Historical information

This is one of a series of plaques which commemorated some of the winners of the Grand Annual Steeplechase which is held each year in Warrnambool. It is the longest race at a public course in Australia.The first Grand Annual was held in 1872 as the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase. this plaque notes the win of Tasman in 1902.

Significance

These items relate to a significant part of Warrnambool's sporting and social history.

Physical description


Stainless rectangular metal plate with engraved text in black.

Inscriptions & markings

J & W McCullough TASMAN Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1902.