MERRIWEE

Merriwee was bred by the Hon. George Lee, of Leeholme near Bathurst, and was by the English stallion Bill of Portland, the first son of the illustrious St. Simon to be imported to this country. His female line traced to the mare, Sappho who was from the Cutty Sark family. Merriwee was raced by Herbert Power, a noted pastoralist and one of the founding members of the VATC.

The colt had a moderate start to his racing career which commenced on 12 October 1898. He had three unplaced runs that Spring before heading for the paddock. He returned the following July to run third in a 2yo Handicap at Flemington before winning a few weeks later in the