Our Sir Vancelot

Our Sir Vancelot
Sire:	Vance Hanover (USA)
Dam:	Teeny Teeny (AUS)
Broodmare sire:	Overtrick (USA)
Sex:	Stallion
Foaled:	11 November 1990
Country:	New Zealand
Colour:	Bay
Breeder:	VL & SV Allamby
Trainer:	Brian Hancock
Record:	97: 48–13–13
Fastest mile rate:	At 3: 1:58.0 Aged: 1:55.4
Prize money:	A$2,197,990
Group One wins
1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999	M H Treuer Memorial Western Australian Pacing Cup Inter Dominion Final Miracle Mile Pace M H Treuer Memorial South Australia Cup Western Australian Pacing Cup Inter Dominion Final Australian Pacing Championship Inter Dominion Final
*Correct as at 21 February 2009

Our Sir Vancelot (11 November 1990 - February 2017) ^[1] is a New Zealand bred standardbred stallion who was trained in Australia and won a record three straight Inter Dominion finals, 1997, ^[2] 1998 ^[3] and 1999. ^[4] This is a record that was equalled in 2008 by Blacks A Fake. ^[5] He was known as Sir Vancelot in New Zealand. He was inducted into the Inter Dominion Hall of Fame. ^[6]

In addition to the three Inter Dominions, he also won the 1997 Miracle Mile Pace. ^[7]

Over his career, he won 48 races, from 97 starts for a total prize money earnings of $2,197,990. ^[8]

After retiring from the racetrack he stood at Warwick Stud, ^[9] in Victoria for A$2,200. ^[10]

In February 2017 Our Sir Vancelot passed away at the Allamby family home at the age of 26. ^[11]

References

1. "Sir Vancelot". Harness Racing New Zealand. Retrieved 29 November 2015.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
2. "Race Results – GLOBE DERBY 15 March 1997". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
3. "Race Results – HOBART at HOBART S 21 March 1998". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
4. "Auckland Trotting Club Inc Mar. 19, 1999 at Alexandra Park". Harness Racing New Zealand. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
5. "2008 Inter Dominion – Melbourne, Vic – Pacers Series". Inter Dominion Harness Racing Council. Retrieved 20 February 2009.
6. "Our Sir Vancelot". Inter Dominion Hall of Fame. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
7. "Race Results – HAROLD PARK 5 December 1997". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
8. "Horse Profile". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
9. "Our Sir Vancelot". Warwick Stud. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
10. "WARWICK STUD". Harness Racing Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
11. https://www.juneesoutherncross.com.au/story/4485306/allamby-family-farewell-our-sir-vancelot-photos-videos/