History Of The Kingston Town Classic
Day 3 of the Ascot TABtouch Masters continues on Saturday with the running of the Drummond Golf Kingston Town Classic.
KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC OVERVIEW
- The race is named after the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame champion, Kingston Town, who won the race in 1982.
- The Kingston Town Classic was first run in 1976 and won by Family Of Man, trained by George Hanlon and ridden by David Brosnan.
- Notable winners include Old Comrade (2000-01), Summer Beau (1996-97), Better Loosen Up (1989), Vo Rogue (1988), Kingston Town (1982) and Stormy Rex (1977).
- There have been five multiple winners of the race: Family Of Man (1976-78), Summer Beau (1996-97), Old Comrade (2000-01), Niconero (2006-08) and Playing God (2010-11).
- It has held Group 1 status since 1979.
- Stakemoney was increased to $1 million in 2015
DISTANCE
- 1976-1998: 1800m
- 1999-2000: 1600m
- 2001-2002: 1800m
- 2003: 2000m
- 2004-Onwards: 1800m
NAME
- 1976-1979: Marlboro 50,000
- 1980-1983: Western Mail Classic
- 1984-1987: Rothwell Stakes
- 1988-1991: Winfield Stakes
- 1992-1994: Beat Diabetes 2 Stakes
- 1995-2006: Fruit ‘N’ Veg Stakes
- 2007-Onwards: Kingston Town Classic
LEADING WINNING TRAINERS
- David Hayes (3): Niconero (2006-08), Credit Account (1993)
- His father Colin won the race with Military Plume (1986).
- Grant & Alana Williams (3): Perfect Reflection (2015), Arcadia Queen (2018) & Truly Great (2020).
- Neville Parnham (3): Playing God (2010-2011) & Kay Cee (2019).
- George Hanlon, Bart Cummings, Tommy Smith, Albie Beckett, Bob Taylor and Lindsey Smith are dual winners.
- Hanlon: Family Of Man (1976-1978).
- Cummings: Stormy Rex (1977) & Bounty Hawk (1983).
- TJ Smith: Mighty Kingdom (1979) & Kingston Town (1982).
- Albie Beckett: Old Role (1991) & Megatic (2007).
- Bob Taylor: Summer Beau (1996-1997).
- Lindsey Smith: Old Comrade (2000-2001).
LEADING WINNING JOCKEYS
- Paul Harvey (4): Megatic (2007), Modem (2004) & Old Comrade (2000-2001).
- Steven Parnham (4): Playing God (2010-2011), Ihtsahymn (2013) & Kay Cee (2019).
- William Pike (2): Perfect Reflection (2015) & Arcadia Queen (2018).
- Brad Rawiller (2): Niconero (2006-2008).
- Shaun O’Donnell (2): Summer Beau (1996) & Luckygray (2012).
BARRIERS
- Gate 10 has recorded six wins
- Barrier 1 has been successful on five occasions
- Gates 2, 7 & 8 have four wins
- Barriers 11 & 15 the least successful with no wins.
AGE
- 3YO’S have recorded the best success with 18 wins.
RAILWAY STAKES-KINGSTON TOWN
- Sniper’s Bullet (2009), Modem (2004), Old Comrade (2001), Island Morn (1994), Better Loosen Up (1989).
WA GUINEAS-KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC
- Arcadia Queen (2018), (Ihtsahymn (2013), Playing God (2010), Megatic (2007), Old Nick (1998), Summer Beau (1996), Importune (1984).
WA CHAMPION FILLIES’ STAKES-KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC
- Arcadia Queen (2018) & Perfect Reflection (2015),
- HISTORY SINCE 2000
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
TRAINER |
2020 |
Truly Great |
Chris Parnham |
G & A Williams |
2019 |
Kay Cee |
Steven Parnham |
Neville Parnham |
2018 |
Arcadia Queen |
William Pike |
G & A Williams |
2017 |
Pounamu |
Pat Carbery |
Alan Mathews |
2016 |
Stratum Star |
Damian Lane |
Darren Weir |
2015 |
Perfect Reflection |
William Pike |
G & A Williams |
2014 |
Moriarty |
Douglas Whyte |
Chris Waller |
2013 |
Ihtsahymn |
Steven Parnham |
Fred Kersley |
2012 |
Luckygray |
Shaun O’Donnell |
Gino Poletti |
2011 |
Playing God |
Steve Parnham |
Neville Parnham |
2010 |
Playing God |
Steve Parnham |
Neville Parnham |
2009 |
Sniper’s Bullet |
Damien Oliver |
Tracy Bartley |
2008 |
Niconero |
Brad Rawiller |
David Hayes |
2007 |
Megatic |
Paul Harvey |
Albie Beckett |
2006 |
Niconero |
Brad Rawiller |
David Hayes |
2005 |
Early Express |
Jason Whiting |
Peter Giadresco |
2004 |
Modem |
Paul Harvey |
Trevor Andrews |
2003 |
True Steel |
Clint Harvey |
Maxine Payne |
2002 |
Blevvo |
Peter Farrell |
David Harrison |
2001 |
Old Comrade |
Paul Harvey |
Lindsey Smith |
2000 |
Old Comrade |
Paul Harvey |
Lindsey Smith |