Craven Plate

See the 2023 Craven Plate Preview and results.

See the 2022 Craven Plate Preview and results.

This race has been won by some of Australia’s great horses. It was first run in 1867 and was won by Yattendon.

In 2022 the distance was reduced from 2000m to 1800m.

Last mare to win: Miss Marielle (2008)

Last 3YO to win: C&G – Adevnturous (1996); Filly – Tea Rose (1944)

Multiple winners: Think It Over (2020 & 2021); Yippyio (1997 & 2000); Hayai (1984 & 1985); Prince Grant (1966 & 1968); Summer Fair (1962 & 1963); Prince Darius (1957 & 1958); Prince Courtauld (1954 & 1955); Hydrogen (1951 & 1952); Flight (1943 & 1945); Beau Vite (1940-41); Chatham (1932-1934); Phar Lap (1929, 1939 & 1931); Windbag (1925 & 1926); Gloaming (1010, 1922 & 1924); Duke Foote (1912 & 1913); Delaware (1895 & 1897); Abercorn (1988 & 1989); Trident (1886 & 1987); Tim Whiffler (180 & 1871).

Fastest time (2000m): Happy Clapper (2019) 2:00:66

Leading trainers: Gai Waterhouse with 5 wins (Lorne Dancer 2008; Cateclipse 2006; Fiery Venture 2004; Shower Of Roses 2001; Manner Hill 2002)

Interesting trivia: Durbridge was first past the post in 1993, but lost on protest to Mahaya. The great Phar Lap won for three successive years from 1929 to 1931. Chatham repeated the treble in the following three years.

Winners of past Craven Plate include Happy Clapper (2019), It’s Somewhat (2016), Mourayan (2012), My Kingdom Of Fife (2011), Mummify (2005), Yippyio (1997/2000), Tie The Knot (1999), Stony Bay (1995), Telesto (1992), Hayai (1984/1985), Ming Dynasty (1978), Battle Heights (1976), Tulloch (1960), Prince Darius (1957/1958), Playboy (1950), Flight (1943/1945), Peter Pan (1935), Chatham (1932/1933/1934), Phar Lap (1929/1930/1931), Gloaming (1919/1922/1924), Wakeful (1902), Carbine (1890) and The Barb (1868).