Manikato (1975–1984) was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He established new track records in three races and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

Manikato was one of the greatest and most exciting sprinter-milers in the history of the Australian turf. Bought at the South Australian yearling sales in 1977 for a bargain price of $3,500, he had little to recommend either in looks or temperament.

Feb 22, 2020 · But in 1977 when he had his own training licence and when he first laid eyes on the chestnut yearling his son-in-law Ross McDonald had purchased for him in Adelaide, Hoysted was less than pleased. McDonald's wife Margaret, who was also Hoysted's daughter, remembers her father's reaction clearly.

Manikato was one of the best sprinters ever to race in Australia. Costing only $3,500 at the 1977 Adelaide yearling sales, Manikato had a double cross of Fair Trial in the fourth generation and was a descendant of Nearco through his dam.

Nov 8, 2017 · Manikato raced at the end of the 1970’s and the beginning of the 1980’s in Australia. He was the second horse to win over a million dollars in prize money. He was bought at the South Australian yearling sales for a whole $3500.

In addition to being acknowledged as the Australian Horse of the Year for the 1978-79 season, Manikato accomplished the remarkable feat of becoming only the second Australian horse after Kingston Town to surpass the noteworthy milestone of generating over $1 million in …

May 26, 2016 · He was only a 3YO and that “good judge” bloke, the handicapper, had given him 58 kilograms, just 11 kilograms more than that minimum weighted Casca. Interestingly like champions of the ilk of Tulloch and Gunsynd before him, Manikato had been unwanted as a yearling, having been sold for just $3,500.

Oct 20, 2016 · With the running of the Manikato Stakes upon us it is worth taking the time to remember what a champion that Manikato was. Originally purchased for $1300 as a yearling then sold on for $3500 the big chestnut gelding was trained by Bon Hoysted.

The Manikato Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for open age sprinters at Moonee Valley conducted by the Moonee Valley Racing Club. The Manikato Stakes is run over 1200m. It was first run in 1968 and was won by Winfreux.

Oct 21, 2016 · Bought for a paltry $3,500 as a yearling - roughly $19,000 in today's money - the son Manihi well and truly exceeded expectations. Bob Hoysted, who took over training from …