The Assyrian | |
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Sire | Countryman (GB) |
Grandsire | Stockwell (GB) |
Dam | Tinfinder (AUS) |
Damsire | Tarragon (AUS) |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1877 |
Country | Australia |
Colour | Bay |
Owner | CS Agnew |
Trainer | J. E. Savill |
Record | 31: 9-6-2 |
Major wins | |
South Australian Derby (1880) Melbourne Cup (1882) Hobart Cup (1883) |
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