Australia’s First Greyhound
Here is an interesting story written by Noel Christensen in regard to Sir Joseph Banks greyhound “Lady” and their arrival with Captain Cook on May […]
Before 60’s
Sir W.J Clark
The first President of the National Coursing Club of Australasia Sir W.J. Clark 1877. Plus who said we didn’t have toffs running Coursing here is […]
Back Page Herald Sun
Here is a couple of interesting Daily Newspaper articles. Back page of the Sun on Wednesday November 26, 1952. Opening day of the revamped Sandown […]
Sandown Park Early Advertisement
Here is a Newspaper Advertisement for Sandown Park in September 1956. Love the trains to Springvale Station in those days before Henry Harrison did a […]
The tragic death of Rocketeer
Rocketeer stood at stud for legendary Gunnedah trainer Jack Millerd Jack raced and stood Hall of Famer Chief Havoc. Also found in the Sandown Safe […]
Miss Heller
The Victorian Waterloo Cup is 150 years old in August. It was famously won by Miss Heller. However, according to reports of the time the […]
Sandown & Olympic Photo’s
Here is a fascinating shot from Sandown in the 40’s on the old track. Talk about flying the boxes King Richard the three has left […]
Stan Cleverley Loved A Bet
The late legendary trainer Stan Cleverley a GCA Hall of Famer was well known as a punter and licked nothing better than pulling off a […]
The Reviver & Grey Bob
They certainly sent their dogs around in the 1950’s. Here is reports from the Sporting Globe. Two starts of the Victorian scene The Reviver 248 […]
Sandown Match Race Series 1940
This amazing Sash for the Sandown Match Race series held in October 1940 featuring Jow Verse trained by the late Jim Harvey. A great trainer known widely […]