ProvenanceThis model is part of a set of 'racing horses' used as deck games aboard Adelaide Steamship Company cruise vessels on the 'Gulf Trips' around South Australian waters between 1930s-‘50s. A line from a separate winder was fed through the metal hook and winched along in each race. Race programs were issues listing female passengers as 'jockeys' (winders) and passengers could also place bets on each horse.SignificanceA component of the famous horse races, one of the many deckside 'sports' organised by the Adelaide Steamship Company for their passengers.DescriptionA wheeled, thin, wooden model of a galloping race-horse with jockey. Front legs terminate on a single rotating wheel (metal) with a metal hook protruding forward. Rear legs terminate on a wooden strut c/w wooden wheels on each end. Horse painted black, jockey wearing light grey boots, white breeches, red shirt and cap, orange saddlecloth, number "3" made from white elastoplast on each rear flank.AcknowledgementKeywordsdeck gamesSportDate of CreationDate of UsageAccession NumberHT 1985.1621
