Considering the rich history associated with the Oakleigh Plate that we have explored above in the ‘History of the Oakleigh Plate’ section of this Oakleigh Plate preview, there are a heap of notable victors throughout the Oakleigh Plate’s almost 150-year history. As discussed above, Russian Revolution, Placid Ark, and Aurie’s Star are some of the best-known racers, but some past winners are notable for other reasons.
Below is a list of all the Oakleigh Plate champions since its inception. Keep reading below that to see a small summary of some of the Oakleigh Plate’s best winners and best stories.
- 2022 – Marabi
- 2021 – Celebrity Queen/Portland Sky
- 2020 – Pippie
- 2019 – Booker
- 2018 – Russian Revolution
- 2017 – Sheidel
- 2016 – Flamberge
- 2015 – Shamal Wind
- 2014 – Lankan Rupee
- 2013 – Mrs Onassis
- 2012 – Woorim
- 2011 – Eagle Falls
- 2010 – Starspangledbanner
- 2009 – Swiss Ace
- 2008 – Weekend Hussler
- 2007 – Undue
- 2006 – Snitzel
- 2005 – Fastnet Rock
- 2004 – Reactive
- 2003 – River Dove
- 2002 – Sudurka
- 2001 – Miss Kournikova
- 2000 – Sports
- 1999 – Dantelah
- 1998 – Singing The Blues
- 1997 – Spartacus
- 1996 – Drum
- 1995 – Khaptingly
- 1994 – Kenvain
- 1993 – Mookta
- 1992 – Schillaci
- 1991 – With Me
- 1990 – Scarlet Bisque
- 1989 – Clay Hero
- 1988 – Snippets
- 1987 – Placid Ark
- 1986 – Coal Pak
- 1985 – Mr. Illusion
- 1984 – Mighty Avalanche
- 1983 – Sans Rival
- 1982 – Harpagus
- 1981 – Gleaming Waters
- 1980 – Turf Ruler
- 1979 – Mistress Anne
- 1978 – Hartbalm
- 1977 – Merger
- 1976 – Kentland
- 1975 – Zephyr Bay
- 1974 – Tontonan
- 1973 – Zambari
- 1972 – Dual Choice
- 1971 – Dual Choice
- 1970 – Alrello
- 1969 – Iga Ninja
- 1968 – Magic Ruler
- 1967 – Marmion
- 1966 – Citius
- 1965 – Time And Tide
- 1964 – Pardon Me
- 1963 – Kilshery
- 1962 – New Statesman
- 1961 – Gay Saba
- 1960 – Power Duke
- 1959 – Gold Stakes
- 1958 – Dubbo
- 1957 – Adelina
- 1956 – Lucky Stride
- 1955 – Dicast
- 1954 – Birdwood
- 1953 – Winlake
- 1952 – Cromwell
- 1951 – Regal Scout
- 1950 – Spitfire
- 1949 – San Domenico
- 1948 – Tahmoor
- 1947 – Kind Link
- 1946 – Delina
- 1945 – Ava
- 1944 – Burberry
- 1943 – Millais
- 1942 – High Title
- 1941 – Zonda
- 1940 – Unishak
- 1939 – Aurie's Star
- 1938 – Pamelus
- 1937 – Aurie's Star
- 1936 – Belle Silhouette
- 1935 – Arachne
- 1934 – First Money
- 1933 – Ibrani
- 1932 – Blematic/Umbertana
- 1931 – Merab/First Arrow
- 1930 – Figure
- 1929 – Day Dreamer
- 1928 – Euston
- 1927 – Baringhup
- 1926 – Perspective
- 1925 – Adrift
- 1924 – Royal Thought
- 1923 – Chelidon
- 1922 – Wish Wynne
- 1921 – race not held
- 1920 – Molly's Robe
- 1919 – Cielo
- 1918 – Poitrina
- 1917 – Woorak
- 1916 – Tullia
- 1915 – Brattle
- 1914 – Popinjay
- 1913 – Burri
- 1912 – Queen Of Scots
- 1911 – Blairgour
- 1910 – Celerity
- 1909 – Irishman
- 1908 – Bright Steel
- 1907 – Beresina
- 1906 – Wandin
- 1905 – Abington
- 1904 – Silenus
- 1903 – F.J.A
- 1902 – Drawbridge
- 1901 – Wakeful
- 1900 – Veneda
- 1899 – Stand Off
- 1898 – Resolute
- 1897 – So And So
- 1896 – Coil
- 1895 – Wakawatea
- 1894 – Moorite
- 1893 – Lord Hopetoun
- 1892 – Camoola
- 1891 – Wild Rose
- 1890 – Titan
- 1889 – Nectarine
- 1888 – My Lord
- 1887 – Surprise
- 1886 – William Tell
- 1885 – Marie Louise
- 1884 – Malua
Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution won the Oakleigh Plate in 2018. One of the most talented sprinters of our generation in the Australian racing scene, Russian Revolution’s victory just 5 years ago is no surprise. With the combination of early speed and a strong late kick, Russian Revolution’s victory in the Oakleigh Plate is still one of his all-time achievements.
Schillaci
In 1992’s edition of the Oakleigh Plate, we saw one of the most memorable runs of all time in the Oakleigh Plate. Schillaci was always known for his pure racing ability and lightning speed, coupled with a tenacious knack from come-from-behind victories. Remaining as a popular figure in Australian racing lore, Schillaci took out the Oakleigh Plate in easy fashion.
Placid Ark
Placid Ark was an absolute phenom that claimed victory in the Oakleigh Plate in 1987. We have already discussed Placid Ark in the preview to the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes, so if you want to read more about Placid Ark’s exceptional ability and career, go visit our page. Of course, Placid Ark is on this list for a reason though, he also claimed the win in 1987’s Oakleigh Plate.
Aurie’s Star
In both the 1937 Oakleigh Plate and the 1939 Oakleigh Plate (yes, we are talking about the Oakleigh Plate victors nearly 100 years ago), Aurie’s Star became the first multiple time champion of the Oakleigh Plate. Again, this horse was ahead of its time and one of the best sprinters of the early to mid 1900s in Australian racing. See, here at OnlyRacing, we dive way back into these race previews, and this Oakleigh Plate preview is no exception.
Malua
Now let’s go all the way back to the 1800s, 1884 to be specific, and look at the winner of the inaugural Oakleigh Plate. Malua was one of the first true sprinters that exceled in the Australian racing scene. Having claimed victory in the Oakleigh Plate twice, Malua won several other named races on its way to an illustrious career. But Malua will always go down in history as the first racehorse to win the Oakleigh Plate.
The Oakleigh Plate would not be what it is today if these horses didn’t race. The wins of Russian Revolution, Schillaci, Placid Ark, Aurie’s Star, and Malua in the Oakleigh Plate help to paint the tapestry of the rich history of the Oakleigh Plate.
The Oakleigh Plate is set to take place on the 25th of February this year at Sandown Lakeside. It is one of the top sprint races in Victoria as a Group 1 event and attracts some of the biggest sprint racers and figures in Australia. Be sure to tune in so you don’t miss out on the 2023 Oakleigh Plate!
