Date of Issue : 5 Oct 2002
Postmark : Caulfield VIC 3162
Denomination : 5 x 45c
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Since the early days of the 19th century, thoroughbred racing has had an important place in Australian national consciousness. This stamp issue features the five champion horses inducted into Australia's Racing Hall of Fame on 30 Jul 2002. These horses are Wakeful (b.1896), Rising Fast (b.1949), Manikato (b.1975), Might and Power (b.1993) and Sunline (b.1995).