80’s

An unusual way to get across the line, this amazing photo finish occurred in May 1980 when Fullamusic (Lively Band x Fullatrix) claimed third prize at Cannington […]

A local hotel I spent far too much time in when I was a young bloke was the Village Green. Here is the Pub’s manager […]

Smart sprinter of the late 80’s Met’s Man with outstanding mentor Monty Tomblin and Bendigo President Barry Hiscock after he won the 89 Cup. Won […]

Remember colourful bookmaker Raymore J Millard. Had it covered in two places at Sandown and later on at Olympic moved upstairs and was one out […]

Outstanding sprinter/stayer of the early 80’s Bianca Lee won both the Cranbourne and Sandown Cups. Prolific city winner. Couple of handy opening batsmen at Cranbourne […]

Ray Jennings brilliant stayer Come On Baden.  

Here is one of Howard Gray’s many stars 1980 SA Greyhound of the Year Youthful Prince.

One of my favourite dogs of his era was Regal Occasion (Leader Champion x Tudor Jester) whelped Feb 1980. He was trained by the one and only Billy […]

Another brilliant Melbourne Cup winner was Fox Hunt in 1991. Trained by popular South Australian mentor Petar Jovanovic. Here is an interview I did with […]

Hollywood TV star Kate Jackson with Sandown superstar African Zulu trackside in 1984.