Our Sir Vancelot
| Our Sir Vancelot | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Vance Hanover |
| Dam | Teeny Teeny |
| Damsire | Overtrick |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 11 November 1990 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | VL & SV Allamby |
| Trainer | Brian Hancock |
| Record | 97: 48–13–13 |
| Earnings | A$2,197,990 |
| Major wins | |
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Our Sir Vancelot (11 November 1990 – February 2017)[1] is a New Zealand-bred standardbred stallion who was trained in Australia and won a record three straight Inter Dominion finals, 1997,[2] 1998[3] and 1999.[4] This is a record that was equalled in 2008 by Blacks A Fake.[5] He was known as Sir Vancelot in New Zealand. He was inducted into the Inter Dominion Hall of Fame.[6]
In addition to the three Inter Dominions, he also won the 1997 Miracle Mile Pace.[7]
Over his career, he won 48 races, from 97 starts, for a total prize money earnings of $2,197,990.[8]
After retiring from the racetrack he stood at Warwick Stud,[9] in Victoria for A$2,200.[10]
In February 2017 Our Sir Vancelot died at the Allamby family home at the age of 26.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sir Vancelot". Harness Racing New Zealand. Retrieved 29 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Race Results – GLOBE DERBY 15 March 1997". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Race Results – HOBART at HOBART S 21 March 1998". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Auckland Trotting Club Inc Mar. 19, 1999 at Alexandra Park". Harness Racing New Zealand. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "2008 Inter Dominion – Melbourne, Vic – Pacers Series". Inter Dominion Harness Racing Council. Retrieved 20 February 2009.
- ^ "Our Sir Vancelot". Inter Dominion Hall of Fame. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Race Results – HAROLD PARK 5 December 1997". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Horse Profile". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Our Sir Vancelot". Warwick Stud. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "WARWICK STUD". Harness Racing Australia. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Allamby family farewell Our Sir Vancelot | Photos, Videos". 22 February 2017.
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