What Horse Won The Melbourne Cup In 1963?
Gatum Gatum.
Gatum Gatum was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1963 Melbourne Cup. Despite winning the 1961 SAJC South Australian Derby as a three-year-old and a second placing in the 1963 Caulfield Cup he carried just 7 st 12 lb (50 kg) to victory in the Cup.
What horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1962?
Even Stevens
Even Stevens (1957–1975) was a Thoroughbred racehorse that won both the Caulfield and Melbourne cups in Australia in 1962. He was ridden in both cups by his regular rider Les Coles.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1964?
Polo Prince
About: The New Zealand bred Polo Prince did not disappoint punters or fans when he took out the 1964 Melbourne Cup.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1960?
Hi Jinx
About: 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 1965 Melbourne Cup?
Light Fingers
The race won by Light Fingers, trained by Bart Cummings who won the first of what would end up being a record 12 Melbourne Cups.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1961?
Lord Fury
Lord Fury was a Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1961 Melbourne Cup. In the lead up to the 1961 Melbourne Cup, Lord Fury ran a disappointing last in the Mackinnon Stakes after placing second in the Caulfield Cup.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1966?
Galilee
Bart Cummings-trained Galilee, ridden by John James (JJ) Miller, wins the 1966 Melbourne Cup. Roy Higgins and Bart Cummings with the 1967 Melbourne Cup, won by Red Handed. A dapper looking Bart with 1974 Melbourne Cup champion Think Big.
Who won Melbourne Cup 1969?
Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club.
Who won the 1957 Melbourne Cup?
Straight Draw
Straight Draw (foaled 1952) was a New Zealand bred thoroughbred racehorse, that is most notable for winning the 1957 Melbourne Cup.
Which horse won the Melbourne Cup 1956?
Evening Peal
Evening Peal was a notable Australian thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1956 Melbourne Cup, being ridden by George Podmore.
Who won Melbourne Cup in 1959?
Macdougal
Macdougal, foaled 1953, was a New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse. In November 1959 he won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. He was ridden by Pat Glennon and carried a weight of 8-11 (123 pounds).
Who won the 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.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1974?
Think Big (horse)
Think Big (1970 – 23 February 1995) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who raced in Australia, winning the Melbourne Cup in both 1974 and 1975.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1973?
Since 1882, New Zealand–bred horses have won 40 Melbourne Cups, British-bred horses five, American-bred horses four, Irish-bred horses four, German and French-bred horses two each, and Japanese-bred horses one.
Winners.
| Year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Winner | Gala Supreme |
| Age Gender | 4 g |
| Jockey | Frank Reys |
| Trainer | Ray Hutchins |
What horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1968?
Rain Lover
From the Archives, 1968: Rain Lover wins Melbourne Cup in record time.
Who won the 1971 Melbourne Cup?
Silver Knight
He also won the New Zealand St. Leger. At stud he sired four stakes winners of six stakes wins. His son, Black Knight, went on to win the 1984 Melbourne Cup.
Silver Knight (horse)
| Silver Knight | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Sir Walter Norwood |
| Trainer | Eric Temperton |
| Major wins | |
| New Zealand St. Leger (1971) Melbourne Cup (1971) |
Who won Melbourne Cup 1952?
Dalray
Dalray was a notable New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1952 Melbourne Cup and Mackinnon Stakes.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 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 1976?
Van der Hum
Van der Hum wins 1976 Melbourne Cup.
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 1986?
At Talaq
Melbourne Cup Winners
| Year | Winner | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Empire Rose | 53.5 kgs |
| 1987 | Kensei | 51.5 kgs |
| 1986 | At Talaq | 54.5 kgs |
| 1985 | What A Nuisance | 52.5 kgs |
Who won F1 1966?
Jack Brabham
Jack Brabham won the World Championship of Drivers and Brabham-Repco was awarded the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers. The season also included a number of non-championship races for Formula One cars.
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