Crisp (horse)

Crisp
SireRose Argent (GB)
GrandsireOwen Tudor
DamWheat Germ (GB)
DamsireTrigo (IRE)
SexGelding
Foaled1963
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
OwnerThomas Chester Manifold Jnr.
TrainerFred Winter
Record41:20-7-3
Major wins
Queen Mother Champion Chase (1971)
Gainsborough Chase (1972)
Honours
Australian Racing Hall of Fame
Crisp Steeplechase at Flemington
Last updated on 3 August 2011

Crisp was a champion steeplechase horse. He was a bay Thoroughbred gelding that was foaled in 1963 in Australia. In his native country, he won many important jumping races, particularly two-milers, including the Hiskens Steeplechase in 1969 and 1970. So well did he jump, he was nicknamed "The Black Kangaroo". However, Crisp is probably best remembered for his epic contest with Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National in England.