Here’s the definitive ranking of the most famous and successful jockey silks in Australian horse racing history, based on race wins, legacy, and cultural impact.
1. Winx’s Royal Blue with White ‘M’
- Famous Horse: Winx
- Colours: Royal blue with a bold white ‘M’, blue cap
- Legacy: With 4 Cox Plates (2015-2018) and 33 consecutive wins, Winx is Australia’s most dominant modern racehorse. These silks, worn by Hugh Bowman, are instantly recognisable and symbolize one of the greatest champions of all time.
2. Black Caviar’s Salmon with Black Spots
- Famous Horse: Black Caviar
- Colours: Salmon pink with black polka dots, salmon cap
- Legacy: Undefeated in 25 races, including wins at Royal Ascot, Black Caviar’s silks became a fashion statement in Australian racing, worn by Luke Nolen in many of her historic victories.
3. Makybe Diva’s Australian Flag-Inspired Colours
- Famous Horse: Makybe Diva
- Colours: Blue with white stars and red-and-white checkers, blue cap
- Legacy: The only three-time Melbourne Cup winner (2003, 2004, 2005). These colours, worn by Glen Boss, are among the most celebrated in Cup history.
4. Phar Lap’s Red with Black Sleeves
- Famous Horse: Phar Lap
- Colours: Red with black sleeves, red cap
- Legacy: The legend of Phar Lap, Australia’s most famous racehorse, is eternal. His 1930 Melbourne Cup victory and international success in North America make these colours a true part of racing folklore.
5. Kingston Town’s Gold & Red Epaulettes
- Famous Horse: Kingston Town
- Colours: Gold body with red epaulettes, red cap
- Legacy: The first horse to win three consecutive Cox Plates (1980-1982), Kingston Town’s silks were worn by legendary jockey Malcolm Johnston and later Peter Cook.
6. Bart Cummings’ Green & Gold Diagonal Stripes
- Famous Horses: Saintly, So You Think, Viewed
- Colours: Green with gold diagonal stripes, white cap
- Legacy: Trainer Bart Cummings won a record 12 Melbourne Cups, and his famous silks have graced countless champion horses.
7. Sunline’s Sky Blue with Gold & Red Armbands
- Famous Horse: Sunline
- Colours: Sky blue with gold and red armbands, yellow cap
- Legacy: The “Queen of the Turf”, Sunline won two Cox Plates (1999, 2000) and dominated Australian racing in the early 2000s.
8. Might and Power’s White with Pink & Grey Stripes
- Famous Horse: Might and Power
- Colours: White body, pink & grey diagonal stripes, silver cap
- Legacy: A Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup, and Cox Plate champion, Might and Power’s front-running style made him a crowd favourite.
9. The Ingham Family’s Cerise Colours
- Famous Horses: Octagonal, Lonhro, Beaded
- Colours: Solid cerise with a matching cap
- Legacy: Synonymous with Australian racing, the Ingham family’s cerise silks have been worn by some of the most successful stallions in breeding history.
10. Red Anchor’s Maroon with White Hoops
- Famous Horse: Red Anchor
- Colours: Yellow and Black Checkered.
- Legacy: Worn by Tommy Smith’s 1984 Cox Plate winner, these colours are tied to one of Australia’s most successful trainers.
Conclusion
These silks aren’t just racing gear—they symbolise greatness in Australian horse racing. If you’re looking to create your own custom jockey colours, Mittys is the trusted name for high-quality custom racing silks.
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