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 continued to run in good form, including:
- 2nd in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.
- 3rd in the Group 2 Sandown Classic.
- 4th in the 2008 and 2009 Melbourne Cups.
Master O'Reilly retired from racing in 2011 at Pearcedale (near Cranbourne in Victoria).[3] He died in March 2013,[4] 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.
- "A Trip Down Memory Lane - Master O'Reilly". 18 October 2018.
- Stewart, Matt (2 March 2013). "Popular galloper Master O'Reilly dies in unusual circumstances near road". Herald Sun.