THE 2000 Guineas, confined to colts and geldings has over the years provided racegoers with some memorable and exciting moments.

The Supreme Racing Guide takes a look at the last five 1000 Guineas winners from 2014 to 2018.

2014 — Talented Tony K

In a bold front-running effort, Talented Tony K turned the 40th running of the 2000 Guineas into a celebratory march in honour of slain conditioner Tony Kirlew, winning by seven lengths over Relampago with favourite Rocketman third on April 12, 2015. After finishing 19 lengths for ninth place to winner Rocketman in the Prince Consort Stakes over 7 furlongs (1,400m), the Lorne Kirlew-trained Talented Tony K turned up a completely different sort on Guineas Day, handing jockey Omar Walker his first Classic winner since he started riding in 2009. It was also the first Classic winner for trainer Lorne Kirlew. Talented Tony K won in a time of 1:41:0 for one mile (1,600m). A month later, Talented Tony K won the Governor’s Cup over 10 furlongs (2,000m) but was beaten into second place by Relampago in the Jamaica Derby and was a no-show in the St Leger. Talented Tony K, after the Classic races reverted to sprinting where he won numerous races including being a joint record holder for five furlongs (1,000m) straight in 56.1 along with Musical Maestro and Minister of Justice. Talented Tony K is still competing today.

2015 — Ali Baba

Ali Baba, trained by Wayne DaCosta and ridden by jockey Robert Halledeen won the 41st — 2000 Guineas on April 5, 2016.

Ali Baba engaged in a stirring stretch duel with stable companion Seeking My Dream (Shane Ellis), but Ali Baba, on the rails, gained the ascendancy half a furlong out and prevailed by a length and quarter. Ali Baba, by Fearless Vision – Ahwhofah, posted a fast 1:37.4 for the one-mile (1,600m) trip. Ali Baba then lost the Jamaica Derby to Seeking My Dream and was also beaten in the Jamaica St Leger by Superluminal. After the Classics, Ali Baba picked up an injury which ended his career. It was Halledeen’s first Classic victory.

2016 — Future King

Future King (Robert Halledeen) produced a strong run in deep stretch on the inside of rivals to win the 2016 2000 Guineas. Future King won by 1 ¼ lengths ahead of Orpheus and Chace The Great in a time of 1:39.4. Future King and Robert Halledeen produced another brilliant run to pass the post first in the Jamaica Derby over Bigdaddykool and Orpheus. However, Future King was disqualified for causing interference to both Bigdaddykool and Orpheus and the race was awarded to Orpheus with Bigdaddykool getting second place. Future King then picked up an injury in the St Leger which ended his career.

2017 — Fearless Samurai

Fearless Samurai was made to fight for his victory in the 2000 Guineas. After opening four lengths on the field shortly after turning for home, Fearless Samurai, who was shortening in the last half furlong, just held on by half a length over Market Force. The final time was 1:40.2. Fearless Samurai was a no-show in both the Derby and St Leger. After the Classics, Fearless Samurai was dropped to claiming, mainly because of injuries and won immediately but has since faded from the scene.

2018 — Commander Two

Commander Two with then apprentice Javaniel Patterson aboard, led from start to finish to win the 2000 Guineas on April 15, 2018. It was a determined run from the bay gelding trained by Patrick Taylor, as at no point during the race, was he able to relax comfortably in the lead, with the chasing pack constantly clipping at his heels. Commander Two got a slight breather at the top of the lane when he kicked on from rivals, but that was just for a mere second or two as Western Legend (Robert Halledeen) produced a strong run in deep stretch. As Western Legend kept coming closer and closer, Patterson was still able to keep Commander Two going to win by a neck. Commander Two posted a time of 1:40.0 for the one-mile (1,600m) trip. After his unplaced finish in the Derby, Commander Two developed an injury and died shortly after.