Not that horses are forced to run if they are selected, though – of the top 10 in voting, only Gold Ship (first), Lachesis (third), Toho Jackal (seventh) and One And Only (eighth) actually lined up.

According to one account, the ship carried $79,220 in gold rush treasure from Victoria along with loads of oats, animal hides, coal, six horses, two buggies, two cases of opium, and much more.