JOCKEY PROFILES
TOM HALES
1847 1901
Tom Hales was born in Portland, NSW. At the age of 12 he ran away from home
to become a jockey.
Tom Hales had a remarkable career winning all of Australias major races including
the 1880 Melbourne Cup. In three days during the 1888 Melbourne Cup Carnival he rode 14
races with 11 winners.
Tom Hales retired in 1894
Some Achievements:
- winner of all Australian major races
- winner of 1880 Melbourne Cup
- winner of 3 Sydney Cups
- winner of 6 AJC Derbies
- winner of 7 VRC Derbies
- winner of 10 VRC St Legers
- winner of 6 AJC St. Legers
- winner of 7 Australian Cups
The most famous horse Tom Hales rode:
- Grand Flaneur
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