Master O'Reilly

Master O'Reilly (2002–2013) was a New Zealand bred race horse trained by Judy Mawer.

In October 2007, Master O'Reilly was penalized 1.5 kg by Racing Victoria Limited prior to the Melbourne Cup, one of the highest penalties given in recent years.

[2] Although the penalty placed him 26th among a field of 24 horses, he was nevertheless guaranteed a start and went on to win the Caulfield Cup later that week.

He was well supported in the Melbourne Cup, starting favourite, but he finished a disappointing eighth behind Efficient.

Despite not winning since that Caulfield Cup, he continued to run in good form, including: Master O'Reilly retired from racing in 2011 at Pearcedale (near Cranbourne in Victoria).