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Rivette (horse)

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Rivette
SireRonsard
GrandsireSon-in-Law
DamRiv
DamsireCyklon
SexMare
Foaled1933
Died1960
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
BreederHarry Bamber
OwnerHarry Bamber
TrainerHarry Bamber
JockeyTeddy Preston
Record49: 11–7–8
Major wins
Caulfield Cup (1939)
Melbourne Cup (1939)

Rivette (1933−1960) was an Australian race horse that won the 1939 Melbourne Cup.

Racing career

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In 1939 Rivette became the first mare to ever win the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup double in the same year.[1] This feat would not be achieved for another 52 years when Let's Elope accomplished the double in 1991.

Rivette started the 5-1 favourite in the Melbourne Cup which had a field of 26 runners. She won the race by a half-length and earned £7,200 for Harry Bamber, who achieved a rare feat in Melbourne Cup history as the breeder, trainer and owner of the horse.

The Victorian Racing Club each year conducts the 'Rivette Series' to honour the racehorse. The series is aimed at 3YO fillies over the 1200m-1400m distance and takes in heats across metropolitan and country venues.[2]

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Rivette (AUS) 1933[3]
Sire
Ronsard (GB)
1924
Son-in-Law (GB)
1911
Dark Ronald Bay Ronald
Darkie
Mother In Law Matchmaker
Be Cannie
Joie De Vivre (GB)
1908
Gallinule Isonomy
Moorhen
Melinda Melton
Fame
Dam
Riv (AUS)
1919
Cyklon (IRE)
1910
Spearmint Carbine
Maid of the Mint
Cyanean Cyllene
Nenemoosha
White River (IRE)
1910
The White Knight Desmond
Pella
Gyp Grafton
Phantassie

References

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  1. ^ "Melbourne Cup welcomed back home". thoroughbrednews.com.au. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Memorable moments on Flemington Finals day". flemington.com.au. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Rivette Horse Profile". pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.