In winning the 1919
Melbourne Cup, Artilleryman set a new race record time of 3 minutes 24.5 seconds. Being ridden by
Bobbie Lewis. he secured the victory by at least six lengths ahead of the next horse, Richmond Main. This was also the first year that the current three-handled Loving Cup trophy was presented to the winning owner. Artilleryman died in 1921 after suffering an internal haemorrhage whilst spelling in
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. ==Pedigree==