Rivette (horse) explained

Horsename:Rivette
Sire:Ronsard
Grandsire:Son-in-Law
Dam:Riv
Damsire:Cyklon
Sex:Mare
Foaled:1933
Death Date:1960
Country:Australia
Colour:Bay
Breeder:Harry Bamber
Owner:Harry Bamber
Trainer:Harry Bamber
Jockey:Teddy Preston
Record:49: 11–7–8
Race:Caulfield Cup (1939)
Melbourne Cup (1939)

Rivette (1933−1960) was an Australian race horse that won the 1939 Melbourne Cup.

Racing career

In 1939 Rivette became the first mare to ever win the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup double in the same year.[1] This feat would not be achieved for another 52 years when Let's Elope accomplished the double in 1991.

Rivette started the 5-1 favourite in the Melbourne Cup which had a field of 26 runners. She won the race by a half-length and earned £7,200 for Harry Bamber, who achieved a rare feat in Melbourne Cup history as the breeder, trainer and owner of the horse.

The Victorian Racing Club each year conducts the 'Rivette Series' to honour the racehorse. The series is aimed at 3YO fillies over the 1200m-1400m distance and takes in heats across metropolitan and country venues.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Melbourne Cup welcomed back home . thoroughbrednews.com.au . 3 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Memorable moments on Flemington Finals day . flemington.com.au . 3 September 2021.