Bernborough
Bernborough (1939–1960) was an outstanding Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed from 1941 to 1946. He carried heavy weights in 15 consecutive wins that included the Doomben 10,000 while carrying 10 stone 5 pounds.
| Bernborough | |
|---|---|
Bernborough and Athol Mulley Flemington Racecourse | |
| Sire | Emborough (GB) |
| Grandsire | Gainsborough |
| Dam | Bern Maid |
| Damsire | Bernard (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1939 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Estate of Harry J. Winten |
| Owner | Frank and John R. Bach A.E.Hadwin Azzalin O. Romano (at age 6) |
| Trainer | Gordon Neale Bobby Mitchell Dinny Callinan Francis Roberts Harry Plant |
| Record | 37: 26-2-1 |
| Earnings | £25,504 |
| Major wins | |
| Villiers Stakes (1945) All Aged Stakes (1946) Hill Stakes (1946) Warwick Stakes (1946) Rawson Stakes (1946) Caulfield Stakes (1946) Chelmsford Stakes (1946) Chipping Norton Stakes (1946) Melbourne Stakes (1946) Futurity Stakes (1946) Newmarket Handicap (1946) Doomben 10,000 (1946) Doomben Cup (1946) | |
| Honours | |
| Australian Racing Hall of Fame | |
| Last updated on 13 June 2011 | |
Bernborough was foaled at Rosalie Plains near the township of Oakey in the Darling Downs in Queensland. The bay colt was by the good sire Emborough (GB) from Bern Maid by Bernard (GB), who was the paternal grandson of Gainsborough, winner of the English Triple Crown in 1918.
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