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There are many features again at Randwick including the G1 Spring Champion Stakes. Check out some important statistics.
G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m 3yo SW)
- First Running: 1971 (won by Gay Icarus).
- Race Record: 2:00.30 (Hampton Court 2014).
- Notable Winners: Taras Bulba (1975), Kingston Town (1979), Best Western (1981), Sir Dapper (1983), Easter (1985), Beau Zam (1987), Stylish Century (1989), Kinjite (1991), Danewin (1994), Nothin' Leica Dane (1995), Tie The Knot (1997), Dignity Dancer (1998), Fairway (1999), Universal Prince (2000), Niello (2003), Savabeel (2004), Monaco Consul (2009), Dundeel (2012), Yankee Rose (2016), Ace High (2017), Shadow Hero (2019).
- Fillies: Only fillies to win are Yankee Rose in 2016 and then Maid Of Heaven in 2018.
- Lead Ups: The Gloaming Stakes is the best race - 9 of the last 20.
- Original name was the Australasian Champion Stakes in the Autumn.
- When the AJC Derby was moved to the Autumn, this race became the Spring equivalent at Randwick. The race was always run on Epsom day but was pushed back one week to make a better fit for the Derby bound stayers.
- Gloaming Stakes/Spring Champion double – Kingston Town, Best Western, Sir Dapper, Magic Of Sydney, Tie The Knot, Fairway, Dundeel, Complacent, Vanbrugh, Ace High, Shadow Hero.
- Spring Champion/Victoria Derby – Stylish Century, Nothin' Leica Dane, Monaco Consul, Ace High.
- Spring Champion/ATC Derby (Autumn) – Kingston Town, Beau Zam, Fairway, Universal Prince, Dundeel.
- Savabeel won the Spring Champion then the Cox Plate but was subsequently beaten in the Derby.
- In 2016, Yankee Rose became that first filly to win. Maid Of Heaven was the other in 2018 and she was the first G1 win for her trainer, jockey and sire. Her younger half-brother Castelvecchio ran second the next year.
- 2020 saw the subsequent Randwick Guineas winner beat the Rosehill Guineas winner and the Australian Derby winner was back in 5th.
- Last Victorian trained winner – Monaco Consul (2009).
- Leading Trainers: Tommy Smith (5), Bart Cummings (4), Gai Waterhouse (4).
- Other Current Trainers with wins: Peter Snowden (3), Anthony Cummings (2), Mark Newnham (2), David Payne (1), David Vandyke (1), Chris Waller (1), Murray Baker (1), Mike Moroney (1), Graeme Rogerson (1), John Hawkes (1), Clarry Conners (1), Grahame Begg (1).
- Leading Jockeys: Ron Quinton (4), Brian York (3).
- Other Current Jockeys with wins: Jay Ford (2), Corey Brown (2), Josh Parr (2), Rachel King (1), Dean Yendall (1), Glyn Schofield (1), Christian Reith (1), James McDonald (1), Hugh Bowman (1), Larry Cassidy (1).
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 12/10/2019 | SHADOW HERO (3G) | JOSH PARR | 2 | MARK NEWNHAM | 56.5 | 1.0 | $1.9 | G(4) |
| 6/10/2018 | MAID OF HEAVEN (3F) | RACHEL KING | 6 | MARK NEWNHAM | 54.5 | Shd | $13.0 | S(7) |
| 7/10/2017 | ACE HIGH (3C) | TYE ANGLAND | 4 | DAVID PAYNE | 56.5 | Nose | $3.0 | G(3) |
| 8/10/2016 | YANKEE ROSE (3F) | DEAN YENDALL | 8 | DAVID VANDYKE | 54.5 | 0.5 | $2.3 | G(3) |
| 10/10/2015 | VANBRUGH (3C) | GLYN SCHOFIELD | 6 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.5 | 1.3 | $2.5 | G(3) |
| 11/10/2014 | HAMPTON COURT (3C) | JOSH PARR | 7 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.5 | 2.3 | $16.0 | G(3) |
| 12/10/2013 | COMPLACENT (3C) | CHRISTIAN REITH | 1 | PETER SNOWDEN | 56.5 | 1.3 | $5.5 | G(3) |
| 6/10/2012 | DUNDEEL (3C) | JAMES MCDONALD | 4 | MURRAY BAKER & ANDREW FORSMAN | 56.5 | Shd | $6.5 | G(3) |
| 1/10/2011 | DOCTOR DOOM (3G) | ROD QUINN | 5 | GUY WALTER | 56.5 | Shd | $9.0 | D(5) |
| 2/10/2010 | EREWHON (3G) | HUGH BOWMAN | 2 | PETER SNOWDEN | 56.5 | Nk | $5.0 | D(4) |
| 3/10/2009 | MONACO CONSUL (3C) | JAY FORD | 4 | MICHAEL MORONEY | 56.5 | 1.5 | $51.0 | H(8) |
| 4/10/2008 | SOUSA (3C) | COREY BROWN | 8 | PETER SNOWDEN | 56.5 | 6.0 | $7.0 | S(7) |
| 7/10/2006 | TERANABA (3C) | LARRY CASSIDY | 8 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 56.5 | Shd | $51.0 | G |
| 1/10/2005 | HOTEL GRAND (3C) | JAY FORD | 10 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 56.5 | 2.0 | $7.0 | G |
| 2/10/2004 | SAVABEEL (3C) | CHRIS MUNCE | 9 | GRAEME ROGERSON | 56.5 | 0.5 | $8.0 | S |
| 4/10/2003 | NIELLO (3C) | COREY BROWN | 7 | JOHN HAWKES | 56.5 | Shd | $5.0 | G |
| 5/10/2002 | PLATINUM SCISSORS (3C) | JIM CASSIDY | 10 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.5 | Shd | $2.8 | G |
| 29/09/2001 | VIKING RULER (3C) | LEN BEASLEY | 2 | CLARRY CONNERS | 55.5 | 4.0 | $3.5 | D |
| 2/10/2000 | UNIVERSAL PRINCE (3C) | JUSTIN SHEEHAN | 10 | BEDE MURRAY | 55.5 | 1.3 | $3.0 | G |
| 2/10/1999 | FAIRWAY (3G) | BRIAN YORK | 5 | JACK DENHAM | 55.5 | Nose | $6.0 | G |
G2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m 3yo SW)
- Notable Winners: Cosmic Force (2019), Russian Revolution (2016), Exosphere (2015), Brazen Beau (2014), Zoustar (2013), Foxwedge (2011), Buffering (2010), Fastnet Rock (2004), Exceed And Excel (2003), Snowland (2002), Encounter (1997), Our Maizcay (1995), Slight Chance (1992), Christmas Tree (1987), Red Anchor (1984).
- In 2016, Russian Revolution defeated the Golden Rose winner and the Golden Slipper winner into the placings.
- Not one winner of the race has been a double figure quote in 20 years.
- Very famous 'to be' sires have won including Exceed And Excel, Fastnet Rock, Foxwedge, Brazen Beau.
- Some of the few filly winners include Slight Chance, Stylish Lass, Montana Flyer, Jolie Bay.
- The last horse to win the Roman Consul and NOT run in the Coolmore Stud Stakes was Montana Flyer in 2008.
- Roman Consul Stakes/Coolmore Stud Stakes double – Zoustar (2013), Brazen Beau (2014).
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 12/10/2019 | COSMIC FORCE (3C) | TIM CLARK | 7 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 56.5 | 1.3 | $2.8 | G(4) |
| 6/10/2018 | SESAR (3C) | JASON COLLETT | 7 | STEVEN O'DEA | 56.5 | 1.3 | $7.5 | H(8) |
| 7/10/2017 | VIRIDINE (3C) | BRENTON AVDULLA | 2 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 56.5 | 2.0 | $2.3 | G(3) |
| 1/10/2016 | RUSSIAN REVOLUTION (3C) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 6 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 56.5 | Shd | $9.0 | G(3) |
| 3/10/2015 | EXOSPHERE (3C) | JAMES MCDONALD | 2 | JOHN O'SHEA | 56.5 | 3.3 | $1.5 | G(3) |
| 4/10/2014 | BRAZEN BEAU (3C) | JOAO MOREIRA | 3 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.5 | 1.8 | $3.5 | G(3) |
| 5/10/2013 | ZOUSTAR (3C) | JIM CASSIDY | 4 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.5 | 4.3 | $1.9 | G(3) |
| 6/10/2012 | JOLIE BAY (3F) | JAY FORD | 6 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 54.5 | Nose | $9.0 | G(3) |
| 1/10/2011 | FOXWEDGE (3C) | NASH RAWILLER | 2 | JOHN O'SHEA | 56.5 | Shd | $1.9 | D(5) |
| 2/10/2010 | BUFFERING (3G) | NASH RAWILLER | 9 | ROBERT HEATHCOTE | 56.5 | 1.8 | $3.8 | D(4) |
| 3/10/2009 | SHELLSCRAPE (3C) | BLAKE SHINN | 7 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.5 | 4.3 | $5.0 | S(6) |
| 4/10/2008 | MONTANA FLYER (3F) | PETER ROBL | 3 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 54.5 | 1.5 | $6.5 | S(6) |
| 7/10/2006 | REIGNING TO WIN (3G) | GLEN BOSS | 2 | JOHN O'SHEA | 56.5 | Nose | $3.5 | G |
| 3/09/2005 | DENMARKET (3C) | STATHI KATSIDIS | 4 | GERALD RYAN | 56.5 | Nk | $5.0 | G |
| 4/09/2004 | FASTNET ROCK (3C) | GLEN BOSS | 4 | PAUL PERRY | 56.5 | 2.8 | $2.0 | G |
| 6/09/2003 | EXCEED AND EXCEL (3C) | HUGH BOWMAN | 8 | TIM MARTIN | 56.5 | 0.8 | $2.4 | G |
| 7/09/2002 | SNOWLAND (3C) | CHRIS MUNCE | 5 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.5 | Shd | $1.9 | G |
| 1/09/2001 | STYLISH LASS (3F) | LEN BEASLEY | 3 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 52.5 | Shd | $2.6 | S |
| 2/09/2000 | KOOTOOMOOTOO (3G) | BRAD STEWART | 5 | JACK DENHAM | 55.0 | 0.5 | $8.0 | D |
| 4/09/1999 | EASY ROCKING (3C) | MICK DITTMAN | 5 | RON QUINTON | 55.0 | 3.0 | $2.1 | G |
G2 Stan Fox Stakes (1500m 3yo SW)
- Notable Winners: Impending (2016), Press Statement (2015), Shooting To Win (2014), Manawanui (2011), Denman (2009), Paratroopers (2005), Lonhro (2001), Kenwood Melody (1998), General Nediym (1997), Octagonal (1995), Ghost Story (1992), Show County (1989).
- It had been the bridging race between the Golden Rose and the Caulfield Guineas but then it effectively swapped dates with the Golden Rose. Now it is run a month later on Spring Champion day.
- Randwick was traditionally the home of the Stan Fox Stakes but it became a Rosehill event from 2011. It is back at Randwick in 2019.
- Last filly winner: Wager 2004.
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 12/10/2019 | COLADA (3G) | ROBBIE DOLAN | 3 | GERALD RYAN | 56.5 | 2.0 | $21.0 | G(4) |
| 8/09/2018 | TARKA (3C) | JAMES MCDONALD | 1 | DAVID PAYNE | 56.5 | Nose | $21.0 | H(8) |
| 9/09/2017 | GOLD STANDARD (3C) | JOSH PARR | 2 | GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT | 56.5 | 1.8 | $4.8 | G(3) |
| 24/09/2016 | IMPENDING (3C) | JAMES MCDONALD | 5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 56.5 | Nk | $2.5 | G(3) |
| 26/09/2015 | PRESS STATEMENT (3C) | HUGH BOWMAN | 2 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.5 | 3.0 | $1.3 | S(5) |
| 27/09/2014 | SHOOTING TO WIN (3C) | TIM CLARK | 3 | PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN | 56.5 | 3.0 | $4.0 | G(3) |
| 28/09/2013 | EUROZONE (3C) | HUGH BOWMAN | 6 | BART & JAMES CUMMINGS | 56.5 | Shd | $3.3 | G(3) |
| 29/09/2012 | KABAYAN (3G) | NASH RAWILLER | 5 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.5 | 1.8 | $2.8 | D(5) |
| 24/09/2011 | MANAWANUI (3G) | GLYN SCHOFIELD | 2 | RON LEEMON | 56.5 | 1.8 | $1.1 | G(3) |
| 25/09/2010 | DECISION TIME (3G) | CRAIG WILLIAMS | 5 | CLARRY CONNERS | 56.5 | 0.8 | $2.9 | D(4) |
| 26/09/2009 | DENMAN (3C) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 4 | PETER SNOWDEN | 56.5 | 0.8 | $1.4 | G(3) |
| 27/09/2008 | DREAMSCAPE (3C) | NASH RAWILLER | 4 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 56.5 | 1.8 | $2.1 | G(3) |
| 30/09/2006 | COURT COMMAND (3G) | DARRYL MCLELLAN | 4 | DARREN SMITH | 56.5 | 2.3 | $1.2 | G |
| 24/09/2005 | PARATROOPERS (3G) | DARREN BEADMAN | 2 | JOHN HAWKES | 56.5 | 1.5 | $1.7 | G |
| 25/09/2004 | WAGER (3F) | GLEN BOSS | 2 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 54.5 | 1.3 | $2.8 | G |
| 27/09/2003 | AMBULANCE (3G) | ROD QUINN | 2 | JOHN HAWKES | 56.5 | Lnk | $6.0 | G |
| 28/09/2002 | RARE INSIGHT (3F) | DARREN BEADMAN | 10 | JOHN HAWKES | 54.0 | 0.8 | $3.5 | G |
| 29/09/2001 | LONHRO (3C) | ROD QUINN | 2 | JOHN HAWKES | 55.0 | 1.3 | $2.8 | D |
| 2/10/2000 | DYNAMIC LOVE (3F) | GLEN COLLESS | 3 | JOHN WALLACE | 52.5 | 1.5 | $3.8 | G |
| 25/09/1999 | PINS (3C) | SHANE DYE | 4 | CLARRY CONNERS | 55.0 | 1.3 | $21.0 | G |
G3 Angst Stakes (1600m 4yo+ Mares SW&P)
- Notable Winners: Nettoyer (2019), I Am Serious (2018), Dixie Blossoms (2016/2017), Sharnee Rose (2013), Lovemelikearock (2010), Neroli (2008), Zanna (2003), Miss Zoe (2002), Zalinda (1998), Chlorophyll (1995).
- Nettoyer once again won over the mile at Randwick in 2019 but this would not end up her biggest win as she stormed home to win the Doncaster in the Autumn.
- Mares who'd go on to win G1s include Chlorophyll, Neroli, Dixie Blossoms, Nettoyer.
| Date | Horse | Jockey | BP | Trainer | Weight | Margin | SP | SOT |
| 12/10/2019 | NETTOYER (6M) | GLEN BOSS | 2 | WENDY ROCHE | 56.0 | Nose | $3.8 | G(4) |
| 6/10/2018 | I AM SERIOUS (5M) | JAMES MCDONALD | 1 | CHRIS WALLER | 54.0 | 1.3 | $1.9 | S(7) |
| 7/10/2017 | DIXIE BLOSSOMS (5M) | KERRIN MCEVOY | 6 | RON QUINTON | 57.0 | 0.8 | $2.8 | G(3) |
| 8/10/2016 | DIXIE BLOSSOMS (4M) | TIM CLARK | 8 | RON QUINTON | 54.0 | 1.3 | $3.3 | G(3) |
| 10/10/2015 | CASINO DANCER (5M) | WINONA COSTIN | 1 | MICK VAN GESTEL | 54.0 | 2.0 | $51.0 | G(3) |
| 11/10/2014 | NEENA ROCK (6M) | TYE ANGLAND | 4 | JOHN SARGENT | 56.0 | Shd | $2.3 | G(3) |
| 12/10/2013 | SHARNEE ROSE (5M) | BRENTON AVDULLA | 3 | KRIS LEES | 56.0 | 0.8 | $7.0 | G(3) |
| 13/10/2012 | NOCTURNELLE (4M) | GLYN SCHOFIELD | 7 | CHRIS WALLER | 56.0 | Lnk | $3.5 | S(6) |
| 8/10/2011 | LITTLE SURFER GIRL (5M) | JIM CASSIDY | 1 | CHRIS WALLER | 55.5 | 1.0 | $4.5 | S(6) |
| 2/10/2010 | LOVEMELIKEAROCK (4M) | JIM CASSIDY | 2 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 56.5 | Lnk | $10.0 | D(5) |
| 3/10/2009 | ILLUMINATES (5M) | PETER WELLS | 9 | GRAEME ROGERSON | 56.0 | Lnk | $13.0 | H |
| 4/10/2008 | NEROLI (5M) | COREY BROWN | 1 | PETER SNOWDEN | 54.0 | 0.8 | $6.0 | S |
| 7/10/2006 | MORE THAN LUCKY (4M) | DANNY BEASLEY | 11 | DAVID PAYNE | 55.0 | 0.5 | $41.0 | G |
| 1/10/2005 | WILD QUEEN (5M) | LEN BEASLEY | 6 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 55.5 | 2.0 | $6.0 | G |
| 2/10/2004 | HENNESSY WALTZ (5M) | DANNY BEASLEY | 7 | GUY WALTER | 55.5 | 0.5 | $5.0 | S |
| 4/10/2003 | ZANNA (4M) | COREY BROWN | 10 | JOHN HAWKES | 54.0 | Shd | $10.0 | G |
| 5/10/2002 | MISS ZOE (6M) | JUSTIN SHEEHAN | 9 | LES BRIDGE | 59.5 | 2.3 | $6.5 | G |
| 29/09/2001 | DANASIA (4M) | JIM CASSIDY | 12 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 54.0 | 1.0 | $4.8 | D |
| 7/10/2000 | PRENUPTIAL (5M) | GLEN BOSS | 13 | GRAHAME BEGG | 53.0 | Shd | $13.0 | G |
| 4/10/1999 | ROSEVILLE (4M) | CHRIS MUNCE | 7 | GAI WATERHOUSE | 52.0 | 1.5 | $5.5 | D |
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