The New South Wales city of Albury, named after a town in England, lies on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River, the river acting as a dividing line between Albury in New South Wales and Wodonga in Victoria. The earliest European settlers to arrive in the town on 16th November 1824 were explorers Hovell and Hume, the river and Highway being named after Hume’s father. The city is located some 345 miles from the state capital Sydney and boasts a population in excess of 50,000. The city benefits from its own racecourse, although it has a rich racing history having held meetings as early as 1840 at Browns Paddocks. Within 5 years the track had established the Albury Cup, yet it was to be a further 10 years before the Albury Jockey Club came into being. During this period of time the horses which thrilled the large crowds were Grey Othello, Sampson, Mosstrooper and Nutwith. That 1845 Albury Silver Cup was won by Romeo, a grey gelding owned by Mr Joe Spalding and bred by Captain McDonald of Noorongong Station. The race was run in 3 one mile heats on Monday 17th March 1845 on a course located between Union Bridge and the old Hume Inn, near to Dr Schlink’s residency. (Information taken from The Cowra Free Press Tuesday 6th May 1930) After the race the Cup was filled with rum, the horse and owner being toasted by all at the course.

The races moved from Browns Paddocks to the present day racecourse in 1865, with races administered by the Albury Turf Club. However, in July 1865 a board meeting was held in consequence of a lack of public support, after which the Albury Jockey Club regretted that it had to abandon hopes of staging a race meeting owing to a deficiency of £280 the previous year. Yet it was a further 16 years before the foundation of the Albury Racing Club on 21st January 1881. Their inaugural meeting was staged on Tuesday 5th April 1881 when the Cup was won by Marama in exactly 3 minutes, defeating Eileen and Albyn. A year later the Cup was won by Eros owned by Mr J Iliffe and ridden by O’Brien. (Full result shown below) By 1883 the Albury Cup was firmly establish in the racing programme, with Coolabah, owned by Mr O Poplin and ridden by Miller winning by a head in that year, and the Cup has been contested ever since. In 1902 the first grandstand was built, which was to last over 70 years, and was eventually replaced by the present day grandstand in 1974. Today the racecourse is a highly successful venture, hosting 18 meetings annually, culminating in the running of the Albury Cup in March. Some early winners up to the start of the Second World War (all others are available on request), together with a list of most recent winners of the Cup are shown below.

March 1882 Albury Cup (100 Sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles
1. Eros owned by Mr J Iliffe and ridden by O’Brien
2. Alarm Bell owned by Mr W J Bean and ridden by Wilson
3. Kathleen Mavourneen owned by Mr J Phillips and ridden by Hales
The winner won by 1 ½ lengths and 6 ran

Thursday 15th March 1883 Albury Cup (100 Sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles
1. Coolabah, 3 year old brown colt carrying 6 st 12lbs owned by Mr O Poplin
2. Rapid owned by Mr A D Middleton
3. Bonnie Bee owned by Mr A McDonald
The winner won by a head

1881 The Albury Cup over 1 ½ miles was won by Marama, beating Eileen and Albyn in 3 minutes
1882 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles was won by Eros owned by Mr J Iliffe and ridden by O’Brien
1883 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles was won by Coolabah owned by Mr O Poplin and ridden by Miller
1884 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles was won by Friendship (4/1) owned by Mr J McKenzie and ridden by Vetter, beating Verdi (8/1) owned by Mr W J Thorogood and ridden by Sanders, with Bonnie Bee (2/1) owned by Mr A Baker and ridden by Colley in third.
1885 The Albury Gold Cup (gifted by Mr George Day, with 100 sovereigns added) over 1 ½ miles was won by Thakombau (5/2) owned by Mr T McAllister and ridden by Mitchell, beating Hurricane (4/1) owned by Mr T Coffey and ridden by Williamson, with Olivette (8/1) owned by the Paton Brothers and ridden by Nicholson in third.
1886 The Albury Gold Cup (100 sovereigns added by Mr L Ryan) over 1 ½ miles was won by Sandal (4/1) owned by Mr W Gordon and ridden by Gaghan, beating Lesbia (5/2) owned by Mr R Barnett and ridden by Williamson, with Gence (12/1) owned by Mr T Coffey and ridden by Cox in third.
1887 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns added by Mr J Hore) over 1 ¼ miles and 182 yards was won by Beeswing (5/2) owned by Mr R Hoystead and ridden by Hales, beating Abuse (5/2) owned by Mr C Wheeler and ridden by Wheeler, with Allander (7/1) owned by Mr T Coffey and ridden by Williamson in third.

REMARKABLE EVENT

In 1888 a remarkable event occurred when the starter sent the horses the wrong side of the starting post first time around and the race had to be made void. Morok, the favourite, won that void race and was made the 2/1 ON favourite in the re-run, although very little betting took place and no odds were declared on the remainder of the field. In the event Morok was beaten into second place by Mr P Heffernan’s Drumstick.

1888 The Albury Gold Cup (125 sovereigns a gift of Mr T H Matel) over 1 ¼ miles and 182 yards was won by Drumstick owned by Mr P Heffernan and ridden by Williams, beating Morok (2/1 ON Fav) owned by Mr R S McKenzie and ridden by Hales, with Desmond owned by Mr R Hoystead and ridden by Moncrieff in third.

1901 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 ¼ miles and 182 yards was won by Palmerston (2/1) owned by Mr J H Davis and ridden by O’Brien, beating Trienid (8/1) owned by Mr J Laffin and ridden by D Pegrum, with Dundee (4/1) owned by Mr A J King and ridden by Jordan in third. 12 ran
1902 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) once raound the course was won by Winoline (3/1) owned by Mr E Stansford and ridden by E Stansford, beating Zeno II (8/1) owned by Mr S Watson and ridden by W H Smith, with Kipling (8/1) owned by Mr J J McGrath and ridden by E Beaver. 14 ran
1903 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) once round was won by Yum Yum (Evens fav) owned by Mr F J Mitchell and ridden by Jordan, beating Loveshot (5/1) owned by Mr F Norton and ridden by Henderson, with Shilling (5/1) owned by Mr J Pierce and ridden by Perkins in third. 9 ran
1904 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Dromana (15/1) owned by Mr T Paton and ridden by F Foulsham, beating Manason (20/1) owned by Mr T Daley, with The Snail (6/1) owned by Mr E G Broben in third. 11 ran
1905 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Solano (5/1) owned by Mr A Evans and ridden by Evans, beating Designer (3/1) owned by J Whitehead, with Revilor (10/1) owned by Mr P Pusteria in third. 7 ran
1906 The Albury Cup (£115) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Dyed Garments (10/1) owned by Messrs P & W Mitchell and ridden by Fisher, beating Old Gold (25/1) owned by Mr C Edghill and ridden by Hyland, with Pierus (2/1) owned by Mr J McLaughlin and ridden by Wheeler in third. 12 ran
1907 The Albury Cup (£115) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Graftleaine (10/1) owned by Mr J S Cass and ridden by Minter after a run-off because of a dead-heat with St Trella (7/2) owned by Mr S King and ridden by Moon, with Rata (10/1) owned by Mr W Mitchell and ridden by Fisher in third. 11 ran
1908 The Albury Cup (115 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Graftelaine (4/1) owned by Mr J S Cass and ridden by Black, beating Dix (12/1) owned by Mr G Fitzgerald and ridden by Parkhurst, with Orange (7/4 fav) owned by Mr D Slattery and ridden by Clifton in third. 13 ran
1909 The Albury Cup (£115) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Peep Bo (5/1) owned by Mr F J Mitchell and ridden by E Turner, beating Play (7/1) owned by Mr B Hoysted and ridden by Hoysted, with The Jew (4/1) owned by Mr C Linn and ridden by Black in third. 12 ran

Serious Incident

The 1910 race was marred by a serious accident which occurred turning for home when Peep Bo fell and brought down Royal Rose and Moorcia. Turner, riding peep Bo, was kicked in the head, causing serious injury.
The Albury Cup (£115) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Graftnot (6/1) owned by Mr R Mather and ridden by Black, beating Kure (4/1) owned by Mr F J McMahon, with The Manager (20/1) owned by Mr J S Cass in third. 8 ran

1911 The Albury Cup (115 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Well Done (Evens fav) owned by the Briese Brothers and ridden by Hyland, beating Yuranigh’s Daughter (5/1 owned by Mr N Devlin and ridden by Bolton, with McAlpin (3/1) owned by Mr J O’Dwyer and ridden by H Stuart in third. 9 ran
1912 The Albury Cup (£115 and a Silver Cup) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won  by Yandilla King (7/2) owned by Mr K Pierce and ridden by Higgins, beating Lady Frederick (4/1) owned by Mrs G Fitzgerald and ridden by Parkhurst, with Simply (4/1) owned by Mr J McDonald and ridden by Allatt in third. 6 ran
1913 The Albury Cup (135 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Delphic (3/1 fav) owned by Mr P O’Dwyer and ridden by H Stuart, beating Guisippina (4/1) owned by Mr W H Mate and ridden by S Waddups, with Noogoora (10/1) owned by Mr Thomas Paton and ridden by Bracken in third. 7 ran
1914 The Albury Cup (135 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Polldook (12/1) owned by Mr R J Rankin and Mr W H Killick and ridden by Allatt, beating Polly Brown (4/1) owned by Mr B Hoysted and ridden by Hyland, with Harvest Moon (10/1) owned by Mr G Wilson and ridden by Parkhurst in third. 10 ran
1915 The Albury Cup (£135) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Dyor (7/4 fav) owned by Mr T Royd and ridden by Pinn, beating Prompt (3/1) owned by Mr J Reilly and ridden by Jos Higgins, with Narrawa (6/1) owned by Mr H J Paton and ridden by Dempsey in third. 9 ran
1916 This year the Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) moved to May and was won by Polly Brown (50/1) owned by Mr B Hoysted and ridden by Hoysted, beating Bundong (50/1) owned by Mr J Pierce and ridden by Treloar, with Tungah (10/1) owned by Mr W Lowden and ridden by Matthews in third. 8 ran
1917 The Albury Cup (100 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Coquetdale (6/1) owned by Mr A J Cullen and ridden by Hyland, beating Polly Brown (7/1) owned by B Hoysted and ridden by Hoysted, with Lady Minuette (4/1) owned by Mr K Pierce and ridden by Parkhurst in third. 10 ran
1918 The Albury Cup (£100) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Angelform (3/1) owned by Mr H Petersen and ridden by H Stuart, beating Kangatong (5/4 fav) owned by Mr Fred J Mitchell and ridden by Walker, with Coquetdale (9/2) owned by Mr A F Cullen and ridden by Hyland in third. 5 ran

AJC Restrictions

In 1919 restrictions were imposed by the Australian Jockey Club which meant that the Albury Cup date in April was cancelled and a future date was to be assigned once restrictions had been lifted. Eventually the meeting did take place in mid-June.
The 1919 Albury Cup (£130) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Lady Narcissa (6/1) owned by Mr C J H Nisson and ridden by Smart, beating Vauntress (2/1 fav) owned by Mr M Sawyer and ridden by A Hyland, with Beau Cheval (6/1) owned by Mrs Revelle and ridden by Scott in third. 6 ran

1920 The Albury Cup (£150) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Ulandra (2/1 fav) owned by Mr Nat Sawyer and ridden by H Hyland, beating Airoo (20/1) ridden by P Murphy, with Tresco (9/2) ridden by H Foster in third. 8 ran
1921 The Albury Cup (150 sovereigns) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Bimbi (5/4 fav) owned by Mr J Pierce and ridden by A Skirving, beating Filandria (3/1) owned by Mr R J Croxford and ridden by W Lane, with Bronzesheen (10/1) owned by Mr A B McLaughlin and ridden by Matthews in third. 4 ran
1922 The Albury Cup (£150) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Satin Bea (6/1) owned by Mr T Connor and ridden by Davis, beating Felices (10/1) owned by Mr W White and ridden by W Lane, with Seabound (8/1) owned by Mr A O Rixon and ridden by Hyland in third. 10 ran
1923 The Albury Cup (£150) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Toohey (10/1) owned by Mr M Sawyer and ridden by McNamara, beating Lord Benz (7/1) owned by W Felsted and ridden by Cusden, with Tresco (10/1) owned by Mr A E Bowman and ridden by Foster in third. 10 ran
1924 The Albury Cup (£250) over 1 ¼ miles was won by Posima (3/1) owned by Mr D McNamara and ridden by Eaton, beating Pixie Lad (12/1) owned by Mr W Billens and ridden by A Breasley, with St Joe (5/1) owned by Mr D B Smith and ridden by Wilson. 13 ran Surely this could not have been Scobie Breasley as he was only 10 years old at the time.
1925 The Albury Gold Cup (£1000) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Gay Serenader (6/1) owned by Mr P T Heywood and Mr M S Cooper and ridden by H Bastian, beating Warwickshire (6/1) owned by Mr E J O’Dwyer and ridden by E O’Sullivan, with Wildun owned by Mrs G Biggin and ridden by W Johnstone in third. 17 ran
1926 The Albury Gold Cup (£1000) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Spearer (5/1) owned by Mr H Gymer and ridden by A Reid, beating Gunagool (12/1) owned by Mr E L Jones and ridden by H Badger, with Llanthony (5/1) owned by Mr R Paulson and ridden by H Jones in third. 16 ran
1927 The Albury Gold Cup (£1000) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Llanthony (5/2) owned by Mr R Paulson and ridden by W Duncan, beating Don Panther (5/2) owned by Mr G Morrow and ridden by Simpson, with Maycost (10/1) owned by Mrs A M Pierce and ridden by T Lewis in third. 8 ran
1928 The Albury Cup (£1000) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Charlot (5/1) owned by Messrs R N McLean and A F Collins and ridden by J Daniels, beating Valamita owned by Mr F Taverna and Miss R Jacques and ridden by McCarten, with Mountain Prince owned by Mr E M Pierce and ridden by G Eaton in third. 10 ran

The photo above is shown courtesy of The Argus Friday 20th April 1928

1929 The Albury Cup (£1000) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Lalique (7/2 fav) owned by Mr T M Daskeen and ridden by A Dewhurst, beating Lord Eudorus (10/1) owned by Mr H Shaw and ridden by E Baxter, with Nereus (5/1) owned by Mr J Mills and ridden by H Hoysted in third. 12 ran
1930 The Albury Cup (£1000) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Rosbercon (8/1) owned by Mr G Lyons and ridden by A Cooper, beating Silver Billy (25/1) owned by Mr G Fraser and ridden by H Perry, with Ring Boy (10/1) owned by T Truskett and ridden by G Truskett in third. 12 ran
1931 The Albury Gold Cup (£400 with £100 Gold Cup) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Hazelwood (8/1) owned by Mrs Olive Leonard and ridden by A Dewhurst, beating Kaalparoo (14/1) owned by Mr M C Stagg and ridden by S Dodds, with Alcman (4/1) owned by Mr F W Kitchen and ridden by T Lewis in third. 8 ran
1932 The Albury Gold Cup (£150) over 1 mile 3 furlongs was won by Lady Pam (5/1) owned by Mr W R Kemball and ridden by A Reed, beating Spear Lad (2/1 fav) owned by Mr W R Kemball and ridden by J O’Brien, with Liquid Cry (9/4) owned by Mr A H Mackie and ridden by W Duncan in third. 8 ran
1933 The Albury Gold Cup (£150 and a Gold Cup donated by Mr F W Tietyens) was won by Azra (5/1) owned by Mr R Hoysted and ridden by A Wilson, beating Advertiser (4/1) owned by Mr M Sawyer and ridden by Hyland, with More Cyllene (10/1) owned by Mr A H Mackie and ridden by E McNamara in third. 7 ran
1934 The Albury Gold Cup (£150) was won by Tobago (7/2 fav) owned by Mr M Sawyer and ridden by F Hickey, beating Jack Home (10/1) owned by Mr E Wilson and ridden by R Bailey, with Farlure (4/1) owned by Mr E J O’Dwyer and ridden by H Badger in third. 11 ran
1935 The Albury Gold Cup (£150 and a £120 Gold Cup donated by Mrs A M Pierce) was won by Brave Boy (6/4 fav) owned by Mr R Burns and ridden by A Breasley (by now Scobie Breasley was 21), beating Faronga (16/1) owned by Mr T L MacDonald and ridden by M O’Keefe, with Marie Beau (2/1) owned by Mr C L Lindsay and Mr T Ryan and ridden by H Foster in third. 7 ran
1936 The Albury Cup (£150) was won by Orange Bitter (4/1) owned by Mr K G Richards and ridden by J Manning, beating Melton Maid (4/1) owned by Mr C L Lindsay and Mr T Ryan and ridden by A Wilson, with Opinion (5/4 fav) owned by Mr S M Sawyer and ridden by F Hickey in third. 9 ran
1937 The Albury Cup (£150) over 1 ¼ miles less 30 yards was won by Boyfriend (7/1) owned by Mr E M Perdiau and ridden by T Green, beating Villius (4/1 fav) owned by Mr N G Roberts and Mr P T Heywood and ridden by A Fullarton, with Andy Spark (5/1) owned by Mr F Kernaghan and ridden by W Trimble in third. 13 ran
1938 The Albury Cup (£150) oever 1 ¼ miles less 30 yards was won by Gay Friar (6/1) owned by Mr C Star and ridden by A Wilson, beating Veneration (14/1) owned by Mr A T Bennett and ridden by T Green, with Melton Maid (8/1) owned by Mr C L Lindsay and Mr T Ryan and ridden by W Trimble in third. 11 ran

The photo above is shown courtesy of The Australian 1938

1939 The Albury Cup (£150) over 1 ¼ miles less 30 yards was won by Beau Malt (15/1) owned by Mr E S Whitehead and ridden by W Trimble, beating Saul (3/1 fav) owned by Mrs O M Falkiner and ridden by H Foster, with Manu Forti (10/1) owned by Mr A H and Mr G C Mackie and ridden by H Morris in third. 13 ran

The photo above is shown courtesy of The Weekly Times Saturday 29th April 1939

2005 The Albury Cup was won by Prime Century trained by Graeme Rogerson and ridden by Matthew Cahill
2006 The Albury Cup was won by Above Deck trained by Jim Conlan and ridden by Blake Shinn
2007 The Albury Cup was won by Hofmeister trained by Robert Smerdon and ridden by Damien Oliver
2008 The Albury Cup was won by Luvuleo trained by Graeme Rogerson and ridden by Peter Robl
2009 The Albury Cup ($81,250) over 2000 metres was won by Cape D’Amore (7/1) trained by David Brideoake and ridden by Mark Pegus, beating Bolle trained by Ms B Marshman and ridden by Glen Boss, with Aussie Bomber trained by Rick Freyer and ridden by Nick Souquet in third. 10 ran
2010 The Albury Cup ($110,500) over 2000 metres was won by Growl (100/30) trained by David Hayes and ridden by Brad Rawiller, beating Deltona trained by Kevin Moses and ridden by Tim Clark, with He’s An Angel trained by Brian Cox and ridden by Grant Buckley in third. 15 ran
2011 The Albury Cup ($110,500) over 2000 metres was won by Paddy O’Reilly (15/2) trained by Robert Smerdon and ridden by Glen Boss, beating Extra Zero trained by D A Hayes and ridden by Corey Brown, with Speed Gifted trained by D L Freedman and ridden by Hugh Bowman in third 16 ran
2012 The Albury Cup ($102,000) over 2000 metres was won by Extra Zero (9/1) trained by David Hayes and ridden by Nash Rawiller, beating Muirfield trained by Michael Moroney and ridden by Nicholas Hall, with King Diamond owned by Mr Peter G Moody and ridden by Linda Meech in third. 12 ran
2013 The Albury Gold Cup ($102,000) over 2000 metres was won by Niblick (7/1) trained by Brett Cavanough and ridden by Matthew Cahill, beating Coliseo trained by Norm Gardner and ridden by Jeff Penza, with Fabriano trained by Peter Donnelly and ridden by Lye McNeil in third 13 ran
2014 The Albury Gold Cup ($102,000) over 2000 metres was won by Canny Ballad (7/1) trained by Guy Walker and ridden by Kathy O’Hara, beating Price of Glory trained by Brett Cavanough and ridden by Linda Meech, with Jacquinot Bay trained by G H Walter and ridden by Blake Shinn in third. 16 ran
2015 The Albury Gold Cup ($102,000) over 2000 metres was won by Kourkam (11/4) trained by Tony McEvoy and ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, beating Verdant trained by Robert Smerdon and ridden by Brenton Advulla, with Self Sense trained by David Brideoak and ridden by Tye Angland in third. 12 ran
2016 The Albury Gold Cup ($102,000) over 2000 metres was won by Tom Melbourne (6/4 fav) trained by Lee and Anthony Freedman and ridden by Glen Boss, beating High Opinion trained by Chris Heywood and ridden by Nick Heywood, with Hippopus trained by Gai Waterhouse and ridden by Tim Clark in third. 9 ran
2017 The Albury Gold Cup (£101,700) over 2000 metres was won by Green Sweet (9/2) trained by Jean Dubois and ridden by Johan Victoire, beating Cool Chap trained by Lee and Anthony Freedman and ridden by Brenton Avdulla, with Overdue trained by Kym Davison and ridden by Ms Chlesea MacFarlane in third. 15 ran

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