Former Victorian and Bookmaking Guru Gerard Daffy now a Queenslander kindly sent his copy of the Race book form opening night at Cranbourne. A Warrnambool boy back in those days he made the long trip with some mates for the big night. I remember the night well Saturday August 31st 1974 over 50 years ago. It was so packed we parked over a kilometre away. As you can see from the inside cover the great names associated with the club in those days. My uncle the late Gordon McPherson was a judge and of course The Hawk was in the Broadcast Box. I loved the way Daff recorded the results for each race. Speedy Goldie won the first for Arnold Porter he put the polish on the best Hurdle dog of the modern era Odearo. A Free For All the Presidents Trophy was won by Kim Karoo who beat two stars Top Runner & Zulu Moss in the fastest time of the night 30.37. Amazingly the 1974 Melbourne Cup winner Kwik Metal for Cap Abbott was a reserve in race six. Thank you Gerard your book will forever be on display in the Sandown Museum.
Brian Paxton – Great reference. Note prize money. Had a dog bred by Roman Earl 1970 ,won maiden at Young 18 pound for winning. . No photo on course ,paid 30 pound to Bickleys race photographer ,put a 3 rug on. Callan Park as background. Still holds pride of place at home . Great memories .
James Wilding – Zulu Moss ‘
Sharee Wyatt – I remember seeing these books at home . My dad was on the committee and trained Purple and Gold .
David Plumridge – Plus 1 bag of Skippa 😲👍
Lindsay Joyce – Wow great history
