Gala Supreme
| Gala Supreme | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Gala Crest (AUS) |
| Grandsire | Gala Performance (GB) |
| Dam | Smoke Fairy (AUS) |
| Damsire | Talisman II (GB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1969 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Brown |
| Owner | J P Curtain |
| Trainer | R J Hutchins |
| Major wins | |
|
1973 Melbourne Cup 1973 Herbert Power Handicap | |
| Last updated on 30 December 2012 | |
Gala Supreme was an Australian thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1973 Melbourne Cup.
Having run second in the Caulfield Cup to the Swell Time he overcame a wide barrier (24) to defeat the 5/2 race favourite Glengowan by half-a-length.
Gala Supreme was ridden by Frank Reys the first jockey of confirmed Aboriginal descent to win the Melbourne Cup.[1]
References
- ↑ Rolfe, C. (2008). Winners of the Melbourne Cup. Red Dog ISBN 9781742035093, p. 275