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Honours Boards
A snapshot of speed, stamina and standout performances at Clifford Park Racecourse.
Track records capture the moments when horses, trainers and jockeys have pushed the course to its limits. From sharp sprints to testing staying trips, these benchmarks reflect how the track has raced across distances and conditions over time.
HONOURS ROLL
Pat O'Shea Plate
Formerly known as the Hopeful Plate, this race was renamed in 2015 to honour much-loved racecaller Pat O’Shea, affectionately known as the ‘Voice of the Darling Downs’. Pat called the race from its inception in 1988, and today it continues to showcase the next generation of two-year-old racing talent.
2020s›
Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
2026
Apostle (NZ)
P. Webster
Mark Du Plessis
2025
Casino Bay
M. Currie
K. Wilson-Taylor
2024
Moved to Mort & Co. KOTM - March 28 2025
2023
Mishani Rock
L. Ross
L. Tilley
2022
Bedaub
M. Nolan
S. Lacy
2021
Menari Magic
P. Butterworth
M. Du Plessis
2020
Mishani Scandal
L. Ross
J. Orman
2010s›
Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
2019
Dark Son
T & M Sears
E. Ljung
2018
Courseshewill
L. Birchley
M. McGillivray
2017
Hopes Eternal
J. Zielke
L. Dittman
2016
Pure Luck
B. Currie
N. Tomizawa
2015
Greyt Start
M. Nolan
S. Bogenhuber
2014
Syn City
L. Birchley
T. Wolfgram
2013
Ramblin’ Daisy
D. Pfieffer
M.Palmer
2012
Whiskey Allround
T. Gollan
D. Robinson
2011
Crown of Coureuse
J.P. Thompson
M. Palmer
2010
Double Impact
J. Crompton
G. Geran
2000s›
Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
2009
Ghostnthedarkness
M. Nolan
K. Yoshida
2008
Paprika
L. Birchley
R.Goltz
2007
CALLED OFF DUE TO EQUINE INFLUENZA
2006
Carry on Kosa
D. Gollan
K. Banks
2005
Reigart
M. Webb
P. Spry
2004
Foolish
M. Webb
B. Appo
2003
Heavenly Cruise
R. Macrae
S. Killen
2002
Get Carter
J. Wallace
S. Katsidis
2001
Whiskey on Ice
P. Wheatley
D. Hayse
2000
Groovy Miss
T. Gollan
M. Aspinall
1990s›
Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
1999
Waltz with Me
J. Wallace
R. Williams
1998
Shovhog
D. Reimer
S. Katsidis
1997
Winston’s Joy
B. Currie
D. Browne
1996
Grey Image
D. Reimer
S. Katsidis
1995
Bold Character
J. Johnston
P. Wolfgram
1994
Star Hunter
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1993
Grey Image
D. Reimer
S. Katsidis
1992
River Jewel
J. Wallace
R. Williams
1991
Racy Prince
J. Wallace
R. Williams
1990
Bold Archer
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1980s›
Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
1989
Bold Archer
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1988
Bold Archer
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1987
Star Glo
T. O’Dea
G. Cook
1986
Regal Compass
D. McGregor
P. Wolfgram
1985
Interglo
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1984
Bold Archer
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1983
Heathlea Star
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1982
Prince Valiant
J. Johnston
P. Wolfgram
1981
Bold Archer
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1980
Offinano
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1970s›
Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
1979
Club Chief
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1978
Lord Wolfgram
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1977
Interglo
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1976
Melaleuca
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1975
Heathlea Star
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1974
Lord Wolfgram
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1973
Star Glo
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1972
Club Chief
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
1971
Bold Archer
M. O’Shea
P. Wolfgram
1970
Interglo
T. O’Dea
P. Wolfgram
HONOURS ROLL
Toowoomba Cup
With origins dating back to 1862 and a continuous history beginning in 1919, the Toowoomba Cup is one of the city’s great racing traditions. In 1992, it made Australian racing history as the first thoroughbred race run under lights, won by Waigani Drive.
2020s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
2026
Cavalry Man
Lindsay Gough
J.McMurray
2000m
02.03.09
2025
Walsh Bay
C&C. Munce
D. Thornton
2000m
02.02.45
2024
Red Wave
T&M. Sears
R. Maloney
2000m
02.05.61
2023
Military Gambler
C. Munce
D. Thornton
2000m
02.03.59
2022
Seat Of Power (IRE)
G. Duncan
J. Orman
2000m
02.03.44
2021
Wapiti
G. Duncan
T. Marshall
2000m
02.03.96
2020
Mr Tickets
J. Zielke
J. Orman
2000m
02.02.87
2010s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
2019
Dreamreacher
S. Kendrick
D. Thornton
2000m
02.05.83
2018
Dark Dream
B. Lockwood
B. Thompson
2000m
02.05.29
2017
Selfie
T. Gollan
J. Byrne
2000m
02.03.70
2016
Ashin
R. Heathcote
R. Maloney
2000m
02.05.03
2015
Dane Husson
G. Heinrich
J. Byrne
2000m
02.03.28
2014
Shenzhou Steeds
G. Heinrich
J. Byrne
2000m
02.04.30
2013
Pepperwood
B. Ainsworth
T. Berriman
2000m
02.02.59
2012
Keeninsky
M. A. Dunn
M. Cahill
2000m
02.05.03
2011
Juno's Pulse
B. Ainsworth
M. Cahill
2000m
02.03.09
2010
May I Kiss You
L. Hoysted
C. Whiteley
2000m
02.04.41
2000s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
2009
Jagganath
A. Smith
M. Cahill
2000m
02.04.42
2008
Potsie
L. Hoysted
M. Cahill
2000m
02.05.47
2007
Pink Pazazz
J. Morrisey
M. Cahill
2000m
02.06.43
2006
Superfly
S. Kendrick
J. Byrne
2000m
02.08.69
2005
St. Remy
S. Kendrick
C. Spry
2000m
02.04.10
2004
Peppered
S. Kendrick
J. Byrne
2000m
02.03.76
2003
Sir Burke
J. Hawkes
C. Munce
2000m
02.05.57
2002
Danish Sequel
A. Neasham
M. Rodd
2000m
02.04.51
2001
Haneda
G. Ryan
M. Smith
2000m
02.01.79
2000
Gatwick
G. Ryan
G. Cook
2000m
02.04.06
1990s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1999
St. Peter
D. P. Hine
G. Cook
2000m
02.04.88
1998
Silver Mist
M. A. O'Shea
G. Cook
2000m
02.01.31
1997
Duke Of Bridgewater
M. A. O'Shea
G. Cook
2000m
02.02.17
1996
Thumpin
J. Johnston
M. Byrne
2000m
02.03.00
1995
Hethral
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.03.26
1994
Club Chief
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.02.51
1993
Wonderglo
J. Johnston
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.07
1992
Grey Beat
T. W. O'Dea
G. Cook
2000m
02.05.00
1991
Aconcagua
T. W. O'Dea
M. Byrne
2000m
02.03.24
1990
Interglo
T. W. O'Dea
G. Cook
2000m
02.03.43
1980s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1989
Prince Valiant
J. Johnston
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.03.75
1988
Club Chief
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.21
1987
Star Glo
T. W. O'Dea
G. Cook
2000m
02.06.14
1986
Regal Compass
D. N. McGregor
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.54
1985
Interglo
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.05.31
1984
Bold Archer
M. A. O'Shea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.93
1983
Heathlea Star
M. A. O'Shea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.03.38
1982
Prince Valiant
J. Johnston
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.05.43
1981
Bold Archer
M. A. O'Shea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.48
1980
Offinano
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.31
1970s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1979
Club Chief
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.05.50
1978
Lord Wolfgram
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.05.18
1977
Interglo
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.06.13
1976
Melaleuca
M. A. O'Shea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.99
1975
Heathlea Star
M. A. O'Shea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.07.15
1974
Lord Wolfgram
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.06.58
1973
Star Glo
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.06.55
1972
Club Chief
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.04.62
1971
Bold Archer
M. A. O'Shea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.05.03
1970
Interglo
T. W. O'Dea
P. Wolfgram
2000m
02.05.50
1960s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1969
King's Domain
L. Hoysted
B. May
10F
02.04.2
1968
Happy Prince
H. Demack
P. Singh
10F
02.03.0
1967
Australian Idol
J. Stewart
P. Singh
10F
02.04.2
1966
King's Domain
L. Hoysted
P. Singh
10F
02.03.0
1965
Golden Apple
J. Stewart
P. Singh
10F
02.07.0
1964
Captain Grant
J. Stewart
P. Singh
10F
02.05.4
1963
Golden Apple
J. Stewart
P. Singh
10F
02.05.4
1962
Not held
Unknown
Unknown
10F
1961
Master Miner
J. Stewart
P. Singh
10F
02.05.6
1960
Captain Grant
J. Stewart
P. Singh
10F
02.06.2
1950s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1959
Blueden
Unknown
J. Deguera
10F
1958
Navleigh
P.J. Lee
B. Tebb
10F
1957
Navleigh
P.J. Lee
B. Tebb
10F
1956
Silver Appeal
H. Demack
B. May
10F
02.03.2
1955
Royal Carbon
J. Stewart
B. May
10F
02.04.8
1954
Kodak
J. Stewart
B. May
10F
02.06.2
1953
Midnight
J. Stewart
B. May
10F
02.06.2
1952
Shipwright
J. Stewart
B. May
10F
02.05.8
1951
Rosemary
H. Demack
B. May
10F
02.05.6
1950
Sunapac
H. Demack
B. May
10F
02.05.2
1940s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1949
Duke Paul
W. Neale
B. Brown
1.57.8
1948
Furtheron
P. Connolly
B. Brown
1.59.0
1947
Valboona
L. Murphy
B. Brown
1.58.0
1946
Captain Grant
L. Murphy
B. Brown
1.58.6
1945
Golden Hope
Unknown
Unknown
2.07.2
1944
Red Hurley
Unknown
Unknown
2.08.0
1943
Conchita
Unknown
Unknown
2.11.4
1942
Midnight
Unknown
Unknown
2.11.0
1941
Glenside
Unknown
Unknown
2.10.2
1940
Furtheron
Unknown
Unknown
2.09.6
1930s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1939
Winter Day
Unknown
Unknown
2.12.0
1938
Not held
Unknown
Unknown
1937
Valboona
Unknown
Unknown
2.12.4
1936
Bidford
Unknown
Unknown
2.12.0
1935
Bidford
Unknown
Unknown
2.13.4
1934
Blythesdale
Unknown
Unknown
2.15.0
1933
Gatecrasher
Unknown
Unknown
2.14.8
1932
Gatecrasher
Unknown
Unknown
2.14.0
1931
Ginto
Unknown
Unknown
2.16.6
1930
Piastre
Unknown
Unknown
2.16.8
1920s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1929
Marshdale
Unknown
Unknown
2.20.0
1928
Not held
Unknown
Unknown
1927
Not held
Unknown
Unknown
1926
Scafell Pike
Unknown
Unknown
2.22.0
1925
St. Tristan
Unknown
Unknown
2.21.8
1924
St. Tristan
Unknown
Unknown
2.22.8
1923
Alvert
Unknown
Unknown
2.22.4
1922
Antioch
Unknown
Unknown
2.24.8
1921
Optic
Unknown
Unknown
2.25.8
1920
Airdrie
Unknown
Unknown
2.26.0
1910s ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
1919
Dothan
Unknown
Unknown
2.26.2
HONOURS ROLL
Toowoomba Guineas
A feature race for three-year-old thoroughbreds, the Toowoomba Guineas gives emerging talent the opportunity to shine at Clifford Park. Traditionally contested over 1625 metres, the race has evolved over the years while remaining a showcase for racing’s rising stars.
Toowoomba Guineas – Honours Roll ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
2025
Cryptolini
M. Currie
J. Huxtable
1625m
01.12.11
2024
Pope Cody
C. Richardson
J. Orman
1625m
01.39.71
2023
Adelad
T&M. Sears
A. Mallyon
1625m
01.39.24
2022
Madame Odette
T.Gollan
G. Cartwright
1625m
01.39.19
2021
Bulloo
K. Kendrick
A. Mallyon
1625m
01.39.53
2020
Absolver
T. Gollan
B. Thompson
1625m
01.40.22
2019
Rosendahl Red
M. Kropp
M. McGillivray
1625m
01.37.78
2018
Hang
M. Nolan
J. Byrne
1625m
01.38.74
2017
Dreams Aplenty
T. Brooker
J. Zielke
1625m
01.38.66
2016
Too Good To Refuse
D. Forster
R. Wiggins
1625m
01.39.20
2015
Jumbo Prince
M. Nolan
L. Tarrant
1625m
01.39.07
HONOURS ROLL
Weetwood Handicap
First run in 1895 and won by Zulu, the Weetwood Handicap is one of Australia’s oldest sprint handicaps. In its early years, Toowoomba businesses even closed for half-day holidays so locals could enjoy the Turf Club’s racing carnival.
| Year | Winning Horse | Year | Winning Horse | Year | Winning Horse | Year | Winning Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Let'sfacethemusic | 1993 | Samnan | 1960 | Clear Profit | 1927 | Not held |
| 2025 | Tavs | 1992 | Brunchtime | 1959 | Hianthus | 1926 | Arzure Main |
| 2024 | Hidden Wealth | 1991 | Tiny's Finito | 1958 | Malarno | 1925 | Future Hope |
| 2023 | All That Pizzazz | 1990 | Viscount Flex | 1957 | Rindale | 1924 | Argive |
| 2022 | Axe | 1989 | Count Henri | 1956 | Chestnut King | 1923 | Lord Senyam |
| 2021 | Apache Chase | 1988 | Rendoo | 1955 | Berry Belle | 1922 | Lady Chrysippus |
| 2020 | Jadentom | 1987 | Not held | 1954 | Kowhata | 1921 | Crown Peach |
| 2019 | Sexy Eyes | 1986 | Grand Thunder | 1953 | Campaign | 1920 | Fringilla |
| 2018 | Amanaat | 1985 | Tod Minor | 1952 | La Hey | 1919 | Rappel King |
| 2017 | Jumbo Prince & Col 'N' Lil | 1984 | Little Pete | 1951 | Gay Laurie | 1918 | Gold Tie |
| 2016 | Choice Bro | 1983 | Neptune's Court | 1950 | Duke Paul | 1917 | Navy Boy |
| 2015 | Mr Favulous | 1982 | Allandale King | 1949 | Silk Bine | 1916 | Dan D |
| 2014 | Typhoon Red | 1981 | Falling Leaves | 1948 | Lucky Ted | 1915 | Oak Star |
| 2013 | Miss Imagica | 1980 | Imacheta | 1947 | Fast Mover | 1914 | Sir Rino |
| 2012 | Miss Imagica | 1979 | Dwan | 1946 | Highstrung | 1913 | King Gowrie |
| 2011 | Lucky Leak | 1978 | Talkwell | 1945 | Narringo | 1912 | Rhondda |
| 2010 | Poor Judge | 1977 | Diego | 1944 | Abruzzi | 1911 | Pittsworth Gun |
| 2009 | Voice Commander | 1976 | Notre Heart | 1943 | Bay Force | 1910 | Zoeller |
| 2008 | Swiss Ace | 1975 | Combo | 1942 | Repic | 1909 | Ayr Lassie |
| 2007 | Tellem | 1974 | Combo | 1941 | Romero | 1908 | Amber King |
| 2006 | October Grey | 1973 | Valiant Princess | 1940 | Happy Returns | 1907 | Comporter |
| 2005 | Tellem | 1972 | Brogilla | 1939 | Bahwing | 1906 | Punch |
| 2004 | Devil | 1971 | Ascot Bridge | 1938 | To be confirmed | 1905 | Brief |
| 2003 | Ceffyl | 1970 | Wine and Song | 1937 | Schoolmate | 1904 | Warstripe |
| 2002 | Ours | 1969 | Wine and Song | 1936 | Happy Returns | 1903 | Needle Gun |
| 2001 | Startell | 1968 | Rebel Prince | 1935 | Pamelus | 1902 | Limerick Lass |
| 2000 | Vacen Lee | 1967 | Red Shah | 1934 | Happy Returns | 1901 | Claremont |
| 1999 | Burrito | 1966 | Red Shah | 1933 | Time Table | 1900 | Telegraph |
| 1998 | Gene's Interest | 1965 | Firebox | 1932 | Eukaross | 1899 | Unknown |
| 1997 | Kidman's Cove | 1964 | Castle Guinea | 1931 | Sitti's Lad | 1898 | Swift |
| 1996 | Cutler | 1963 | High Prince | 1930 | Miss Lingley | 1897 | Lord Baldwin |
| 1995 | Seawinne | 1962 | Highcelo | 1929 | Saliden | 1896 | Petrowna |
| 1994 | Archikeelya | 1961 | High Prince | 1928 | Not held | 1895 | Zulu |
HONOURS ROLL
King of the Mountain Horse Race
Launched on New Year’s Eve in 2022 with a $750,000 prize pool, the King of the Mountain brought the excitement of slot racing to Clifford Park. In 2026, the event evolved into a 1200-metre open handicap, continuing its place among Toowoomba’s feature sprint races.
King of the Mountain – Honours Roll ›
Year
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Distance
Time
2024
Cherry Rose
J. McConachy
D. Turner
1200
01.11.94
2025
Steady Ready
T&M. Sears
C. Collis
1200
01.15.37
2024
Rothfire
R. Heathcote
B. Thompson
1200
01.11.03
2022
Yellow Brick
T&M. Sears
B. Thompson
1200
01.10.69