| Zipping | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Danehill |
| Dam | Social Scene |
| Sex | gelding |
| Foaled | 2001.09.24 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay/Brown |
| Owner | Mr & Mrs L J Williams |
| Trainer | Robert Hickmott |
| Record | 45:15-3-7 |
| Earnings | $4,320,195 |
| Horse (Equus ferus caballus) | |
Zipping is an Australian champion racehorse who is notable for winning the prestigious Sandown Classic race in four consecutive years. [1]
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He won his first Sandown Classic in 2007, defeating Jukebox Johhny, and Baughurst as a 6 year old.[2] The following year as $3.20 favourite won a second Classic in defeating Douro Valley and Red Ruler, by 0.2 lengths.[3] In 2009 Zipping made it three on end with his victory over the Peter Snowden trained Purple, and the 2007 Caulfield Cup winner Master O'Reilly.[4] In 2010 Zipping in a five horse field including the David Jones Handicap winner the kiwi Ginga Dude, won his 4th Sandown Classic by 2 lengths defeating Exceptionally and Manighar.[5] Nick Hall had the winning ride, and Zipping again started the race favourite at $1.90.