Brew was bred to be anything being by super staying sire Sir Tristram (Zabeels father) out of Horlicks, a regally bred NZ mare that won a Japan Cup!! For the majority of his career he was a disappointment, just plodding around in open handicaps. Then one day it all just clicked.
Horlicks was a fantastic horse. She was a Kiwi horse. Won a few Group 1s and 2s, as well as placed. Group 1s 1988 Television N.Z Stakes (1st) 1988 Cox Plate (2nd) 1989 DB Draught Classic (1st) 1989 Mackinnon Stakes (1st) 1989 Japan Cup (1st) 1990 DB Draught Classic (1st) 1990 The BMW (3rd) 1990 Television N.Z Stakes (1st
Brew, superbly bred being by Sir Tristram out of a Japan Cup winning mare was always bred to win a cup. Funny thing is, he was nothing more than battler for the majority of his career and only sprung to prominence in that spring of 2000 as a six year old. He only raced one more time before breaking down.
True, the quality stayers bred in Oz are few and far between. Was probably one of the lower class of cup that year andI agree, the first 3-4 were ok, but nothing to rave about. Tho Brew was quite well bred, he never showed much on the track, but all credit to him, he won the cup! And yes, he battled to win the Hcp on the Sat prior that got him in, I didnt think he could win either! hahaha
I kinda agree, but I don't believe that Australian bred stayers are dying out. Though, admittedly, none have won the race since Brew (Ethereal was a Kiwi, Media Puzzle Irish, Makybe Diva British bred and Delta Blues Japanese). It will be interesting to see what happens in 2007. I will agree with you if an Australian bred horse does not win the race.
The beginning of the end for Australian bred stayers. I remember telling the wife I'd run down the street naked if this horse won the race (she's still waiting) The first three home were nice types but a long way off the class stayers we used to bred back in the day.
Yeah I backed Brew!! 16 or 20 to 1 I think!
Only picked it because it was bottom weighted. Picked Shocking last year too! EWvery other Melbourne Cup I've seen has been a disapointment.
0zziefan 1 year ago
i backed the second horse
damo24now 1 year ago
My fav ol yippyio ran the race of his life.
gez1308 1 year ago
Brew was bred to be anything being by super staying sire Sir Tristram (Zabeels father) out of Horlicks, a regally bred NZ mare that won a Japan Cup!! For the majority of his career he was a disappointment, just plodding around in open handicaps. Then one day it all just clicked.
Carrots44 2 years ago
That was my cousin that won it in 2000 ... GO KERRIN !
MH31260 2 years ago
Best moment ever! I still remember this one. What a little champ of a horse!!
SkinnyRavs82 2 years ago
this was a great cup day ~* BREW *~
mollatoff 3 years ago
i remember yippe-yi-yo i picked that
siamipink 4 years ago
for win or place?
what were the odds for yippie yi yo?
whitethick 4 years ago
i picked it my dad put money on it 4 me i was so young
siamipink 4 years ago
I jagged the trifecta in 2000! Seeing this just makes me laugh - only boxed 3 horses! Spent $6 and won $4422!!!
soccersux1 4 years ago
how funny is that the last horse number 24 wins the race
dmarks270 4 years ago
Brews a really well bred horse though . . i remember his dam Horlicks won a group one or two over a bit of a distance.
I have a weird feeling she was from Japan ?
or maybe new zealand ?
anyone know ?
Because ive had a total mind blank
sdahowr 4 years ago
andyoutsider21 4 years ago
Oh yeah now i remember.
I have no idea why i though she was japanese.
Thanks for that mate
sdahowr 4 years ago
She was a NZ horse who won the Japan Cup about 15 years ago. Great horse
schardy80 2 years ago
@sdahowr
Horlicks was NZ bred but won a Japan Cup.
Brew, superbly bred being by Sir Tristram out of a Japan Cup winning mare was always bred to win a cup. Funny thing is, he was nothing more than battler for the majority of his career and only sprung to prominence in that spring of 2000 as a six year old. He only raced one more time before breaking down.
Carrots44 1 year ago
True, the quality stayers bred in Oz are few and far between. Was probably one of the lower class of cup that year andI agree, the first 3-4 were ok, but nothing to rave about. Tho Brew was quite well bred, he never showed much on the track, but all credit to him, he won the cup! And yes, he battled to win the Hcp on the Sat prior that got him in, I didnt think he could win either! hahaha
tigerrish 4 years ago
I kinda agree, but I don't believe that Australian bred stayers are dying out. Though, admittedly, none have won the race since Brew (Ethereal was a Kiwi, Media Puzzle Irish, Makybe Diva British bred and Delta Blues Japanese). It will be interesting to see what happens in 2007. I will agree with you if an Australian bred horse does not win the race.
andyoutsider21 5 years ago
The beginning of the end for Australian bred stayers. I remember telling the wife I'd run down the street naked if this horse won the race (she's still waiting) The first three home were nice types but a long way off the class stayers we used to bred back in the day.
blackmourning11 5 years ago