Manuel (foaled 27 September 2013 - 24 January 2020) was a Group 1 winning Australian thoroughbred racehorse.
| Manuel | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Commands |
| Grandsire | Danehill |
| Dam | Girl Hussler |
| Damsire | Hussonet |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 27 September 2013 |
| Died | 24 January 2020 (aged 6) |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia Pty Ltd |
| Owner | G R Lechte, J Lechte, Pipeliner Bloodstock |
| Trainer | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| Record | 29: 8–6–2 |
| Earnings | A$811,950[1] |
| Major wins | |
| C F Orr Stakes (2019) | |
Background
editManuel was sold at the 2015 Inglis Easter yearling sale for A$240,000.[2]
Racing career
editManuel 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
editOn the 24 January 2020, Manuel was euthanised at Moonee Valley Racecourse after suffering severe injuries when falling in the Australia Stakes.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Manuel Horse Search". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Manuel Horse Profile". Racenet.com.au. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Manuel's Orr Stakes upset". racing.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "No charges after Manuel fall enquiry". racenet.com.au. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.