Major Beel
Major Beel was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 31. The field numbered 18 runners. The horse is by Savabeel out of Gram. The win was worth AUD 1,155,000 to the winner. The winning time was 2m 40.37s.
Australia
Randwick · 01.04.23
Watch the raceAustralian Derby
2ndVirtuous Circle3yo by Almanzor × She Is StrykingA$ 380,000
3rdSuizuro3yo by Real Impact × SussuroA$ 195,000
Full result →
PurseA$ 1,950,000
To the winnerA$ 1,155,000
Distance2400 metres
Winning time2m 40.37s
SurfaceTurf · Heavy(9)
Conditions3-year-olds
Runners18
Stories of this Result
Major Beel
Watch the race
Sky Racing · English commentaryResult
18 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndVirtuous Circle3yo gelding by Almanzor × She Is StrykingBrett PrebbleLiam Howley0.81A$ 380,000
4thSharp 'N' Smart3yo gelding by Redwood × Queen MargaretHugh BowmanG & D Rogerson2.54A$ 88,000
5thHigh Approach3yo gelding by Highland Reel × EncapsulateJordan ChildsArchie Alexander3.78A$ 42,000
6thElliptical3yo gelding by Dundeel × Marquise da RossaMark ZahraAnthony & Sam Freedman4.38A$ 20,000
10thMark Twain3yo gelding by Shocking × Pinders PrizeKerrin McEvoyR James & R Wellwood9.37A$ 15,000
11thTwigman3yo gelding by Preferment × Diamonds of DubawiL R DittmanP S Shailer9.58
12thTapildoodledo3yo gelding by Proisir × Mrs TappyReece JonesK M Taplin9.71
17thDomingo3yo gelding by Contributer × FalsettoBrenton AvdullaJohn O'Shea13.24
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 01.04.23Major Beel
SavabeelSire
GramDamby O'reilly
DamGram
Major Beel is the first foal out of the unraced Gram (O'Reilly).
Second damGold Rocks
The second dam Gold Rocks (Oratorio) won the Gr.2 Karrakatta Plate, Perth's premier race for two-year-olds. Her offspring include Gold Fever and Gold Rush, both winners of the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders' Stakes, and Calaverite (Lonhro), winner of the Listed Gimcrack Stakes at Randwick and dam of Golden Mile (Astern), winner of the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas.
Third damAlozie
Third dam Alozie (Luskin Star).
Next generation
Gram's second foal is the unraced two-year-old filly Rose Gold, also by Savabeel, and she was covered by Savabeel again last season.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | HitotsuMaurice × Love Is Fickle | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceJohn Allen | A Kheir, K J Payne, Mrs V M Payne, J A O'Neill, V Kheir, A J Willoughby, G J P Van Ameyden, L Caminiti, J M Simmons, D Edmonds, Carty Racing, D F Degenhardt & D BuzadzicArrowfield | ||
| 2021 | Explosive JackJakkalberry × Extra Explosive | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceJohn Allen | M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, T A Ginnane, Madica, Mrs B E Porter, Miss J L Porter, Miss M Porter, D J O'Connor, N Matthews, D J Canny, A E Ronalds, J H Mcinnes, The Kov & A S IngersoleLuigi Muollo | ||
| 2020 | Quick ThinkerSo You Think × Acouplamas | M Baker & Andrew ForsmanOpie Bosson | Oti Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), D Honiss, J Boyd, A Boyd, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Ms M Webb, C Hall, J Gleeson, M Gleeson, P Goodwin, R Koch, J Williams, J Spence, J & Mrs D Gurrieri, Sibling Rivalry, Maverick Racing, Centsless Synd & Cross Tasman SyndBowcock Bloodstock |
History since 1926
Australian Derby97Editions since 1926
0Multiple winners
5%Won by fillies or mares5 of 98 · 1 of the last 20
2:28.4Fastest winning timeOctagonal · 1996
Record holders
Most wins since 19261ZabeelSire · 1996, 1999, 2002, 20074 wins
2MagpieDamsire · 1937, 1946, 19523 wins
All 98 winners since 1926
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Major Beel Savabeel | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Timothy Clark | Mrs M N Annetts, M J Chittick et al Waikato Stud Ltd, Waikato | 31.00 |
| 2022 | Hitotsu Maurice | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace John Allen | A Kheir, K J Payne et al Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd | 3.00 |
| 2021 | Explosive Jack Jakkalberry | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace John Allen | M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston et al Explosive Breeding Ltd | 16.00 |
| 2020 | Quick Thinker So You Think | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman Opie Bosson | OTI Racing, D Honiss, JA & A Boyd, Cross Tasman, L & M Webb, D McKeown, Mr J JF & MG Gleeson, PK Goodwin, Centsless, Mrs DC & JM Gurrieri, CL Hall, R Koch, J Williams, Maverick Racing, Sibling Rivalry, JP Spence Bowcock Bloodstock | 8.00 |
| 2019 | Angel Of Truth Animal Kingdom | Gwenda Markwell Corey Brown | Superhorse Syndicate Superhorse Trust | 15.00 |
| 2018 | Levendi Pierro | Peter Gelagotis Mark Zahra | E Gelagotis, B M & W Racing et al Mr R Anderson VIC | 6.00 |
| 2017 | Jon Snow Iffraaj | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman Damian Lane | Zame Partnership R W E Moore | 7.00 |
| 2016 | Tavago Tavistock | Busuttin & Young Tommy Berry | K R Banks, Mrs P Hatchard Et Al Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan, Mrs C A & J H Kelly | 31.00 |
| 2015 | Mongolian Khan Holy Roman Emperor | Murray Baker Opie Bosson | Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Industry (NZ) Ltd Grenville Stud | |
| 2014 | Criterion Sebring | David Payne Hugh Bowman | Sir O G Glenn Go Bloodstock New Zealand Ltd | 3.00 |
| 2013 | It's A Dundeel High Chaparral | Murray Baker James McDonald | Arrowfield It's A Dundeel Syndicate Murray & Jo Andersen | 1.00 |
| 2012 | Ethiopia Helenus | Pat Carey Rhys McLeod | Wyadup Valley Farm Wyadup Valley Farm | 15.00 |
| 2011 | Shamrocker O'Reilly | Danny O'Brien Glen Boss | J R Dimery, Raffles Farm Syndicate et al V & Mrs M R Trillo | 5.00 |
| 2010 | Shoot Out High Chaparral | John Wallace Stathi Katsidis | G L Huddy & Mrs L F Huddy N C Stewart | 5.00 |
| 2009 | Roman Emperor Montjeu | Bart Cummings Jim Cassidy | J B Cummings, Dato Tan Chin Nam et al Mrs T P Anderson, G P Chaplow & Michael Ormond Childrens Trust | 15.00 |
| 2008 | Nom Du Jeu Montjeu | Murray Baker Jeff Lloyd | Mrs WM Morton Mrs WM Morton | 26.00 |
| 2007 | Fiumicino Zabeel | John Hawkes Darren Beadman | N Moraitis G W de Gruchy & Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan | 7.00 |
| 2006 | Headturner Anabaa | John Hawkes Darren Beadman | G G Syndicate Ltd Et Al Mr T Bodle | 3.00 |
| 2005 | Eremein Timber Country | Allan Denham Corey Brown | G B & Mrs A B White Bhima Pty Ltd | 5.00 |
| 2004 | Starcraft Soviet Star | Garry Newham Glen Boss | The Australian Syndicate Garry J. Chittick | 3.00 |
| 2003 | Clangalang Clang | Gerald Ryan Scott Seamer | M J McDonald et al Mrs J Thorne | 11.00 |
| 2002 | Don Eduardo Zabeel | Lee Freedman Damien Oliver | — Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan | 3.00 |
| 2001 | Universal Prince Scenic | Bede Murray Justin Sheehan | T W Hogan, Mrs V M & M A Brady | 3.00 |
| 2000 | Fairway Danzero | Jack Denham Brian York | J Cordina Et Al R. & J. Cvitkovic | 13.00 |
| 1999 | Sky Heights Zabeel | C Alderson Glen Boss | R P Leigh Et Al | 4.00 |
| 1998 | Gold Guru Geiger Counter | Leon Macdonald G Childs | B H Perks et Al | 5.50 |
| 1997 | Ebony Grosve Grosvenor | Graeme Rogerson S Dye | C Buckingham & T Tobin | 9.00 |
| 1996 | Octagonal Zabeel | John Hawkes D Beadman | Jack & Bob Ingham Patrick & Justine Hogan | 2.00 |
| 1995 | Ivory's Irish Best Western | J B Cummings L V Cassedy | — | 13.00 |
| 1994 | Mahogany Last Tycoon | Lee Freedman Greg Hall | LJ Willams, SJ Williams, KFB Packer, RR Packer Akron Breeding & Racing Venture | 2.00 |
| 1993 | Innocent King Tolomeo | KA Jordan J A Cassedy | — | 3.50 |
| 1992 | Naturalism Palace Music | Lee Freedman — | S. P. & K. M. Silk, J. W. Collins, D B Dimattina, D. M. Tricarico & C. P. Koch | 4.50 |
| 1991 | Durbridge Durham Ranger | — — | — | 3.50 |
| 1990 | Dr. Grace Sir Tristram | Geoff Chapman Jim Cassidy | — | 5.00 |
| 1989 | Research Imperial Prince | Clarry Conners — | — Newhaven Park Stud | 1.73 |
| 1988 | Beau Zam Zamazaan | Bart Cummings — | — C R Stuart | 1.25 |
| 1987 | Myocard Ivory Hunter | — — | — | 1.53 |
| 1986 | Bonecrusher Pag-Asa | Frank Ritchie Gary Stewart | Peter J. Mitchell Bill Punch | 1.67 |
| 1985 | Tristarc Sir Tristram | — — | — | 15.00 |
| 1984 | Prolific Vice Regal | — — | — | 9.00 |
| 1983 | Strawberry Road Whiskey Road | Doug Bougoure Mick Dittman | J. Pantos & A. Pantos, G. Georgopoulos, M. Menegazzo, Ray Stehr and John Singleton J. Pantos & G. Georgopoulos | 3.25 |
| 1982 | Rose Of Kingston Claude | Robert E. Hoysted — | David Hains | 4.00 |
| 1981 | Our Paddy Boy Blarney Kiss | — Mick Mallyon | — | 7.00 |
| 1980 | Kingston Town Bletchingly | T. J. Smith Malcolm Johnston | David Hains & G Monsborough David Hains | 1.22 |
| 1979 | Dulcify Decies | Colin Hayes — | Colin Hayes | 2.38 |
| 1977 | Belmura Lad Belmura | Bart Cummings Neville Voigt | — | 5.50 |
| 1976 | Great Lover Spoiled Lad | — — | — | 13.00 |
| 1975 | Battle Sign Battle-Wagon | George Walton — | — | 2.62 |
| 1974 | Taras Bulba Oncidium | — John Stocker | — | 3.50 |
| 1973 | Imagele Sostenuto | — — | — | 2.50 |
| 1972 | Gold Brick Oncidium | Tom Kennedy — | Jack Ingham, Bob Ingham | 5.50 |
| 1971 | Classic Mission Persian Garden 2nd | — — | — | 4.25 |
| 1970 | Silver Sharpe Showdown | Tommy Smith Neville Voigt | Tony McSweeney, Mollie McSweeney | 13.00 |
| 1969 | Divide And Rule Alcimedes | — Darby McCarthy | — | 7.00 |
| 1968 | Wilton Park Le Filou | Morrie Anderson Hilton Cope | — Tom Hogan | 9.00 |
| 1967 | Swift Peter Peter's Yarn | — Ray Selkrig | — | 13.00 |
| 1966 | El Gordo Agricola | Leo O'Sullivan Neil Campton | — | 7.00 |
| 1965 | Prince Grant Alcimedes | — — | — | 51.00 |
| 1964 | Royal Sovereign Chatsworth 2nd | — Ray Selkrig | — | 15.00 |
| 1963 | Summer Fiesta Summertime | — — | — | 5.00 |
| 1962 | Summer Prince Summertime | Tommy Smith George Moore | — | 5.50 |
| 1961 | Summer Fair Summertime | Leo O'Sullivan Tommy Hill | — Bob Miller | 8.00 |
| 1960 | Persian Lyric Persian Book | J. W. Cook Athol Mulley | Mr. u. Mrs. J. Mandel | 2.11 |
| 1959 | Martello Towers Gaekwar's Pride | Peter Lawson George Podmore | — | 2.38 |
| 1958 | Skyline Star Kingdom | Jack Green — | — | 7.00 |
| 1957 | Tulloch Khorassan | Tommy J. Smith George Moore | E.A. Haley Trelawney Stud | 1.44 |
| 1956 | Monte Carlo Lucky Bag | — Neville Sellwood | — | 6.00 |
| 1955 | Caranna Valognes | — Athol Mulley | — | 2.50 |
| 1954 | Prince Delville Delville Wood | — Ray Selkrig | — | 3.75 |
| 1953 | Prince Morvi Gaekwar's Pride | — Neville Sellwood | — | 2.25 |
| 1952 | Deep River Midstream | — — | John Blois de Wack | 6.00 |
| 1951 | Channel Rise Channel Swell | — Barry Smith | — | 26.00 |
| 1950 | Alister Whirlaway | Snowy Wolters Reg Heather | Bill Balloch Alfred Owen Ellison | 8.00 |
| 1949 | Playboy The Buzzard | — — | — | |
| 1948 | Carbon Copy Helios | — — | — | |
| 1947 | Valiant Crown Valiant Chief | — — | — | |
| 1946 | Concerto Midstream | — — | — | |
| 1945 | Magnificent Ajax | — — | — | |
| 1944 | Tea Rose Mr. Standfast | — — | — | |
| 1943 | Moorland Felcrag | — — | — | |
| 1942 | Main Topic Talking | — — | — | |
| 1941 | Laureate Law Maker | — — | — | |
| 1940 | Pandect Pantheon | — — | — | |
| 1939 | Reading Marconigram | — — | — | |
| 1938 | Nuffield Heroic | — — | — | |
| 1937 | Avenger Pantheon | — — | — | |
| 1936 | Talking Magpie | — — | — | |
| 1935 | Homer Iliad | — — | — | |
| 1935 | Allunga Inchaquire | — — | — | |
| 1934 | Theo Limond | — — | — | |
| 1933 | Hall Mark Heroic | — — | — | |
| 1932 | Peter Pan Pantheon | — — | — | |
| 1931 | Ammon Ra Limond | — — | — | |
| 1930 | Tregilla Treclare | — — | — | |
| 1929 | Phar Lap Night Raid | — — | Mr D. J. Davis | |
| 1928 | Prince Humphrey Duke Humphrey | — — | — | |
| 1927 | Trivalve Cyklon | — — | — | |
| 1926 | Rampion Rossendale | — — | — |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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