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 Spring Fortune (NZ) in 1987.

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 jockey's silks and cap. The colours are green and blue in opposing squares on the front with blue sleeves. The cap is green with white lines. . Six holes are around the edge.
.2 Galvanised rectangular metal plate with engraved text.

Inscriptions & markings

.1 SPRING FORTUNE
.2 Messers K.T. MYERS J. McLEOD & T.F. DANAHER
SPRING FORTUNE (NZ)
WINNER OF THE GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE
1987