One of the biggest events on the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival calendar, the Warrnambool Cup runs in early May at Warrnambool Racecourse - 'The Bool'.
2024 Warrnambool Cup Results
- 1st: #8 Mystery Island
- 2nd: #6 No Apology
- 3rd: #4 Little Mix
Warrnambool Cup News
The Warrnambool Cup is the most anticipated race on the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival calendar in Victoria. Run over a staying distance of 2350m, the Warrnambool Cup field attracts a quality line-up of black-type gallopers from mainly local Melbourne-based stables and offers $300,000 in total prize money.
The Warrnambool Cup, traditionally held on the first Wednesday or Thursday in May, is one of Australia’s most renowned country races and it often attracts punting volumes far and above the average Listed status race.
Horses who compete in the Warrnambool Cup often have a decent season behind them already and are looking to wrap up their racing in the southern half of the country before either spelling for winter or heading north for the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
The 2024 Warrnambool Cup ran on Thursday May 2, 2024 at Warrnambool Racecourse, known as The ‘Bool’, and was won in a runaway upset by the locally-trained Mystery Island ($14) who saluted by 4.5 lengths.
| 2024 Warrnambool Cup | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Thursday May 2, 2024 |
| Track: | Warrnambool Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2350m |
| Conditions: | Open – Hcp |
| Status: | Listed |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1873 |
2024 Warrnambool Cup Results
- 1st: #8 Mystery Island ($14)
- 2nd: #6 No Apology
- 3rd: #4 Little Mix
Shane Jackson’s now locally-trained import, Mystery Island ($14), was enormous charging home for a runaway 4.5 length victory in Thursday’s Warrnambool Cup 2024 results at big odds.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | MYSTERY ISLAND (JPN) | Shane Jackson | Harry Coffey | 1 | 54kg | $14 | |||
| 2 | 6 | NO APOLOGY | Stephen Miller | Brad Parnham | 4.5L | 3 | 56.5kg | $26 | ||
| 3 | 4 | LITTLE MIX | Annabel Neasham | Blake Shinn | 4.96L | 2 | 58kg | $4.60F | ||
| 4 | 10 | FERAGO | Patrick F Ryan Jnr | Daniel Stackhouse | 7.46L | 6 | 54kg | $6.50 | ||
| 5 | 12 | GLITTER ’N’ GOLD | Lindsey Smith | Tom Madden | 7.61L | 12 | 54kg | $31 | ||
| 6 | 2 | HOPEFUL (FR) | Annabel Neasham | Ms Winona Costin | 8.61L | 5 | 59kg | $26 | ||
| 7 | 3 | CADRE DU NOIR (USA) | Ciaron Maher | John Allen | 11.86L | 15 | 58kg | $8.50 | ||
| 8 | 15 | MI ROCK ALY (NZ) | Matthew Williams | Ms Celine Gaudray (a) | 13.61L | 13 | 54kg | $16 | ||
| 9 | 13 | BOLD BOURBON (NZ) | Lindsey Smith | Ms Linda Meech | 13.71L | 4 | 54kg | $14 | ||
| 10 | 7 | ROLLS | Maddie Raymond | Harry Grace | 16.96L | 7 | 56kg | 1.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 11 | 17e | NORDIC PRIDE | Ben Brisbourne | Cory Parish | 18.46L | 8 | 54kg | $101 | ||
| 12 | 14 | WIN O’CLOCK (GB) | Matthew Williams | Dean Yendall | 28.46L | 11 | 54kg | $31 | ||
| 13 | 11 | THINK ’N’ FLY | David Noonan | Teo Nugent | 31.71L | 14 | 54kg | $11 | ||
| 14 | 18e | RUDHYAR (GB) | Lindsey Smith | Will Price | 61.71L | 10 | 54kg | $31 | ||
| 15 | 1 | SUIZURO | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Nash Rawiller | 76.71L | 9 | 60kg | $16 | ||
| 19e | GUIDO (NZ) | Mitchell Freedman | Jarrod Fry | 0 | ||||||
| 20e | RED PATROL (NZ) | Wayne Walters | Ms Kate Walters | 0 | ||||||
| 5 | HORRIFYING (NZ) | Lindsey Smith | Fred Kersley | 0 | ||||||
| 16 | THE GOOD FIGHT (NZ) | Rachael Cunningham | Ms Christine Puls | 0 | ||||||
| 9 | FENGARADA | John Leek (Jnr) | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Warrnambool Cup Betting Odds
The season’s top Warrnambool Cup 2024 betting odds and market links to Ladbrokes.com.au will be available for punters below the week of the race.
Too Close The Sun ($2.50 in 2020) was the last favourite in Warrnambool Cup betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2024 with Mystery Island saluting at Warrnambool Cup odds of $14 for local horseman Shane Jackson.
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2024 Warrnambool Cup Form
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2024 Warrnambool Cup Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Warrnambool Cup 2024 Tips on the popular May event this season.
- To Win: #12 Glitter ‘N’ Gold ($27 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Forget the long odds – Glitter ‘N’ Gold has a legitimate chance to cause an upset in the Warrnambool Cup! Trained by local legend Lindsey Smith, this Choisir mare thrives at this track with a phenomenal record. The well-bred five-year-old has been steadily progressing and looks ready to peak. Last year’s Heavy (10) track conditions were a disadvantage, but she still managed a fifth-place finish. Since then, she’s become a dual Cup winner, most recently conquering the Colac Cup (2000m) in February. While the Pakenham Cup distance (her fifth-place finish) pushed her limits, she bounced back with a strong third in the Terang Cup as a prep race. Drawn a wider gate, but her talent can overcome that. Glitter ‘N’ Gold is a potential spoiler to watch!
2024 Warrnambool Cup Field
The Warrnambool Cup field attracts a strong line-up of stayers to The ‘Bool each May, many coming off lead-up runs out of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival races including the Group 2 Chairman’s Quality Handicap (2600m) run at Randwick over ‘The Championships’.
Plenty of the gallopers in the Warrnambool Cup field have contested previous editions of the race and there are also plenty of strong Victorian lead-up races to follow into the popular Listed feature including the Terang Cup (2150m) in mid-April. Too Close The Sun (2020) was the last horse to complete the Terang Cup – Warrnambool Cup double.
The Warrnambool Cup 2024 Final Field & Barriers will be announced below the week of the race.
The 2024 Warrnambool Cup field features a capacity line-up of stayers led in betting by the Annabel Neasham-trained Mornington Cup runner-up Little Mix in top form but up in weight.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the Warrnambool Cup 2024 field and betting markets.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 854150×919 | SUIZURO | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Nash Rawiller | 12 | 60kg | 97 | ||
| 2 | 20x006x620 | HOPEFUL (FR) | Annabel Neasham | Ms Winona Costin | 7 | 59kg | 95 | ||
| 3 | 0990x5Fx76 | CADRE DU NOIR (USA) | Ciaron Maher | John Allen | 19 | 58kg | 93 | ||
| 4 | 5112×85442 | LITTLE MIX | Annabel Neasham | Blake Shinn | 2 | 58kg | 97 | ||
| 5 | 18x720988x | HORRIFYING (NZ) | Lindsey Smith | Fred Kersley | 20 | 56.5kg | 90 | ||
| 6 | x809816828 | NO APOLOGY | Stephen Miller | Brad Parnham | 4 | 56.5kg | 90 | ||
| 7 | 742234×090 | ROLLS | Maddie Raymond | Harry Grace | 9 | 54.5kg | 86 | ||
| 8 | 29×1532249 | MYSTERY ISLAND (JPN) | Shane Jackson | Harry Coffey | 1 | 54kg | 84 | ||
| 9 | 2x1711181x | FENGARADA | John Leek (Jnr) | Declan Bates | 10 | 54kg | 83 | ||
| 10 | 6713035×46 | FERAGO | Patrick F Ryan Jnr | Daniel Stackhouse | 8 | 54kg | 82 | ||
| 11 | x863124102 | THINK ’N’ FLY | David Noonan | Teo Nugent | 17 | 54kg | 80 | ||
| 12 | 4013261053 | GLITTER ’N’ GOLD | Lindsey Smith | Tom Madden | 15 | 54kg | 79 | ||
| 13 | 1170x71x58 | BOLD BOURBON (NZ) | Lindsey Smith | Ms Linda Meech | 5 | 54kg | 77 | ||
| 14 | 0961062×94 | WIN O’CLOCK (GB) | Matthew Williams | Dean Yendall | 14 | 54kg | 77 | ||
| 15 | 192×048712 | MI ROCK ALY (NZ) | Matthew Williams | Ms Celine Gaudray (a) | 16 | 54kg | 73 | ||
| 16 | 738307×608 | THE GOOD FIGHT (NZ) | Rachael Cunningham | Ms Christine Puls | 3 | 54kg | 73 | ||
| 17e | 911237×720 | NORDIC PRIDE | Ben Brisbourne | Cory Parish | 11 | 54kg | 72 | ||
| 18e | 26341547×7 | RUDHYAR (GB) | Lindsey Smith | Harry Coffey | 13 | 54kg | 72 | ||
| 19e | 12x861x002 | GUIDO (NZ) | Mitchell Freedman | Jarrod Fry | 18 | 54kg | 70 | ||
| 20e | 5212112×35 | RED PATROL (NZ) | Wayne Walters | Ms Kate Walters | 6 | 54kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Warrnambool Cup Nominations
Early nominations for the Warrnambool Cup in 2024 are announced a week out from the race.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 854150×919 | SUIZURO | G | 4 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 1 | 60kg | 60kg | 97 | |
| 2 | 5112×85442 | LITTLE MIX | M | 5 | Annabel Neasham | 2 | 58kg | 58kg | 97 | |
| 3 | 021110×670 | NORMANDY BRIDGE (FR) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 3 | 60kg | 60kg | 97 | |
| 4 | 20x006x620 | HOPEFUL (FR) | G | 7 | Annabel Neasham | 4 | 59kg | 59kg | 95 | |
| 5 | 0990x5Fx76 | CADRE DU NOIR (USA) | G | 8 | Ciaron Maher | 5 | 58kg | 58kg | 93 | |
| 6 | 18x720988x | HORRIFYING (NZ) | G | 6 | Lindsey Smith | 6 | 56.5kg | 56.5kg | 90 | |
| 7 | 8×80981682 | NO APOLOGY | G | 7 | Stephen Miller | 7 | 56.5kg | 56.5kg | 90 | |
| 8 | 7161605×48 | SHAIYHAR (IRE) | G | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 8 | 55kg | 55kg | 87 | |
| 9 | 321110xF87 | TEOFILO STAR (IRE) | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 9 | 55kg | 55kg | 87 | |
| 10 | 742234×090 | ROLLS | G | 7 | Maddie Raymond | 10 | 54.5kg | 54.5kg | 86 | |
| 11 | 651052×021 | KHOEKHOE | G | 6 | Matt Cumani | 11 | 54kg | 54kg | 85 | |
| 12 | 29×1532249 | MYSTERY ISLAND (JPN) | G | 7 | Shane Jackson | 12 | 54kg | 53.5kg | 84 | |
| 13 | 2x1711181x | FENGARADA | G | 6 | John Leek (Jnr) | 13 | 54kg | 53kg | 83 | |
| 14 | 6713035×46 | FERAGO | G | 7 | Patrick F Ryan Jnr | 14 | 54kg | 52.5kg | 82 | |
| 15 | 56x1311x43 | LET’SBEFRANKBABY | M | 4 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 15 | 54kg | 49.5kg | 80 | |
| 16 | x863124102 | THINK ’N’ FLY | G | 7 | David Noonan | 16 | 54kg | 51.5kg | 80 | |
| 17 | 4013261053 | GLITTER ’N’ GOLD | M | 5 | Lindsey Smith | 17 | 54kg | 49kg | 79 | |
| 18 | 1170x71x58 | BOLD BOURBON (NZ) | G | 5 | Lindsey Smith | 18 | 54kg | 50kg | 77 | |
| 19 | 0961062×94 | WIN O’CLOCK (GB) | G | 7 | Matthew Williams | 19 | 54kg | 50kg | 77 | |
| 20 | 192×048712 | MI ROCK ALY (NZ) | M | 6 | Matthew Williams | 20 | 54kg | 46kg | 73 | |
| 21 | 738307×608 | THE GOOD FIGHT (NZ) | G | 9 | Rachael Cunningham | 21 | 54kg | 48kg | 73 | |
| 22 | 911237×720 | NORDIC PRIDE | G | 7 | Ben Brisbourne | 22 | 54kg | 47.5kg | 72 | |
| 23 | 26341547×7 | RUDHYAR (GB) | G | 7 | Lindsey Smith | 23 | 54kg | 47.5kg | 72 | |
| 24 | 3x3135x00x | OUR CANDIDATE (IRE) | G | 9 | Amy McDonald | 24 | 54kg | 47.5kg | 72 | |
| 25 | 2117x1x | DASHING DUCHESS (NZ) | M | 4 | Symon Wilde | 25 | 54kg | 45kg | 71 | |
| 26 | 12x861x002 | GUIDO (NZ) | G | 5 | Mitchell Freedman | 26 | 54kg | 46.5kg | 70 | |
| 27 | 22250×6464 | PRISMATIC (NZ) | G | 5 | Mark Walker | 27 | 54kg | 46.5kg | 70 | |
| 28 | 7x32x113 | DIVUS ROMULUS (IRE) | G | 4 | Nick Ryan | 28 | 54kg | 45.5kg | 68 | |
| 29 | 5212112×35 | RED PATROL (NZ) | G | 6 | Wayne Walters | 29 | 54kg | 45.5kg | 68 | |
| 30 | 5316860507 | ZEGALO (IRE) | G | 7 | Amy McDonald | 30 | 54kg | 44.5kg | 66 | |
| 31 | 020x2519x5 | MORRISSETTE | M | 5 | Simon Ryan | 31 | 54kg | 41.5kg | 64 | |
| 32 | 2166768×06 | BEAR ARMS | M | 8 | Jeremy Kenny | 32 | 54kg | 40kg | 61 | |
| 33 | x134352533 | JACKAND | G | 4 | Patrick Kearney | 33 | 54kg | 40.5kg | 58 | |
| 34 | x887901576 | HONOUR THE SKILLS | G | 5 | Luke Williams | 34 | 54kg | 38.5kg | 54 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Warrnambool Cup History
The Warrnambool Cup had its inaugural run in 1873, when Villiers was first past the post after a gruelling 3200m run. The race distance has changed several times over the years, and today sits at an acceptable staying distance of 2350m, less than the renowned Melbourne Cup distance of 3200m.
Warrnambool Cup Race Distance
| Period | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1873-78 | 3200m |
| 1879 | 2800m |
| 1880-88 | 2000m |
| 1889-90 | 2400m |
| 1891-1903 | 2000m |
| 1904-2001 | 2200m |
| 2002-07 | 2350m |
| 2008 | 2360m |
| 2009-present | 2350m |
The Warrnambool Cup is one of the oldest races in Victoria, with a long history of great fields and great races. One of the best displays of local pedigree, the Warrnambool Cup field has in recent years included a number of interstate horses and even some New Zealand stayers. Unlike a lot of country cup races, the Warrnambool Cup field is usually made up of genuine talent, with a number of notable horses finding their way onto the honour board.
Warrnambool Cup Results
The Warrnambool Cup winners and results going back to 1970 can be found in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Mystery Island | No Apology | Little Mix |
| 2023 | Rolls | Not usual Glorious | Swords Drawn |
| 2022 | Witchachar Star | Nerve Not Verve | Constantinople |
| 2021 | Le Don De Vie | Heart Of Puissance | Moonlight Maid |
| 2020 | Too Close The Sun | Mirimar | Sin To Win |
| 2019 | Furrion | Sheezdashing | Divanation |
| 2018 | Gallic Chieftain | Yogi | Romanesque |
| 2017 | High Church | Observational | Unfurl |
| 2016 | Master Of Arts | Vilanova | Swacadelic |
| 2015 | Tall Ship | Arch Fire | Lucciola |
| 2014 | Akzar | Westsouthwest | Shoreham |
| 2013 | Banca Mo | Muirfield | Shiny Buttons |
| 2012 | Dance With Her | Domesky | Hurdy Gurdy Man |
| 2011 | TInamou | Niwot | Streaky Fella |
| 2010 | Hissing Sid | Cruyfforme | Light Vision |
| 2009 | Hissing Sid | Our Smokin Joe | Joontoo Gemini |
| 2008 | Video Star | Sooze | Action Plan |
| 2007 | Sarrera | Douro Valley | Sentire |
| 2006 | New Kid In Town | Satinspin | Forest Knight |
| 2005 | True Courser | Graduated | Pretorius |
| 2004 | Monde Special | Riley Redwing | Al Zimer |
| 2003 | Gunnamatta | Terminus Prince | The A Train |
| 2002 | Majestic Avenue | Condies Fair | Touch The Groom |
| 2001 | Samosiera | Loch Torrindon | Collins Street |
| 2000 | Majestic Avenue | Collins Street | Showsky |
| 1999 | Jamestown | Casino Heights | Flaming Roberto |
| 1998 | Asagain | Oregon Star | Kristalero |
| 1997 | Seattle Hawk | Sunny Lane | Mrs Krause |
| 1996 | Billingsford | True Identity | French Resort |
| 1995 | Grey Alex | Sondheim | Big Barron |
| 1994 | Placido | Charleston Party | Hoodlum |
| 1993 | Favoured Boy | True Symbol | Royal Snack |
| 1992 | Bundoor’s Best | Lord Zamazaan | Mystery Adventure |
| 1991 | Mantlepiece | Rough Seas | Favoured Boy |
| 1990 | Down The Pitch | Pressman’s Choice | Tropine Queen |
| 1989 | Friar’s Delight | Durham Rivers | Scarvila |
| 1988 | Dandy Andy | Tristaplane | Friar’s Delight |
| 1987 | Top Banner | All Spades | Skipton Town |
| 1986 | Mint Master | Hollinger | Jo’naree |
| 1985 | Nicholas John | Skipton Town | Jamaica Inn |
| 1984 | Gun For Fun | Hollinger | Rare Decision |
| 1983 | Palomine | Stookland | Show Bag |
| 1982 | Little Tipsy | Top Ware | Game Choice |
| 1981 | Top Ware | Sarfraz | Durham Town |
| 1980 | Sarfraz | Licence Fee | Top Ware |
| 1979 | Warri Symbol | Macluen | Off Hand |
| 1978 | Puramaka | Mondeverde | Sky Castle |
| 1977 | Puramaka | Drumshambo | Devereux |
| 1976 | Four Leaf | Puramaka | Java Rose |
| 1975 | Latin Reign | Flash Future | Haarle |
| 1974 | Scotch & Dry | Sheltara | Norfolk Gem |
| 1973 | Arctic Ant | The Sharper | Fair Future |
| 1972 | Van Winkle | Tetrabine | Piping Lane |
| 1971
Race Not Held |
– | – | – |
| 1970 | Princess Camillo | Bay Cobbler | Bojon |
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