| The Barb | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sire | Sir Hercules (1843)[1] |
| Grandsire | Cap-A-Pie (GB) |
| Dam | Fair Ellen (aka Young Gulnare)[1] |
| Damsire | Doctor (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1863 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Black |
| Breeder | George Lee |
| Owner | John Tait |
| Trainer | James Ashworth |
| Record | 23: 15-2-1[1] |
| Earnings | over £18,000[2] |
| Major wins | |
| Nursery Stakes (1865) AJC Derby (1866) Melbourne Cup (1866) Australasian Champion Stakes (1866) Launceston Town Plate (1867) Port Phillip Stakes (1867) Sydney Cup (1867, 1868) Craven Plate (1868) VRC Royal Park Stakes (1868) AJC Metropolitan Handicap (1868) Queens Plate (1868) | |
| Honours | |
| Australian Racing Hall of Fame | |
| Last updated on 17 May 2009 | |
The Barb (1863–1888) was an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse, famed for winning the 1866 Melbourne Cup, the Sydney Cup twice, and other quality races. He was bred by George Lee and foaled in 1863 at Leeholme, near Bathurst, New South Wales.
- ^ a b c Barrie, Douglas M., The Australian Bloodhorse, Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1956
- ^ 1869 'THE BARB'S CAREER.', Brisbane Courier, 11 May, p. 4, viewed 30 October, 2010, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1289587