Jack Anwin

Jack Anwin
Occupation Jockey
Born (1867-06-05)5 June 1867
Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Died 13 August 1956(1956-08-13) (aged 89)
Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
Resting place Springvale, Victoria, Australia
Major racing wins

John "Jack" Anwin (5 June 1867 in Collingwood, Victoria – 13 August 1956 in Caulfield, Victoria) was an Australian jockey who was best known for riding Bravo to victory in the 1889 Melbourne Cup.[1] Jack and his two brothers, Sam and George, were notable for taking the first three places in two races on 18 July 1903 in Boulder, Western Australia.[2] He is buried in Springvale, Victoria.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Jack Anwin (incorrectly named James in source)
  2. ↑ Kalgoorlie Western Argus 21 July 1903
  3. ↑ John (Jack) Anwin at geni.com


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