Trivalve (1924−1941) was an Australian race horse that won the 1927

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Racing career

In 1927 Trivalve was successful in the

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and the

. The win in the Cup gave trainer

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and jockey Bobbie Lewis their fourth Melbourne Cup successes. Trivalve won career prize money of £28,375.

Stud career

Trivalve was retired to stud but proved an unsuccessful sire failing to sire any stakes winners. Trivalve was eventually sold on as a station sire and reportedly died of snakebite in the

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in 1941, having been sold twice that year for 7 guineas and 9 guineas.

Pedigree

References

Racehorses bred in Australia Racehorses trained in Australia 1924 racehorse births 1941 racehorse deaths Victoria Derby winners Melbourne Cup winners {{Racehorse-stub