Festival Stakes 1500m Group 3
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Weight | Second | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yorkshire | Z. T Lloyd | 54.0 | Arctic Glamour | Melody Again | 1:29.36 |
| 2024 | Private Eye | N. Rawiller | 60.5 | Robusto | Xidaki | 1:30.46 |
| 2023 | Phearson | T. Sherry | 54.0 | Williamsburg | Rustic Steel | 1:29.04 |
| 2022 | Dajraan (GB) | T. Clark | 53.0 | Mirra Vision | Kirwan's Lane (NZ) | 1:27.96 |
| 2021 | Ellsberg | R. King | 53.0 | Stockman (NZ) | Bandersnatch | 1:32.04 |
| 2020 | Outrageous | T. Berry | 54.0 | Royal Celebration | Evalina | 1:29.25 |
| 2019 | Ranier | K. Ohara | 53.0 | Live And Free (NZ) | Cellarman | 1:29.46 |
| 2018 | My Nordic Hero (GB) | H. Bowman | 56.0 | Goodfella | Chamois Road | 1:29.10 |
| 2017 | Testashadow | J. R Collett | 57.0 | Mister Sea Wolf (IRE) | Red Excitement | 1:31.67 |
| 2016 | Sweet Redemption | B. Avdulla | 54.0 | Hazzabeel (NZ) | Red Excitement | 1:29.63 |
| 2015 | Mighty Lucky | N. Thomas | 54.0 | It's Somewhat (USA) | Peace Force | 1:29.49 |
| 2014 | I'm Imposing (GB) | T. Angland | 55.5 | Estonian Princess | Strawberry Boy | 1:28.51 |
| 2013 | White Sage | J. B McDonald | 54.0 | Terravista | Alma's Fury | 1:30.00 |
| 2012 | Malavio | N. Berry | 55.0 | Monton | Galah | 1:28.72 |
| 2011 | Monton | S. Clipperton | 55.5 | Lightinthenite | Viva Lass | 1:28.63 |
| 2009 | Rabbuka | J. Parr | 58.0 | Parfumier | Ahdashim | 1:28.72 |
| 2008 | Voice Commander | T. Angland | 53.0 | Synonym | Theophorus | 1:29.25 |
| 2008 | Eremein | D. Nikolic | 61.0 | Lancaster Park | Beauty Watch | 1:33.93 |
| 2007 | Race Not Run Due To Ei | 0:00.00 | ||||
| 2006 | Utzon | L. Beasley | 59.0 | Anwaar | Real Strike | 1:22.69 |
| 2005 | Spirit Of Tara | J. Penza | 54.0 | Our Apache | Benedetti | 1:24.83 |
| 2004 | Ike's Dream | D. Beadman | 54.5 | Sam Sung A Song | Rinehart | 1:21.82 |
| 2003 | This Manshood | Z. Purton (a) | 60.0 | Palladium Star | Salgado | 1:22.69 |
| 2002 | This Manshood | L. Moloney | 55.0 | Gafest | Raw Instinct (NZ) | 1:23.98 |
| 2001 | Nanny Maroon | R. Thompson | 54.0 | Play Station | Osca Warrior | 1:22.35 |
| 2000 | Adam | J. Sheehan | 58.0 | Mr. Innocent | Steel City | 1:17.02 |
| 1999 | Highest Calibre | B. Pengelly | 52.0 | Celestial Choir (NZ) | Batwing | 1:16.18 |
| 1998 | Monet's Cove | L. Beasley | 52.5 | Juggler | Batwing | 1:16.11 |
| 1997 | Masked Party | G. Cooksley | 56.5 | Sovereign State | Catapult | 1:15.80 |
| 1996 | Sherwood | L. Beasley | 53.0 | Rich Aunty | Wavertree (NZ) | 1:18.77 |
| 1995 | Garrin | C. Agnew | 52.0 | Salivate | Torpedo Kid | 1:15.50 |
| 1994 | Headstrong | L. Cassidy | 51.0 | Magic Road | Silver Flyer | 1:16.39 |
| 1993 | Welsh Miner (NZ) | G. Eades | 52.0 | Belas Knap | Avenger Bay | 1:17.56 |
| 1992 | Top Comedian | J. Innes | 51.0 | On Kiley's Run | Instrumental (NZ) | 1:17.09 |
| 1991 | Fort Isle | J. Cassidy | 51.0 | Autumn Dew | Straussbrook | 1:15.65 |
| 1990 | Ice Cream Sundae | L. Dittman | 54.0 | Investor | Sanction | 1:17.42 |
| 1989 | Dance Band | R. Hardwicke | 52.0 | Dancing Poet | Investor | 1:16.43 |
| 1988 | Tetue Topaze | K. Moses | 50.5 | Royal Reel | Tumble On | 1:16.20 |
| 1987 | Allamanda Boy | G. Duffy | 50.5 | Atlantic Mission | Rendoo | 1:16.10 |
| 1986 | Plum Shore | J. Cassidy | 52.5 | Whinavi | Break Dancer (NZ) | 1:16.20 |
| 1985 | At Sea | D. Beadman (a) | 56.0 | Gypsy Alert | Vain Fury | 1:16.90 |
| 1984 | Manuan | L. Dittman | 56.0 | Real Dream | Wholesale Boom | 1:19.50 |
| 1983 | Nosey Parker | N. Voigt | 58.5 | Tempestuous | Open The Door | 1:19.20 |
| 1982 | Artist Man | J. Marshall | 53.0 | Rubeau | Pride Of Century | 1:23.40 |
| 1981 | Grey Receiver | R. Thompson | 56.5 | Knight's Affair | Bagelle | 1:22.80 |
| 1980 | Robrick Star | L. Masters | 56.5 | Windvale Beau (NZ) | Galaxy King | 1:22.90 |
| 1979 | Mondiso | N. Voigt | 51.0 | Raise Your Glass | King's Ideal | 1:22.70 |
| 1978 | Tattenham Lad | W. Harris (a) | 48.0 | Northbridge Lad | Drummer | 1:22.50 |
| 1977 | Dream Pratten | G. Horselman | 48.0 | Sabron | Idle Bye | 1:15.40 |
| 1976 | Just Ideal | J. Duggan | 55.5 | Roussillon | Strong Success | 1:24.20 |
| 1975 | Purple Patch | P. Cuddihy | 60.0 | Itchy Feet | Racy Lady | 1:22.50 |
| 1974 | Magic Beam | N. Voigt | 49.5 | Zephyr Bay | Major Luck | 1:23.50 |
| 1973 | Barrier Star | P. Cook | 48.5 | Rocky Gold | El Stavros | 1:23.80 |
| 1972 | Rocky Gold | J. Duggan | 48.5 | Roadwise | Blue Count | 1:23.60 |
| 1971 | Race Not Run | - | - | 0:00.00 | ||
| 1970 | King Bogan | J. Thompson | 9.4 | Bogan Hero | Dancing Lady | 1:24.00 |
| 1969 | Regal Rhythm | D. Lake | 9.4 | Wentwel | Lady Astronaut | 1:12.60 |
| 1968 | Todvale | A. Mulley | 8.0 | Wentwel | Persian Emblem | 1:23.60 |
| 1967 | Victory Roll | G. Moore | 8.9 | Eugene | Lady Emperor | 1:23.30 |
| 1966 | Aureo | D. Lake | 8.1 | Calmness | Castanea | 1:23.80 |
| 1965 | Castanea | C. Clare | 8.8 | Medieval Maestro | Blue Clan | 1:24.30 |
| 1964 | Liege Lord (IMP) | C. Clare | 7.1 | Carnival | Blue Era | 1:23.10 |
| 1963 | Miss Hiliers | S. Rushton | 7.4 | Grande Brio | Key | 1:28.10 |
| 1962 | Our Cobbler | J. Thompson | 7.6 | Grecian Vale | Young Brolga | 1:24.80 |
| 1961 | Ginnagulla | D. Osborne | 7.3 | Royal Emblem | Polo Prince | 1:23.80 |
| 1960 | Race Not Run | 0:00.00 | ||||
| 1959 | Boorala | G. Podmore | 7.1 | Plymouth | Mt. Royal | 1:24.90 |
| 1958 | Amneris | G. Podmore | 8.6 | Huntly | Flag Top | 1:24.60 |
| 1957 | Indian Empire | J. O'Sullivan | 7.5 | Akatarawa | Flames | 1:25.40 |
| 1956 | Compound | G. Podmore | 8.5 | Timor | Hinges | 1:25.50 |
| 1955 | Belbeiys | A. Ward | 7.1 | Magic Carpet | Lindbergh | 1:24.30 |
| 1954 | Blond Val | W. Camer | 8.0 | Birdwood | Carioca | 1:25.20 |
| 1953 | Bronze Peak | G. Moore | 8.2 | Spearby | Iroquois | 1:24.70 |
| 1952 | Forest Beau | G. Moore | 8.1 | Apex | Mercury | 1:25.00 |
| 1951 | Coniston | B. Smith | 8.0 | Hesdin | Golden Chariot | 1:24.00 |
| 1950 | Hesdin | B. Smith | 8.4 | Humming Top | Acquittal | 1:24.70 |
| 1949 | Blue Ensign | R. Selkrig | 7.6 | Wiranya | Caruso | 1:29.00 |
| 1948 | Cragside | G. Moore | 7.1 | Except | Blue Tulip | 1:25.00 |