The Goodwood is a top-class sprint race with an esteemed history dating back to 1881. It is considered the premier race in South Australia.
First run: 1881 (won by D.O.D). Group 1 since 1980. Run over 1600m 1881-85; 1450 1980. Not held 1886-88; 1942-43. Also known as the Marlboro Plate, Goodwood Stakes and The Goodwood. Registered name SAJC Goodwood.
A handicap race since its inception, the conditions of the race were changed to set weights plus penalties in 2007 to maintain a status as a Group 1 race.
Since then the race has been won by the great sprinters Takeover Target (2009) and Black Caviar (2012)
Earlier winners of the Goodwood Handicap include Aurie's Star (1940), Royal Gem (1946), Matrice (1956) and Bomber Bill (2003).
Dual Goodwood Handicap winners include Mostyn (1894 & 1895) and Musket Belle (1911 & 1912)
Recent Winners of The Goodwood Handicap
| YEAR | WINNER | JOCKEY | TRAINER | 2ND | 3RD | TIME |
| 2018 | Santa Ana Lane | Ben Melham | Anthony Freeman | Miss Rock | I'll Have a Bit | 1:09.8 |
| 2017 | Vega Magic | Craig Williams | David & Ben Hayes &Tom Dabernig | Miss Rock | Casino Wizard | 1:09.3 |
| 2016 | Black Heart Bart | Brad Rawiller | Darren Weir | Under The Louvre | Supido | 1:10.0 |
| 2015 | Flamberge | Vlad Duric | Peter Moody | Lord Of The Sky | Under The Louvre | 1:09.3 |
| 2014 | Smokin’Joey | Ben Melham | Wez Hunter | Platelet | Riziz | 1:11.6 |
| 2013 | Platelet | Ben Melham | Darren Weir | Conservatorium | Altar | 1:09.6 |
| 2012 | Black Caviar | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody | We’re Gonna Rock | Stirling Grove | 1:10.3 |
| 2011 | Lone Rock | Clare Lindop | Robert Smerdon | Crystal Lily | Pinwheel | 1:09.0 |
| 2010 | Velocitea | Craig Newitt | Mick Price | Catapulted | Very Discreet | 1:09.0 |
| 2009 | Takeover Target | Jay Ford | Joe Janiak | 1 Am Invincible | Commanding Hope | 1:10.7 |
| 2008 | Shadoways | Mark Pegus | Gwenda Johnstone | Cargo Cult | Diplomatic Force | 1:09.3 |
| 2007 | LetGoThommo | Steven King | StevenJ Ryan | Tesbury Jack | Royal Ida | 1:09.3 |
| 2006 | Perfectly Ready | Stephen Baster | Mick Price | Sassbee | Squillani | 1:10.7 |
| 2005 | Glamour Puss | Steven King | Danny O’Brien | Solar Antiquity | Shablec | 1:09.1 |
| 2004 | Super Elegant | Greg Childs | Tony Vasil | Recurring | Danabaa | 1:09.2 |
| 2003 | Bomber Bill | Steven Arnold | Robert Smerdon | Squillani | Debrief | 1:09.4 |
| 2002 | Zip Zip Aray | Brian Park | David Jolly | Libidinious | The Big Chill | 1:11.1 |
| 2001 | Keeper | Brett Prebble | Myles Plumb | Sudurka | Ateaters | 1:10.4 |
| 2000 | Marstic | Aaron Spiteri | Tony Vasil | Czar Hero | Strident | 1:13.9 |
| 1999 | French Clock | Damien Holland | Pat Hyland | Any Rhythm | Loafer | 1:10.8 |
| 1998 | Spectrum | Paul Harvey | George Hanlon | Scandinavia | Its My Sin | 1:08.3 |
| 1997 | Bellzevir | Michael Carson | Jim Houlahan | Another Excuse | Clang | 1:10.3 |
| 1996 | Sword | Chris Munce | Jack Denham | Lord Matthew | Scorn Bold | 1:09.0 |
