
Chelmsford Stakes
Winners and Past Results.
The Chelmsford Stakes is a Group 2 race for three year olds and over held at the Randwick Racecourse in Sydney in early September. FREE $250 Bet
Hosted by the Australian Turf Club, the race is run at weight for age over 1600 meters. Successful milers take home a purse worth $200,000.
The Chelmsford Stakes kicks off the first race under weight for age conditions for the season. Other feature races held on the day are the 1400 meter Group 2 Furious Stakes, Concorde Stakes, and the Group 3 Tramway Quality Handicap also run over 1400 meters. Punters can turn their attention to the Group 2 Warwick Stakes held at Warwick Farm Racecourse earlier for good leads for the Chelmsford Stakes run over 1400 meters under similar conditions.
Horses that prove their ability to clock a faster mile may fancy their chances in the Group 1 George Main Stakes over the same distance during the Randwick carnival, three weeks later. Some of the stronger milers may also try their luck in the Group 2 Hill Stakes.
The 2011 winner of the Chelmsford Stakes, Trusting, won the Hill Stakes. Prior to winning the Chelmsford, he was placed fifth in the Warwick Stakes after returning from a spell. Several gallopers have scored back to back victories which incldue Prince Foote way back in 1909-10, followed by Duke Foote in 1912-13, Limerick in 1927-28, Rogilla in 1933-34, Kingston Town in 1980-81, Stargazer in 1990-91, Lonhro in 2002-03, to name a few.
The mighty Phar Lap also lapped up the Chelmsford Stakes in 1930 while the outstanding Bernborough also added the Stakes to his tally in 1946. Limerick, Delta, and Roman Consul are triple title holders over the races rich history.
Trainers that bring their horses under the starter's orders in the Chelmsford Stakes have high expectations of making it to Group 1 races in spring. In 2011, the race was held at Warwick Farm due to renovations of the Queen Elizabeth grandstand at Randwick.
Statistics indicate that the Group 2 Warwick Stakes is the best lead up race with 10 winners having scored a Warwick Stakes/Chelmsford Stakes double. The Hawkes family have the distinction of saddling the most number of Chelmsford Stakes winners.
In 1923, Heroic broke the Australian record for nine furlongs in the Chelmsford Stakes, which remained a principal race until 1979.
2011 Chelmsford Stakes
Trusting turned in an eye-catching performance to win this 1600 metre weight-for-age race. The five-year-old was well wide and without cover for most of the race, but this was no impediment as he showed tons of courage and speed to outrun his rivals in the straight. Well performed My Kingdom Of Fife finished second after a spell with Strike The Stars finishing third.
2011 Chelmsford Stakes result
1. Trusting
2. My Kingdom Of Fife
3. Strike The Stars
Then came:
4. Black Piranha
5. Sacred Choice
6. Startsmeup
7. Zara Dancer
8. Maluckyday
9. Illustrious Blue
10. Mirjulisa Lass
11. Stand To Gain
12. Hawk Island
| Year |
Winner |
Race Name That Year |
Status |
Distance |
| 2011 |
Trusting |
AJC Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2010 |
Theseo |
AJC Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2009 |
O'Lonhro |
AJC Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2008 |
Gallant Tess |
AJC Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2007 |
not held |
|
|
|
| 2006 |
Eremein |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1550m |
| 2005 |
Nevis |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2004 |
Unearthly |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2003 |
Lonhro |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2002 |
Lonhro |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 2001 |
Brave Prince |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1400m |
| 2000 |
Pasta Express |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1999 |
Intergaze |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1998 |
Might And Power |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1997 |
Juggler |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1996 |
Filante |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1995 |
Oppressor |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1994 |
March Hare |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1993 |
Soho Square |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1992 |
Dr. Grace |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1991 |
Stargazer |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1990 |
Stargazer |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1989 |
High Regard |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1988 |
Sky Chase |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1987 |
Campaign King |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1986 |
Shankhill Lass |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1985 |
Lord Of Camelot |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1984 |
Hayai |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1800m |
| 1983 |
Emancipation |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1982 |
Rare Form |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1600m |
| 1981 |
Kingston Town |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1800m |
| 1980 |
Kingston Town |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1800m |
| 1979 |
Mighty Kingdo |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Group 2 |
1800m |
| 1978 |
Ming Dynasty |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1977 |
Flirting Prince |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1976 |
Purple Patch |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1975 |
Leica Lover |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1974 |
Passetreul |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1973 |
Longfella |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1972 |
Turbino |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
1800m |
| 1971 |
Tails |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1970 |
Gunsynd |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1969 |
Roman Consul |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1968 |
Roman Consul |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1967 |
Roman Consul |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1966 |
Trevors |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1965 |
Pyramus |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1964 |
Summer Fair |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1963 |
Maidenhead |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1962 |
Burgos |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1961 |
Sharply |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1960 |
Tulloch |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1959 |
Pique |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1958 |
Prince Darius |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1957 |
Prince Darius |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1956 |
Advocate |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1955 |
Electro |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1954 |
Prince Cortauld |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1953 |
Royal Stream |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1952 |
Delta |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1951 |
Delta |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1950 |
Delta |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1949 |
Columnist |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1948 |
Bernbrook |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1947 |
Proctor |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1946 |
Bernborough |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1945 |
Sleepy Fox |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1944 |
Veiled Threat |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1943 |
Tribal |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1942 |
Rimveil |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1941 |
Beau Vite |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1940 |
Beaulivre |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1939 |
Defaulter |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1938 |
Royal Chief |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1937 |
Mala |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1936 |
Gold Rod |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1935 |
Sylvandale |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1934 |
Rogilla |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1933 |
Rogilla |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1932 |
Gaine Carrington |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1931 |
Ammon Ra |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1930 |
Phar Lap |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1929 |
Mollison |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1928 |
Limerick |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1927 |
Limerick |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1926 |
Limerick |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1925 |
Windbag |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1924 |
Heroic |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1923 |
Rapine |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1922 |
Beauford |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1921 |
Syce Knight |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1920 |
Chrysolaus |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1919 |
Richmond Main |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1918 |
Gloaming |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1917 |
Prince Viridis |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1916 |
Sasanof |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1915 |
Garlin |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1914 |
Woorak |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1913 |
Duke Foote |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1912 |
Duke Foote |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1911 |
Los Angelos |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1910 |
Prince Foote |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1909 |
Prince Foote |
Tatt's NSW Chelmsford Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1908 |
Perkeo |
Tatt's NSW Rawson Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1907 |
Mountain King |
Tatt's NSW Rawson Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1906 |
Solution |
Tatt's NSW Rawson Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1905 |
Marvel Loch |
Tatt's NSW Rawson Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1904 |
Warroo |
Tatt's NSW Rawson Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1903 |
Duke Of Grafton |
Tatt's NSW Rawson Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1902 |
Abundance |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1901 |
Sir Leonard |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1900 |
Dandy |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1899 |
The Chief |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1898 |
The Chief 3 |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1897 |
Amberite |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1896 |
Hopscotch |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |
| 1895 |
Newman |
Tatt's NSW Hampden Stakes |
Principal race |
9F |