Chelmsford Stakes

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The race was first run in 1895 when it was won by a horse called Newman. It became a Group 2 race in 1979. Looking at the list of winners below you will see the names of many of Australia’s greatest race horses through the years.

Last mare to win; Unforgotten (2018)

Last 3YO to win: C&G Mighty Kingdom (1979); Filly – Pique (1959)

Multiple winners: Hawkspur (2013 & 2014); Lonhro (2002 & 2003); Stargazer (1990 & 1991); Kingston Town (1980 & 1981); Roman Consul (1967, 1968 & 1969); Prince Darius (1957 & 1958); Delta (1950, 1951 & 1952); Rogilla (1933 & 1934); Limerick ( (1926, 1927 & 1928); Duke Foote (1912 & 1913); Prince Foote (1909 & 1910); The Chief (1898 & 1899)

Fastest time (1600m): Winx (2017) 1:34:1

Chelmsford Stakes & George Main Stakes: Lonhro (2003); Campaign King (1987); Emancipation (1983); Kingston Town (1981); Purple Patch (1976)

Chelmsford Stakes & Cox Plate: Might And Power (1998); Kingston Town (1980 & 1981); Tulloch (1960); Beau Vite (1941); Rogilla (1933); Phar Lap (1930)

Interesting trivia: 2009 winner O’Lonhro was sired by Lonhro who won in 2002 and 2003. Phar Lap finished 2nd in the Chelmsford Stakes in 1929 as a three-year-old, then won it in 1930.

Winners of past Chelmsford Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races like the George Main Stakes, Cox Plate and Epsom Handicap.