Victorian Listed Event
Foran Cup
April 23, 1956. “Maribyrnong
winner Procedure (Harryed x Stumpal)
owner H B Shipley
2nd Raleigh Boy
3rd Jet Ray
margins 3/4 x 1/2 time 19”
Charles Hingston Hurdle
May 21, 1956. “Maribyrnong
winner Dig Deep (Knockie’s Gift x Don’t Dally)
owner Mrs F Hillman
2nd Dorrie Wonder
3rd Gillfan
margins nk x 1/2 time 20 4/16”
NCA Trophy
May 31, 1956. “Maribyrnong
winner Rio Jet (Rio Tinto x Idling Jet)
owner E N Anderson
2nd Havearock
3rd Flare jet
margins 1 x1 time 19 4/16”
Victorian Elms
June 4, 1956. “Maribyrnong
winner Dinah Jet (Rocket Jet x Natsody)
owners Burgess & Thompson trainer W Dalgleish
2nd Golf Belle
3rd Sabie Belle
margins 4 x nk time 19 10/16”
Grand National hurdle
July 16, 1956. “Maribyrnong
winner Don’t Knock (Knockie’s Gift x Don’t Dally)
owner Mrs L Chivell
2nd Hedley Boy
3rd Worthy Peter
margins hd x 1 1/2 time 20 7/16”
Fogarty Stake 785yds circle
October 15, 1956. “Sandown
winner Gold Robe (Pendle Havoc x Black Kilal)
owner V A Bowden
2nd Royal Cream
3rd Wanalta Rose
margins 3 x 1 time 45.35”
Fogarty Stake 785yds circle
October 22, 1956. “Sandown
winner Cyma Beauty (Blue Birch x Miss Cyma)
owner B M Dacy
2nd Nilpena
3rd Jenny Song
margins 2 x 1/2 time 46.43”
Olympic Sprint 496yds circle
November 15, 1956. “Ballarat
winner Catani Jet (Rocket Jet x Phil’s Wish)
owner W Hooper
2nd Carwarp Lad
3rd Smart Bayer
margins 2 x 2 1/2 time 28”
Melbourne Cup 555yds circle
November 24, 1956. “Sandown first prize 500 pounds
winner Rockateer (Rocket Jet x Whispering Lass)
owner M Johnstone trainer E Patterson
2nd Fawn Loot
3rd Barnie’s Joy
margins 3 x 4 time 30.6”
Olympic Marathon 785yds circle
December 3, 1956. “Sandown
winner Gold Robe (Pendle Havoc x Black Kilal)
owner V A Bowden
2nd Erin’s Darling
3rd Gararoc
margins 3 x 1 time 45.2”
Olympic National Hurdle 555yds circle
December 3, 1956. “Sandown
winner Tassy’s Ace (Erin’s ace x Relba’s Lass)
owner H Griffiths
2nd Lord Manangal
3rd Eruption
margins 10 x 2 time 31.74”
Olympic Stakes 555yds circle
December 3, 1956. “Sandown
winner Yawl (Dreams Image x Golden Dimples)
owner Stan Cleverly
2nd Barnies Joy
3rd Fawn loot
margins 2 x 3 time 31.42”
Warragul Cup 430yds circle
December 3, 1956. “Warragul first prize 40 pounds
winner Rockateer (Rocket Jet x Whispering Lass)
owner M Johnstone trainer K Patterson
2nd Orialta
3rd Gaze Away
margins 2 x 3 time 23.25”
Olympic Sprint 300yds straight
December 4, 1956. “Geelong
winner Wanalta Chief (Wanalta x Lukalas)
owner E Tucker
2nd Diamond Havoc
3rd Gallant Tatt
margins nk x nk time 16”
Prince Henry’s Hospital Cup 300yds straight
December 5, 1956. “Napier
winner Glenminda (Pharminda x Lintrona)
owner W McAleese
2nd Dandy Andy
3rd Bobby Jones
margins nk x time 16 1/8 ”
Christmas Handicap 510yds circle
December 18, 1956. “Geelong first prize 50 pounds
winner Barnie’s Joy (Dreams Image x Colac Miss)
owner F Knowles
2nd Vintage Bomb
3rd Bay Alwin
margins 5 x 2 time 28 1/16”
Christmas Hurdle 555yds circle
December 31, 1956. “Sandown
winner Regal Forest ( Forest Sands x Pleasant Jade )
owner
2nd Corn Reef
3rd Law Pursuit
margins 7 x 1/2 time 32.32 ”
Christmas Purse 555yds circle
December 31, 1956. “Sandown
winner Master Rhythm ( Master Marlow x Modelreen )
owner
2nd Nora’s Claim
3rd Fool’s Gold
margins 1/2 x 1/2 time 32.34”
Tasmanian Listed Event
Maiden Thousand 540yds
January 2, 1956. “Hobart first prize 500 pounds
winner Lord Rectify (Erin’s Ace x Patsy Linga)
owner Mrs H Delaney
2nd Shopmaster
3rd Gabador
margins 3 x 2 1/2 time 30.2”
Hobart Thousand 540yds
January 30, 1956. “Hobart first prize 1200 pounds
winner Baron Woomera (Erin’s Ace x Laura Murray)
owner V Beresford
2nd Master Marcola
3rd Riawee
margins nose x 1 time 30.4”
Hobart Thousand Consolation 540yds
February 4, 1956. “Hobart
winner Moomba Queen (Chief Havoc x Lady Murray)
owner Mrs D A Fish
2nd Valley Bug
3rd Red Iroquois
margins 5 x 3/4 time 30”
Launceston Cup
February 25, 1956. “Launceston
winner Royal Kara (Son Of Kara x Royal Austral)
owner R Lord
2nd Moomba Queen
3rd Image Returns
margins 5 x 4 time 30 8/16”
Launceston Cup Consolation
March 3, 1956. “Launceston
winner Irish Wonder (Foxy’s Mate x Irish Elect)
owner Mrs B Nas
2nd Night Activity
3rd The Pier Piper
margins 1/2 x 1/2 time 30 14/16”
Six Hours Stake
March 6, 1956. “Hobart
winner Munibak (Rocket Jet x Merma)
owner W E Atkinson
2nd Valley Bug
3rd Too Real
margins 1 x 1 3/4 time 30.8”
Devonport Cup
March 24, 1956. “Devonport
winner Moomba Queen (Chief Havoc x Laura Murray)
owner L A Fisher
2nd Ophir Kitty
3rd Night Rally
margins 2 1/2 x 3/4 time 24 10/16”
Easter Cup
April 7, 1956. “Launceston
winner Cola Minda (Bright Agricola x Minda’s Pleasure)
owner R Wilson & J Devon
2nd Tahara
3rd Baron Woomera
margins hd x 2 time 30 15/16 ”
Easter Plate
April 14, 1956. “Launceston
winner Harryed’s Footsteps (Harryed x Havoc Valley)
owner W T Bourke
2nd Night Pulse
3rd Imbro
margins 4 x 1/2 time 30 11/16”
Hobart Stakes
June 2, 1956. “Hobart
winner Master Marcola (Mark Agricola x Minda’s Pleasure)
owner Mrs D T Cantrell
2nd Perfect Stride
3rd Chief Dennis
margins 3 x 2 1/4 time 30.4”
Gold Collar
June 9, 1956. “Launceston
winner Silver Tarra (Kara’s Son x Men Tarra)
owner R Thomas
2nd Ophir Kitty
3rd Gormian’s First
margins 1 x 2 time 31”
Distance Championship Tasmania 685yds
June 23, 1956. “Hobart
winner Some Rocket (Some Ben x Baby Bug)
owner D Maher
2nd Belle Levrette
3rd Lady Catalina
margins 1/2 x 1 1/2 time 39”
Marathon Championship Tasmania 1027yds
July 7, 1956. “Hobart
winner Belle Leverette (Rocket Jet x Whispering Lass)
owner J Lee
2nd Nero Farr
3rd Gailie’s Zone
margins 7 x 1/2 time 61.1”
Sprint Championship Tasmania 540yds
July 21, 1956. “Hobart
winner Ophir Kitty (King Nebo x Happy Barrier)
owner Mrs H R Williamson
2nd Robert’s Elect
3rd Erin’s Pat
margins 1 1/2 x nose time 30.6”
North versus South Challenge
July 28, 1956. “Launceston
winner Cola Minda (Bright Agricola x Minda’s Pleasure)
owner R Wilson & J Devon
2nd Athjoy
3rd Robert’s Elect
margins nk x hd time 31 2/16 ”
Puppy Championship Tasmania 540yds
October 15, 1956. “Hobart
winner Fair Cherie (Erin’s Ace x Betty Mark)
owner Mrs M D Smith
2nd Stepper’s Queen
3rd Ophir Kitty
margins time 30.3”
K Thompson Mem. Cup
October 20, 1956. “Launceston
winner Kosirock (Rocket Jet x Whispering Lass)
owner Mrs D M Lee
2nd Athjoy
3rd Royal Karra
margins 2 1/2 x 1/2 time 30 3/16”
J G Nelson Cup
November 17, 1956. “Launceston
winner Whispering Lad (Rocket Jet x Whispering Lass)
owner M Dave
2nd Ophir Kitty
3rd Miss Maserati
margins 3 x 1 time 29 14/16”
Festival of Tasmania Cup
December 15, 1956. “Launceston
winner Ophir Joy (Erin’s Ace x Keating’s Darling)
owner Mrs H R Williamson
2nd Nero Farr
3rd Brenda’s Dimple
margins 3 x 1/2hd time 44”
Christmas Stake
December 29, 1956. “Hobart
winner Erin’s Scamp (Erin’s Ace x Night Scamp)
owner Mrs M B McConnon
2nd Night Erin
3rd Master Marcola
margins 1 x nose time 30.3”
New South Wales Listed Event
New Year’s Gift 530 yds
January 7, 1956. “Newcastle first prize 125 pounds
winner Travel Grove (Travelling Lad x Colingrove)
owner
2nd Roslyn Glen
3rd Vi Britt
margins 1 1/2 x 2 time 29.5”
New Year Gift 500yds
January 12, 1956. “Wollongong first prize 100 pounds
winner Burning Valley (Attunga Valley x Light Cinder)
owner
2nd High Rajah
3rd Weona Target
margins 1/2 x 1/2 time 29”
Sydney Cup Handicap 787yds
January 30, 1956. “Wentworth Park first prize 200 pounds
winner Evon’s Image (Dreams Image x Evonmel)
owner/trainer J Fitzsimmons
2nd Irish Coonalong
3rd The Recovery
margins 5 x 2 time 44.4”
Courthouse Championship 310yds
February 25, 1956. “Lithgow
winner Foxy’s Return (Foxy’s Mate x Miss Wyoming)
owner
2nd Idol Wave
3rd The Casanova
margins 4 x 2 time 17.1”
Festival Championship 550yds
February 25, 1956. “Lithgow
winner Dashers Bow (Dream’s Iamge x Kay Havoc)
owner
2nd Juundah
3rd Lady of Spain
margins 2 x 3 time 30.4 ”
Hospital Champinship 750yds
February 25, 1956. “Lithgow
winner Rock Breaker (Chief Havoc x Roccadenia)
owner
2nd Bill’s Baby
3rd Miss Kimiri
margins 4 x nk time 43.4”
Biannual Classic 500yds
March 10, 1956. “Harold Park first prize 500 pounds
winner Double Jade (Double Skipper x White Jade)
owner/trainer Chas Morris
2nd Oakleigh Prize
3rd Balinga Beauty
margins 2 1/2 x 2 time 26.9”
Parkes Gold Cup 480yds
March 16, 1956. “Parkes
winner
owner
2nd
3rd
margins time”
Easter Cup
April 1, 1956. “Corowa first prize 50 pounds
winner Random Lad (Dark Barrier x Lady Random)
owner
2nd Kaga
3rd Salmon
margins 5 x 1 time 22.3”
Carrillyan City Championship 550yds
April 2, 1956. “Bathurst
winner Magic Race (Chief Havoc x Madam Kef)
owner W L Murphy
2nd Chief Young
3rd Bilanx
margins hd x 3 time 31”
Easter Maiden
April 2, 1956. “Grafton
winner Top Ruler (Reproachful x Middie’s Tune)
owner R Fallon trainer A Bellamy
2nd Quick Style
3rd Outer Space
margins 3 x 8 time ”
Gosford Gift 532yds
April 17, 1956. “Gosford first prize 80 pounds
winner Mary’s Flash (Glynn Occa x Mary Heart)
owner
2nd Gay Student
3rd Ansell’s Pest
margins 4 x 1 time 31 ”
Wagga Cup 503yds
April 26, 1956. “Wagga first prize 72 pounds
winner Speedy Smile (Jean’s Smile x Calgar’s Gem)
owner/trainer J Roediger
2nd Flautero
3rd Miss Gloriole
margins 2 x 1 1/2 time 27.9”
Carillyan City Championship 550yds
June 16, 1956. “Bathurst
winner Steve’s Mate (Percy Havoc x Shirley Moa)
owner S J Williams trainer D Johnstone
2nd Chief Young
3rd Teresa Maid
margins 2 x 1/2 time 30 8/10”
Dave Alexander Memorial 500yds
July 14, 1956. “Harold Park first prize 175 pounds
winner Perfect Peter (Pefect Night x Grits Glyn)
owner/trainer J Williams
2nd High Marie
3rd Shan’s Gift
margins 1 3/4 x 1 time 27.28”
July Cup 440yds
July 18, 1956. “Grafton
winner Guy’s Lass (Guy’s Memory x All Magic)
owner
2nd Sporting Star
3rd Knight Ruler
margins 1 1/2 x nk time 24”
Wyong Oaks 310yds
August 11, 1956. “Wyong
winner Model Duchess (Maleifa x Tipsy Model)
owner
2nd Rockaway Gem
3rd Special Oak
margins 1 x 2 1/2 time 16.4”
Lismore Classic 500yds
August 22, 1956. “Lismore
winner Foreign Host (Gainalot x Young Hostess)
owner
2nd King Jalna
3rd Jalna’s Lady
margins 3 x 5 time 27.5”
Championship 500yds
August 25, 1956. “Lismore
winner September Moon (Aurie Moon x June’s Best)
owner
2nd Ormeau King
3rd Tullera Cliffe
margins 1 x 3 time 27.6”
Harold Park Classic 500yds
September 8, 1956. “Harold Park first prize 1610 pounds
winner Smooth Event (Dreams Image x Lady Janellen)
owner Mrs I M Brett trainer L Brett
2nd Alert Action
3rd Foreign Host
margins 2 x 1/2 hd time 27 1/10”
NJC Sire’s Produce 530yds
September 22, 1956. “Newcastle first prize 640 pounds
winner Alert Action (Dream’s Image x Miss Perkins)
owner/trainer J Logan
2nd Big Buddy
3rd River Logan
margins 3 x 5 time 29.6”
Spring Stake 580yds
September 29, 1956. “Wentworth Park first prize 250 pounds
winner Lucky Gown (Chief Havoc x Lucky Speed)
owner/trainer Ray Brown
2nd Dainty Steel
3rd Arncliffe Lad
margins time”
Tamworth Derby 500yds
September 29, 1956. “Tamworth
winner Alert Action (Dream’s Image x Miss Perkins)
owner/trainer J Logan
2nd
3rd
margins time 27 6/10”
Wyong Derby
September 29, 1956. “Wyong
winner
owner
2nd
3rd
margins time ”
Spring Stake 500yds
October 1, 1956. “Harold Park
winner Wild Betty (Dream’s Image x Susan’s Profit)
owner
2nd Gogodalla
3rd Dainty Steel
margins nk x 1/2 time 27.17”
Northern Rivers Championship 515yds
October 6, 1956. “Ballina
winner Magic Lightning (Dream’s Image x Pretty Nurse)
owner W V Lollback trainer H F Small
2nd Park Robin
3rd Bruton Lad
margins 8 x 5 time 28.8”
Western Districts Championship 550yds
October 6, 1956. “Lithgow
winner Mar Mar Goon (Chief Havoc x Calgar Daisy)
owner/trainer J Kelly
2nd High Marie
3rd Grey Pine
margins 2 x 3 time 30.6 ”
South Coast Championship 500yds
October 8, 1956. “Wollongong
winner Foreign Host (Gainalot x Young Hostess)
owner/trainer A B Casey
2nd Liquor Boy
3rd Sea Beauty
margins 4 x 4 time 20 1/10 ”
Riverina Championship 503yds
October 11, 1956. “Wagga
winner Double Son (Vergy’s Son x Waltzing Menang)
owner Mrs D A Marshall trainer G L Marshall
2nd Spearven
3rd Happy Banquet
margins 2 x 1/2 time 28”
Clarence River Championship 520yds
October 13, 1956. “Grafton
winner Ormeau King (Farrago x Paul’s First)
owner F J Landrigan trainer J Irwin
2nd Nobel Strike
3rd Layortel
margins 3/4 x 3/4 time 28 6/10 ”
Hunter River Championship 530yds
October 13, 1956. “Newcastle
winner Double Desire (Gwydir Boy x Gwydir Lyl)
owner/trainer W Stephens
2nd Amberstream
3rd Nerinyerie’s Image
margins 4 x 2 time 29 5/10”
New England Championship 527yds
October 13, 1956. “Armidale
winner Hyros (Arden Lad x Belle Relight)
owner Mrs E G Pattison trainer A J Collier
2nd Bobby Deemster
3rd Grand Copy
margins 1 1/2 x 1 time 28 9/10”
Southern Districts Championship 500yds
October 20, 1956. “Albury
winner Our Rising Fast (Pevensey x Young Vola)
owner/trainer J Downing
2nd Revalue
3rd Grey River
margins 1 x nk time 27 3/10 ”
Sprint Championship 370yds
October 20, 1956. “Broken Hill first prize 100 pounds
winner Fanroi (Silent Toi x Daisy Havoc)
owner Clem Baker trainer H Gowland
2nd
3rd
margins time”
Anniversary Stake 410yds
October 27, 1956. “Richmond
winner Laurel Crest (Bright Agricola x Doreen Marie)
owner
2nd World’s Title
3rd Charley Occa
margins 3/4 x 1/2 time 21.4”
Distance Championship 630yds
October 27, 1956. “Broken Hill first prize 100 pounds
winner Fanroi (Silent Toi x Daisy Havoc)
owner Clem Baker trainer H Gowland
2nd Double Jet
3rd Satin Hero
margins 3 x 3 time 35 6/10”
E P O’Neill Mem. Stake 370yds
October 27, 1956. “Broken Hill
winner
owner
2nd
3rd
margins time ”
New South Wales Country Championship 580yds
October 27, 1956. “Wentworth Park first prize 345 pounds
winner Double Desire (Gwydir Boy x Gwydir Lil)
owner/trainer W Stphens
2nd Mar Mar Goon
3rd Foreigh Host
margins 1 1/2 x 1 time 32 1/10”
Jacaranda 600 Handicap 437yds
November 3, 1956. “Grafton first prize 250 pounds
winner Jatz (Shy Whisky x Kennel Girl)
owner J Redgrove
2nd Sugar’s Mate
3rd Big Buddy
margins 1/2hd x 4 time ”
South Coast Derby 500yds
November 12, 1956. “Wollongong
winner Foreign Host (Gainalot x Young Hostess)
owner A B Casey trainer Les Kirkman
2nd Grey Pine
3rd Rock Wyen
margins 1 1/2 x 10 time 28.5 ”
Olympic Cup 580yds
December 1, 1956. “Wentworth Park first prize 110 pounds
winner Big Buddy (Lord Nimble x Blue Wanda)
owner
2nd Grey Pine
3rd Jatz
margins 3 x 3/4 time 31.8”
Olympic Stakes 580yds
December 1, 1956. “Wentworth Park first prize 150 pounds
winner Warren View (Chief Havoc x Coris Sign)
owner George Lees trainer Vince Whittaker
2nd Gala Bill
3rd Fabulous Lad
margins 4 x 3 time 31.9”
Invitation Stake 500yds
December 10, 1956. “Wollongong
winner Bur’s Best (Brown Invader x Bright Kevis)
owner
2nd The Black Stump
3rd Supreme Slipper
margins 4 x 5 time 28”
South Coast Oaks 500yds
December 10, 1956. “Wollongong
winner Night Gamble (Pendle Havoc x Night Romance)
owner
2nd Havoc Rise
3rd Undera Lass
margins 4 x nk time 28.4”
Queensland Listed Event
Queensland Cup 300yds
July 5, 1956. “Beenleigh first prize 300 pounds
winner Japara (Chief Havoc x Yullulla)
owner Tom O’Laughlin trainer Ken Hillocks
2nd Jimmy Jewel
3rd Gogodalla
margins 2 x 1/2 time 15.1”
Merton Cup
July 7, 1956. “Rocklea
winner Flaxen Fire (Bright Linen x Gentle Queen)
owner
2nd Friendly Johnny
3rd Interzone
margins 2 x nk time 16.9”