Dennis was a great favourite with the Harold Park fans. He was in his mid 30s when this one was snapped in the 1980s - courtesy Club Menangle.
A special podcast with veteran harness horseman Dennis Wilson who’s about to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Dennis talks about the knee and hip replacement that put him back on his feet. He explains that he’s not out of the woods yet.
He remembers his decision to quit race driving in 2006 when he became disillusioned with the sport.
Dennis fondly recalls the glory days at Harold Park.
He talks about the handful of drives he had when the action moved from Harold Park to Menangle.
Dennis remembers his earliest days working horses at Granville Showground and his apprenticeship to Katoomba trainer Stan Bond.
He recalls the thrill of his first winning drive at Maitland in the late 1960’s.
Dennis reviews the achievements of the special horses he got to train and drive during his rewarding career.
He makes special mention of Soky’s Gidget - a horse that could have been the best he ever trained until injury ended his career.
Dennis looks back on the controversial photo finish that went against him in the 2000 Miracle Mile. He talks of the sensational objection lodged by the horse’s owner.
The veteran horseman pays a touching tribute to the driver he most admired in his early years.
(Banner image - Dennis with the brilliant but volatile Seelster Sam Harold Park 2002- courtesy Club Menangle.)
Dennis and Atitagain warming up before the 2000 Miracle Mile. They went under by a nose to Holmes DG in a photo finish that generated controversy - courtesy Club Menangle.
Dennis with Generator after a Kilmore Cup win 1991. Dennis won the race again 9 years later with Zyuganov Leis - courtesy Club Menangle.
Who remembers the tiny, undulating Gosford Paceway_ Dennis wins here on Jovial Roger in 1989 - courtesy Club Menangle.
Dennis with one of his all time favourites Lehigh Lad after a Harold Park win 1977 - courtesy Club Menangle.