Colin Stephen Quality Race Information

The Colin Stephen Quality is a 2400 metre set weights plus penalties race run by the Australian Turf Club in September. It is held at Rosehill on Golden Rose Stakes day as part of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.

  • Race Type: Group 3
  • Distance: 2400 metres
  • Conditions: Open quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
  • Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
  • Prizemoney: $160,000
  • Date: Saturday 25 September 2021

Colin Stephen Quality Race History

The race was first held in 1870.

It is also known as the Queen’s Cup.

Useful Facts

Last mare to win; Miss Admiration (2018)

Last 3YO to win: C&G – Outcome (1979); Filly – Aveline (1871)

Multiple winners: Valerius (1959-60); Delta (1950 & 1951); Russia (1945 & 1947)  & more

Fastest time (2400m): Saramore (1977) 2:28:50

Interesting trivia: Russia and Silver Link dead-heated for first in 1947.

Past winners of the Colin Stephen Quality

Winners of past Colin Stephen Qualitys includeAmelie’s Star (2015), No Wine No Song (2010), Railings (2005), Dress Circle (2001), Coco Cobanna (2000), Vita Man (1999), In Joyment (1998), Heart Ruler (1997), Hula Flight (1996), Zamination (1993), Macquarie Prince (1989), Natski (1988), Gunsynd (1972), Roman Consul (1968), Summer Fair (1963), Prince Darius (1958), Redcraze (1956), Hydrogen (1953), Delta (1950/1951), Russia (1945), Flight (1944), Peter Pan (1935), Phar Lap (1930/1931), Windbag (1925), Gloaming (1924), Poitrel (1918/1919/1920), Poseidon (1907), Wakeful (1902) and Carbine (1890).

Year Winner Second Third
2021 Entente Young Rascal Fun Fact
2020 Attorney Djukon Grey Lion
2019 Stampede Master Of Arts Maurus
2018 Miss Admiration Shalmaneser Sin To Win
2017 Auvray Admiral Jello Broadside
2016 Allergic Junoob Alegria