Roman Consul Stakes
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History
The Roman Consul Stakes is a Group 2 race run under Set Weights conditions for three year olds at Rosehill conducted by the Australian Turf Club.
The Roman Consul Stakes is run over 1200m. It was first run in 1979 and was won by Meriville.
The Roman Consul Stakes is named after top class horse from the 1960s.
Only the 2001 running, which took place on the Kensington track at 1100m, was not run over 1200m.
Has predominantly been run at Randwick but the odd edition has been at Rosehill and Warwick Farm. It went to Rosehill in 2023.
The Roman Consul Stakes began as a Listed race then went to Group 3 in 1984 and a Group 2 from 2005.
This race has become the Sydney lead up for the Coolmore Stud Stakes on Derby day but can also become a possible Everest lead up.
In 2016, Russian Revolution defeated the Golden Rose winner and the Golden Slipper winner into the placings.
The 2007 race was not held due to the Equine Influenza break out.
The Roman Consul Stakes was worth $300,000 in 2025.
Notable winners of the Roman Consul Stakes include Switzerland (2024), Best Of Bordeaux (2022), Paulele (2021), Wild Ruler (2020), Cosmic Force (2019), Russian Revolution (2016), Exosphere (2015), Brazen Beau (2014), Zoustar (2013), Foxwedge (2011), Buffering (2010), Fastnet Rock (2004), Exceed And Excel (2003), Snowland (2002), Encounter (1997), Our Maizcay (1995), Slight Chance (1992), Christmas Tree (1987) and Red Anchor (1984).
The 2025 Roman Consul Stakes was won by Hidden Motive from Beadman and Marhoona.
Previous Roman Consul Stakes Winners
| Date | Horse | Jockey | WT | Trainer | BP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HIDDEN MOTIVE
(AUS)
3C CAPITALIST (AUS) - SECRET AGENDA (AUS) NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) |
ASHLEY MORGAN | 56.5 | NATHAN DOYLE | 1 |
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SWITZERLAND
(AUS)
3C SNITZEL (AUS) - MS BAD BEHAVIOR (CAN) BLAME (USA) |
N RAWILLER | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 |
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KING'S GAMBIT
(AUS)
3C I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - SULTRY FEELING (AUS) ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) |
TOMMY BERRY | 56.5 | P & P SNOWDEN | 7 |
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BEST OF BORDEAUX
(AUS)
3C SNITZEL (AUS) - CHATEAU CHEVAL (AUS) HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) |
B MELHAM | 56.5 | KACY FOGDEN | 4 |
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PAULELE
(AUS)
3C DAWN APPROACH (IRE) - CHATOYANT (AUS) FLYING SPUR (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 7 |
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WILD RULER
(AUS)
3C SNITZEL (AUS) - GYPSY ROBIN (USA) DAAHER (CAN) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | P & P SNOWDEN | 5 |
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COSMIC FORCE
(AUS)
3C DEEP FIELD (AUS) - LITTLE ZETA (AUS) COMMANDS (AUS) |
TIM CLARK | 56.5 | P & P SNOWDEN | 7 |
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SESAR
(AUS)
3C SEBRING (AUS) - SARTHEMARE (AUS) STREET CRY (IRE) |
JASON COLLETT | 56.5 | STEVEN O'DEA | 7 |
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VIRIDINE
(AUS)
3C POET'S VOICE (GB) - PATINA (AUS) ANABAA (USA) |
B AVDULLA | 56.5 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 2 |
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RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
(AUS)
3C SNITZEL (AUS) - BALLET D'AMOUR (USA) STRAVINSKY (USA) |
K MCEVOY | 56.5 | P & P SNOWDEN | 6 |
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EXOSPHERE
(AUS)
3C LONHRO (AUS) - ALTITUDE (AUS) DANZERO (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 2 |
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BRAZEN BEAU
(AUS)
3C I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - SANSADEE (AUS) SNAADEE (USA) |
JOAO MOREIRA | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 3 |
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ZOUSTAR
(AUS)
3C NORTHERN METEOR (AUS) - ZOUZOU (AUS) REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) |
J CASSIDY | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 |
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JOLIE BAY
(AUS)
3F FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - LEGALLY BAY (AUS) SNIPPETS (AUS) |
J FORD | 54.5 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 6 |
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FOXWEDGE
(AUS)
3C FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - FOREST NATIVE (USA) FOREST WILDCAT (USA) |
N RAWILLER | 56.5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 2 |
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BUFFERING
(AUS)
3G MOSSMAN (AUS) - ACTION ANNIE (AUS) ANABAA (USA) |
N RAWILLER | 56.5 | ROBERT HEATHCOTE | 9 |
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SHELLSCRAPE
(AUS)
3C DANE SHADOW (AUS) - KISMA (AUS) SNIPPETS (AUS) |
B SHINN | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 7 |
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MONTANA FLYER
(AUS)
3F FLYING SPUR (AUS) - MONTANA DOWNS (AUS) BLUEBIRD (USA) |
P ROBL | 54.5 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 3 |
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REIGNING TO WIN
(AUS)
3G KING OF KINGS (IRE) - SECRET LIAISONS (NZ) T. V. HEART THROB (USA) |
G BOSS | 56.5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 2 |
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DENMARKET
(AUS)
3C LORD DANE (AUS) - BUSINESS BABE (AUS) BLETCHINGLY (AUS) |
S KATSIDIS | 56.5 | GERALD RYAN | 4 |
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FASTNET ROCK
(AUS)
3C DANEHILL (USA) - PICCADILLY CIRCUS (AUS) ROYAL ACADEMY (USA) |
G BOSS | 56.5 | PAUL PERRY | 4 |
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EXCEED AND EXCEL
(AUS)
3C DANEHILL (USA) - PATRONA (USA) LOMOND (USA) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.5 | T R MARTIN | 8 |
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SNOWLAND
(AUS)
3C SNIPPETS (AUS) - SNOWDRIFT (FR) POLISH PRECEDENT (USA) |
C MUNCE | 56.5 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 5 |
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STYLISH LASS
(AUS)
3F BARATHEA (IRE) - PRINCESS MUZNA (GB) SHARDARI (IRE) |
L BEASLEY | 52.5 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 3 |
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KOOTOOMOOTOO
(AUS)
3G DANEWIN (AUS) - CACHELLE (AUS) MARSCAY (AUS) |
B STEWART | 55.0 | JACK DENHAM | 5 |
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