Violoncello was a notable Australian

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. Bred in England where he had raced six times for three wins, he was purchased as a seven-year-old for 4,000 guineas by Sir Samuel Hordern and sent to Australia. Grandsire Laveno (GB) won the 1895

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. His half-brother, Quinologist had won the 1916 AJC

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which influenced Hordern to purchase him. Violoncello won the 1921 Caulfield Cup and the inaugural running of the Cox Plate in 1922. England Starts: 21 starts 5 wins, 1 second, 1 third Australian Starts: 16 starts 5 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third

References

* * * *{{cite web , last1=Australian Stud Book , title=Violoncello Stakes Winners , url=http://www.studbook.org.au/Horse.aspx?hid=364738 , website=www.studbook.org.au , access-date=17 January 2021 1916 racehorse births Cox Plate winners Caulfield Cup winners