Red Anchor

Red Anchor was a notable Australian thoroughbred racehorse.

A chestnut son of Sea Anchor from the mare Decoy Girl, he was foaled in 1981 and was trained throughout his career by legendary trainer Tommy Smith.

His promising career was cut short by injury and he was retired from racing during his four-year-old season.

Amongst his major wins were the 1984 MVRC W.S. Cox Plate, 1984 VRC Victoria Derby and the 1984 VATC Caulfield Guineas.

In 1985 he was awarded the Australian Horse of the Year award.

Sent to stud following his short racing career he had modest success but did sire Navy Seal winner of the 1994 AJC Epsom Handicap.

Red Anchor died in 2001.

Race Record

14 starts - 9 wins, 4 seconds, 1 third

Prizemoney

A$773,880

Major Wins

"Red Anchor won the following major races:"

* 1984 AJC Champagne Stakes – (1600m) – G1
* 1984 MVRC W.S. Cox Plate – (2040m) – G1
* 1984 VATC Caulfield Guineas – (1600m) – G1
* 1984 VRC Victoria Derby – (2500m) – G1
* 1984 MVRC Moonee Valley Stakes – (1600m) – G2
* 1984 QTC Sires’ Produce Stakes – (1400m) – G2
* 1984 Tatt’s NSW Roman Consul Stakes – (1200m) – Listed
* 1985 AJC Apollo Stakes – (1400m) – G2