History Of Lee Steere Stakes
8 November, 2018
Thoroughbred
LEE STEERE STAKES OVERVIEW
- The Lee Steere Stakes was first run and won by Scarpia in 1893.
- It has held Group 2 status since 1979.
- It was previously known as the All-Aged Stakes.
- Ellicorsam recorded the fastest time in 2004, stopping the clock at 1min 21.32sec.
NOTABLE WINNERS:
- Easingwold (1921), Aquanita (1960), Burgess Queen (1977), Asian Beau (1979), Fair Sir (1986), Umrum (2000), Ellicorsam (2004), Belle Bizarre (2006), Luckygray (2012) and Black Heart Bart (2015).
TRAINERS SINCE 1970
- Jim Taylor (4): Avenida Madero (2005), Idyllic Prince (2009), Famous Roman (2010) & Magnifisio (2014).
- Frank Maynard (2): Burgess Queen (1977) & Denver Dame (1987).
- Wally Mitchell (2): Scarlett Gem (1980) & Argentine Gold (1983).
- ‘Buster’ O’Malley (2): Concrete (1985) & Fair Sir (1986).
- Grant Williams (2): Ranger (2011) & Perfect Reflection (2016).
JOCKEYS SINCE 1970
- William Pike (4): Marasco (2008), Ranger (2011), Perfect Reflection (2016) & Silverstream (2017).
- Graeme Webster Snr (3): Starglow (1973), Sizzler (1976) & Asian Beau (1979).
- A.Smith (3): Scarlet Gem (1980), Coal Pak (1984) & Sky Filou (1988).
- Jason Brown (3): Avenida Madero (2005), Idyllic Prince (2009) & Magnifisio (2014).
- David Brosnan (2): Milleflleurs (1972) & Burgess Queen (1977).
- Paul King (2): Wabasso (1993) & Century Blazer (1995).
- Peter Knuckey (2): Willoughby (1997) & Grasspatch Girl (2007).
- Shaun O’Donnell (2): Famous Roman (2010) & Luckygray (2012).
GENDER SINCE 1970
- 24 geldings have been successful in this time frame.
- Mares have won 10 times including three out of the last four editions.
- Perfect Jewel and Enticing Star are the only two mares in the 2018 Lee Steere Stakes.
- Nine horses, three fillies and two colts have recorded wins.
BARRIERS SINCE 1970
- Barrier seven has been the most successful starting position with eight wins since 1970.
- Barrier five has seven victories.
- Barrier nine has won five editions.
- Barriers one, two, and eight have won on four occasions.
AGE SINCE 1970
- Four-year-olds hold the best record with 14 wins.
- Five-year-olds have secured 12 victories.
- Ten six-year-olds have been successful.
- Three-year-olds are seven-time winners.
- Five seven-year-olds have won.
LEAD-UP RACES
- Seven out the past 18 winners have won their lead-up race, three were placed and one scored first-up.
- In the 2018 edition of the Lee Steere Stakes Man Booker and Enticing Star are last-start winners.
- Scales Of Justice and Gatting are racing first-up.
- Great Shot and Achernar Star had last-start placings.
LEE STEERE STAKES WINNERS SINCE 2000
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
TRAINER |
2017 |
Silverstream |
William Pike |
Adam Durrant |
2016 |
Perfect Reflection |
William Pike |
G & A Williams |
2015 |
Black Heart Bart |
Glen Smith |
Vaughn Sigley |
2014 |
Magnifisio |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2013 |
Conservatorium |
Joe Bowditch |
Gary Kennewell |
2012 |
Luckygray |
Shaun O’Donnell |
Gino Poletti |
2011 |
Ranger |
William Pike |
Grant Williams |
2010 |
Famous Roman |
Shaun O’Donnell |
Jim Taylor |
2009 |
Idyllic Prince |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2008 |
Marasco |
William Pike |
Fred Kersley |
2007 |
Grasspatch Girl |
Peter Knuckey |
Tom Widdeson |
2006 |
Belle Bizarre |
Paul Harvey |
Rod Bynder |
2005 |
Avenida Madero |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2004 |
Ellicorsam |
Damien Oliver |
Sharon Miller |
2003 |
Early Express |
Peter Hall |
Peter Giadresco |
2002 |
Hardrada |
Jason Whiting |
Lou Luciani |
2001 |
Tribula |
Stephen Miller |
Arthur Mortimer |
2000 |
Umrum |
Jim Cassidy |
Leon MacDonald |
Julio Santarelli