Historical information
This is one of a series of eighteen plaques which commemorated some of the winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase which is held each year in Warrnambool. The first Grand Annual was held in 1872 as the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase. Barongarook was the winner in 1964. This series of plaques were painted by local artist Leslie Lamey and depict the colours of the winning jockey.They originally were in the Members' enclosure at the Warrnambool Race course.
Significance
These plaques have local sporting ,historical and social significance.
Physical description
.1 White painted metal plaque with painting of jockey silks , White jacket front with red Maltese cross and blue sleeves and cap. dabs of black paint
.2 Silver metal plaque with engraved black text.
Inscriptions & markings
.1 " Barongarook" in red texta on back of plaque.
.2 Mr R C Williams Barongarook Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1964," engraved in black text.