Manuel (Australian horse)

Manuel (foaled 27 September 2013 - 24 January 2020) was a Group 1 winning Australian thoroughbred racehorse.

Manuel
SireCommands
GrandsireDanehill
DamGirl Hussler
DamsireHussonet
SexGelding
Foaled(2013-09-27)27 September 2013
Died24 January 2020(2020-01-24) (aged 6)
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
BreederSegenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia Pty Ltd
OwnerG R Lechte, J Lechte, Pipeliner Bloodstock
TrainerTony & Calvin McEvoy
Record29: 8–6–2
EarningsA$811,950[1]
Major wins
C F Orr Stakes (2019)

Background

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Manuel was sold at the 2015 Inglis Easter yearling sale for A$240,000.[2]

Racing career

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Manuel won the 2019 C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse when leading all the way at odds of 20/1. This was Manuel's first attempt at a Group 1 race.[3]

Death

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On the 24 January 2020, Manuel was euthanised at Moonee Valley Racecourse after suffering severe injuries when falling in the Australia Stakes.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Manuel Horse Search". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Manuel Horse Profile". Racenet.com.au. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Manuel's Orr Stakes upset". racing.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  4. ^ "No charges after Manuel fall enquiry". racenet.com.au. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.