Bart Cummings
Australian horse trainer and Derby winner
Born
November 14th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent horse trainer in Australia, built a reputation through a successful career spanning over six decades. Trained numerous horses that won prestigious races, especially in thoroughbred racing. Achieved significant success in the Melbourne Cup, winning the race a record twelve times. Established a legacy as one of the leading figures in Australian horse racing history.
Won the Melbourne Cup a record 12 times
Trained horses like Think Big and Saintly
Inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame
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