Gala Supreme (1969−1994) was an Australian thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1973 Melbourne Cup.
| Gala Supreme | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Gala Crest (AUS) |
| Grandsire | Gala Performance (GB) |
| Dam | Smoke Fairy (AUS) |
| Damsire | Talisman II (GB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1969 |
| Died | 1994 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Brown |
| Owner | J P Curtain |
| Trainer | R J Hutchins |
| Major wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (1973) Herbert Power Stakes (1973) | |
| Last updated on 14 April 2020 | |
Racing career edit
Having run second in the Caulfield Cup to the Swell Time, he overcame a wide barrier (24) to defeat the 5/2 race favorite Glengowan by half-a-length.
Throughout his career, he accumulated 40 starts, 7 wins, 6 places, 8 shows and total career earnings of $181,300.[1]
Gala Supreme was ridden by Frank Reys the first jockey of confirmed Aboriginal descent to win the Melbourne Cup.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Gala Supreme Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ Rolfe, C. (2008). Winners of the Melbourne Cup. Red Dog ISBN 9781742035093, p. 275
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