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Jack Anwin
OccupationJockey
Born(1867-06-05)5 June 1867
Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Died13 August 1956(1956-08-13) (aged 89)
Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
Resting placeSpringvale, Victoria, Australia
Major racing wins

John Anwin (5 June 1867 in Collingwood, Victoria – 13 August 1956 in Caulfield, Victoria) was an Australian jockey who was best known for riding Bravo to victory in the 1889 Melbourne Cup. Jack and his two brothers, Sam and George, were notable for taking the first three places in two races on 18 July 1903 in Boulder, Western Australia. He is buried in Springvale, Victoria.

References

  1. Jack Anwin (incorrectly named James in source)
  2. Kalgoorlie Western Argus 21 July 1903
  3. John (Jack) Anwin at geni.com


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