Master O'Reilly
Master O'Reilly (2002 - 2013) was a New Zealand bred race horse trained by Judy Mawer. He was the 2007 winner of the Caulfield Cup when ridden by Vlad Duric.
| Master O'Reilly | |
|---|---|
| Sire | O'Reilly (NZ) |
| Grandsire | Last Tycoon (Ire) |
| Dam | Without Remorse (NZ) |
| Damsire | Bakharoff (US) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 2 December 2002[1] |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Brown |
| Owner | Bill Sutcliffe & Judy Mawer |
| Trainer | 1. Danny O'Brien 2. Judy Mawer |
| Record | 26:8-3-4 |
| Earnings | A$2,985,400 |
| Major wins | |
| Winning Edge Presentations Stakes (2007) Caulfield Cup (2007) | |
| Last updated on 3 July 2007 | |
In October 2007, Master O'Reilly was penalized 1.5 kg by Racing Victoria Limited prior to the Melbourne Cup, one of the highest penalties given in recent years.[2] Although the penalty placed him 26th among a field of 24 horses, he was nevertheless guaranteed a start and went on to win the Caulfield Cup later that week. He was well supported in the Melbourne Cup, starting favourite, but he finished a disappointing eighth behind Efficient. Despite not winning since that Caulfield Cup, he has continued to run in good form, including fourth placings in both the 2008 and 2009 Melbourne Cups.
Master O'Reilly died in March 2013,[3] aged 10.
References
- "Master O'Reilly horse form guide, history, breeding and career stats". Punters.com.au. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- Master O'Reilly 1.5kg Cup penalty a bonus, Herald Sun, 16 October 2007.
- Stewart, Matt (2 March 2013). "Popular galloper Master O'Reilly dies in unusual circumstances near road". Herald Sun.