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Ajax A Remarkable Champion Australian Thoroughbred. Searching for the pedigree of a horse named Ajax revealed that it is a popular equestrian name. There are no fewer than 14 with the name, spanning time and the globe.
Archer Little did trainer de Mestre know that Archer, a Thoroughbred racehorse with an unusually big body bring him fame and fortune by winning the first two Melbourne Cups. The formidable racehorse went on to win many races despite being plagued with injuries, setting many records on the way on the race tracks in Sydney and Melbourne.
Athol George Mulley Known as the contemporary of George Moore, Australia's greatest ever jockey, Athol Mulley was one of the country's finest jockeys. He formed a formidable partnership with the mighty Bernborough, trained by Harry Plant, to win 15 consecutive races between December 1945 and October 1946.
Aussie Bookies Bookmakers have been an integral part of Australian horse racing almost since its inception. In the early years of Australian racing, on course bookmakers were the only legal form of gambling on racing.
Bart Cummings Bart Cummings, by winning an unprecedented 12 Melbourne Cups as a trainer, has exceeded the combined output of the second two men on the list, Etienne de Mestre and Lee Freedman. Bart Cummings has more than doubled the group 1 wins of his nearest competitor Freedman and combining the totals for the three closest pursuers is required to surpass him in this category.
Bernborough Bernborough captured the racing public's imagination at a time when all sought relief from the pressures, privations and turmoil that was World War II.
Betfair UK based Betfair has, for the past 10 years, been a popular online destination for placing wagers on all manner of games and sporting events. The Internet has caused profound, fundamental changes on how sports wagering is conducted.
Big Philou This is the story of Big Philou and how money, fear and greed combined to deprive him of the opportunity to establish his place in history. Trained by Bart Cummings and often ridden by champion jockey Roy Higgins.
Bill Collins The cast of characters that have left an indelible mark on Australian horse racing is not entirely limited to horses, jockeys, trainers, owners and bookmakers. One such case in point involves William "Bill" Henry Collins, the most famous race caller to ever pick up a microphone. His seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of horses, betting, jockeys and trainers placed him in demand at race tracks around the world including the United Kingdom, USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Bill Duncan The small, select group of jockeys that has produced accomplishments sufficient to warrant Australian Racing Hall of Fame induction is filled with individuals whose unique contributions caused them to stand out among the many thousands who have earned their living steering thoroughbreds in the Sport of Kings. One of these jockeys went by the name of William "Bill" Duncan.
Bill Waterhouse The name of Waterhouse is synonymous with Australia 's oldest bookmaking dynasty. Begun in 1898, it reached the pinnacle of its influence through the efforts of "Big Bill," "King of the Bookies," Bill Waterhouse. His decades-spanning career on the rails is almost inconceivable in a business where longevity is not all that commonplace.
Black Caviar Black Caviar, an Australian thoroughbred is a horse that means business. The brown mare has already found favour with the IFHA as the number one rated sprinter of all time in the World Thoroughbred Rankings.
Carbine Carbine, his success as racehorse and as an international sire has become history. He was much revered in his life time. He was so successful on and off the track that his skeleton has been displayed at the museum in Australia and New Zealand.
Caulfield Cup History First run in 1879, The Caulfield Cup is a 2400 meter race. It is open to horses three years and older. The winning horse is generally considered the favourite for the Melbourne Cup. Today the race is worth $2.5 million dollars in prize money.
Chris Munce Queenslander, Chris Munce, quickly rose to fame on the Australian race tracks as a jockey par excellence, winning the Australian Racing Grand Slam despite all odds. In between his triumphs, Munce underwent a prison sentence in Hong Kong and Sydney for his alleged role in a cash-for-tips scandal with businessman Andy Lau. While Munce maintains his innocence, he is back to his winning ways back home in Queensland once again.
Colin Hayes The surname Hayes is synonymous with great thoroughbred trainers that have displayed dominance on Australian turf. An inaugural inductee to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2001, dad Colin was followed by son David Hayes in 2008, the only father/son duo to be so recognized.
Corey Brown Australian jockey Corey Brown comes from a family of jockeys. It didn't take long for Corey Brown to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, both successful jockeys during their time.
Cox Plate History One of the top three races of the Spring Carnival is the W.S. Cox Plate. The top echelon of Thoroughbreds compete for one of the largest purses on the schedule. Many of the best horses in history have established legendary status as a result of winning the plate.
Damien Oliver Courage, determination, and the will to win is what sums up jockey Damien Oliver, a Western Australian jockey that made winning a habit. Serious injuries did not stop the flaming jockey from winning major races on the Australian racing circuit.
Darren Beadman Darren Beadman was the youngest jockey to ever be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame when he entered at age 45 in 2007, along with bearing the unique distinction of being the first to do so while still active.
David Hayes One of the most formidable trainers in the history of Australian racing is undoubtedly David Hayes, son of the Colin Hayes the legendary trainer. The winner of numerous premierships in Melbourne and Adelaide, David is renowned for his ability to churn out champion two-year-olds.
Emancipation Emancipation was a top sprint specialist that stood out at major metro tracks during the early 1980s. Unraced as a two-year-old, the grey filly competed only as a three and four-year-old, yet managed to win 19 times
Eric Connolly An astute punter, Eric Connolly was a horse owner-trainer as well, who lived by the motto "money lost - nothing lost, courage lost - everything lost". His sharp eye for horses added to his gambling prowess, making as much as £700 off an £8 sale of his pony at the age of 15.
'Fast' Eddie Hayson 'Fast' Eddie Hayson, by virtue of his fearless approach to wagering, along with his huge bank, will continue to drive the market. Where it all will come to an end is the area of speculation that makes Hayson such a fascinating subject. Hugh punter, smart businessman is Eddie Hayson
Felipe Ysmael Felipe Ysmael: Often described as the biggest gambler of them all, Filipino industrialist, horse owner, and punter, made bookies either drool or gave them a run for the money. Known for his giant punts and famous duels with bookie Bill Waterhouse, Felipe was always looking for ways to stay ahead of the pack
Fine Cotton Ring-In Fine Cotton. Wagers on sporting events have always attracted small but dedicated group of undesirables looking for a way to cheat their way to wins. Doubtless some have been successful and undetected. Some were exposed and the perpetrators caught and subjected to the consequences.
Future of Horse Racing Any attempt to predict the future of horse racing in Australia presents the same pitfalls as trying to predict the future about anything. There are so many variables involved that the best anyone can hope for is an educated guess.....
Gai Waterhouse Gai Waterhouse.Following in the footsteps of a successful parent has always proved difficult. It is made even more problematic when the venue being considered is one that so dominates public awareness and also provides elaborate statistical evidence to facilitate comparisons.
George Edser One of Australia's most flamboyant punters of all times is undoubtedly none other than 'Hollywood' George Edser. A successful and fearless punter in the 1950s, Edser would put everything he owned on a horse he fancied.
George Freeman While the cast of characters amongst famous Australian punters includes more than a few who had a somewhat cavalier regard for scrupulous adherence to societal rules and regulations, most managed to avoid serious legal consequences, except for George Freeman
George Moore One of the greatest jockeys to ever don the silks of any stable went by the name of George Moore. The marks he established, first as a hoop, then as a trainer, between his apprenticeship in 1938 and when he retired in 1985 after nearly 50 years.
Glen Boss Glen Boss is a champion Australian jockey well known for his superlative feat astride Makybe Diva, which was three Melbourne Cups in succession from 2003 to 2005.
Great Bookie Robbery What became known as The Great Bookie Robbery is credited as being the largest robbery in Australian history. Although the perpetrator's identities were eventually uncovered, none was ever convicted or sentenced to any jail time. The money was never recovered.
Greg Childs New Zealand-born Greg Childs is a champion jockey that made winning a habit. With over 2,100 wins to his credit, Childs made a mark for himself stretching his success to six countries including Hong Kong, Dubai, and the United States.
Gunsynd Comparing horses from different eras on the basis of prize money is nigh well impossible given inflation and the general escalation of purses. One more valid criterion, however, that transcends the era is simply the racing record. By this standard, Gunsynd is one of the most prolific winners to ever grace the turf.
Hall Of Fame The 'sport of kings' is well represented at the Australian Racing Museum in Melbourne. The colour and heritage of the Australian turf is well documented at the museum, which also honours Australian racing's champion horses, trainers, jockeys, owners and associates who are inducted into the Hall of Fame every year.
History Of Flemington No visit to Melbourne would be complete without a trip to the Flemington racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup. The racecourse was built way back in the 1850s and has undergone several renovations by the Victoria Racing Club in order to improve standards of comfort and accommodation.
History Of Horse Racing The first horses arrived in Australia aboard the ship Lady Penrhyn on the 26th of January, 1788, a date considered synonymous with the founding of Australia. This is not at all surprising since England supplied the first colonists, and had been racing horses for hundreds of years prior.
Horse Race Betting It's safe to say that horse racing and wagering on horse races are inseparable. Without the one, there would be no reason for the other. The money channelled into racing through gambling is the main source of revenue responsible for every aspect of modern day horse racing
Jim Cassidy Jim Cassidy is one of Australia's formidable jockeys, among the top seven to win a career grand slam. A competitive spirit and will to win has seen Cassidy through the toughest times which include numerous injuries and riding bans, only to come back with greater determination
Jimmy Pike James Edward (Jim) Pike (1892-1969) was a remarkable jockey who rode in Australia and England between 1904 and 1936. He is most remembered for his accomplishments aboard first, the legendary Phar Lap, and second, Peter Pan.
Joe Taylor Joe Taylor will remain one of the most famous horse owners and punters to give Australian bookies a run for their money during the 1950s and 1960s. A generous man, Taylor gave away thousands to his fellow punters on several occasions, and ended up losing the rest on bets.
John Hawkes The history of Australian horse racing is rich in stories of horses, owners, trainers and jockeys that have made contributions to the sport worthy of being preserved for future generations. John Hawkes is one of these persons.
John Letts South Australian punters hardly ever missed a chance to place their wagers on any horse with John Letts in the saddle. Beginning his career in the 1950s, Letts retired with 2,350 winners
John Singleton John Singleton. From a humble beginning to one of the richest businessmen in Australia, John Singleton has come a long way. Well known as a larrikin in Australia, Singo holds no bounds when it comes to celebrating victories on the Australian turf.
Ken Russell The tale of men cut down in their primes as the result of a horse racing accident is perhaps all too common, yet the danger has never been sufficient to dissuade those determined to follow the path of a jockey on the Australian turf. No better example of this scenario exists than that represented by the biography of Ken Russell.
Kerrin McEvoy It takes courage and skill to become a world class international jockey, two qualities that Australian jockey Kerrin McEvoy possesses without the slightest doubt.
Kerry Packer Media tycoon and one of the most influential men in Australia, Kerry Packer, was well known for his lavish gambling habits. A shrewd businessman, Packer's net worth was around AUD 6.5 billion at the time of his death in December 2005.
Kingston Town Any talk of Australasia 's greatest racehorses will always see the wonderful black horse, Kingston Town at the forefront of any discussion. One of the original five inductees into Australian Horse Racing's Hall Of Fame, Kingston Town won 30 races, including 14 Group 1 events, and was the first million dollar earner of the Australian turf.
Lee Freedman When great thoroughbred horse trainers is the subject, David Lee Freedman absolutely must be a significant portion of the discussion. Five Melbourne Cup victories are more than adequate credentials, all else aside.
Leilani Leilani was one of trainer Bart Cummings most successful horses albeit a short racing career. The New Zealand-foaled Thoroughbred co-owned by Australian politician Andrew Peacock, was Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year in 1975.
Light Fingers If there was to be any hint that Light Fingers had the pedigree to loom large, it would have to be that she shared sires with Big Philou.
Magic Millions All Australia loves horse racing. All Aussies love a party. Combine the two and you arrive at the racing carnivals that are much more than the sum of their parts. One such event coming at the start of the year is the Magic Millions.
Makybe Diva Makybe Diva's story begins in England, where she was born 21 March 1999. Failing to attract buyers at the 1999 Tatts Newmarket sale, Makybe Diva remained in England until August 2000 when she and her dam Tugela were shipped to Australia.
Malcolm Johnston Malcolm Johnston and Kingston Town first met up in 1979. By the time Kingston Town's days as a runner were through, he had made 41 starts, winning 30 and placing in nine, leaving only two unplaced, one first up as a two-year-old and the other in an embarrassing 20th in the 1981 Melbourne Cup. He did, however, notch an unprecedented and never equaled three successive Cox Plates.
Manikato When the subject turns to sprinters, one noteworthy example is supplied by an Australian native, Manikato. Along with being named Australian Horse of the Year for the 1978-79 season, he was the second Australian horse to produce over $1 million in stakes money.
Michael Eskander Michael Eskander is the owner of Betstar, a leading sports betting portal. Michael immigrated Down Under in 1966 and worked in a various fields before earning a bookmaker's license in 1984. Along with son Alan, the duo has become the biggest on course bookmakers in Melbourne.
Mick Bartley One of the most colorful racing personalities in the history of Australian racehorse punting is undoubtedly 'Melbourne Mick' Bartley. From selling beer bottles to setting up one of the largest betting networks, Bartley set examples for other punters who were always keen to follow his ways while giving bookmakers a run for their money.
Mick Dittman Leonard Ross "Mick" Dittman, also known as the "Enforcer" because of his willingness to apply the stick to a mount when needed, is one of Australian horse racing history's most successful jockeys of all time.
Might And Power Might and Power Along with half brother Octagonal, Might and Power was another of the colts to be produced in New Zealand by the productive sire Zabeel.
Neville Sellwood Despite family pressures to take up law as a profession, Neville Sellwood chose to become a jockey. Born in Hamilton, Brisbane, on 2nd of December 1922, his family feared the physical dangers of horse-racing as a career. In addition, a poor academic performance at school hindered his chances of becoming a solicitor.
Northerly Like many of his Aussie human counterparts, a champion Bay gelding known as Northerly did not let his mostly foreign ancestry prohibit him from achieving greatness on Australian soil. Though lacking Aussie blood prior to dam North Bell and hailing from beyond the Outback, Northerly won the hearts and captured imaginations both East and West
Octagonal One of New Zealand's recent contributions to the Sport of Kings, Octagonal, is one of the instances where racing success and good results as a progenitor of successful thoroughbreds comes together. Foaled in 1992, Octagonal's sire was Zabeel. The bloodline on that side contains some genuine luminaries of the track, names such as Ireland's Sir Tristam and Canadians Northern Dancer and Nearctic to name a few
Paul Harvey West Australian jockey Paul Harvey rose from humble beginnings to become one of Australia's leading jockeys. His success in the saddle earned him the nickname of 'The Pontiff' by punters who follow his mounts closely.
Perce Galea The Prince of Punters in Australian horse racing during the 1950s and 1960s was undoubtedly Perce Galea, who is known to have obliged fellow Aussie punters with a flood of banknotes when his own colt, Eskimo Prince won the Golden Slipper Stakes in 1964, almost causing a riot.
Peter Pan The Wall Street Crash of 1929 that led to the Great Depression and the world-wide economic hardships that lasted nearly to the beginning of WW II affected almost everyone. People desperate for escape of any kind looked for heroes to provide at least a temporary sense of relief. For Australian horse racing fans, this hero took the form of a chestnut Thoroughbred stallion named Peter Pan
Phar Lap The remarkable tale of Phar Lap, one of Australian horse racing history's most dramatic, is a story that combines all the elements necessary to make it an all time favourite: a Thoroughbred horse with inauspicious beginnings that almost never got the chance to race
Poseidon Some Thoroughbreds thrive on the sprints, running well up to about 1600 metres and others, the stayers, perform best at 2000 metres and up. Very rarely, a horse will be deemed exceptional due to the ability to win at all distances, and no thoroughbred exemplified that ability more so than Poseidon
Progressive Betting There are numerous, almost infinite, strategies that can be used for purposes of enhancing horse race betting profitability. Consider combinations and variations of these strategies and the available choices expand exponentially. The term profitable is not used lightly, but is directed at punters who are betting not solely for fun, but for purposes of supplying or supplementing income.
Rising Fast Rising Fast's claim to fame was the singular feat of winning the Melbourne Cup, the Caulfield Cup and the W. S. Cox Plate in the same season. Rising Fast was foaled in 1949 at Frank Robertson's Platform Lodge farm at Greytown, New Zealand.
Robbie Waterhouse If one were to engage in a game of word association with any Australian punter, and he or she were asked to say the first thing that popped into their mind in response to the word bookmaker, the vast majority would immediately reply, Waterhouse.
Ron Quinton Ron Quinton has parlayed his love of horses into a lifelong career, first as a jockey and immediately afterward as a trainer. He was one of Australia 's leading jockeys in the 1970s and 1980s. He currently operates a training facility at Royal Randwick that has produced respectable results that bode well for Quinton's future as a trainer of thoroughbreds.
Roy Higgins Roy Higgins dominance during the decades of the 1960's and 70's is all the more remarkable because along with being one of the winning-est, he was also one of the heaviest of all time.
Sean Bartholomew Not many die hard punters would believe that running through a computer based program would help punter turned bookmaker, Sean Bartholomew make money. However, as the former owner of racingodds.com.au, Bartholomew continued to turn out winners on a regular basis.
Shane Dye Australia's reputation for producing great jockeys is exemplified by Raymond Shane Dye. To say Shane Dye has enjoyed a successful career is something of an understatement. Born in 1966 in New Zealand, Shane Dye moved to Australia in the late 80's after establishing his prowess as the New Zealand Champion Apprentice between 1983-85.
So You Think / Americain When Americain overtook So You Think to win the 2010 Melbourne Cup, Australia and Australians were disappointed that their national champion was defeated, but even seriously committed horse racing fans are not aware of the various connections the two horses share.
Storm Queen Storm Queen was a bay filly trained by Bart Cummings who blazed the Australian racetracks in her first year of racing, winning eight races in a row. 1966 was the best year for the filly who went on to win most of the major stake races with jockey Roy Higgins in the saddle.
Sunline Any debate surrounding all time great Thoroughbreds, of any gender or era, would need to include a Bay mare that went by the name of Sunline.
Super Impose One notable thoroughbred that graced the Australian turf in the late 80s and early 90s was a chestnut gelding that went by the name of Super Impose. Along with his substantial achievements on the track, he was something of an anomaly among thoroughbreds for his competitive longevity. He is best remembered for his incomparable feat of winning the W. S. Cox Plate in 1992 as an eight-year-old.
Takeover Target One of the best sprinters in Australian horse racing history, Takeover Target, travelled far and wide, winning sprint races all over the globe. In a career that spanned six seasons, the formidable colt won eight Group 1 races and accumulated over $6,000,000 in prize money. From 41 starts, Takeover Target won 21 races in spite of being plagued ever so often by injuries during his career.
The Barb Thousands of Thoroughbreds have competed in Australia, but fewer than 50 have been successful enough to merit induction into the Australian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Some of these are fresh in the minds of punters, having achieved Hall of Fame worthy results in recent times. Others, however, date to earlier times. Their exploits were equally remarkable and to prove this we need look no further than a black stallion known as The Barb.
Tom Waterhouse The blue-blooded, now well established member of Australia 's most famous family of bookmakers, Tom Waterhouse, learnt the trade well from his grandfather and legendary bookmaker Bill Waterhouse. Known to wage punting wars with some of the most fearless punters on the tracks, continues to rule the Waterhouse dynasty after becoming one of the youngest bookies at the age of 21.
TJ Smith TJ Smith was born 3rd September 1916 in New South Wales. He was compelled at the age of 7 to work for his father driving draft teams and breaking horses, so he never received much in the way of schooling. He did develop a love of riding at this early age and dreamt of becoming a jockey.
Track Conditions One area of consideration that fits neatly into the category of subjective/objective information is track conditions. A standardized method of evaluating track surface conditions is in place that attempts to let a punter in NSW for example, understand what kind of ground they're running in Perth. It isn't perfect, but it's a tool that properly utilized will return dividends.
Tulloch One of the most notable horses in Australian racing history was a colt named Tulloch after the Scottish town where the mother of owner E.J. Haley was born. Foaled in 1954, Tulloch was a hero to the nation renowned for its love of punting. He broke many records, and established a legacy that only a few Thoroughbred horses have equalled or surpassed.
Victoria Horse Racing Victoria, home of the three top races in Australian horse racing, with the Caulfield Cup, W.S. Cox Plate and the crown jewel Melbourne Cup, is often rightly considered as the hub of Australian horse racing.

Ajax
A Remarkable Champion Australian Thoroughbred. Searching for the pedigree of a horse named Ajax revealed that it is a popular equestrian name. There are no fewer than 14 with the name, spanning time and the globe.

Archer
Little did trainer de Mestre know that Archer, a Thoroughbred racehorse with an unusually big body bring him fame and fortune by winning the first two Melbourne Cups. The formidable racehorse went on to win many races despite being plagued with injuries, setting many records on the way on the race tracks in Sydney and Melbourne.

Athol George Mulley
Known as the contemporary of George Moore, Australia's greatest ever jockey, Athol Mulley was one of the country's finest jockeys. He formed a formidable partnership with the mighty Bernborough, trained by Harry Plant, to win 15 consecutive races between December 1945 and October 1946.

Aussie Bookies
Bookmakers have been an integral part of Australian horse racing almost since its inception. In the early years of Australian racing, on course bookmakers were the only legal form of gambling on racing.

Bart Cummings
Bart Cummings, by winning an unprecedented 12 Melbourne Cups as a trainer, has exceeded the combined output of the second two men on the list, Etienne de Mestre and Lee Freedman. Bart Cummings has more than doubled the group 1 wins of his nearest competitor Freedman and combining the totals for the three closest pursuers is required to surpass him in this category.

Bernborough
Bernborough captured the racing public's imagination at a time when all sought relief from the pressures, privations and turmoil that was World War II.

Betfair
UK based Betfair has, for the past 10 years, been a popular online destination for placing wagers on all manner of games and sporting events. The Internet has caused profound, fundamental changes on how sports wagering is conducted.

Big Philou
This is the story of Big Philou and how money, fear and greed combined to deprive him of the opportunity to establish his place in history. Trained by Bart Cummings and often ridden by champion jockey Roy Higgins.

Bill Collins
The cast of characters that have left an indelible mark on Australian horse racing is not entirely limited to horses, jockeys, trainers, owners and bookmakers. One such case in point involves William "Bill" Henry Collins, the most famous race caller to ever pick up a microphone. His seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of horses, betting, jockeys and trainers placed him in demand at race tracks around the world including the United Kingdom, USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Bill Duncan
The small, select group of jockeys that has produced accomplishments sufficient to warrant Australian Racing Hall of Fame induction is filled with individuals whose unique contributions caused them to stand out among the many thousands who have earned their living steering thoroughbreds in the Sport of Kings. One of these jockeys went by the name of William "Bill" Duncan.

Bill Waterhouse
The name of Waterhouse is synonymous with Australia 's oldest bookmaking dynasty. Begun in 1898, it reached the pinnacle of its influence through the efforts of "Big Bill," "King of the Bookies," Bill Waterhouse. His decades-spanning career on the rails is almost inconceivable in a business where longevity is not all that commonplace.

Black Caviar
Black Caviar, an Australian thoroughbred is a horse that means business. The brown mare has already found favour with the IFHA as the number one rated sprinter of all time in the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

Carbine
Carbine, his success as racehorse and as an international sire has become history. He was much revered in his life time. He was so successful on and off the track that his skeleton has been displayed at the museum in Australia and New Zealand.

Caulfield Cup History
First run in 1879, The Caulfield Cup is a 2400 meter race. It is open to horses three years and older. The winning horse is generally considered the favourite for the Melbourne Cup. Today the race is worth $2.5 million dollars in prize money.

Chris Munce
Queenslander, Chris Munce, quickly rose to fame on the Australian race tracks as a jockey par excellence, winning the Australian Racing Grand Slam despite all odds. In between his triumphs, Munce underwent a prison sentence in Hong Kong and Sydney for his alleged role in a cash-for-tips scandal with businessman Andy Lau. While Munce maintains his innocence, he is back to his winning ways back home in Queensland once again.

Colin Hayes
The surname Hayes is synonymous with great thoroughbred trainers that have displayed dominance on Australian turf. An inaugural inductee to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2001, dad Colin was followed by son David Hayes in 2008, the only father/son duo to be so recognized.

Corey Brown
Australian jockey Corey Brown comes from a family of jockeys. It didn't take long for Corey Brown to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, both successful jockeys during their time.

Cox Plate History
One of the top three races of the Spring Carnival is the W.S. Cox Plate. The top echelon of Thoroughbreds compete for one of the largest purses on the schedule. Many of the best horses in history have established legendary status as a result of winning the plate.

Damien Oliver
Courage, determination, and the will to win is what sums up jockey Damien Oliver, a Western Australian jockey that made winning a habit. Serious injuries did not stop the flaming jockey from winning major races on the Australian racing circuit.

Darren Beadman
Darren Beadman was the youngest jockey to ever be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame when he entered at age 45 in 2007, along with bearing the unique distinction of being the first to do so while still active.

David Hayes
One of the most formidable trainers in the history of Australian racing is undoubtedly David Hayes, son of the Colin Hayes the legendary trainer. The winner of numerous premierships in Melbourne and Adelaide, David is renowned for his ability to churn out champion two-year-olds.

Emancipation
Emancipation was a top sprint specialist that stood out at major metro tracks during the early 1980s. Unraced as a two-year-old, the grey filly competed only as a three and four-year-old, yet managed to win 19 times

Eric Connolly
An astute punter, Eric Connolly was a horse owner-trainer as well, who lived by the motto "money lost - nothing lost, courage lost - everything lost". His sharp eye for horses added to his gambling prowess, making as much as £700 off an £8 sale of his pony at the age of 15.

'Fast' Eddie Hayson
'Fast' Eddie Hayson, by virtue of his fearless approach to wagering, along with his huge bank, will continue to drive the market. Where it all will come to an end is the area of speculation that makes Hayson such a fascinating subject. Hugh punter, smart businessman is Eddie Hayson

Felipe Ysmael
Felipe Ysmael: Often described as the biggest gambler of them all, Filipino industrialist, horse owner, and punter, made bookies either drool or gave them a run for the money. Known for his giant punts and famous duels with bookie Bill Waterhouse, Felipe was always looking for ways to stay ahead of the pack

Fine Cotton Ring-In
Fine Cotton. Wagers on sporting events have always attracted small but dedicated group of undesirables looking for a way to cheat their way to wins. Doubtless some have been successful and undetected. Some were exposed and the perpetrators caught and subjected to the consequences.

Future of Horse Racing
Any attempt to predict the future of horse racing in Australia presents the same pitfalls as trying to predict the future about anything. There are so many variables involved that the best anyone can hope for is an educated guess.....

Gai Waterhouse
Gai Waterhouse.Following in the footsteps of a successful parent has always proved difficult. It is made even more problematic when the venue being considered is one that so dominates public awareness and also provides elaborate statistical evidence to facilitate comparisons.

George Edser
One of Australia's most flamboyant punters of all times is undoubtedly none other than 'Hollywood' George Edser. A successful and fearless punter in the 1950s, Edser would put everything he owned on a horse he fancied.

George Freeman
While the cast of characters amongst famous Australian punters includes more than a few who had a somewhat cavalier regard for scrupulous adherence to societal rules and regulations, most managed to avoid serious legal consequences, except for George Freeman

George Moore
One of the greatest jockeys to ever don the silks of any stable went by the name of George Moore. The marks he established, first as a hoop, then as a trainer, between his apprenticeship in 1938 and when he retired in 1985 after nearly 50 years.

Glen Boss
Glen Boss is a champion Australian jockey well known for his superlative feat astride Makybe Diva, which was three Melbourne Cups in succession from 2003 to 2005.

Great Bookie Robbery
What became known as The Great Bookie Robbery is credited as being the largest robbery in Australian history. Although the perpetrator's identities were eventually uncovered, none was ever convicted or sentenced to any jail time. The money was never recovered.

Greg Childs
New Zealand-born Greg Childs is a champion jockey that made winning a habit. With over 2,100 wins to his credit, Childs made a mark for himself stretching his success to six countries including Hong Kong, Dubai, and the United States.

Gunsynd
Comparing horses from different eras on the basis of prize money is nigh well impossible given inflation and the general escalation of purses. One more valid criterion, however, that transcends the era is simply the racing record. By this standard, Gunsynd is one of the most prolific winners to ever grace the turf.

Hall Of Fame
The 'sport of kings' is well represented at the Australian Racing Museum in Melbourne. The colour and heritage of the Australian turf is well documented at the museum, which also honours Australian racing's champion horses, trainers, jockeys, owners and associates who are inducted into the Hall of Fame every year.

History Of Flemington
No visit to Melbourne would be complete without a trip to the Flemington racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup. The racecourse was built way back in the 1850s and has undergone several renovations by the Victoria Racing Club in order to improve standards of comfort and accommodation.

History Of Horse Racing
The first horses arrived in Australia aboard the ship Lady Penrhyn on the 26th of January, 1788, a date considered synonymous with the founding of Australia. This is not at all surprising since England supplied the first colonists, and had been racing horses for hundreds of years prior.

Horse Race Betting
It's safe to say that horse racing and wagering on horse races are inseparable. Without the one, there would be no reason for the other. The money channelled into racing through gambling is the main source of revenue responsible for every aspect of modern day horse racing

Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy is one of Australia's formidable jockeys, among the top seven to win a career grand slam. A competitive spirit and will to win has seen Cassidy through the toughest times which include numerous injuries and riding bans, only to come back with greater determination

Jimmy Pike
James Edward (Jim) Pike (1892-1969) was a remarkable jockey who rode in Australia and England between 1904 and 1936. He is most remembered for his accomplishments aboard first, the legendary Phar Lap, and second, Peter Pan.

Joe Taylor
Joe Taylor will remain one of the most famous horse owners and punters to give Australian bookies a run for their money during the 1950s and 1960s. A generous man, Taylor gave away thousands to his fellow punters on several occasions, and ended up losing the rest on bets.

John Hawkes
The history of Australian horse racing is rich in stories of horses, owners, trainers and jockeys that have made contributions to the sport worthy of being preserved for future generations. John Hawkes is one of these persons.

John Letts
South Australian punters hardly ever missed a chance to place their wagers on any horse with John Letts in the saddle. Beginning his career in the 1950s, Letts retired with 2,350 winners

John Singleton
John Singleton. From a humble beginning to one of the richest businessmen in Australia, John Singleton has come a long way. Well known as a larrikin in Australia, Singo holds no bounds when it comes to celebrating victories on the Australian turf.

Ken Russell
The tale of men cut down in their primes as the result of a horse racing accident is perhaps all too common, yet the danger has never been sufficient to dissuade those determined to follow the path of a jockey on the Australian turf. No better example of this scenario exists than that represented by the biography of Ken Russell.

Kerrin McEvoy
It takes courage and skill to become a world class international jockey, two qualities that Australian jockey Kerrin McEvoy possesses without the slightest doubt.

Kerry Packer
Media tycoon and one of the most influential men in Australia, Kerry Packer, was well known for his lavish gambling habits. A shrewd businessman, Packer's net worth was around AUD 6.5 billion at the time of his death in December 2005.

Kingston Town
Any talk of Australasia 's greatest racehorses will always see the wonderful black horse, Kingston Town at the forefront of any discussion. One of the original five inductees into Australian Horse Racing's Hall Of Fame, Kingston Town won 30 races, including 14 Group 1 events, and was the first million dollar earner of the Australian turf.

Lee Freedman
When great thoroughbred horse trainers is the subject, David Lee Freedman absolutely must be a significant portion of the discussion. Five Melbourne Cup victories are more than adequate credentials, all else aside.

Leilani
Leilani was one of trainer Bart Cummings most successful horses albeit a short racing career. The New Zealand-foaled Thoroughbred co-owned by Australian politician Andrew Peacock, was Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year in 1975.

Light Fingers
If there was to be any hint that Light Fingers had the pedigree to loom large, it would have to be that she shared sires with Big Philou.

Magic Millions
All Australia loves horse racing. All Aussies love a party. Combine the two and you arrive at the racing carnivals that are much more than the sum of their parts. One such event coming at the start of the year is the Magic Millions.

Makybe Diva
Makybe Diva's story begins in England, where she was born 21 March 1999. Failing to attract buyers at the 1999 Tatts Newmarket sale, Makybe Diva remained in England until August 2000 when she and her dam Tugela were shipped to Australia.

Malcolm Johnston
Malcolm Johnston and Kingston Town first met up in 1979. By the time Kingston Town's days as a runner were through, he had made 41 starts, winning 30 and placing in nine, leaving only two unplaced, one first up as a two-year-old and the other in an embarrassing 20th in the 1981 Melbourne Cup. He did, however, notch an unprecedented and never equaled three successive Cox Plates.

Manikato
When the subject turns to sprinters, one noteworthy example is supplied by an Australian native, Manikato. Along with being named Australian Horse of the Year for the 1978-79 season, he was the second Australian horse to produce over $1 million in stakes money.

Michael Eskander
Michael Eskander is the owner of Betstar, a leading sports betting portal. Michael immigrated Down Under in 1966 and worked in a various fields before earning a bookmaker's license in 1984. Along with son Alan, the duo has become the biggest on course bookmakers in Melbourne.

Mick Bartley
One of the most colorful racing personalities in the history of Australian racehorse punting is undoubtedly 'Melbourne Mick' Bartley. From selling beer bottles to setting up one of the largest betting networks, Bartley set examples for other punters who were always keen to follow his ways while giving bookmakers a run for their money.

Mick Dittman
Leonard Ross "Mick" Dittman, also known as the "Enforcer" because of his willingness to apply the stick to a mount when needed, is one of Australian horse racing history's most successful jockeys of all time.

Might And Power
Might and Power Along with half brother Octagonal, Might and Power was another of the colts to be produced in New Zealand by the productive sire Zabeel.

Neville Sellwood
Despite family pressures to take up law as a profession, Neville Sellwood chose to become a jockey. Born in Hamilton, Brisbane, on 2nd of December 1922, his family feared the physical dangers of horse-racing as a career. In addition, a poor academic performance at school hindered his chances of becoming a solicitor.

Northerly
Like many of his Aussie human counterparts, a champion Bay gelding known as Northerly did not let his mostly foreign ancestry prohibit him from achieving greatness on Australian soil. Though lacking Aussie blood prior to dam North Bell and hailing from beyond the Outback, Northerly won the hearts and captured imaginations both East and West

Octagonal
One of New Zealand's recent contributions to the Sport of Kings, Octagonal, is one of the instances where racing success and good results as a progenitor of successful thoroughbreds comes together. Foaled in 1992, Octagonal's sire was Zabeel. The bloodline on that side contains some genuine luminaries of the track, names such as Ireland's Sir Tristam and Canadians Northern Dancer and Nearctic to name a few

Paul Harvey
West Australian jockey Paul Harvey rose from humble beginnings to become one of Australia's leading jockeys. His success in the saddle earned him the nickname of 'The Pontiff' by punters who follow his mounts closely.

Perce Galea
The Prince of Punters in Australian horse racing during the 1950s and 1960s was undoubtedly Perce Galea, who is known to have obliged fellow Aussie punters with a flood of banknotes when his own colt, Eskimo Prince won the Golden Slipper Stakes in 1964, almost causing a riot.

Peter Pan
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 that led to the Great Depression and the world-wide economic hardships that lasted nearly to the beginning of WW II affected almost everyone. People desperate for escape of any kind looked for heroes to provide at least a temporary sense of relief. For Australian horse racing fans, this hero took the form of a chestnut Thoroughbred stallion named Peter Pan

Phar Lap
The remarkable tale of Phar Lap, one of Australian horse racing history's most dramatic, is a story that combines all the elements necessary to make it an all time favourite: a Thoroughbred horse with inauspicious beginnings that almost never got the chance to race

Poseidon
Some Thoroughbreds thrive on the sprints, running well up to about 1600 metres and others, the stayers, perform best at 2000 metres and up. Very rarely, a horse will be deemed exceptional due to the ability to win at all distances, and no thoroughbred exemplified that ability more so than Poseidon

Progressive Betting
There are numerous, almost infinite, strategies that can be used for purposes of enhancing horse race betting profitability. Consider combinations and variations of these strategies and the available choices expand exponentially. The term profitable is not used lightly, but is directed at punters who are betting not solely for fun, but for purposes of supplying or supplementing income.

Rising Fast
Rising Fast's claim to fame was the singular feat of winning the Melbourne Cup, the Caulfield Cup and the W. S. Cox Plate in the same season. Rising Fast was foaled in 1949 at Frank Robertson's Platform Lodge farm at Greytown, New Zealand.

Robbie Waterhouse
If one were to engage in a game of word association with any Australian punter, and he or she were asked to say the first thing that popped into their mind in response to the word bookmaker, the vast majority would immediately reply, Waterhouse.

Ron Quinton
Ron Quinton has parlayed his love of horses into a lifelong career, first as a jockey and immediately afterward as a trainer. He was one of Australia 's leading jockeys in the 1970s and 1980s. He currently operates a training facility at Royal Randwick that has produced respectable results that bode well for Quinton's future as a trainer of thoroughbreds.

Roy Higgins
Roy Higgins dominance during the decades of the 1960's and 70's is all the more remarkable because along with being one of the winning-est, he was also one of the heaviest of all time.

Sean Bartholomew
Not many die hard punters would believe that running through a computer based program would help punter turned bookmaker, Sean Bartholomew make money. However, as the former owner of racingodds.com.au, Bartholomew continued to turn out winners on a regular basis.

Shane Dye
Australia's reputation for producing great jockeys is exemplified by Raymond Shane Dye. To say Shane Dye has enjoyed a successful career is something of an understatement. Born in 1966 in New Zealand, Shane Dye moved to Australia in the late 80's after establishing his prowess as the New Zealand Champion Apprentice between 1983-85.

So You Think / Americain
When Americain overtook So You Think to win the 2010 Melbourne Cup, Australia and Australians were disappointed that their national champion was defeated, but even seriously committed horse racing fans are not aware of the various connections the two horses share.

Storm Queen
Storm Queen was a bay filly trained by Bart Cummings who blazed the Australian racetracks in her first year of racing, winning eight races in a row. 1966 was the best year for the filly who went on to win most of the major stake races with jockey Roy Higgins in the saddle.

Sunline
Any debate surrounding all time great Thoroughbreds, of any gender or era, would need to include a Bay mare that went by the name of Sunline.

Super Impose
One notable thoroughbred that graced the Australian turf in the late 80s and early 90s was a chestnut gelding that went by the name of Super Impose. Along with his substantial achievements on the track, he was something of an anomaly among thoroughbreds for his competitive longevity. He is best remembered for his incomparable feat of winning the W. S. Cox Plate in 1992 as an eight-year-old.

Takeover Target
One of the best sprinters in Australian horse racing history, Takeover Target, travelled far and wide, winning sprint races all over the globe. In a career that spanned six seasons, the formidable colt won eight Group 1 races and accumulated over $6,000,000 in prize money. From 41 starts, Takeover Target won 21 races in spite of being plagued ever so often by injuries during his career.

The Barb
Thousands of Thoroughbreds have competed in Australia, but fewer than 50 have been successful enough to merit induction into the Australian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Some of these are fresh in the minds of punters, having achieved Hall of Fame worthy results in recent times. Others, however, date to earlier times. Their exploits were equally remarkable and to prove this we need look no further than a black stallion known as The Barb.

Tom Waterhouse
The blue-blooded, now well established member of Australia 's most famous family of bookmakers, Tom Waterhouse, learnt the trade well from his grandfather and legendary bookmaker Bill Waterhouse. Known to wage punting wars with some of the most fearless punters on the tracks, continues to rule the Waterhouse dynasty after becoming one of the youngest bookies at the age of 21.

TJ Smith
TJ Smith was born 3rd September 1916 in New South Wales. He was compelled at the age of 7 to work for his father driving draft teams and breaking horses, so he never received much in the way of schooling. He did develop a love of riding at this early age and dreamt of becoming a jockey.

Track Conditions
One area of consideration that fits neatly into the category of subjective/objective information is track conditions. A standardized method of evaluating track surface conditions is in place that attempts to let a punter in NSW for example, understand what kind of ground they're running in Perth. It isn't perfect, but it's a tool that properly utilized will return dividends.

Tulloch
One of the most notable horses in Australian racing history was a colt named Tulloch after the Scottish town where the mother of owner E.J. Haley was born. Foaled in 1954, Tulloch was a hero to the nation renowned for its love of punting. He broke many records, and established a legacy that only a few Thoroughbred horses have equalled or surpassed.

Victoria Horse Racing
Victoria, home of the three top races in Australian horse racing, with the Caulfield Cup, W.S. Cox Plate and the crown jewel Melbourne Cup, is often rightly considered as the hub of Australian horse racing.

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