Fireworks (1864 – 1878) was an Australian racehorse and sire. He is known as the only horse to have won the Victoria Derby twice.
Background Fireworks was owned by Patrick Keigan, who sold him to Major Graham Mylne as a yearling. Mylne subsequently leased him to John Tait.
Racing career As a three-year old, Fireworks started 16 races, having won 12. He won 14 of 23 races during his career.
Major wins:
Champagne Stakes (1867) Australian Derby (1867) Victoria Derby (1867) Victoria Derby (1868)^ VRC St Leger (1868) All Aged Stakes (1868)
^ - only horse to have won the Victoria Derby twice
Stud career Notable offspring: Goldsbrough (1870) - 1875 Melbourne Cup placegetter Lapidist (1870) - won 1873 Victoria Derby Robin Hood (1872) - won 1875 Victoria Derby
Sire line tree
FireworksDarley Arabian Sire Line: Joe Andrews BranchAustralian Racing Museum: FireworksLegendary stories of the VRC derbyVictoria Derby, in Defence of Tradition1867 – Fireworks Explodes Upon the Scene! Dante GoldsbroughGoldsbrough: Progenitor of StayersThere's Gold in Goldsbrough Morpeth Sou'Wester ImpulseWagga Wagga Gold Cup 150 Years of Winners Petronel The Broker Arsenal Murmur Algerian Burrilda Cardigan Melos Trade Wind Keith Merriment Merriwa Brockleigh Aeolus Kilmore Lapidist Occident Mute Pasha Robin Hood The Professor Firstwater
Pedigree
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