Comic Court (1945–1973) was a most versatile post-war Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse who set race records at distances of 6 furlongs and 2 miles. He won the 1950 Melbourne Cup carrying 9 stone 5 pounds (59 kg) and set an Australasian record of 3 minutes 19½ seconds.
Comic Court
Front cover 1948 VRC Ascot Vale Stakes racebook
Inside cover showing raceday officials & enclosure notices
1948 VRC Ascot Vale Stakes showing the winner, Comic Court
The Coolmore Stud Stakes, registered as the Ascot Vale Stakes, is a Victoria Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights, run over 1200 metres at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia, on Victoria Derby Day. Total prize money is A$2,000,000.
High Caste, 1939 winner
Comic Court , 1948 winner
Front cover 1948 VRC Ascot Vale Stakes racebook
Inside cover showing raceday officials & enclosure notices