Rimfire

Rimfire wins the Melbourne Cup
In November of 1948 St. Albans horse, Rimfire, from Geelong, won the Melbourne cup. Rimfire won in a photo finish. He was ridden by apprentice Ray Neville, aged 15. Rimfire is a 6 year old horse. He won some races and won the Brisbane cup. When Mrs. Clayton did not pay $4200 they had to send Rimfire back to Melbourne.