| Briseis | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Tim Whiffler (GB) |
| Grandsire | Van Galen |
| Dam | Musidora |
| Damsire | The Premier (GB) |
| Sex | Filly |
| Foaled | 1873 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | James Wilson |
| Owner | James Wilson |
| Trainer | James Wilson |
| Record | 18: 6 wins & other places |
| Major wins | |
| 1876 AJC All Aged Stakes 1876 AJC Doncaster Handicap 1876 VRC Melbourne Cup 1876 VRC Oaks 1876 VRC Victoria Derby | |
| Honours | |
| Australian Racing Hall of Fame Briseis Gold Cup at Geelong | |
| Last updated on 25 May 2011 | |
Briseis foaled in 1873, was a brown Australian Thoroughbred filly that is regarded as one of the greatest mares ever foaled in Australia. As a two-year-old she won the AJC Doncaster Handicap and the weight for age (w.f.a.) AJC All Aged Stakes. Then as a three-year-old she won the VRC Victoria Derby (by 3 lengths, in record time), the 1876 Melbourne Cup (by 2 lengths) and the VRC Oaks, all within six days.