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. Galleywood was owned by local people and trained by local trainer Jocka Baillie. Galleywood was a crowd favourite of the 1980's winning two Brierly Steeplechases and the Grand Annual in 1986. This famous local hero died at the age of 30 and is buried at the Warrnambool course and commemorated in the mounting yard. This series of plaques were painted by local artist Leslie Lamey.

Significance

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

Physical description

.1 Painted white rectangular tin plaque with rolled edges with painting of jockeys silks and cap. The colours are green front with orange (faded) sleeves with blue band. The cap has pink lines. Six holes are around the edge.
.2 Galvanised rectangular brass plate with engraved black text

Inscriptions & markings

.1 Galleywood written twice on back of plaque.
.2 Grand Annual Syndicate GALLEYWOOD. Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1986