A dream come true for any jockey. Michael returns to scale on At Talaq after the 1986 Melbourne Cup - courtesy Steve Hart Photographics.
In Part 2 Michael profiles two wonderful horses sent to Australia by Sheikh Hamdan. He reflects on his association with At Talaq - a Melbourne Cup winner who could sprint like an Everest horse.
He remembers the brilliant but unsound Almaarad, one of his two Cox Plate winners.
Michael reminisces about his role model, the late Roy Higgins.
This is a lovely trip down memory lane with a jockey who was one of Australian racing’s main players during the heady days of the 80’s and 90’s.
(Banner image - At Talaq and Michael Clarke had the 1986 Melb Cup won a long way from home - courtesy Steve Hart Photographics.)
Michael canters Better Loosen Up to the barrier before one of many Melbourne appearances - courtesy Steve Hart Photographics.