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Check out the statistics which could point to the winners of the group races at Randwick on the weekend.
G2 Chelmford Stakes (1600m 3yo+ WFA)
- Notable winners: Unforgotten (2018), Winx (2017), Hartnell (2016), Hawkspur (2013/2014), Theseo (2010), Eremein (2006), Lonhro (2002/2003), Intergaze (1999), Might And Power (1998), Juggler (1997), Filante (1996), Soho Square (1993), Dr Grace (1992), Stargazer (1990/1991), Sky Chase (1988), Campaign King (1987), Emancipation (1983), Kingston Town (1980/1981), Ming Dynasty (1978), Gunsynd (1970), Roman Consul (1967/1968/1969), Tulloch (1960), Prince Darius (1957/1958), Delta (1950/1951/1952), Bernborough (1946), Rogilla (1933/1934), Phar Lap (1930), Limerick (1926/1927/1928), Heroic (1924), Gloaming (1918).
- It can often be a huge upset race which isn't usual for WFA races. For instance Complacent won at 40-1 and Stargazer won at 33-1.
- Even though a lot of Cox Plate/Cups horses run in the Chelmsford Stakes, Winx in 2017 is the last one to win the race plus one of the Melbourne big races since Might And Power in 1998. Kingston Town was the previous one before that.
- It was Winx's 19th win in a row during her amazing streak. She was about 12 lengths back at the 600m mark in 2017 as Red Excitement took off but she rounded the leader up over the concluding stages.
- Last horse to do the Chelmsford Stakes/Epsom Hcp double in the same year was Filante in 1996.
- The last 8 winners had all previously won G1s in their careers before tasting Chelmsford success.
- Chris Waller has won 5 of the last 8 editions. He provides 9 of the 16 final acceptors.
- The last time the winner of the Chelmsford Stakes DIDN'T use the Winx/Warwick Stakes as their final lead up was Nevis in 2005 (Toy Show Quality).
- From last year Avilius, Finche, Angel Of Truth, Nettoyer and Brimham Rocks are back again.
- Former NZ Oaks winner Sentimental Miss has had her name changed to Miss Sentimental.
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 7/09/2019 | SAMADOUBT (6G) | TIM CLARK | 14 | BJORN BAKER | 59.0 | 3.3 | $10.0 | G(4) |
| 1/09/2018 | UNFORGOTTEN (4M) | HUGH BOWMAN | 5 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.5 | 1.3 | $3.8 | G(4) |
| 2/09/2017 | WINX (6M) | HUGH BOWMAN | 3 | CHRIS WALLER | 57.0 | 1.0 | $1.1 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2016 | HARTNELL (5G) | JAMES MCDONALD | 2 | JOHN O'SHEA | 59.0 | 7.8 | $2.1 | H(8) |
| 5/09/2015 | COMPLACENT (5H) | SAM CLIPPERTON | 5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 59.0 | 1.3 | $41.0 | S(6) |
| 6/09/2014 | HAWKSPUR (5G) | JIM CASSIDY | 5 | CHRIS WALLER | 59.0 | Nose | $10.0 | H(9) |
| 7/09/2013 | HAWKSPUR (4G) | JIM CASSIDY | 2 | CHRIS WALLER | 58.5 | 3.3 | $5.5 | G(3) |
| 8/09/2012 | DANLEIGH (9G) | HUGH BOWMAN | 4 | CHRIS WALLER | 59.0 | 0.8 | $8.5 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2011 | TRUSTING (5H) | JOAO MOREIRA | 11 | JOHN THOMPSON | 59.0 | Shd | $3.8 | G(3) |
| 4/09/2010 | THESEO (7G) | NASH RAWILLER | 4 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 59.0 | 1 | $3.0 | H(9) |
| 5/09/2009 | O'LONHRO (4H) | JAY FORD | 6 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 58.5 | 0.8 | $2.5 | G(3) |
| 9/09/2008 | GALLANT TESS (5M) | JEFF LLOYD | 5 | DAVID PAYNE | 57.0 | 1 | $4.0 | H(8) |
| 9/09/2006 | EREMEIN (5G) | GLEN BOSS | 10 | ALLAN DENHAM | 58.0 | Nose | $2.5 | H |
| 3/09/2005 | NEVIS (4M) | HUGH BOWMAN | 9 | DAVID PAYNE | 55.0 | Shd | $3.5 | G |
| 4/09/2004 | UNEARTHLY (4M) | COREY BROWN | 7 | DAVID PAYNE | 55.0 | Shd | $21.0 | G |
| 6/09/2003 | LONHRO (5H) | DARREN BEADMAN | 8 | JOHN HAWKES | 58.0 | 1.5 | $1.4 | G |
| 7/09/2002 | LONHRO (4H) | DARREN BEADMAN | 2 | JOHN HAWKES | 57.5 | 2.3 | $1.5 | G |
| 1/09/2001 | BRAVE PRINCE (7G) | JAMIE INNES | 9 | STERLING SMITH | 58.0 | 2.3 | $41.0 | S |
| 2/09/2000 | PASTA EXPRESS (6G) | JOHN MARSHALL | 9 | PAUL CAVE | 58.0 | Nose | $21.0 | D |
| 4/09/1999 | INTERGAZE (6H) | CRAIG CARMODY | 1 | ROD CRAIG | 58.0 | 1.5 | $5.0 | G |
G2 Tramway Stakes (1400m 3yo+ SW&P)
- Notable winners: Dreamforce (2019), Comin' Through (2018), Happy Clapper (2017), Hauraki (2016), Lucia Valentina (2014), Sincero (2011), Rangirangdoo (2009), Bank Robber (2008), Sportsman (2003), Mr Innocent (2000), Big Dreams (1994), Shaftesbury Avenue (1990), Cole Diesel (1989), Wong (1987), Imposing (1979), Black Onyx (1969), Wenona Girl (1961), Shannon (1945), Lough Neagh (1937), Rogilla/Chatham (1932), Amounis (1928).
- Happy Clapper began a great season after winning the Tramway by winning the Epsom/Doncaster double afterwards.
- Before him Hauraki was the last horse to do the Tramway/Epsom double since Chanteclair in 1986.
- Also as form in 2016 Hauraki – Tramway (1st by ¾L), George Main (2nd to Winx beaten 1¼L), Epsom (1st) and then in 2017 Happy Clapper - Tramway (1st by ¾L), George Main (2nd to Winx beaten 1¼L), Epsom (1st).
- Only 1 mare winner in the last 13 years.
- Between 2001 and 2011 – 4yos won 8 of the 10 runnings. Since then they have on won once (Lucia Valentina 2014).
- Some recent examples of winners who had run during the Brisbane Winter carnival - Comin' Through, Hauraki, Hooked, Sincero, Sportsman, Mr Innocent.
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 7/09/2019 | DREAMFORCE (7G) | NASH RAWILLER | 9 | JOHN THOMPSON | 56.5 | 3 | $3.3 | G(4) |
| 1/09/2018 | COMIN' THROUGH (5G) | MICHAEL WALKER | 2 | CHRIS WALLER | 58.0 | Shd | $8.0 | G(4) |
| 2/09/2017 | HAPPY CLAPPER (7G) | JOSH ADAMS | 2 | PATRICK WEBSTER | 57.0 | 0.8 | $5.5 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2016 | HAURAKI (5G) | JAMES MCDONALD | 6 | JOHN O'SHEA | 57.0 | 0.8 | $13.0 | H(8) |
| 5/09/2015 | HOOKED (5H) | TYE ANGLAND | 14 | JOHN THOMPSON | 57.0 | 0.5 | $9.0 | S(6) |
| 6/09/2014 | LUCIA VALENTINA (4M) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 5 | KRIS LEES | 56.0 | 1.5 | $9.0 | H(9) |
| 7/09/2013 | MALAVIO (5G) | NATHAN BERRY | 14 | STEVE ENGLEBRECHT | 57.5 | Nose | $17.0 | G(3) |
| 8/09/2012 | TAGUS (8G) | JIM CASSIDY | 5 | JOHN THOMPSON | 54.0 | Lnk | $41.0 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2011 | SINCERO (4G) | CHRIS O'BRIEN | 5 | STEPHEN FARLEY | 58.0 | Nose | $5.0 | G(3) |
| 4/09/2010 | NEESON (4G) | PETER ROBL | 8 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 53.0 | 1.8 | $3.3 | H(9) |
| 5/09/2009 | RANGIRANGDOO (5G) | COREY BROWN | 1 | CHRIS WALLER | 53.0 | 0.8 | $4.0 | G(3) |
| 9/09/2008 | BANK ROBBER (4G) | BLAKE SHINN | 6 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 54.0 | 2 | $1.7 | H(8) |
| 9/09/2006 | PRIMUS (4H) | HUGH BOWMAN | 2 | JOHN O'SHEA | 58.0 | Shd | $2.3 | H |
| 3/09/2005 | SHANIA DANE (4M) | ROD QUINN | 11 | JOHN HAWKES | 55.5 | Shd | $4.5 | G |
| 4/09/2004 | NIPS (5G) | JAMIE INNES | 1 | CLARRY CONNERS | 52.5 | Nose | $13.0 | G |
| 6/09/2003 | SPORTSMAN (4G) | ZAC PURTON | 5 | GREGORY HICKMAN | 54.0 | 1.3 | $2.6 | G |
| 7/09/2002 | GORDO (4G) | COREY BROWN | 1 | JOHN HAWKES | 54.0 | Lnk | $3.5 | G |
| 1/09/2001 | DIAMOND DANE (4H) | COREY BROWN | 4 | BRUCE MCLACHLAN | 55.0 | Lnk | $5.0 | S |
| 2/09/2000 | MR. INNOCENT (5H) | GLEN COLLESS | 7 | MAL GERRARD | 57.0 | Shd | $1.8 | D |
| 4/09/1999 | KINZAFFRA (5G) | LEN BEASLEY | 12 | JOHN SIZE | 51.0 | 0.5 | $10.0 | G |
G2 Furious Stakes (1200m 3yo F SW)
- Notable winners: Libertini (2019), Foxplay (2016), Speak Fondly (2015), Winx (2014), Dear Demi (2012), Streama (2011), Melito (2009), Samantha Miss (2008), Mnemosyne (2005), Shamekha (2003), Victory Vein (2002), Unworldly (1989), Danglissa (1999), Sunline (1998), Dashing Eagle (1996), Danarani (1994), Angst (1993), Bold Promise (1991), Twiglet (1990), Tristanagh (1989), Research (1988).
- It is a great guide to the Flight Stakes as part of the Princess Series. Angst and Samantha Miss were winners of the four feature fillies races (Silver Shadow/Furious/Tea Rose/Flight).
- Some other Flight Stakes winners to win the Furious include Speak Fondly, Streama, Unworldly, Danglissa, Sunline, Dashing Eagle, Danarani, Research.
- Sunline's first Australian start was the 1998 Furious Stakes when she won by 6L.
- Winx first stakes win was this race in 2014.
- Only one winner bigger than $8.50 since 2006.
- From the Silver Shadow Stakes – Dame Giselle (1st), Thermosphere (2nd), Miss Canada (3rd), Redoute's Image (4th), Philizzy (6th).
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 7/09/2019 | LIBERTINI (3F) | TOMMY BERRY | 3 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 56.0 | Shd | $1.2 | G(4) |
| 1/09/2018 | PURE ELATION (3F) | MICHAEL WALKER | 1 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 56.0 | 1.0 | $5.5 | G(4) |
| 2/09/2017 | FORMALITY (3F) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 6 | DAVID & BEN HAYES & TOM DABERNIG | 56.0 | Nose | $2.4 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2016 | FOXPLAY (3F) | HUGH BOWMAN | 6 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.0 | 1.8 | $8.5 | H(8) |
| 5/09/2015 | SPEAK FONDLY (3F) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 5 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.0 | 2.8 | $2.4 | S(6) |
| 6/09/2014 | WINX (3F) | HUGH BOWMAN | 6 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.0 | 2.8 | $6.5 | H(9) |
| 7/09/2013 | BOUND FOR EARTH (3F) | NICHOLAS HALL | 4 | JOHN O'SHEA | 56.0 | Nose | $21.0 | G(3) |
| 8/09/2012 | DEAR DEMI (3F) | JAMES MCDONALD | 3 | CLARRY CONNERS | 56.0 | 0.8 | $7.0 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2011 | STREAMA (3F) | HUGH BOWMAN | 9 | GUY WALTER | 56.0 | Shd | $4.3 | G(3) |
| 4/09/2010 | MORE STRAWBERRIES (3F) | NASH RAWILLER | 8 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.0 | Nose | $4.0 | H(8) |
| 5/09/2009 | MELITO (3F) | COREY BROWN | 5 | GERALD RYAN | 56.0 | 1.5 | $2.6 | G(3) |
| 9/09/2008 | SAMANTHA MISS (3F) | HUGH BOWMAN | 9 | KRIS LEES | 56.0 | 1.5 | $2.3 | H(8) |
| 9/09/2006 | JUST DANCING (3F) | JIM CASSIDY | 4 | GRAHAME BEGG | 56.5 | 1.5 | $15.0 | H |
| 3/09/2005 | MNEMOSYNE (3F) | DARREN BEADMAN | 5 | JOHN HAWKES | 56.5 | Shd | $2.6 | G |
| 4/09/2004 | PRISONER OF LOVE (3F) | GLEN BOSS | 2 | GUY WALTER | 56.0 | Nk | $10.0 | G |
| 6/09/2003 | SHAMEKHA (3F) | JIM CASSIDY | 6 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.0 | 2 | $6.5 | G |
| 7/09/2002 | VICTORY VEIN (3F) | DANNY BEASLEY | 7 | BEDE MURRAY | 56.0 | 0.5 | $1.4 | G |
| 1/09/2001 | MOONFLUTE (3F) | DARREN BEADMAN | 4 | GRAEME ROGERSON | 54.0 | Nose | $17.0 | S |
| 2/09/2000 | UNWORLDLY (3F) | LARRY CASSIDY | 8 | JOHN HAWKES | 54.0 | 2.8 | $1.8 | D |
| 4/09/1999 | DANGLISSA (3F) | CHRIS MUNCE | 11 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 54.0 | 1.3 | $5.0 | G |
G3 Concorde Stakes (1000m 3yo+ SW&P)
- Notable winners: Redzel (2017/2018/2019), Tiger Tees (2012), Decision Time (2011/2013), Reward For Effort (2010), Typhoon Zed (2008), Red Oog (2005), Private Steer (2003), Phoenix Park (2001), Guineas (1999), Final Card (1992), Joanne (1991).
- Redzel became the first time three time winner.
- Redzel used the 2017 edition as his kick off in the campaign that led to winning the inaugural Everest six week later. He did the same thing 12 months later.
- Hasn't been a younger horse's race with only Wouldnt It Be Nice the only 4yo to win since 2011.
- Nature Strip started $2.25 fav last year and missed the placings.
- 2019 was also a field of six and the three outsiders filled the placings.
- In the 2020 Lightning Stakes – Gytrash (1st @ $21) vs Nature Strip (4th @ $1.45 beaten over 3L).
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 7/09/2019 | REDZEL (7G) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 3 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 60.0 | Shd | $7.0 | G(4) |
| 1/09/2018 | REDZEL (6G) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 6 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 60.5 | 1.0 | $2.3 | G(4) |
| 2/09/2017 | REDZEL (5G) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 4 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 60.0 | 2.0 | $2.4 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2016 | FELINES (5M) | JASON COLLETT | 2 | KRIS LEES | 54.0 | 1.5 | $8.5 | H(8) |
| 5/09/2015 | SHIRAZ (6G) | HUGH BOWMAN | 8 | TONY MCEVOY | 58.0 | Nk | $4.5 | S(6) |
| 6/09/2014 | WOULDNT IT BE NICE (4G) | SAM CLIPPERTON | 5 | PAUL PERRY | 56.0 | 1.0 | $13.0 | H(9) |
| 7/09/2013 | DECISION TIME (6G) | BLAKE SHINN | 4 | CLARRY CONNERS | 59.0 | Shd | $7.0 | G(3) |
| 8/09/2012 | TIGER TEES (5G) | PETER ROBL | 6 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 58.0 | 3.0 | $5.0 | G(3) |
| 3/09/2011 | DECISION TIME (4G) | COREY BROWN | 3 | CLARRY CONNERS | 58.0 | 0.8 | $4.8 | G(3) |
| 28/08/2010 | REWARD FOR EFFORT (4H) | NASH RAWILLER | 5 | PETER MOODY | 56.5 | 2 | $3.5 | G(3) |
| 29/08/2009 | FRIDAY CREEK (7G) | PETER ROBL | 10 | ANNE-MAREE ROBINSON | 53.0 | 1.5 | $101.0 | G(3) |
| 30/08/2008 | TYPHOON ZED (5G) | COREY BROWN | 6 | TIM MARTIN | 58.0 | Nose | $4.5 | G(3) |
| 2/09/2006 | MUSTARD (9G) | DARREN BEADMAN | 5 | JOHN MCNAIR | 54.5 | 0.5 | $12.0 | G |
| 27/08/2005 | RED OOG (6G) | HUGH BOWMAN | 3 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 57.5 | Shd | $3.8 | G |
| 28/08/2004 | TAIKUN (4G) | DARREN BEADMAN | 3 | BART CUMMINGS | 56.5 | 1.3 | $2.0 | G |
| 30/08/2003 | PRIVATE STEER (4M) | GLEN BOSS | 7 | JOHN O'SHEA | 57.0 | 1.3 | $2.4 | G |
| 31/08/2002 | FOUARDEE (5H) | CHRIS MUNCE | 1 | JIM LEE | 56.0 | Lnk | $11.0 | G |
| 25/08/2001 | PHOENIX PARK (4G) | BRIAN YORK | 1 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 54.5 | 1.3 | $6.0 | F |
| 26/08/2000 | CONDOTTI (4G) | BRIAN YORK | 11 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 52.0 | Shd | $7.0 | G |
| 28/08/1999 | GUINEAS (5G) | JOHN MARSHALL | 8 | JOHN HAWKES | 57.5 | 0.8 | $41.0 | G |
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