Nimblefoot (horse)
| Nimblefoot | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Panic (GB) |
| Grandsire | Alarm (GB) |
| Dam | Quickstep (AUS) |
| Damsire | Lugar (GB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1863 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Owner | W Craig |
| Trainer | W Lang |
| Record | 58: 19-16-3 |
| Major wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (1870) Hotham Handicap (1870) Australian Cup (1871) | |
| Last updated on 31 October 2018 | |
Nimblefoot was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1870 Melbourne Cup.[1]
Nimblefoot's owner, Walter Craig, dreamt four months before the race that his horse won the Cup but noted the jockey wore a black armband. Craig's prediction came true. His horse won the Cup and the jockey, John Day (1856-1885) [2] [3] wore the armband in Craig's honour, as Craig had died of gout and pneumonia at the age of 45 on 16th Aug 1870, 3 months before the running of the race.[4]
References
- ^ "Past Melbourne Cup Winners 1861 to 1870". races.com.au.
- ^ "Johnny Day 1856-1885". portrait.gov.au.
- ^ "The late John Day.To the editor of the Sportsman". 2 November 1885.
- ^ "The Dream Cup of 1870". craigs royal.com.au.