| Auraria | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sire | Trenton (NZ) |
| Grandsire | Musket (GB) |
| Dam | Aura |
| Damsire | Richmond |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1892 |
| Country | Australia |
| Breeder | St Albans stud, Geelong |
| Owner | David James |
| Trainer | John Hill |
| Major wins | |
| South Australian Derby (1895) Melbourne Cup (1895) VRC Oaks (1895) Fisher Plate (1895) | |
| Honours | |
| Auraria Stakes | |
Auraria (foaled 1892) [1] was an Australian racehorse that won the 1895 Melbourne Cup.
Auraria was bred at St Albans stud in Victoria and bought for 280 guineas by David James of Kapunda. [2] [3] [4]
She raced 10 times as a two-year-old for six wins, three seconds and a fourth. [1]
As a three-year-old she had only seven starts, winning the Melbourne Cup, South Australian Derby, VRC Oaks and the Fisher Plate (dead heat with Wallace). [5] Her other results were third in the Victoria Derby to Wallace and Osculator just three days before her Melbourne Cup win [2] and two fourths. Her final race was the 1897 Fisher Plate when she finished last in the field of four. [1]
Auraria was bred to Pistol and produced several leading broodmares, including Princess Aura and Little Joan. [6] [7]
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