The Roses, registered as The Doomben Roses, is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old filles, run under Set Weights conditions over a distance of 2000 metres at Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, Australia during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.
History It is currently the main lead-up race for the Queensland Oaks.
The most notable winner of the race is 2001 winner Ethereal, who went on to win that year's Melbourne Cup. In winning the 2002 race, Palidamah set a new race record of 2:01.95 for the 2020 metre distance.
Two fillies have won the Doomben Roses–Queensland Oaks double: Ethereal (2001), who also won the 2001 Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup Scarlett Lady (2011).
Recent multiple winning trainers: Chris Waller (2018, 2021, 2024) Clarry Conners (2012 and 2013) Roger James (1998, 2006) Ciaron Maher (2019 with David Eustace and 2026) Graeme Rogerson (2009, 2011) David Vandyke (2014, 2025)
Jockeys have won the race twice: John Allen (2017, 2019) Greg Childs (2002, 2003) Darren Beadman (2006, 2007) James MMcDonald (2011, 2024) Kerrin McEvoy (2018, 2025) Blake Shinn (2014, 2015) Craig Williams (2021, 2022)
Name 1996–2009 - Doomben Roses 2010 onwards - The Roses
Grade 1996–2002 - Listed Race 2003 onwards - Group 3
Distance
1996 – 1625 metres 1997 – 1615 metres 1998–2011 – 2020 metres 2012–2014 – 2000 metres 2015 – 2020 metres 2016–2019 – 2000 metres 2020 – 1800 metres
Other venues 2020 - Eagle Farm Racecourse 2022 - Eagle Farm Racecourse
Winners
The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Fireball Miss 2025 - Philia 2024 - Scarlet Oak 2023 - Fireburn 2022 - Barb Raider 2021 - Only Words 2020 - Vanna Girl 2019 - Etana 2018 - Youngstar 2017 - Kenedna 2016 - Kebede 2015 - Bohemian Lily 2014 - Arabian Gold 2013 - Dear Demi 2012 - Invest 2011 - Scarlett Lady 2010 - Marheta 2009 - Awesome Planet 2008 - Heavenly Glow 2007 - Lasoron 2006 - Gaze 2005 - Cinque Cento 2004 - Natural Woman 2003 - The Jewel 2002 - Palidamah 2001 - Ethereal 2000 - Avilde 1999 - Episode 1998 - Melora 1997 - Queenstown Kate 1996 - Ballare
See also BRC Sprint Doomben Cup Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Mile (Glenlogan Park Stakes) List of Australian Group races Group races
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