Retiring jockey Damien Oliver ranks his Top 10 Group 1 wins

Publish date: 2024-06-27

Legendary jockey Damien Oliver will grace the turf for the last time at Ascot on Saturday.

“The GOAT” has won more Group 1s in Australia — 128 — than anyone in our history.

In a glittering career filled with highlights, Oliver ranked his Top 10 Group 1 wins.

Relive Ollie’s favourite moments on the track.

1. DORIEMUS — 1995 MELBOURNE CUP

In horrendous conditions, Oliver drove home Doriemus to win for Lee Freedman. This was the moment Australians fell in love with the boy from Western Australia.

Oliver raises his whip after Doriemus won the 1995 Melbourne Cup.Oliver raises his whip after Doriemus won the 1995 Melbourne Cup.

2. NORTHERLY — 2001 COX PLATE

A famous Cox Plate. Northerly and Oliver had to survive a double protest from Sunline and Viscount to hold onto the race.

Northerly (left) beats Sunline (right) and Viscount (centre).Northerly (left) beats Sunline (right) and Viscount (centre).

3. MEDIA PUZZLE — 2002 MELBOURNE CUP

Oliver’s most iconic win. He won the race only days after his brother Jason was killed in a racing accident in Perth.

Oliver salutes brother Jason after winning the 2002 Melbourne Cup.Oliver salutes brother Jason after winning the 2002 Melbourne Cup.

😭😭😭

Damien Oliver's 2002 Melbourne Cup win on MEDIA PUZZLE still brings tears to our eyes 😢@FlemingtonVRC | #MelbourneCup | #メルボルンカップ | #競馬予想pic.twitter.com/AFcvCw51Vz

— World Horse Racing (@WHR) August 30, 2023

4. MANNERISM — 1992 CAULFIELD CUP

A controversial win after Shane Dye took a wide path on Veandercross in the straight. Oliver drove the mare home in a tight photo finish.

Mannerism (inside) beats Veandercross in the 1992 Caulfield Cup.Mannerism (inside) beats Veandercross in the 1992 Caulfield Cup.

Yesterday Mannerism passed away at the age of 28. She had many great wins, including this unforgettable Caulfield Cup. Sleep well, old girl pic.twitter.com/EjXlNCnfyc

— Melbourne Racing Club (@MelbRacingClub) October 26, 2016

5. FIORENTE — 2013 MELBOURNE CUP

Oliver landed Gai Waterhouse’s first Melbourne Cup with the former European galloper.

Ollie drives Fiorente home in the 2013 Melbourne Cup.Ollie drives Fiorente home in the 2013 Melbourne Cup.

6. ALINGHI — 2004 BLUE DIAMOND

A champion filly who charged home from the back to win a memorable Blue Diamond.

Ollie drives home Alinghi in the 2004 Blue Diamond.Ollie drives home Alinghi in the 2004 Blue Diamond.

'04 Blue Diamond
'04 Thousand Guineas
'05 Robert Sangster Stakes
'05 Newmarket Handicap#RIP four-time Group 1 winner Alinghi. 😢 pic.twitter.com/dEKvKbt4lC

— Racing.com (@Racing) October 22, 2017

7. TESTA ROSSA — 2000 LIGHTNING STAKES

One of Oliver’s favourite horses who destroyed them over 1000m down the straight.

Testa Rossa wins the 2000 Lightning Stakes.Testa Rossa wins the 2000 Lightning Stakes.

8. PARIS LANE — 1994 CAULFIELD CUP

Oliver’s second Caulfield Cup. The Freedman-trained galloper blitzed the field.

Ollie and Paris Lane coast home in the 1994 Caulfield Cup.Ollie and Paris Lane coast home in the 1994 Caulfield Cup.

9. ANAMOE — 2021 CAULFIELD GUINEAS

Superstar three-year-old who Oliver got home from barrier 13.

Ollie and Anamoe charged home to win the 2021 Caulfield Guineas.Ollie and Anamoe charged home to win the 2021 Caulfield Guineas.

WHAT A COLT!

👏 ANAMOE WINS THE 2021 CAULFIELD GUINEAS 👏@bluebetaupic.twitter.com/q2gqmQuMMT

— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) October 9, 2021

10. SKY HEIGHTS — 1999 CAULFIELD CUP

Oliver’s fourth and final Caulfield Cup winner. The GOAT lifted the $3.50 favourite home in the final 100m.

Sky Heights and Ollie win the 1999 Caulfield Cup.Sky Heights and Ollie win the 1999 Caulfield Cup.

Originally published as Champion jockey Damien Oliver ranks his Top 10 Group 1 wins in his glittering career

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