John and Chris after a win with Secret Toy Bizness in an All Greys BM90 at Flemington on Oaks day 2014.
John recalls the tragedy that dealt the cruellest of blows to the Ledger family - the Corowa race fall that claimed the life of twenty five year old son Adrian.
The trainer acknowledges the tremendous work being done by the National Jockeys Trust to assist the families of jockeys killed or injured in the racing industry.
John reflects on his acquisition of a nearby property he named in honour of his late son. He talks of the support he receives from sons Chris, Brad, Travis and wife Kerri.
The outstanding horseman looks back on the special horses who’ve shaped his training career, and makes special mention of valued client Mick Price.
(Banner image - Team Ledger outside the stables at Wangaratta. From left - John, Chris, Brad, Kerri, and Travis.)
Gone but never forgotten. Adrian wins at Caulfield on Brave Chief 1999.
Adrian returns to scale on Brave Chief after the Caulfield win.