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

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
Year
 Winner
 Jockey
 Trainer(s)
 Owner(s)
 Sire
 Dam
 Time
 Second
 Third
2023 [2]Mazzolino 56.5Sam WeatherleyStephen MarshWaikato Stud LtdSavabeelPosy1:39.92 (heavy)Pennyweka 56.5Beyond Violet 56.5
2022[3]La Crique 56.5Craig GryllsSimon & Katrina AlexanderMrs J K & J T CassinVadamosDestiny Cove1:35.88. (Dead)Sassy Merlot 56.5Love Letter 56.5
2021 [4]Force Of Will 56.5Craig GryllsLance O'Sullivan & Andrew ScottGo Bloodstock Australia Pty LtdPower (GB)Sade1:37.84Victorem 56.5Passione 56.6
2020 [5] Showbeel 56.5 [6] Opie Bosson[7] Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge WG Candy & WH Luff SavabeelShowileo (Aust) 1:36.91 Loire 56.5 Jennifer Eccles 56.5
2019 [8] Secret Allure 56.5[9] 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 [10] Dijon Bleu 56.5 Leith Innes Lisa Latta KTJ Dixon, P Finlayson, LM Latta, DA Masters, MG Passey, AJ Rennie, TD Tomlins BurgundyPristino 1:37.88 Blanco Belle 56.5 Milseain 56.5
2017 [11] Nicoletta 56.5 Michael T Coleman Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman JML Bloodstock Ltd (L Petagna, manager) SavabeelCeltic Crown (USA) 1:37.46 Devise 56.5 Bonneval 56.5
2016 [12] Duchess Kate 56.5 Matt Cameron Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards Whitby Bloodstock Trust SavabeelRoyal Prize 1:36.92 Bella Court 56.5 Strada Cavallo 56.5
2015 [13] Platinum Witness Darryl Bradley Lisa Latta Lincoln Farms Ltd & N J McAlister California Dane (AUS)Chartreuse 1:36.04 Attention Seeker Exquisite Jewel
2014 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 High Fashion Hayden Tinsley Kevin Gray H M & Mrs P M Forbes O'ReillyPin High 1:36.34 Soriano Lucky Country
2012 Quintessential Lisa Allpress John Sargent Nearco Stud Ltd (Mgr A E Clark) Fast ‘N’ FamousFlorette (USA) 1:37.62 Capital Diamond Artistic
2011 Dating James McDonald Graeme & Debbie Rogerson Waikato Stud 2001 Ltd O'ReillyMandate 1:37.34 Angel Del Dinero L’Armour
2010 Keep The Peace Jason L 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 Glamorous Girl Andrew J Calder Roger James & Paul Mirabeli Kingsclere Filly Syndicate 2007 Thorn Park (AUS)J’Lo 1:36.85 Puttanesca Awesome Planet (Aus)
2008 Keepa Cruisin 56 Leith G 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 Out of Align 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 Senorita Dane 56 Jamie S 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 Pride Of The Class Mark Barnsley Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott Class of 2002 Syndicate VolksraadGrosvenor's Pride 1:31.89 (1500m) Rapid Kay Vision
2003 Lonestar Lady 56 Hayden S 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 S 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 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 PR Dickinson, AR & EJ Johnson & CT Wintle WestminsterGrey Invader 1:36.09 Mi Babe 56 Luvtonoah 56
1997 Alavana 55 Gary Grylls G K Sanders, Te Awamutu CL and Mrs RL McKay Christmas TreeMorgaine 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 KreislerArgyll Dazzler 1:37.77 Gold Cloud 55 Sawatdee 55
1995 Clear Rose 55.5 Noel Harris Laurie Laxon, CL Leong, PJ & PM Vela Deputy GovernorThosada Rose 1:39.21 Miss Tree 56 Sojourner 56
1994 Moonshine 55.5 Shane R Udy Stephen & Trevor McKee, Takanini W Heathcote & Trevor McKee Sound ReasonSister 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 SackfordComposing 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 IcelandicZoomer 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 StarSweet Violet 1:42.99 Normandy River 55.5 Colours 55.5
1990 October Morning Rise 55.5 Grant Cooksley Colin Jillings & Richard Yull Karaka Verandah Racing Ltd & Co Straight StrikeRivermist 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 JugBashful Row 1:47.22 Princess Rojuan 56 Our Hawk 56
1988 Olga's Pal 55.5 Brian Hibberd HJ Fleming Straight StrikeTinawin 1:39.42 Imperialaire 55.5 Kate’s Myth (AUS) 55.5
1987 October Impasada 55.5 Brian Hibberd EW Hopson Imperial SealCharsada 1:38.74 Serestrina 55.5 Candide 55.5
1986 October Tri Belle 55.5 MR Campbell Ray Verner Estate of J Sarten Sir TristramStellar 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 LegsDiatrelic 1:42.93 Seadreamer 55.5 Classic Ace 55.5
1984 Avana 55.5 Noel Harris R T Cleaver, Cambridge PJ Holman & AG Kostanich AvarayLyn Hanan 1:38.14 Jayell's Pride 55.5 Princess Dram 55.5
1983 Eastern Bay 55.5 David Walsh W J Bromby, Cambridge HL Briggs, J McCartie & Mrs K Whitely Princely NoteAshling 1:45.57 Heavy Otola Belle 55.5 Walksfar 55.5
1982Our FlightM R Campbell
1981Swell DealM R Campbell
1980Polar AirPeter D Johnson
1979Gay SharonDes H Harris
1978Springtide 55.5Robert VanceColin Jillings, TakaniniKarayarEskimo Princess1:42.5 SoftTang 55.5Musical Lady 55.5
1977Tudor Quest 55.5J W WalkerD Grubb, FeildingPass The BottleStar Quest1:39 FirmMun Lee 55.5Braless 55.5
1976La MerDes H HarrisMalcolm Smith, New PlymouthCopenhagen IIRoyal Charger, by WordenRegal BandRina
1975MopGrenville Hughes
1974PersuasionBP Thomson
1973PrepakDavid Peake
1972Peg's PrideDes H Harris
1971Young IdaHN Rauhihi
1970Brookby HillKS Cullen
1969RuelleGrenville Hughes
1968BrazilBS Dodds
1967High DelightBill Skelton
1966Star BelleBob Skelton
1965FairfleetR Fisher
1964Trial OfferKS Cullen
1963CicadaGrenville Hughes
1962BlytonJF Grylls
1961KeyKS Cullen
1960ChallenDes J Wyatt
1959SighBob Skelton
1958JainaJ T Anderson
1957SaecelleN E Eastwood
1956PassiveBill Broughton
1955Gentle LuJ W Harris
1954GlenleeC A Bowry
1953Sweet WrenGrenville Hughes
1952Hello PamNorm Holland
1951Princess LochV J Sellars
1950ZenithW R Hooten
1949DixieJ A McFarlane
1948Flying SovereignC T Wilson
1947 (October)Regal GemJ A McFarlane
1947 (January)Indian DawnJ A McFarlane

See also

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