Zipping was an Australian champion racehorse who was notable for winning the prestigious Sandown Classic race in four consecutive years.
Zipping had four trainers throughout his career; Bradley Marzato, Graeme Rogerson, John Sadler and Rob Hickmott.
Zipping Death
The incredible grand galloper Zipping died on March 22, 2022, after suffering a leg fracture as a result of a paddock accident at Living Legends retirement facility.
Zipping’s death was announced by Living Legends on Twitter to honour the racing’s ‘’iron horse’’.
In a tweet, the Living Legends wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we share with you this morning that Zipping has passed away,”.
“Zip suffered an irreparable leg fracture as a result of a paddock accident and was humanely euthanised.
“The Living Legends team are truly devastated by this tragic accident, he will be sorely missed by his paddock mate Fish (Efficient)”, the Living Legends added.
Zipping was 20 years old at the time of its demise.
Did Zipping win a Melbourne Cup?
Zipping, raced by Lloyd and Nick Williams, never won a Melbourne, nor a Cox Plate.
Zipping ended his racing career with 47 starts, 16 wins and earnings of over $4.5 million.
He ran fourth in three Melbourne Cups in 2006, 2007 and 2010 and was placed in three Cox Plates, having finished second in 2008, third in 2009 and second in 2010.
Why is the Zipping Classic at Caulfield?
Before 1999 the conditions of the race were an open handicap.
Since 2011, the name of the race has been changed to honour Zipping, after he won the race for a fourth consecutive time in 2010.
In 2013, the race was transferred to Caulfield due to renovations occurring at Sandown.
Who won the Zipping Classic?
The 2021 Zipping Classic was won by Sound.