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 series of plaques were painted by local artist Leslie Lamey and were originally in the members enclosure at the Warrnambool Racecourse. This plaque notes the win of horse Hoadsville in 1966

Significance

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

Physical description

2 Galvanised rectangular metal plate with engraved text, in filled with black.

Inscriptions & markings

Mr & Mrs K Bullock's Hoadsville winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1966.