Name/TitleDerby Day, Flemington Racecourse, 1903
About this objectThis photograph shows the three place-getters at the Victorian Derby in November 1903. The winning horse "F.J.A." is about to cross the finishing line at Flemington Racecourse, with Sweet Nell in second position. The winning jockey was Arthur Richardson and the horse owner, Sir Rupert Clark. There were only five starters in the race. After the race, Richardson told reporters: “I just rode the race as I was told to ride.” [source : https://www.kingsoftheturf.com/1903-the-romance-of-sweet-nell/]
The view is from the stands, across the track, across the stewards' area and toward the crowds in the middle of the course.
In the background, the big factory on the right is part of the William Angliss factory and the buildings on the left could be the Punt hotel and/or the Pioneers hotel.
Inscription and MarksInscribed on verso in blue pen : "Phar Lap wins 1930".
Inscribed on verso in blue pen : "FLEMINGTON RACE COURSE 1930".
[Please note: the inscriptions are incorrect and misidentify the race year and the winning horse.]
Measurements20.3 x 24.4 cm (image)
Period1900-1910
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsHorse racing
Subject and Association KeywordsFlemington Racecourse (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsRecreation
Subject and Association KeywordsFlemington (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsW. Angliss and Co (Aust) Pty Ltd.
Subject and Association KeywordsHotels
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberS-239
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