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This article is about the 19th-century Australian horse. For the 20th-century American horse, see Quack (horse).
The Quack
SirePeter Wilkins (GB)
GrandsireThe Flying Dutchman (GB)
DamQuickstep (AUS)
DamsireLugar (GB)
SexStallion
Foaled1866
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
OwnerJohn Tait
TrainerJohn Tait
Major wins
Melbourne Cup (1872)
Last updated on 1 November 2018

The Quack was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1872 Melbourne Cup.[1]

The Quack was the half brother of the 1870 Melbourne Cup winner Nimblefoot, with both horses being from the same broodmare in Quickstep (AUS).[2]

The Quack was the fourth and final success in the Melbourne Cup for owner and trainer John Tait.[3]

References

  1. ^ "1871 to 1880 Melbourne Cup winners". races.com.au.
  2. ^ "Tasmanian History Horseracing". utas.edu.au.
  3. ^ "John Tait Biography". anu.edu.au.


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