Newhaven (horse)
Newhaven (Newhaven II in England) was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1896 Victoria Derby and the 1896 Melbourne Cup.[1]
| Newhaven | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Newminster (AU) |
| Grandsire | The Marquis (GB) |
| Dam | Oceana (AU) |
| Damsire | St Albans (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1893 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | W R Wilson |
| Owner | W T Jones William Cooper |
| Trainer | Walter Hickenbotham (AU) Tom Jennings Jnr (UK) |
| Record | 26:15-4-2 (AU) 13:4-2-2 (UK) |
| Major wins | |
| Maribyrnong Plate (1895) Craven Plate (1896) Ascot Vale Stakes (1896) Victoria Derby (1896) Melbourne Cup (1896) AJC Plate (1897) Newmarket March Stakes (1898) City and Suburban Handicap (1899) Newmarket March Stakes (1899) Epsom Gold Cup (1899) | |
| Last updated on 23 October 2020 | |
Marius Sestier filmed Lady Brassey placing the Blue Ribbon on Newhaven when Newhaven won the Victoria Derby.[2]
Sestier filmed Newhaven winning the 1896 Melbourne Cup, the first time the cup was filmed.[1]
Newhaven finished his racing days in England as Newhaven II.[3]
References
- "Past Melbourne Cup Winners 1891 to 1900". races.com.au.
- "DERBY DAY". The Argus (Melbourne) (15, 707). Victoria, Australia. 2 November 1896. p. 5. Retrieved 15 October 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Race Records Of Champion Racehorses". Racehorse TALK. SMF. 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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