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The sculpture commemorates the 296 jockeys who have died in riding accidents during the last 157 years (1847 -2004). The $100000 memorial features a bronze sculpture of legendary jockey, Hughie Cairns, who died from a race fall in the 1920s.
A plaque on the memorial is in memory of Ned Wallish whose vision and determination established the memorial. Ned died in 2009.
Location
| Address: | Station Street , Race Day Office, Gate 23, Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield East , 3145 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.877238 Long: 145.038851 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1847 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2004 |
| Designer: | Edward & Alexandra Wallish (design concept) |
| Artist: | Jennifer Mann |
| Link: | http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/centres/p… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th March, 2005 |
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Plaque on top :
In memory of E. A. (Ned) Wallish
23. 01. 1928 - 20. 09. 2009
This memorial was established due to his vision and determination
Plaque on front :
Memorial
Australia’s Fallen Jockeys
1847 - 2004
A National Tribute
Erected with the support of
Australian Jockey Club
Australian Jockeys Association
Australian Jumping Racing Association
Australian Racing Board
Australian Racing Museum
Australian Trainers Association
Carlton & United Beverages
Country Racing Victoria
Hyland Sportswear
Martin O`Connor & Partners
Melbourne Racing Club
Moonee Valley Racing Club
NSW Jockeys Association
Queensland Jockeys Association
Racing Victoria Limited
Ryan Carlisle Thomas
SA Jockeys Association
Sky Channel
Sport 927
Sydney Turf Club
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd
Tasmanian Jockeys Association
TROA
Victoria Racing Club
Victorian Bookmakers Association
Victorian Jockeys Association
WA Jockeys Association
Unveiled by the Hon. John Pandazopoulos Minister for Racing
5th March 2005
Sculpture of Jockey Hugh Cairns by Jennifer Mann
Concept by Edward & Alexandra Wallish
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