Three Magic Moments
Three magic moments I found and wrote about sometime ago. The opening of the new Geelong Complex in 1980. Impressed with the entertainment Humprey B […]
Before 60’s
Rocketeer’s Trainer
A mystery is solved for more years than I can remember there has been a question mark over who in fact trained Rocketeer the first […]
Victorian Waterloo Cup
Here the detail results of the Victorian Waterloo Cup. The most interesting story referred to at the bottom of the page below can be found […]
Alf Richardson Coursing Memorabilia
Had a chat today with 92-year-old Alf Richardson from Bendigo. Alf had some memorabilia dropped off at Sandown he thought I might be interesting in. […]
Broken Hill Cup 1948
Had a visitor to Sandown last Thursday night (Sept 26 24) Jason McCarthur and his family came down for the night from Broken Hill. Jason […]
Ron Nestor – The One and Only
It has been said that Ron Nestor’s record as a volunteer in sports administration is like Bold Trease’s four Sandown Cups – it won’t be […]
Racing In Paris
I was surprized to learn they Greyhound Racing in Paris. It started in 1936 when it finished, I don’t know. I was looking through an […]
The “Plume” Dogs
Here are a couple of Classic photos of the famous “Plume” dogs raced and trained by Springvale training identify Jack Mayes. The first one is […]
Sandown Museum ‘NB Museum’ Opening
The long-awaited Neil Brown Museum – named in honour of the “heart and soul of Sandown Park”, Chairman Neil Brown – was officially opened on […]
Napier Park and The Melbourne Cup
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 […]