Who won Melbourne Cup in 1950?
Comic Court
Comic Court (1945–1973) was a most versatile post-war Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse who set race records at distances of 6 furlongs (1,200 metres) and 2 miles (3,200 metres). He won the 1950 Melbourne Cup carrying 9 stone 5 pounds (59 kg) and set an Australasian record of 3 minutes 19½ seconds.
When was the first Melbourne Cup?
1861
Melbourne Cup Carnival/First event date
The 1866 Melbourne Cup won by The Barb is the earliest known Melbourne Cup in its original state. First run in 1861, the Melbourne Cup was a cup in name only, with prizes including a gold watch and cash purse. The first official trophy cup was awarded in 1865.
Who won Melbourne Cup 1954?
Rising Fast
Rising Fast (1949 – 1978) was a champion New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who is the only horse to complete the Spring Grand Slam, winning the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, and Cox Plate in 1954. He also won the 1955 Caulfield Cup and came second in the 1955 Melbourne Cup.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1957?
Straight Draw (foaled 1952) was a New Zealand bred thoroughbred racehorse, that is most notable for winning the 1957 Melbourne Cup.
When did Phar Lap win the Melbourne Cup?
1930
Phar Lap wins the 1930 Melbourne Cup. Of the 41 Kiwi-bred winners of the Melbourne Cup, Phar Lap stands out. Timaru-born, he became a ray of sunshine during the lean years of the Great Depression.
What number was Melbourne Cup winner?
Incentivise was game in running second but was simply no match for the Waller-trained mare who raced clear over the concluding stages to score her 10th Group One win and hand J-Mac his first ever Melbourne Cup win….2021 Melbourne Cup Winners.
| No. | 8 |
|---|---|
| Horse | Ocean Billy |
| Jockey | Damien Thornton |
| Trainer | Chris Waller |
| Odds | $31 |
How old is the Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup was first run on a Tuesday in 1875, the first Tuesday in that month. On 7 November 1876, the three-year-old filly, Briseis, owned and trained by James Wilson Snr., won in a time of 3.36.
Who won the 1952 Melbourne Cup?
Dalray
Dalray was a notable New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1952 Melbourne Cup and Mackinnon Stakes.
Who won the 1958 Melbourne Cup?
Baystone
Baystone was a racing horse and the winner of the 1958 Melbourne Cup with jockeys Mel Schumacher, J….
| Baystone | |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Jack Green |
| Record | 85: 23-10-10 |
| Major wins | |
| Eclipse Stakes (1956) Summer Cup (1956) Hotham Handicap (1958) Melbourne Cup (1958) |
Who won the 1960 Melbourne Cup?
Hi Jinx
1960 was the 100th Melbourne Cup race at Flemington. The Centenary Melbourne Cup was won by five-year-old Hi Jinx. Hi Jinx was the sentimental favourite with 50/1 odds, and took home the prize money that was raised by £10,000 from the previous year, much to the crowd’s amazement.
Who won the 1963 Melbourne Cup?
Gatum Gatum
Gatum Gatum was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1963 Melbourne Cup….
| Gatum Gatum | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Malcolm Reid |
| Trainer | Graeme Heagney |
| Major wins | |
| South Australian Derby (1961) Melbourne Cup (1963) |
What horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1960?
1960 was the 100 th Melbourne Cup race at Flemington. The Centenary Melbourne Cup was won by five-year-old Hi Jinx. Hi Jinx was the sentimental favourite with 50/1 odds, and took home the prize money that was raised by £10,000 from the previous year, much to the crowd’s amazement.
Who won the Centenary Melbourne Cup?
The Centenary Melbourne Cup was won by five-year-old Hi Jinx. Hi Jinx was the sentimental favourite with 50/1 odds, and took home the prize money that was raised by £10,000 from the previous year, much to the crowd’s amazement.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1943 and 1944?
Dark Felt had a clear-cut and decisive victory in the 1943 Melbourne Cup, following his father Spearfelt’s 1926 Cup victory. Jockeys: D. Munro, H. McCloud, H. White Trainers: E. Fisher, W. O’Dwyer, F. Manning Jnr Weight: 53.07kg 1944 saw Sirius get up to the line at Flemington defeating Peter, the son of dual Cups winner Peter Pan.
How did Evening Peal win the Melbourne Cup?
Evening Peal’s 1956 Cup win sealed all kinds of records. She became the first mare to win the Melbourne Cup since Rainbird, and was the first horse to have an Oaks-Cup double victory in successive years. Second place getter Redcraze carried the greatest weight to a placing since 1890, and put up a fight against Evening Peal who won by only a neck.