80’s

I haven’t put this photo and story of me winning a Grade 5 at Sandown in 1986 for any reason in particular other than to […]

My greatest connection to Greyhound Racing has been the people I have met along the way. One such mate was the late Merv Patching. Like […]

Top Victorian sprinters of the late 80’s Hot Spell and Midland Highway. John Stephens – As previously indicated..you would think a pretty good thing in a […]

Anybody remember this match race between SA Superstar sprinter 84 Adelaide Cup winner Knocklaun Gold and the king of Sandown African Zulu. The local star […]

Some big names here at Olympic Park for the 3AW night. I spotted Ronald Dale Barassi, Bruce Mansfield, David Mann and Dennis Walter to name […]

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 […]