Claim: Great Britain produces both parents of What a Nuisance, who finished sixth at the1984 Sydney Cup at Randwick Racecourse.
Evidence: His dam, Fashion Bell was a descendant of The Witch, a British mare who was exported to Australia in the late 19th century, becoming the grand-dam of the 1902 Melbourne Cup winner The Victory. The gelding finished sixth in the race, aggravating the injury. In early 1984 What A Nuisance, trained by Ken Rogerson won four consecutive races and was made favourite for the Sydney Cup in April despite being treated for a leg injury on the eve of the race. St Puckle