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Subzero Honoured by Adoring Fans

Published on Monday, August 1, 2011 in General

 

Further to our previous story about the 23rd birthday party being held for Subzero (1992 Melbourne Cup Winner), at the National Sports Museum, all reports say the party went off with a bang and Subbie had a lovely time.

Visitors and guests celebrated in style with party hats, a cake and gift wrapped carrot, which was presented to Subbie. 

Subbie was especially popular with the school children at his party - Racing Victoria regularly takes him for jaunts to schools where he is always a hit!

The National Sports Museum at the MCG is the home of Australian sporting moments. Their newest gallery is the Champions Thoroughbred Racing Gallery. As a result of this connection they were very keen to celebrate the Horses’ Birthday.

As well as the party for Subzero, the museum celebrated by publishing a Facts Sheet about Thoroughbred Horses (including recipes for birthday cakes)!

The Thoroughbred Horses Facts Sheet is a fascinating read (link below) - full of all kinds of interesting information.  Here is the recipe for Subbie’s birthday cake, which he enjoyed during his visit to the MCG.

3-5 carrots
2 cups oats/oatmeal or sweet feed
1 cup marshmallows
2 Tbs Molasses (optional)
marshmallow shapes (optional)
1. Chop finely or process in your food processor 3-5 medium sized carrots. (you can substitute or add processed/chopped lettuce, corn, celery, or
pumpkin if you know your horse has a taste for them)
2. Prepare your pan. For this no-bake horse birthday cake recipe you'll need a well greased pan. T Spray your pan with cooking spray then, if
desired, place shaped marshmallows around edges.
3. Next, combine 2 cups Oats (Non-Instant Oatmeal - sweet feed may be substituted) with the processed vegetables.
4. In a separate microwave safe bowl, add 1 cup small marshmallows and 2 Tbs molasses (optional). Microwave 30 seconds at a time until totally
melted.
5. Pour marshmallow mixture over carrots and oats, stir. Let cool slightly.
6. Carefully spoon mixture into greased pan (pushing around marshmallow shapes, as needed). With a greased spoon, compress mixture into pan.
7. Let cool completely. Decorate with remaining carrot shreds or marshmallow shapes.
This recipe makes 2-4 servings. Feeding the entire cake to your horse at once is not advisable and may make them sick! (Although it will keep,
without refrigeration, for 2-3 days)
Horse-Safe Cake Icing - To make icing for your Horse Cake, take 1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt and add oat flour, tablespoon by tablespoon,
until the mixture is stiff but still soft. (you can make your own oat flour by pulverizing non-instant oatmeal in a blender or food processor) Spoon
into a zip lock bag, snip off one corner, and squeeze out a stream to spell words. Add decorations.

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