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SIRES BACKGROUND
The Sires was first run and won by filly Florabel in 1911.
It held Group 2 status from 1980 to 1990 and Group 3 from 1991.
The 2005 Sires was run at Belmont Park
Notable winners include Bomber Bill (1998), Nicopolis (1962), Hardrada (2002) and Eurythmic (1919).
KARRAKATTA PLATE – SIRES DOUBLE
- Karrakatta Plate-Sires Winners: Whispering Brook (2016), Luke’s Luck (2012), Motion Pictures (2010), Brava Fortune (2008), Roman Time (2007), Bomber Bill (1998), Rare Sovereign (Karrakatta 1977-Sires 1978), Haze (Karrakatta 1965-Sires 1966), Nanna Tale (Karrakatta 1964-Sires 1965), Ruby (Karrakatta-1940-Sires 1941), Loyalist (Karrakatta-1938-Sires 1939), Riveret (Karrakatta- 1931 Sires 1932), Dawn Of Youth (Karrakatta-1927 Sires 1928), Eurythmic (Karrakatta-1918 Sires 1919), Welkin Queen (Karrakatta-1914 Sires 1915).
LEADING WINNING TRAINERS
- 7 – Albert Jordan: Maniana (1954), Fairflow (1956), Countess Blanche (1958), Kuantan (1959), Chestillion (1960), Nannatale (1965), Hispano (1968).
- 3 – Reg Treffone: Red Crescent (1970), Farranfore (1975) and Rolera (1977).
- 3 – HW Campbell: Winker (1952), Nicopolis (1962) and Super Sam (1967).
LEADING CURRENT TRAINERS
- 4 – Fred Kersley: Time Frame (1991), Paris Petard (2006), Roman Time (2007) and Debellatio (2017).
- 4 – Lou Luciani: Rapid Tripper (1992), Marooned Lady (1995), Snooping (1997) and Hardrada (2002).
LEADING WINNING JOCKEYS
- 6 – Frank ‘Tiger’ Moore: Winker (1952), Nicopolis (1962), Nannatale (1965), Haze (1966), Super Sam (1967), Red Crescent (1970).
- 5 – Frank Treen: Aldon Queen (1955), Sanvista (1957), Geike (1961), Hispano (1968), Roman Hills (1969).
- 3 – Eric Treffone: Gay Prince (1938), Knight Brook (1940) and Blue Stream (1946).
- 3 – Bob Morley: Flimsy (1923), Maple (1926) and Riverett (1932).
- 3 – Jim Taylor: Sha-Anne (1983), Just Begun (1985) and Pedantic (1990).
LEADING CURRENT JOCKEYS
- 6 – Paul Harvey: Rapid Tripper (1992), Snooping (1997), Miss Vandal (2001), Hardrada (2002), Denmarket (2005) and God Has Spoken (2008).
- 3 – Shaun McGruddy: Paris Petard (2006), Luke’s Luck (2012) & Lordhelpmerun (2018).
- 2 – William Pike: Bliss Street (2011) and Camporella (2013).
- 2 – Peter Knuckey: Roman Time (2007) and Whispering Brook (2016).
GENDER WINS
- Colts: 47 wins
- Fillies: 39 wins
- Geldings: 22 wins.
- Previous filly to win: Whispering Brook (2016).
- Previous gelding to win: Lordhelpmerun (2018).
SINCE 1988 MOST SUCCESSFUL BARRIERS
- Barrier Ten: 4
- Barrier Eight: 4
- Barrier Three: 4
- Barrier Five: 3
- Barrier Nine: 3
- Barrier One: 2
- Barrier Four: 3
- Barrier Six: 2
- Barrier Twelve: 2
- Barrier Fourteen: 2
- Barrier Two: 1
- Barrier Eleven: 1
- Barrier Seven: 0
- Barrier Thirteen: 0
- Barrier Fifteen: 0
- Barrier Sixteen: 0
FASTEST TIME:
Bomber Bill (1998): 1:22:76sec.
| YEAR | HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY |
| 2018 | Lordhelpmerun | Steve Wolfe | Shaun McGruddy |
| 2017 | Debellatio | Fred Kersley | Dan Staeck |
| 2016 | Whispering Brook | Simon Miller | Peter Knuckey |
| 2015 | Showy Chloe | Jason Pateman | Mitch Pateman |
| 2014 | Prentice | Simon Foster | Glenn Smith |
| 2013 | Camporella | Dan Morton | William Pike |
| 2012 | Luke’s Luck | Trevor Andrews | Shaun McGruddy |
| 2011 | Bliss Street | Dan Morton | William Pike |
| 2010 | Motion Pictures | Dave Casey | Troy Turner |
| 2009 | God Has Spoken | Nev Parnham | Paul Harvey |
| 2008 | Brava Fortune | Nev Parnham | Brad Parnham |
| 2007 | Roman Time | Fred Kersley | Peter Knuckey |
| 2006 | Paris Petard | Fred Kersley | Shaun McGruddy |
| 2005 | Denmarket | Trevor Andrews | Paul Harvey |
| 2004 | Covertly | Stan Bates | Paul King |
| 2003 | Diamond Dash | David Edwards | Jason Whiting |
| 2002 | Hardrada | Lou Luciani | Paul Harvey |
| 2001 | Miss Vandal | Ian Glading | Paul Harvey |
Julio Santarelli