZ) L. Dittman J. R. Wheeler Star Of The Realm Fraar (USA)
1992 Let's Elope (NZ) D. Beadman J. B. Cummings Shiva's Revenge (NZ) Prince Salieri
1991 Better Loosen Up M. Clarke D. A. Hayes Vo Rogue Prince Salieri
1990 Vo Rogue C. Small V. R. Rail Better Loosen Up Super Impose (NZ)
1989 Vo Rogue C. Small V. R. Rail Super Impose (NZ) Our Poetic Prince
1988 Dandy Andy (NZ) B. Thomson C. V. Cerchi Vo Rogue Bonecrusher (NZ)
1987 Bonecrusher (NZ) G. Stewart F. Ritchie At Talaq (USA) Ima Red Man
1986 Playful Princess L. Maund S. T. Lanyon Under Oath (NZ) Knight Of Avon (NZ)
1985 Noble Peer (NZ) H. White J. B. Cummings Astrolin (NZ) Ankara (USA)
1984 Admiral Lincoln (NZ) K. Forrester G. T. Murphy Loyal And True Astrolin (NZ)
1983 Spectrum (NZ) B. Thomson C. S. Hayes Noble Comment Silver Bounty (NZ)
1982 Kip (NZ) R. Heffernan G. M. Hanlon Lawman Galleon
1981 Hyperno (NZ) H. White J. B. Cummings Turf Ruler (NZ) My Brown Jug (NZ)
1980 Ming Dynasty J. Letts J. B. Cummings Double Century Minuetto (NZ)
1979 Dulcify (NZ) J. Miller C. S. Hayes Manikato Family Of Man
1978 Ming Dynasty H. White J. B. Cummings Crepellox (NZ) Carl's Gift
1977 Ngawyni R. Higgins J. B. Cummings Better Draw Calvin (NZ)
1976 Lord Dudley G. Willetts J. B. Cummings Favoured Bay How Now (NZ)
1975 Leilani (NZ) R. Higgins J. B. Cummings Tudor Peak St. Martin
1974 Bush Win J. Stocker C. S. Hayes Grand Scale (NZ) Gala Supreme
1973 Gladman (NZ) P. Cook J. B. Cummings Sharif Sir Goglio
1972 Jan's Beau (NZ) G. R. Edge T. J. Hughes Sharif Stop The Show
1971 Gay Icarus R. Mallyon C. L. Beechey Rajah Sahib (NZ) Tails
1970 Crewman H. White A. Armanasco Cyron (NZ) Nanna Tale
1969† Cyron (NZ) G. Moore T. W. Hill (dead-heat 1st) Sunhaven (NZ)
Yootha F. Reys A. Smerdon
1968 Arctic Coast M. Goreham J. B. Cummings Yootha Nanna Tale
1967 Bore Head H. White D. Judd Jovial Knight Hambledon
1966 Craftsman P. Hyland A. R. White Vignoble Beau Guard
1965 Craftsman P. Hyland A. R. White Gay Filou (NZ) Amusement Park
1964 Grand Print P. Hyland J. Besanko Zinga Lee Future (NZ)
1963 Welkin Prince L. Coles G. T. Murphy Aladdin's Lamp (NZ) Alpensea (NZ)
1962 Welkin Prince W. A. Smith G. T. Murphy Lucky Fred Overproof
1961 Dream King M. Schumacher M. G. Barnes Chatoul Contador
1960 Illoura F. Treen W. Preston Prince Dahomey / Joss Sticks  
1959 Gaybao N. Sellwood O. M. Lynch Regal Wench Sir Akron
1958 Dream Son A. Yeomans H. J. Dale Andonni Humber Hawk (NZ)
1957 Miss High Caste N. McGrowdie A. Lopes Beaupa Lourdale
1956 Pushover R. Hutchinson J. P. Lewis Oxley Acquilla
1955 Hellion W. Cook W. Foster Dunsinane Royal Sirius
1954 Sunish W. Williamson W. Allan Royal Radiant Captain Hunter
1953 Arbroath R. Hutchinson T. Lewis Welkin Sun Royal Radiant
1952 Murray Glen B. Shaw C. T. Godby Catchfree Precedent
1951 Bold Belle W. A. Smith P. Fergus Land Tax Purdey
1950 Bold John R. Hutchinson T. Lewis Lady Vara Henley
1949 New Cashmere G. Bougoure P. Burke Saxonian Golden Gem
1948 Bannerette D. Graetz F. J. Hendrickson Few Words Sanctus
1947 Sydney James W. Beresford E. P. Wagener Field Balloon Ellipsis
1946 Knockarlow J. Purtell T. Woodcock Silurian Oatcake
1945 Spectre R. Hutchinson C. T. Godby Similar Philander
1944 Similar C. Sanderson F. Godby Liberal Knight Saul
1943 Taramoa (NZ) H. Morris F. J. McKay Pandini Frill King
1942 Wise Counsel W. Beresford R. Cameron Togo Mercury Bay (NZ)
1941 Saul M. McCarten D. McRae Apostrophe Tidal Wave (NZ) / Velocity
1940 Indignity H. Hanley J. M. Brett Morvren Companion (NZ)
1939 Pageant R. Bailey F. W. Hoysted Dark David Ortelle's Star
1938 Marauder J. O’Sullivan W. Burke Old Rowley Pooley Bridge
1937 Mutable H. Morris W. J. Smart Pooley Bridge Demotic
1936 Amalia H. Bastian H. E. Gregory Highardo Hot Shot
1935 Sylvandale J. Pratt F. Williams La Trobe Flail
1934 Heroic Prince M. McCarten H. Leek Peter Jackson (NZ) Gippsland
1933 Topical A. Knox W. Kelso Flail Eastern Chief
1932 Madstar R. Medhurst R. Sinclair Mira Donna Blatherskite
1931 Carry On W. Duncan G. Price White Nose St. Mary
1930 Nadean A. Wilson W. N. Brodie Kidaides Leadlight
1929 Some Quality W. Elliott W. J. Nolan Kidaides Octember
1928 Sea Money J. O’Brien G. Murrell Frilford (GB) Kingun
1927 Spearfelt H. Cairns V. O’Neill Naos (NZ) Pantheon (GB)
1926 Pilliewinkie (NZ) G. Young J. Scobie Lemina Valbee
1925 Answer C. O’Meally G. Maher Accarak Suomi
1924 Accarak W. Duncan H. McCalman Jackstaff El Dorado
1923 Prince Cox A. Wilson F. J. Marsden Sir Andrew Stalwart
1922 Harvest King J. Toohey J. McCann Sister Olive Purser
1921 The Rover V. Sleigh C. Moore Democracy Clever Jim
1920 Macadam J. Mahoney J. Scobie Tenterfield Eastcourt
1919 New Tipperary R. Lewis J. J. O’Hara Earlborn Menin (IRE)
1918 Defence (GB) G. Harrison F. Robinson Star Comedian Prince Bardolph
1917 Harriet Graham (GB) F. Dempsey M. P. Whitty Court Jester Rushford (GB)
1916 Cherubini (NZ) W. P. Burn F. Burn Wishing Cap Hush Money
1915 Lempriere (USA) A. Callinan L. Robertson Wishing Cap Bon Ton (NZ)
1914 Wallalo H. Gray M. T. McGrath Uki Calamus
1913 Almissa (GB) W. H. McLachlan F. Musgrave Cadonia Piastre
1912† Saxonite G. Bax W. Risby (dead-heat 1st) Flavian
Prizefighter F. Clarke J. Lynch
1911 The Parisian C. Cooper C. Wheeler Apple Pie Diabolo (NZ)
1910 Orline G. Lambert J. Fielder Pendil Diabolo (NZ)
1909 Pendil J. Pike R. Ewart Delenda Signor (NZ)
1908 Peru F. Hickey T. Payten Tulkeroo Enchanted Stakes
1907 Realm C. Cooper W. S. Cox Booran Mira
1906 Tartan T. Clayton J. Burton Ossian Scot Free
1905 Lord Ullin’s Daughter F. Kyle J. Allsop Dividend Koopan
1904 Marmont J. Mason A. J. Quin Scottish King Seaport
1903 Great Scot A. Richardson T. Payten Adjuster Acrasia
1902 Blue Metal R. Brennan W. Brennan Haymaker Limber
1901 Dreamland W. Minter J. Scobie Flintlock San Fran
1900 La Carabine W. Burn H. Munro Tabilk/Tablik Wait A Bit
1899 Bobadil H. J. Morrison H. Munro Lee Metford Le Var
1898 Ayrshire R. Walker J. Cripps Battalion Aurum
1897 Coil M. Harris T. Payten Preston Wait A Bit
1896 Idolator C. Power A. Taylor Wallace Hova
1895 Havoc (NZ) J. Gough H. Munro Donation The Harvester
1894 Broken Hill G. Buxton J. H. Hill Portsea Light Artillery
1893 Portsea J. Hayes R. Bradfield Sternchaser (NZ) Culloden (NZ)
1892 Highborn J. Gough N. Beal Strathmore (NZ) Forty Winks
1891 Vengeance P. McGowan A. Taylor Highborn Megaphone
1890 Dreadnought T. Hales T. Payten Melos Sir William
1889 Lochiel (NZ) W. Clifford R. J. Mason Carbine (NZ) Cyclops / Recall
1888 Carlyon T. Hales T. Payten Arsenal Dick Swiveller
1887 Trident T. Hales T. Payton Nelson All Gold
1886 Malua A. Robertson I. Foulsham Cerise And Blue First Prince
1885 Ringwood A. Robertson J. Scobie Sheet Anchor Stormaway
1884 Morpeth T. Hales M. Fennelly Sweet William Legrand
1883 Navigator T. Hales E. De Mestre  Willeroo Guesswork
1882 Pollio R. Walker W. Lang Wellington Sweet William
1881 Firstwater R. Wyman J. H. Hill Sweetmeat Progress
1880 Columbus J. King M. Griffin Petrea Zambesi
1879 Savanaka T. Hales J. Wilson Bosworth Swiveller
1878 First King W. Yeomans J. Wilson Swiveller Pardon
1877 Sybil J. Williamson R. Sevior Calamia Vibration
1876 Richmond T. Hales E. Jellett Imperial / Feu d'Artifice  
1875 Lurline (NZ) T. Hales W. E. Dakin Wollomai Benjiroo
1874 Protos W. Wilson J. Wilson Mentor After Dark
1873 Warrior M. Thompson R. Sevior Nimblefoot Blue Peter
1872‡ Saladin W. Swales D. Robinson Flying Dutchman Mermaid
1871 Nimblefoot W. Lang W. Lang Mermaid Foam
1870 Norma J. Day W. Lang Flying Dutchman Duke Of Montrose
1869 Gasworks J. Carter J. Wilson Woodman Norma
1868 Shenandoah H. A. Walsh S. Mahon Snip Bachelor
1867 Tim Whiffler J. Carter J. Carter Woodman Shenandoah
1866 Woodman J. Carter S. Thompson Midshipman Sir Tatton
1865 Woodman T. Pullar W. Lang Musidora Lancer
1864 Nathalie H. Chifney W. Filgate Musidora Malabar
1863 Barwon H. Chifney S. Waldock Flatcatcher Regina (NZ)

Dead-heat

Dead-heat for first between Saladin and Flying Dutchman, a subsequent run-off between the two dead-heaters resulted in yet another dead-heat. A second run-off resulted in a ½ neck victory to Saladin.

* 2016 - Protest 2nd against 1st - Upheld. Awesome Rock relegated to second place due to interference.

Melbourne Cup doubles

The coveted Caulfield and Melbourne Cup double is one that only a few horses have managed. It refers to horses who have won both the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup in the one season.

Only 12 horses have completed the coveted Caulfield and Melbourne Cup double. The first horse to achieve this milestone was Poseidon in 1906.

It would be another 31 years before the next occurrence when The Trump would win the double in 1937.

Without A Fight broke a 22-year drought in 2023, completing the double and handing jockey Mark Zahra back-to-back Melbourne Cups after success on Gold Trip in 2022.

Year Winner
2023 Without A Fight
2001 Ethereal
1997 Might And Power
1995 Doriemus
1991 Let's Elope
1982 Gurner's Lane
1966 Galilee
1962 Even Stevens
1954 Rising Fast
1939 Rivette (first mare to record a double)
1937 The Trump
1906 Poseidon

The Derby and Melbourne Cup double is also one that only a few horses have managed.

It refers to horses who have won the Victoria Derby and Melbourne Cup in the one season.

Year Winner
1941 Skipton
1933 Hall Mark
1927 Trivalve
1915 Patrobas
1909 Prince Foote
1906 Poseidon
1899 Merriwee
1896 Newhaven
1883 Martini-Henri (at first two starts)
1880 Grand Flaneur
1877 Chester
1876 Bruseis
1864 Lantern (Cup - Derby order)