Steeplechasing in the late 30′ and 40’s.
Steeplechasing sure tested the dogs in the late 30′ and 40’s.
Before 60’s
Harold Park 1932 September Cup.
Love this shot from 1932 of the dogs lined up for the final of the September Cup. Some great hats worn by the trainers. Australian […]
The Monkeys of White City 1938
The Monkeys of White City 1938. Not sure these pictures have even been seen before. Jeff Collerson – Wouldn’t the greens have loved to watch […]
Underneath the Boxes at Gracedale
An infamous story from 1950 at Gracedale Park in Springvale. A track opposite the current Sandown Complex. Original pictures recovered from a Journal kept by […]
Montana Jet 1958 Bi-Annual Classic winner
Montana Jet 1958 Bi-Annual Classic winner for Hall of Famer Stan Cleverley.
More Hurdle Racing
Des Dooley – Great story Neil. I remember seeing Andorie at Olympic Park in the early/ mid 60’s. He was the yardstick at that […]
Greyhounds travel by Motor Bike
Interesting way to get your dogs to the track in 1940 on a Motor bike. Jeff Collerson – Jack Wright who lived at Guildford if […]
Allandale Son
Allandale Son smart type beat Zoom Top and Benjamin John in a match race at Cessnock. Tony Forbes – I think a young les Jones […]
Shepards Bush Sydney 1927
Shepards Bush Sydney 1927.
Kreuger
Champion Coursing dog of the 1930’s