Hurdle Construction
If you ever wonder how the Hurdles were made in the later years from the 70’s on here is a description. In the old days […]
Articles by Neil Brown
1967 Melbourne Cup Swan Opal
Here is the story behind the 1967 Melbourne Cup won by Swan Opal. Trained by leading NSW mentor the late Neville Ballinger he quinellaed the […]
Busy’s Chief
Outstanding Chaser of the middle 70’s Busy’s Chief. Jeff Collerson – A top notcher trained by Geoff Watt whose dad Hec trained Zoom Top & […]
James ” Herbie” Kirk
Is there an older active trainer in Australia? This is James Kirk better known as Herbie to everyone that knows him. Herbie turns the fantastic […]
Westona Earl
Smart performer Westona Earl.
Romantic Top
Strand Belle had a well performed half-brother whelped a year later by Black Top named Romantic Top he won the 1971 St Leger. She was […]
Gold Coast Parklands
John Brasch sent me this arial shot of the fantastic Gold Coast complex. What a great greyhound track it was. Rob Tyler – The best […]
Barry Smith
After an enthralling visit last Friday to the property of Victorian Hall of Famer Barry Smith it was easy to see why he has enjoyed […]
Glanzend
1980’s Queensland star Glanzend. 82 Queensland Greyhound of the Year.
Glen Gallon
From one Queensland champ to another Superstar the mighty Glen Gallon. Lucky enough to see him win two Winter Cups at Albion Park. There is […]