History Of The Idyllic Prince Stakes
IDYLLIC PRINCE STAKES OVERVIEW
- The race was known as the Goodwood Sprint until 2015 when it was renamed in honour of the Jim Taylor-trained Idyllic Prince who secured the event in four straight years.
- The Scenic gelding also won the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (2009), Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes on two occasions (2007-2009) and Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (2006).
- Idyllic Prince retired in 2011 after winning the Goodwood Sprint from Playing God and Elliotto. He left racing after winning 15 races from 45 starts and a touch over a million dollars in stake earnings.
LEADING TRAINERS
- Jim Taylor (5): Barakey (2014) & Idyllic Prince (2011-2010-2009-2008)
- David Harrison, John Price, Arthur Mortimer, Cliff Smith and Albie Beckett are two-time winners.
LEADING JOCKEYS
- Jason Brown (5): Tribula (2002), Idyllic Prince (2009-2010-2011) & Barakey (2014).
- Peter Knuckey (3): Arctic Park (2005-2007) & Cavallo Pazzo (2012).
MULTIPLE WINNERS
- Wabasso (1996-1997), Corporate James (1999-2000), Tribula (2002-2003), Arctic Park (2005-2007) & Idyllic Prince (2008-2009-2010-2011).
- Jarrad Noske rode Rock Magic (2016), joining his father Jeff, who won on Wabasso (1997).
- Pat Carbery was successful on Northerly (2001), his partner Jess was on the first of Idyllic Prince’s four victories in 2008.
FASTEST 1300m TIME
- Idyllic Prince (2010)-1:16:48sec.
BARRIERS
- Gate one the most successful with seven wins.
- Gates six and seven are next with four wins each.
FAVOURITES
- Since 2000 eight favourites have been successful including the past two with Free Trade and Great Again
LONGEST PRICED WINNERS SINCE 2000.
- $20: Blevvo (2004) & Tribula (2002).
BIGGEST WINNING MARGIN SINCE 2000
- Settle Strada: 2 ¾ lengths.
LEAD IN RACES
- Four winners have won their previous races.
- Eight previous winners were first up.
- Three were placed.
WINNERS SINCE 2000
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
TRAINER |
2020 |
Free Trade |
Chris Parnham |
Michael Lane |
2019 |
Great Again |
Willie Pike |
Lindsey Smith |
2018 |
Rebel King |
Mitchell Pateman |
Darren McAuliffe |
2017 |
It’s It |
Randy Tan |
Sharon Miller |
2016 |
Rock Magic |
Jarrad Noske |
Chris Gangemi |
2015 |
Wink And A Nod |
Lucy Warwick |
Justin Warwick |
2014 |
Barakey |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2013 |
Settle Strada |
Pat Carbery |
David Harrison |
2012 |
Cavallo Pazzo |
Peter Knuckey |
Ted Martinovich |
2011 |
Idyllic Prince |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2010 |
Idyllic Prince |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2009 |
Idyllic Prince |
Jason Brown |
Jim Taylor |
2008 |
Idyllic Prince |
Jess Carbery |
Jim Taylor |
2007 |
Arctic Park |
Peter Knuckey |
John Price |
2006 |
Belle Bizarre |
Paul Harvey |
Rod Bynder |
2005 |
Arctic Park |
Peter Knuckey |
John Price |
2004 |
Blevvo |
Alana Williams |
David Harrison |
2003 |
Tribula |
Alana Williams |
Arthur Mortimer |
2002 |
Tribula |
Jason Brown |
Arthur Mortimer |
2001 |
Northerly |
Pat Carbery |
Fred Kersley |
2000 |
Corporate James |
Paul Harvey |
Cliff Smith |
Julio Santarelli