Racing History

DR. GRACE - A FOUR TIME GROUP 1 WINNER IN THE 1990’S

DR. GRACE - A FOUR TIME GROUP 1 WINNER IN THE 1990’S

Steve Hart snapped this one of Dr. Grace as Jim Cassidy was about to take him onto the track for the 1990 A.J.C Derby. The handsome son of Sir Tristram came from midfield to win that Derby from Stylish Century and Solar Circle on a Soft 5 track.

STABLE HUDDLE BEFORE THE 1990 FRANK PACKER PLATE

STABLE HUDDLE BEFORE THE 1990 FRANK PACKER PLATE

Steve Hart keeps coming up with these wonderful “blasts from the past “. Here’s one in the Randwick birdcage in the Spring of 1990 shortly before Stargazer’s win in the Frank Packer Plate.

THIS HORSE WON ONLY ONE RACE BUT MADE HISTORY

THIS HORSE WON ONLY ONE RACE BUT MADE HISTORY

Ever wondered what a 500/1 winner looks like? Steve Hart plucked this one from his archives and was kind enough to send it to me for Friday Flashback. It’s a gelding called Pablo’s Pulse parading before the 1987 Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick with Jamie De Belin in the saddle.

THE STUNNING LITTLE HORSE WITH THE TALENT TO MATCH

THE STUNNING LITTLE HORSE WITH THE TALENT TO MATCH

Another lovely print taken from an original oil painting by renowned equine artist Alister Simpson A.A.E.A. This is Durbridge captured on canvas shortly after his win in the 1991 AJC Derby. Alister provided a great likeness of the stallion, and his jockey Greg Hall.

POPULAR FEATHERWEIGHT JOCKEY WILLIAM "BILLY" SMITH

POPULAR FEATHERWEIGHT JOCKEY WILLIAM "BILLY" SMITH

Bradley Photographers snapped this one of W.A. “Billy” Smith at Randwick in May of 1965. Bill was one of the most popular jockeys of his era, and one of the lightest. He rode at a featherweight for his entire career, which brought him many opportunities in big races.

SEPTEMBER 5TH 1998 SAW THE INTRODUCTION OF SKY CHANNEL'S HOME SERVICE

SEPTEMBER 5TH 1998 SAW THE INTRODUCTION OF SKY CHANNEL'S HOME SERVICE

Saturday September 5th 1998 saw the introduction of Sky Channel’s long awaited home service. We sought the reaction of many racing personalities on the day and as always Gai Waterhouse was happy to talk to us.