New South Wales Listed Event
Tweed River Thousand 434yds
January 2, 1961. “Tweed Heads first prize 250 pounds
winner Spotted Lightning (Magic Lightning x Flighty Moon)
owner Mrs B Lollback trainer Frank Bellamy
2nd Smokey Leonard
3rd Super Moon
margins 8 x 2 time 22.5 rec”
Australian Championship 580yds
March 11, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Dennis Direct (Plunkett’s Pride x Jean Kelty)
owner/trainer M E Wintle
2nd Tulloch Star
3rd Bunny Two
margins 8 x 1/2 time 31.6”
Bookmakers Purse 330yds
March 11, 1961. “Wyong first prize 100 pounds
winner Round Nine (Gogodalla x Fighting Spirit)
owner
2nd Bright Spotlight
3rd Red Ruskins
margins 3 x 1/2 time 16.9”
Parkes Championship 325yds
March 11, 1961. “Parkes
winner Boeing Jet (Rocket Jet x Gorgeous Babe)
owner/trainer Les Kelly
2nd Slender Bob
3rd Gay Cope
margins 1/2 x 2 time 18.5”
Bookmakers Purse 510yds
March 18, 1961. “Singleton first prize 100 pounds
winner Stafford Gay (Stafford King x Rawrior)
owner
2nd Top Roo
3rd Damdaroo
margins 2 x 1/2 time 27.2”
Australian Championship 790yds
March 25, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Sprig O’ Heather (Plunkett’s Pride x Jean Kelty)
owner/trainer M E Wintle
2nd Mary Wanda
3rd Oak Queen
margins 8 x 3/4 time 44 ”
Biannual Classic 500yds
April 1, 1961. “Harold Park
winner Silver Khan (Billan’s Tune x All Radium)
owner Mrs T G Hopkins trainer T Donohue
2nd Shan’s Choice
3rd Red Ruskins
margins 8 x 1 1/2 time 27.08”
Easter Maiden 440yds
April 3, 1961. “Grafton first prize 50 pounds
winner Fast Hurricane (Half Fast x Top One)
owners J Hayes & T Johnston trainer T Johnston
2nd Master Hamish
3rd Bay Lass
margins 5 x 6 time 24.1 ”
Albury Cup 490yds
April 15, 1961. “Albury first prize 50 pounds
winner Go Speedy (Amleht x May Mireeka)
owner
2nd What A Success
3rd Moama LAd
margins 2 x 3 time 26.1”
Wagga Cup
May 4, 1961. “Wagga
winner Fairless (Fair Dandy x Marrie Birch)
owner/trainer K Duck
2nd Forty Marks
3rd Merve’s Mate
margins hd x 1/2 time 30”
Ladies Bracelet 580yds
May 20, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Tamaroo (Lucky Bingo x Rockleen)
owner Ian Kitto trainer Jim Harvey
2nd Sir Super
3rd Big Thunder
margins 5 x 2 time 31.8”
Wentworth Park Trophy 790yds
May 20, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Western Idol (Kureson x Ruby Stoker)
owner M R Mead trainer R Wilson
2nd Bonny Brinny
3rd Social Star
margins 1 1/2 x 2 time 44.2”
Queanbeyan Cup 525yds
June 12, 1961. “Queanbeyan first prize 100 pounds
winner Shan’s Choice (Super Success x Shan’s Gift)
owner/trainer Owen Henville
2nd Bunny Two
3rd Speedy Dollar
margins 2 x 2 time 29.5 ”
Commonwealth Invitation Challenge 500yds
June 24, 1961. “Harold Park first prize 350 pounds
winner Spotted Lightning (Magic Lightning x Flighty Moon)
owner Mrs B Lollback trainer Frank Bellamy)
2nd Sungari
3rd Rookon
margins 1 x 4 time 26.68”
Wyong Oaks 330yds
July 3, 1961. “Wyong
winner Evandale Babe (Magic Babe x Evandale Lass)
owner D Farrell trainer Jack Johnson
2nd Miss Brigante
3rd Phyl’s First
margins 3 x 3/4 time 17.5”
Winter Stake 500yds
July 8, 1961. “Harold Park
winner Valadina Boy (Valandean x Tom’s Regret)
owner T Bourke trainer J Kilganon
2nd Red Drummer
3rd Up and Coming
margins 2 1/2 x 3/4 time 27.3”
July Cup 440yds
July 12, 1961. “Grafton
winner Pine Top (Lucky Bingo x Jetrock)
owner trainer J Miller
2nd Mercury Star
3rd Bunny Two
margins 5 x hd time 23.5 ”
Richmond Oaks 320yds
July 22, 1961. “Richmond first prize 85 pounds
winner Evandale Babe (Magic Babe x Evandale Lass)
owner D Farrell trainer Jack Johnson
2nd Perfect Zip
3rd Merrileigh Belle
margins 5 x 2 1/4 time 16.2”
Dave Alexander Memorial 500yds
August 5, 1961. “Harold Park first prize 175 pounds
winner Smoky Leonard (Bright Linen x Ena Alert)
owner V L Hewton trainer A Hewton
2nd Bold Oak
3rd True Dan
margins 8 x nk time 27”
Richmond Derby 320yds
August 12, 1961. “Richmond first prize 85 pounds
winner Dodger’s Luck (Rocket Jet x Anything Mine)
owner/trainer J Fromuller
2nd Ribbon’s Pick
3rd Loem
margins 2 1/2 x 2 time 16.6 ”
Spring Stake 580yds
August 28, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Prince Dauphine (Shy Whisky x Try Huss)
owner K Hill trainer C E Allen
2nd Evandale Babe
3rd Dawn Avin
margins 2 x 1/2 time 31.6”
Spring Trophy 790yds
August 28, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Koolorator (Kooloona x Great Gossip)
owner/trainer L A Lewry
2nd Gay Harbor
3rd Lord Pacific
margins 4 x hd time 44.5”
Maitland Oaks 440yds
September 6, 1961. “Maitland
winner Evandale Babe (Magic Babe x Evandale Lass)
owner D Farrell trainer Jack Johnson
2nd Gracie Evans
3rd Miss Nibble
margins 1 x nk time 23.7”
Mattara Stake 530yds
September 13, 1961. “Newcastle
winner Classy Linen (Top Linen x Glyetta)
owner/trainer C Cullen
2nd Autumn Gem
3rd Hot Top
margins 4 x 1 time 29”
South Coast District Championship 550yds
September 16, 1961. “Moss Vale
winner Fawn Tree (Bayalta x Connie’s Havoc)
owner/trainer N Robinson
2nd Sandy Radium
3rd Air Best
marigns 1 1/2 x 1 time 31”
Wyong Derby 330yds
September 16, 1961. “Wyong
winner Maroota Joe (Magic Joe x Sweet Vi)
owner K Roberts trianer I Whitlock
2nd Dodger’s Luck
3rd Traglow
margins 1 1/2 x 3/4 time 17.4”
Hunter River District Championship 525yds
September 18, 1961. “Cessnock
winner Miss Nibble (Top Linen x Von’s joy)
owner Mrs A Threadgate trainer L Landers
2nd Milo Moore
3rd Prince Dauphine
margins 1 x 1 1/2 time 28.4”
Clarence River District Championship 520yds
September 22, 1961. “Grafton
winner Fast Hurricane (Half Fast x Top One)
owners Hayes & Johnston trainer T Johnston
2nd Lion Ruler
3rd Fire Flight
margins 1 x 3 time 29”
New England District Championship 500yds
September 23, 1961. “Tamworth
winner Rocket Mac (Rocket Jet x Macareena)
owner/trainer L D Taylor
2nd Tiepalla
3rd Joyous Moment
margins 4 x 6 time27.2 ”
Southern District Championship 515yds
September 23, 1961. “Albury
winner The Finch (Bright Crofton x Gwydir’s Dream)
owner/trainer L S Brady
2nd Young Alto
3rd Tambua
margins 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 time 28.1 ”
Western District Championship 540yds
September 23, 1961. “Lithgow
winner Our Christopher (Magic Babe x Try Roma)
owner/trainer L M Johnson
2nd Binnia Downs
3rd Push Button
margins 4 x hd time 30.3 ”
Maitland Derby 440yds
September 27, 1961. “Maitland
winner Armatree’s Choice (Magic Babe x Miss Culprit)
owner Dave Fordham trainer Jim Burke
2nd Hot Top
3rd Powerful Lee
margins 1/2 x 1 time 24”
Northern Rivers District Championship 520yds
September 27, 1961. “Casino
winner Magic Glyn (Magic Lightning x Gracious Glyn)
owner/trainer B A Bice
2nd He’s A Jet
3rd Trudy Ann
margins 1 1/2 x 3/4 time 28.7 ”
Riverina District Championship 502yds
September 28, 1961. “Wagga
winner Magic Sand (Magic Babe x Speedy Smile)
owner/trainer J Collins
2nd King Spear
3rd Fairless
margins 4 x 1 1/2 time 27.6”
Singleton Classic 510yds
September 30, 1961. “Singleton
winner Prince Placid (Some Clue x Oakleigh Cola)
owner/trainer A Mills
2nd Persuader
3rd Glenora Lad
margins 5 x 1 time 27.5”
Anniversary Spring Trophy 320yds
October 7, 1961. “Richmond first prize 100 pounds
winner Lin’s Babe (Our Strataplane x Harlin)
owner/trainer C J Castles
2nd Special Effect
3rd Dark Sabre
margins nk x 3 time 16.1”
Lismore Classic 500yds
October 7, 1961. “Lismore
winner Majestic Radium (Magic Lightning x Little Radium)
owner/trainer G Bruce
2nd Dolly Radium
3rd Spotted Lightning
margins nk x 3/4 time 27.9”
New South Wales Country Championship 580yds
October 7, 1961. “Wentworth Park
winner Rocket Mac (Rocket Jet x Macareena)
owner/trainer L D Taylor
2nd Magic Glyn
3rd Fawn Tree
margins 8 x 3 time 31.6”
Graduation Stake 550yds
October 9, 1961. “Wollongong first prize 200 pounds
winner Hey Mike (Rocket Jet x Bonnie Wendy)
owners A Murcutt & D Markwell trainer A Murcutt
2nd Coletta’s Best
3rd Big Time Guy
margins 1 x hd time 30.5”
Tamworth Derby 500yds
October 21, 1961. “Tamworth first prize 30 pounds
winner Bonanza Gold (Top Linen x Noel’s Gold)
owner Mrs L Martin
2nd Weona Fair
3rd Belinda Gay
margins 3 x 6 time 26.8 rec”
Jacaranda Handicap 437yds
November 3, 1961. “Grafton first prize 200 pounds
winner Miss Vim (Half Fast x Laurie Starr)
owner Mrs Phelps trainer Mr Phelps
2nd Sanfort
3rd Wallgar
margins 2 x 2 time 23.2”
Vic Peters Classic 500yds
November 4, 1961. “Harold Park first prize 1,100 pounds
winner Rocket Mac (Rocket Jet x Macareena)
owner/trainer L D Taylor
2nd Tipsy Rocket
3rd Bell City
margins 3 x 3/4 time 26.98 ”
New South Wales St Leger 580yds
December 16, 1961. “Wentworth Park fisrt prize 1,000 pounds
winner Elsie Moss (Magic Babe x Maggie Moss)
owner/trainer A W Connelly
2nd Rocket Mac
3rd Montigo Bee
margins 3 x hd time 31.5 ”
Victorian Listed Event
Holiday Handicap 565yds
January 5, 1961. “Sandown first prize 55 pounds
winner Dennis Direct (Plunkett’s Pride x Jean Kelty)
owner/trainer M E Wintle
2nd Gay Odds
3rd Terry’s Double
margins 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 time 31”
New Years Handicap 785yds
January 5, 1961. “Sandown
winner Sprig O’ Heather (Plunkett’s Pride x Jean Kelty)
owner/trainer M E Wintle
2nd Dainty Myth
3rd Dixie Ripple
margins 6 x 1 time 48 8/16”
W P Ross Handicap 565yds
February 23, 1961. “Sandown
winner Rebel Jet (Rookie Rebel x Tiny Jet)
owner G McAleese
2nd Black Bahama
3rd Bybrae
margins 1/2 x hd time 31 2/16”
Moomba Cup 675yds
March 6, 1961. “North Melbourne
winner Dennis Direct (Plunkett’s Pride x Jean Kelty)
owner/trainer M E Wintle
2nd Rookon
3rd Cheeky Patsy
margins 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 time 37 4/16”
Woolamai Cup 785yds
March 9, 1961. “Sandown
winner Plunkett’s Present (Plunkett’s Pride x Trixie’s Gift)
owner/trainer R Martin
2nd Bubble’s Mate
3rd Master Haxton
margins 1 x 5 time 44 15/16 ”
Australian Cup 675yds
March 27, 1961. “North Melbourne first prize 1400 pounds
winner Copeland (Byamee x Bluecope)
owner Max Johnston trainer Syd Barrett
2nd Dennis Direct
3rd Liberal Miss
margins 1 x 4 time 36 11/16”
Grand National Hurdle 675yds
March 27, 1961. “North Melbourne first prize 200 pounds
winner Esanda (Faithful Brian x Niabek)
owner R Bray
2nd Rough Tone
3rd Sandoone
margins 6 x 5 time 38 11/16”
Sandown 500 565yds
April 6, 1961. “Sandown
winner Sungari (Sunview x Byam Rose)
owner A G Colliver trainer Arthur Ludlow
2nd Rookon
3rd Go Jet
margins 1 x 1 1/2 time 30 8/16”
Warrnambool Cup
May 3, 1961. “Warrnambool first prize 50 pounds
winner Poinverin (Plunkett’s Pride x The Poigal)
owner F Retallack trainer D White
2nd Spotted Memory
3rd Linen Valley
margins 3 x 1 time 22 1/8”
Invitation Challenge 425yds
June 19, 1961. “North Melbourne first prize 350 pounds
winner Sungari (Sunview x Byam Rose)
owner A G Colliver trainer Arthur Ludlow
2nd Which Chariot
3rd Tamaroo
margins 5 x hd time 22 14/16”
Geelong Cup 380yds
June 20, 1961. “Geelong
winner The Finch (Bright Crofton x Gwydir’s Dream)
owner L S Brady
2nd Field Shy
3rd Intending
margins 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 time 20 8/16 ”
Victorian Country Championship 425yds
June 25, 1961. “North Melbourne first prize 200 pounds
winner Radiant Rookie (Rookie Rebel x Carryed)
owner J Simpson
2nd Pantinto
3rd Besogner
margins 1/2 x time 23 15/16 ”
S G Wright Handicap 785yds
June 29, 1961. “Sandown first prize 100 pounds
winner Rapid Flame (Plunkett’s Pride x Song O’ Dixie)
owner S G Hyatt
2nd Scotia Havoc
3rd Plunkett’s Present
margins 5 x 1 1/2 time 44”
Sunkist Cup 675yds
July 24, 1961. “North Melbourne
winner Rustling Breeze (Rookie Rebel x Lucky Spree)
owner Frank Murphy trainer Tom Ryan
2nd D’Argent
3rd Smooth Success
margins 3/4 x 1 1/2 time 37 6/16”
Mary Payne Memorial 500yds
July 25, 1961. “Geelong
winner Lord Lakey (Rocket Jet x Tapestry)
owner
2nd Star Copy
3rd Sun Flight
margins 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 time 26 3/16”
E J Cooper Handicap 785yds
October 5, 1961. “Sandown
winner Count Casbar (Plunektt’s Pride x Wyn Ranee)
owner T Hammond
2nd Chacile
3rd Beauty Cream
margins 1/2 x 3/4 time 44 8/16”
Lord Mayor’s Cup 675yds
October 9, 1961. “North Melbourne
winner Rustling Breeze (Rookie Rebel x Lucky Spree)
owner Frank Murphy trainer Tom Ryan
2nd Cheeky Patsy
3rd Bybrae
margins 1 1/2 x 2 time 36 8/16”
Zevenboom Trophy 425yds
October 23, 1961. “North Melbourne
winner Darkanna (Another Smiler x Miller’s Idol)
owner
2nd Gracie Evans
3rd Wixtry
margins hd x 2 1/2 time 23 14/16”
Melbourne Cup 565yds
November 9, 1961. “Sandown first prize 600 pounds
winner Bybrae (Rookie Rebel x Byasta)
owner A C Bates
2nd Just Armatree
3rd Red Drummer
margins 3/4 x 1/2 time 30 12/16”
Bendigo Cup
November 21, 1961. “Bendigo
winner Mount Eden (Faithful Brian x Conpugna Plume)
owner G Northby
2nd Duky Reb
3rd Eager Flight
margins 4 x nk time 21 8/16”
Ballarat Cup 496yds
November 25, 1961. “Ballarat
winner Dalemee (Byamee x Armadale)
owner Mrs J Coleman trainer B Parry
2nd Banks and Brae
3rd Lucky Rocker
margins 1/2 x 1 time 27 11/16”
Track Championship 425yds
December 4, 1961. “North Melbourne
winner Craig’s Bow (Dasher’s Bow x Julie Pie)
owner/trainer Ted Cooper
2nd The Mount
3rd Young Alto
amrgins 3 x 2 time 23 11/16 ”
Track Championship 675yds
December 11, 1961. “North Melbourne
winner Cheeky Patsy (Plunkett’s Pride x Elva’s Rocket)
owner I Wallace
2nd Rustling Breeze
3rd Rookon
margins 2 x 4 time 37 8/16 ”
Tasmanian Listed Event
Maiden Thousand 540yds
January 2, 1961. “Hobart first prize 500 pounds
winner Shan’s Choice (Super Success x Shan’s Gift)
owner/trainer Owen Henville
2nd Slow Pony
3rd Nimble Spark
margins 7 x 1 1/4 time 30”
K Thompson Cup 548yds
January 21, 1961. “Launceston
winner Stoney’s Dream (Sunny Nebo x Happy Barrier)
owner M Harding
2nd High Justice
3rd Nanda Barlu
margins 1 1/2 x hd time 30 7/16”
“Hobart Thousand 540yds “
January 28, 1961. “Hobart first prize 1,200 pounds
winner Ophir Doll (Propulsion x Ophir Kitty)
owner/trainer Mrs H R Williamson
2nd Shan’s Choice
3rd Warren’s Idol
margins 2 x 2 1/2 time 30 ”
Hobart Thousand Consolation 540yds
February 4, 1961. “Hobart
winner Princess of Tasmania (Rocket Jet x Dreaming Kay)
owner J Trousdale
2nd Woodford Chief
3rd Young Beaver
margins 1/2 x 5 time 30.2”
Launceston Cup 548yds
February 25, 1961. “Launceston first prize 500 pounds
winner Western Idol (Kureson x Ruby Stoker)
owner M R Mead trainer R Wilson
2nd Nanda Barlu
3rd Go Jet
margins nk x hd time ”
Launceston Cup Consolation 548yds
February 25, 1961. “Launceston
winner Cuban Son (Cola Minda x Althea Lass)
owner A Gale
2nd Isosceles
3rd Woomera Too
margins 3 x 1 1/2 time 30 4/16 ”
Six Hour Day Stake 540yds
March 6, 1961. “Hobart
winner Nanda Barlu (Cola Minda x Harry’s Belle)
owners R Wilson & J Devon
2nd Go Jet
3rd Kurerin
margins 5 x 3/4 time 29.8”
Devonport Cup 465yds
March 25, 1961. “Devonport
winner Teela (Plunkett’s Pride x The Poigal)
owner G Mchugh
2nd Secret Lustre
3rd Ivan York
margins 1 1/2 x 1 time 25 5/16”
Easter Cup 548yds
April 8, 1961. “Launceston
winner Creamy Cheetah (Kureson x My Cheetah)
owner R Thomas
2nd Tullass
3rd Knockie’s Jet
margins hd x nose time 30 9/16”
Gold Collar 548yds
May 13, 1961. “Launceston
winner Fair Dasher (Dasher’s Bow x Sable Belle)
owner R W Eeles
2nd Fawn Stripe
3rd Fairy Flake
margins 1/2 x 1/2 time 30 7/16”
Tasmanian Sprint Championship 540yds
June 17, 1961. “Hobart
winner Ophir Doll (Propulsion x Ophir Kitty)
owner H R Williamson
2nd Dandy Dale
3rd Lawrenny
margins 5 x hd time 30.1”
Tasmanian Distance Championship 685yds
June 24, 1961. “Hobart
winner Western Idol (Kureson x Ruby Stoker)
owner R Mead
2nd Ophir Doll
3rd Prince Mandy
margins 7 x 3 1/2 time 38.2”
Match Race 548yds
July 29, 1961. “Launceston first prize 500 pounds
winner Tamaroo (Lucky Bingo x Rockleen)
owner Ian Kitto trainer Jim Harvey
2nd Western Idol
margin 4 1/2 time 29 15/16 ”
J G Nelson Cup 548yds
November 18, 1961. “Launceston
winner Isosceles (Cola Minda x Bookie’s Regret)
owner G Miller
2nd Nation Queen
3rd Lovely Word
margins 2 x 2 time 30 10/16”
Queensland Listed Event
Lawnton Memorial Cup 437yds
May 30, 1961. “Lawnton
winner Smoky Leonard (Bright Linen x Ena Alert)
owner Mrs V L Hewton trainer A Hewton
2nd Jatarada
3rd Gracious Belle
margins time 23.2”
Queensland Cup 580yds
July 10, 1961. “Beenleigh first prize 500 pounds
winner Gay Saibot (Mr Saibot x Merry Lyn)
owner Toby Daniels
2nd Stephen’s Chance
3rd Miss Weja
margins 3 x 3 time 31.3 “