| Banker | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Boiardo (GB) |
| Grandsire | Orlando (GB) |
| Dam | Jeannette (AUS) |
| Damsire | Little John (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1860 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Owner | Joseph Harper |
| Trainer | Sam Waldock |
| Major wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (1863) | |
| Last updated on 23 October 2018 | |
Banker was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1863 Melbourne Cup.
The 1863 Melbourne Cup was the smallest field in the Cup's history with only 7 horses in total and Banker's weight of 33.57 kg was the lightest weight carried by any winning horse in the Melbourne Cup.[1]