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Desert Gold Stakes

The Desert Gold Stakes is a horse race held by the Wellington Racing Club at Trentham Racecourse named in honor of the great filly, Desert Gold. The horses taking part are 3 year-old fillies which race over 1600 metres.

History edit

The race was first held in 1947 when there was two Desert Gold Stakes, the first in January won by Indian Dawn and then another in October won by Regal Gem.[1]

It is now held on Wellington Cup day in late January. The race was previously held in March (2003-2005) and late October (up to 2001).

The Desert Gold Stakes was raced over a 1500m journey from 2000 - 2005. The 1998 event was raced over 1600m at Hastings.

The race is currently a Group 3 event. In the 1980s it held Group 2 status.

Race results edit

The following are the winners and place-getters of the Desert Gold Stakes since 1947.[2]

Year
 Winner
 Jockey
 Trainer(s)
 Owner(s)
 Sire
 Dam
 Time
 Second
 Third
2024[3] Sudbina 56.5 Kozzi Asano Roger James & Robert Wellwood Frantic Bloodstock Ltd & Haunui Bloodstock Ltd Almanzor Destined 1:36.75 (soft) Grail Seeker 56.5 The Entertainer 56.5
2023 [4] Mazzolino 56.5 Sam Weatherley Stephen Marsh Waikato Stud Ltd Savabeel Posy 1:39.92 (heavy) Pennyweka 56.5 Beyond Violet 56.5
2022[5] La Crique 56.5 Craig Grylls Simon & Katrina Alexander Mrs J K & J T Cassin Vadamos Destiny Cove 1:35.88. (Dead) Sassy Merlot 56.5 Love Letter 56.5
2021 [6] Force Of Will 56.5 Craig Grylls Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott Go Bloodstock Australia Pty Ltd Power (GB) Sade 1:37.84 Victorem 56.5 Passione 56.6
2020 [7] Showbeel 56.5 [8] Opie Bosson[9] Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge WG Candy & WH Luff Savabeel Showileo (Aust) 1:36.91 Loire 56.5 Jennifer Eccles 56.5
2019 [10] Secret Allure 56.5[11] Leith Innes Lisa Latta AJ Rennie, TD Tomlins, P Finlayson, KTJ Dixon, M Passey, DA Masters, LM Latta Zacinto (GB) Secret Scene 1:37.12 Jakkalbomb 56.5 Valalie (AUS) 56.5
2018 [12] [13] Dijon Bleu 56.5 Leith Innes Lisa Latta KTJ Dixon, P Finlayson, LM Latta, DA Masters, MG Passey, AJ Rennie, TD Tomlins Burgundy Pristino 1:37.88 Blanco Belle 56.5 Milseain 56.5
2017 [14] [15] Nicoletta 56.5 Michael Coleman Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman JML Bloodstock Ltd (L Petagna, manager) Savabeel Celtic Crown (USA) 1:37.46 Devise 56.5 Bonneval 56.5
2016 [16] Duchess Kate 56.5 Matt Cameron Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards Whitby Bloodstock Trust Savabeel Royal Prize 1:36.92 Bella Court 56.5 Strada Cavallo 56.5
2015 [17] Platinum Witness Darryl Bradley Lisa Latta Lincoln Farms Ltd & N J McAlister California Dane (AUS) Chartreuse 1:36.04 Attention Seeker Exquisite Jewel
2014 [18] Moozoon Mark Sweeney Stephen McKee, Ardmore Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum Perfectly Ready(AUS) Mizzna 1:35.76 Miss Selby Costa Viva (AUS)
2013[19] High Fashion Hayden Tinsley Kevin Gray H M & Mrs P M Forbes O'Reilly Pin High 1:36.34 Soriano Lucky Country
2012[20] Quintessential Lisa Allpress John Sargent Nearco Stud Ltd (Mgr A E Clark) Fast ‘N’ Famous Florette (USA) 1:37.62 Capital Diamond Artistic
2011[21] Dating James McDonald Graeme & Debbie Rogerson Waikato Stud 2001 Ltd O'Reilly Mandate 1:37.34 Angel Del Dinero L’Armour
2010[22] Keep The Peace Jason Waddell Shaune Ritchie P E Bellingham, L R & L R D Dittman Keeper (AUS) Peace of Mind 1:37.73 Marsh Harbour Katie Lee
2009[23] Glamorous Girl Andrew Calder Roger James & Paul Mirabeli Kingsclere Filly Syndicate 2007 Thorn Park (AUS) J’Lo 1:36.85 Puttanesca Awesome Planet (Aus)
2008[24] Keepa Cruisin 56 Leith Innes Stephen McKee, Ardmore Karreman Bloodstock Ltd Keeper (AUS) Just Cruising (Aus), by Broad Beach 1:35.8 Kaatoon 56 Bella Valentina 56
2007 Princess Coup 56 Opie Bosson Mark Walker Bromley Bloodstock Ltd & R A Coupland Encosta De Lago (AUS) Stoneyfell Road (AUS) 1:37.99 Veloce Bella 56 Shira 56
2006 Jan Out of Align[25] 56 Scott Seamer Gary Vile CD Allison, CV & JA Barnao, DV & Mrs HR Gilliard & TP Heptinstall Align (AUS) Limerick Lea 1:36.48 Legs 56 Pulcinella 56
2005[26] March Senorita Dane 56 Jamie Bullard Paul Harris, Rangiora Bend The Arm Syndicate No 3 & The Ratpack Syndicate Senor Pete (USA) Snadame 1:31.14 (1500m) Sista 56 Ladykin 56
2004[27] March Pride Of The Class Mark Barnsley Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott Class of 2002 Syndicate Volksraad Grosvenor's Pride 1:31.89 (1500m) Rapid Kay Vision
2003 March Lonestar Lady 56 Hayden Tinsley S Mitchell MA & Mrs PH Brenton-Rule Deputy Governor (USA) My Good Omen (AUS) 1:29.0 (1500m) Luscious Lady 56 Fontaine 56
2002 not raced
2001 Blackrock College 56 Hayden Tinsley John Wheeler JG & Mrs TA Donovan, JR & Mrs LJ Wheeler Volksraad(GB) Marscade 1:35.71 (1500m) Elfonze 56 Kapiston (AUS) 56
2000 Singalong 56 Noel Harris Stephen Autridge Miss WL & Lady Hogan & Mrs NK Hunt Danasinga (AUS) Echostatic 1:30.63 (1500m) La Bella Dama 56 Mine D’Or 56
1999[28] Thee Old Dragon 56 Tony Allan Alan Jones & Brett McDonald, Cambridge Thee Old Dragon Syndicate Desert Sun (GB) Lady Kintyre 1:36.34 Party Queen 56 Jetline 56
1998 Pace Invader 56 David Walsh A Clark PR Dickinson, AR & EJ Johnson & CT Wintle Westminster Grey Invader 1:36.09 Mi Babe 56 Luvtonoah 56
1997[29] Alavana 55 Gary Grylls G K Sanders, Te Awamutu CL and Mrs RL McKay Christmas Tree Morgaine 1:39.74 Tycoon Lil (AUS) 55 Rivatar 55
1996 Tartan Belle 55 Vincent Colgan Roger James & Lance Noble Mrs BN, Messrs D & ID & Mrs V Campbell Kreisler Argyll Dazzler 1:37.77 Gold Cloud 55 Sawatdee 55
1995[30] Clear Rose 55.5 Noel Harris Laurie Laxon Laurie Laxon, CL Leong, PJ & PM Vela Deputy Governor Thosada Rose 1:39.21 Miss Tree 56 Sojourner 56
1994[31] Moonshine 55.5 Shane Udy Stephen & Trevor McKee, Takanini W Heathcote & Trevor McKee Sound Reason Sister Moonshine 1:37.16 Helen’s Pride 55.5 Tidal Rhythm 55.5
1993 October Facing The Music 55.5 DP Smith M B Ingram M B Ingram Sackford Composing 1:39.35 Silver Chalice 55.5 Real Success 55.5
1992 Larrikan Lady 55.5 Lisa D McGregor A L Good K Betty, KV Robinson, EJ Pratt & G Rotherham Icelandic Zoomer 1:58.19 (heavy) Star Of Tudor 55.5 Slanchyvah 55.5
1991 Staring 55.5 Larry Cassidy Murray Baker MM Andersen & MJ Gyde Fiesta Star Sweet Violet 1:42.99 Normandy River 55.5 Colours 55.5
1990 October[32] Morning Rise 55.5 Grant Cooksley Colin Jillings & Richard Yull Karaka Verandah Racing Ltd & Co Straight Strike Rivermist 1:44.11 Auburn Blaze 55.5 Cupri Rosa 55.5
1989 Madame Bardot 55.5 Larry Cassidy D N Couchman & P S Belsham DG & GD & Mrs P Smart Little Brown Jug Bashful Row 1:47.22 Princess Rojuan 56 Our Hawk 56
1988 Olga's Pal 55.5 Brian Hibberd Bob & Toby Autridge HJ Fleming Straight Strike Tinawin 1:39.42 Imperialaire 55.5 Kate’s Myth (AUS) 55.5
1987 October Impasada 55.5 Brian Hibberd Dave and Paul O'Sullivan Eric Hopson[33] Imperial Seal Charsada 1:38.74 Serestrina 55.5 Candide 55.5
1986 October[34] Tri Belle 55.5 MR Campbell Ray Verner Estate of J Sarten Sir Tristram Stellar Belle 1:41.83 Never Winter 55.5 Radiate 55.5
1985 Josette Nicole 55.5 G Elliott E W Rayner Mr & Mrs KIA Taylor Three Legs Diatrelic 1:42.93 Seadreamer 55.5 Classic Ace 55.5
1984[35] Avana 55.5 Noel Harris R T Cleaver, Cambridge PJ Holman & AG Kostanich Avaray Lyn Hanan 1:38.14 Jayell's Pride 55.5 Princess Dram 55.5
1983[36] Eastern Bay 55.5 David Walsh W J Bromby, Cambridge HL Briggs, J McCartie & Mrs K Whitely Princely Note Ashling 1:45.57 Heavy Otola Belle 55.5 Walksfar 55.5
1982 Our Flight[37] M R Campbell E B Skelton J W Rusher Imperial Guard Jane Flight 1:40.25 soft Passakiss 55.5 Beaufort Lass 55.5
1981[38] Swell Deal[39] 55.5 M R Campbell L R Douglas & A L Jones A L Jones Crest Of The Wave Dollar A Deal 1:46.5 heavy Julia 55.5 Blarney Lass 55.5
1980[40] Polar Air[41] Peter Johnson R J Curlett Mr R J & Mrs Curlett Frontal (USA) Amerijet 1:39.0 Summer Haze 55.5 Full Of Grace 55.5
1979[42] Gay Sharon[43] 55.5 Des Harris R B Dowling & R J Walsh J L Chiongbian & V B Johnson Taipan II (USA) Gay Sovereign 1:39.75 Judena 55.5 Pays Anne 55.5
1978[44] Springtide 55.5 Robert Vance Colin Jillings, Takanini E L Gaylord & H Noble Karayar Eskimo Princess 1:42.5 Soft Tang 55.5 Musical Lady 55.5
1977[45] Tudor Quest 55.5 J W Walker D Grubb, Feilding JR Gilbert, NC Salisbury, Dr J Hall & Dr WJ Treadwell Pass The Bottle Star Quest 1:39 Firm Mun Lee 55.5 Braless 55.5
1976 La Mer[46] Des Harris Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth Est L A Alexander Copenhagen II Royal Charger, by Worden 1:39.75 Regal Band Rina
1975[47] Mop[48] Grenville Hughes T C Lowry Taipan II (US) Rag Doll (NZ) 1:39
1974 Persuasion BP Thomson N B Hunt 1:47
1973 Prepak[49] David Peake N HW Amon Pakistan II Precarious (NZ) 1:38.5
1972 Peg's Pride Des Harris P J Burrows Alcimedes (GB) Winnipeg II (NZ) 1:38.75
1971 Young Ida HN Rauhihi J H T Duncan Oncidium (GB) Young Margaret II (Ire) 1:45.75
1970 Brookby Hill KS Cullen R G Chitty 1:44
1969 Ruelle[50] Grenville Hughes Mrs C C E Thompson Summertime (GB) Ruve (NZ) 1:36.75
1968 Brazil BS Dodds J D & L D Georgetti Better Honey (GB) Moonee Valley (NZ) 1:41.25
1967 High Delight Bill Skelton A E & Mrs Preston 1:38
1966 Star Belle Bob Skelton J Sarten 1:43.25
1965 Fairfleet R Fisher A G & Mrs Tinkham 1:40
1964 Trial Offer KS Cullen C W Berry & B Hayter 1:46.25
1963 Cicada Grenville Hughes L S Otway 1:38.25
1962 Blyton JF Grylls Sir James & J C Fletcher 1:43.5
1961 Key KS Cullen T C Lowry 1:37.75
1960 Challen Des J Wyatt J B Mitchell 1:39.5
1959 Sigh Bob Skelton J G Alexander 1:43
1958 Jaina J T Anderson H C Adams & P G Henwood 1:42.25
1957 Saecelle N E Eastwood Mrs F A Roberts 1:39
1956 Passive Bill Broughton J A Mitchell 1:38.5
1955 Gentle Lu J W Harris L W Davis 1:44.75
1954 Glenlee C A Bowry Mrs D Macpherson 1:39.5
1953 Sweet Wren Grenville Hughes T M Roberts 1:38.75
1952 Hello Pam Norm Holland J A Betts 1:40.25
1951 Princess Loch Vic Sellars K W Honeyfield 1:42.25
1950 Zenith W R Hooten F Smith 1:39
1949 Dixie J A McFarlane Mrs D H Blackie 1:48
1948 Flying Sovereign C T Wilson Mrs G Murray-Aynsley 1:41.25
1947 (October) Regal Gem J A McFarlane J A Higgs 1:48.5
1947 (January) Indian Dawn J A McFarlane Mrs N H Barlow 1:38.5

See also edit

References edit

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