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 would have accompanied a larger plaque with the winning jockey's colours.

Significance

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

Physical description

Small metal plaque with black text.

Inscriptions & markings

Mrs O M Kirby. YES SIR Winner of the Grand Annual Steeplechase 1967