Banker was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1863 Melbourne Cup.

Banker
SireBoiardo (GB)
GrandsireOrlando (GB)
DamJeannette (AUS)
DamsireLittle John (GB)
SexStallion
Foaled1860
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
OwnerJoseph Harper
TrainerSam Waldock
Major wins
Melbourne Cup (1863)
Last updated on 23 October 2018

The 1863 Melbourne Cup was the smallest field in the Cup's history with only 7 horses in total and Banker's weight of 33.57 kg was the lightest weight carried by any winning horse in the Melbourne Cup.[1]

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Banker
Sire
Boiardo

1851

Orlando

1841

Touchstone Camel
Banter
Vulture Langar
Kite
Miss Bowe

1834

Catton Golumpus
Lucy Gray
Orville Mare Orville
Miss Grimstone
Dam
Jeannette

1848

Little John

1831

Little John Octavius
Grey Skim
Anna Whalebone
Themis
Wilhelmina

1843

Romeo Partisan
Vice
Moss Rose Rous Emigrant
Driver Mare

References

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  1. ^ "Past Winners 1860-1871 Melbourne Cup". races.com.au.