Search Results for “Melbourne cup” – History of Greyhound Racing in Australia

Napier Park and The Melbourne Cup

15 June 2024 Neil Brown 0

Here are some wonderful photos from Napier Park. I think that’s what you call a packed Betting ring. Napier Park was the first home of […]

My Melbourne Cup Passion

6 June 2023 Neil Brown 0

Here is a story I did with Pat McLeod of the Chase Magazine in November 2022. It explains my passion for the Melbourne Cup.

1993 Melbourne Cup

6 June 2023 Neil Brown 0

Melbourne Cup night at Sandown always a big occasion. Nothing like arriving for the meeting in the Channel 10 Chopper. Plus, the Sponsor’s flag was […]

Speedy Mick 87 Melbourne Cup

10 January 2023 Neil Brown 0

When Yachi Bale stormed home to win last month’s Melbourne Cup. I recalled a similar performance in 1987 by a very versatile greyhound Speedy Mick. […]

1979 Melbourne Cup Acclaim Star

18 January 2022 Neil Brown 0

Here is some classic footage of the 1979 Melbourne Cup race and presentation. Won by the mighty Acclaim Star trained by Billy Fletcher. The outstanding […]