Alec Russell
Cometh the hour....
Cometh the hour....
The story of jockey Alec Russell
The story of jockey Alec Russell
Epsom Downs. Wednesday, June 4, 1862. Derby Day.
Epsom Downs. Wednesday, June 4, 1862. Derby Day.
As race time rapidly approached, 16-year-old stable-boy James Parsons stood holding the reins of rank outsider Caractacus while its owner, Mr Snewing, desperately sought a jockey to take the mount. Rider after rider turned him down, an indication of the horse's remote chance of success. In desperation, Snewing turned to the stable boy.
As race time rapidly approached, 16-year-old stable-boy James Parsons stood holding the reins of rank outsider Caractacus while its owner, Mr Snewing, desperately sought a jockey to take the mount. Rider after rider turned him down, an indication of the horse's remote chance of success. In desperation, Snewing turned to the stable boy.
“You'll have to ride him.” he said.
“You'll have to ride him.” he said.
“Yes, Sir.”
“Yes, Sir.”
The pale-faced youngster climbed aboard and, minutes later, brought the horse home a shock winner amid total silence from the stands.
The pale-faced youngster climbed aboard and, minutes later, brought the horse home a shock winner amid total silence from the stands.
Of such heady stuff are dreams made, as jockey Alexander John Russell, nearly 100 years later, was to discover.
Of such heady stuff are dreams made, as jockey Alexander John Russell, nearly 100 years later, was to discover.
Alec had been born on March 27, 1916, at 65, Buxton Street, Middlesbrough.
Alec had been born on March 27, 1916, at 65, Buxton Street, Middlesbrough.
Alec's introduction to riding came at Redcar – the beach, not the racecourse – where, aged 14, he would spend what little pocket money he had riding donkeys on the sands.
Alec's introduction to riding came at Redcar – the beach, not the racecourse – where, aged 14, he would spend what little pocket money he had riding donkeys on the sands.
It was here that his passion for riding grew: had he had his way and family funds had permitted it, he would have entered a racing stable on leaving school. As it was, Alec was obliged to seek work to further his dream: this brought him to the garage door of Redcar coach-builder, Mr G. W. Fleming. He was turned down, yet - in a strange twist of fate - the two would team up in the distant future when Alex would ride several winners for him.
It was here that his passion for riding grew: had he had his way and family funds had permitted it, he would have entered a racing stable on leaving school. As it was, Alec was obliged to seek work to further his dream: this brought him to the garage door of Redcar coach-builder, Mr G. W. Fleming. He was turned down, yet - in a strange twist of fate - the two would team up in the distant future when Alex would ride several winners for him.
Alec took instead a job as an errand boy and, one evening, spotted a newspaper advert - “Wanted, apprentice jockeys for stable in France.”
Alec took instead a job as an errand boy and, one evening, spotted a newspaper advert - “Wanted, apprentice jockeys for stable in France.”
Immediately he wrote off to the London address given, and was granted an interview. Several like-minded other lads also turned up, among them Jimmy Thompson who was to become a well-known Northern jockey and trainer. Twenty-four hours later, Alec found himself on the way to France. He was sent to the Lamorlaye training establishment near Chantilly racecourse to work for the Argentinian trainer, Juan Torterelo. There were 16 apprentices in total, eight English and eight French; it was not a good time for any of them.
Immediately he wrote off to the London address given, and was granted an interview. Several like-minded other lads also turned up, among them Jimmy Thompson who was to become a well-known Northern jockey and trainer. Twenty-four hours later, Alec found himself on the way to France. He was sent to the Lamorlaye training establishment near Chantilly racecourse to work for the Argentinian trainer, Juan Torterelo. There were 16 apprentices in total, eight English and eight French; it was not a good time for any of them.
Conditions were appalling; baking hot in the summer, freezing in winter and the food was atrocious. Little wonder that after some nine months many of them, including Alex, had had enough. The Great Escape was planned and one afternoon when the coast was clear, several of them slipped through a back door and fled down the road to Paris.
Conditions were appalling; baking hot in the summer, freezing in winter and the food was atrocious. Little wonder that after some nine months many of them, including Alex, had had enough. The Great Escape was planned and one afternoon when the coast was clear, several of them slipped through a back door and fled down the road to Paris.
The Stable Secretary caught up with them in his car, rounded them up, and returned them to the stable where they were severely told off.
The Stable Secretary caught up with them in his car, rounded them up, and returned them to the stable where they were severely told off.
Shortly after this, things brightened for Alec. He was allowed to get up on a horse, then began riding work regularly, yet still had to wait a further two years before getting his first ride in public.
Shortly after this, things brightened for Alec. He was allowed to get up on a horse, then began riding work regularly, yet still had to wait a further two years before getting his first ride in public.
And it was a winner!
And it was a winner!
Not that Alec can remember its name; he recalled later 'I know the race was an apprentice event for three-year-olds and that it was run at Fontainebleau but the rest of the details are very vague because I was so excited at the time.'
Not that Alec can remember its name; he recalled later 'I know the race was an apprentice event for three-year-olds and that it was run at Fontainebleau but the rest of the details are very vague because I was so excited at the time.'
Returning to the stables that evening, he was congratulated by his master and given 5 francs and told to take himself to the pictures for a treat.
Returning to the stables that evening, he was congratulated by his master and given 5 francs and told to take himself to the pictures for a treat.
Alec saw out his apprenticeship at the Torterelo Stable, then signed up for a further two years, but problems were just round the corner.
Alec saw out his apprenticeship at the Torterelo Stable, then signed up for a further two years, but problems were just round the corner.
Having lost his allowance, he faced every jockey's nightmare – increasing weight!
Having lost his allowance, he faced every jockey's nightmare – increasing weight!
The number of rides offered drastically decreased and, at the end of 1938 – his bank balance still fairly healthy - he decided to cut his losses and return to England.
The number of rides offered drastically decreased and, at the end of 1938 – his bank balance still fairly healthy - he decided to cut his losses and return to England.
He took a long, well-earned holiday before once again seeking employment. Fred Armstrong, the Newmarket trainer with horses quartered in Middleham, and another local trainer, Johnny Harper, both took him on, but neither were able to give him a ride in public.
He took a long, well-earned holiday before once again seeking employment. Fred Armstrong, the Newmarket trainer with horses quartered in Middleham, and another local trainer, Johnny Harper, both took him on, but neither were able to give him a ride in public.
As war broke out, all the horses stabled at Harper's were sent to Ireland and the stable-boys who'd worked for him, including Alec, found work constructing the Leeming Bar Aerodrome. Alex stayed with this project until joining the R.A.F.
As war broke out, all the horses stabled at Harper's were sent to Ireland and the stable-boys who'd worked for him, including Alec, found work constructing the Leeming Bar Aerodrome. Alex stayed with this project until joining the R.A.F.
He served two years in England before being posted to India. Stationed at Bombay, he ran into top North-country jockey Arthur Rodgers, Australian Edgar Britt, the Royal jockey Harry Car and Frenchman Willie Sibbritt, who had been first jockey at the Torterlo Stables when Alec had been an apprentice there.
He served two years in England before being posted to India. Stationed at Bombay, he ran into top North-country jockey Arthur Rodgers, Australian Edgar Britt, the Royal jockey Harry Car and Frenchman Willie Sibbritt, who had been first jockey at the Torterlo Stables when Alec had been an apprentice there.
When the war finally finished, Alec was somewhat at a loss what to do. Three years' service in India had peeled the weight from him; he could now do eight stone, and he toyed with the idea of returning to France, but his heart was in England.
When the war finally finished, Alec was somewhat at a loss what to do. Three years' service in India had peeled the weight from him; he could now do eight stone, and he toyed with the idea of returning to France, but his heart was in England.
A chance meeting in Redcar with Ernie Foxton, who had ridden in France before the war, offered hope. Foxton arranged for Alec to start work at the stables of V. Brunt, just outside London, but it proved a false dawn
A chance meeting in Redcar with Ernie Foxton, who had ridden in France before the war, offered hope. Foxton arranged for Alec to start work at the stables of V. Brunt, just outside London, but it proved a false dawn
With not a single ride in public being offered, Alec left.
With not a single ride in public being offered, Alec left.
Back in Redcar, disheartened and on the point of giving up racing altogether, he noticed in a newspaper that Jacko Doyasbere, a fellow jockey with whom he had served his apprenticeship at Torterlo, was riding at Royal Ascot.
Back in Redcar, disheartened and on the point of giving up racing altogether, he noticed in a newspaper that Jacko Doyasbere, a fellow jockey with whom he had served his apprenticeship at Torterlo, was riding at Royal Ascot.
Alec went to Ascot, and asked Doyasbere if he knew of any French stables needing jockeys. Doyasbere put him in touch with French trainer Jack Cunnington, who agreed to take him on. Alec moved back to France and rode for him with moderate success for about a year.
Alec went to Ascot, and asked Doyasbere if he knew of any French stables needing jockeys. Doyasbere put him in touch with French trainer Jack Cunnington, who agreed to take him on. Alec moved back to France and rode for him with moderate success for about a year.
Then, one afternoon at Chantilly, when he was approached by Pat Donoghue, son of the legendary jockey, Steve.
Then, one afternoon at Chantilly, when he was approached by Pat Donoghue, son of the legendary jockey, Steve.
Alec was offered the chance to become first lightweight for L. Laurence, for whom Pat trained.
Alec was offered the chance to become first lightweight for L. Laurence, for whom Pat trained.
As he was not under contract to Jack Cunnington, Alex accepted the offer and switched stables. Alec did well there for a while; then Pat informed him that he intended to go back to England to open up his own training establishment and wanted Alec to go back with him and ride for the new stable.
As he was not under contract to Jack Cunnington, Alex accepted the offer and switched stables. Alec did well there for a while; then Pat informed him that he intended to go back to England to open up his own training establishment and wanted Alec to go back with him and ride for the new stable.
On the point of accepting, Alec then received a second offer, this one from Arthur Palmer, brother of French ace Freddie Palmer, who had won the Derby on Phil Drake.
On the point of accepting, Alec then received a second offer, this one from Arthur Palmer, brother of French ace Freddie Palmer, who had won the Derby on Phil Drake.
Once again Alec decided to remain in France and quickly settled into his new job.
Once again Alec decided to remain in France and quickly settled into his new job.
Unbeknown to Alec, another French trainer, Tim Sullivan, was planning a coup at Haydock Park with his horse, Quixote. He saw Alex as the ideal pilot and got in touch. It was an offer Alex couldn't refuse and, bravely severing all his French connections, Alex accepted the mount.
Unbeknown to Alec, another French trainer, Tim Sullivan, was planning a coup at Haydock Park with his horse, Quixote. He saw Alex as the ideal pilot and got in touch. It was an offer Alex couldn't refuse and, bravely severing all his French connections, Alex accepted the mount.
It was a good move; Quixote won at 10/1 and immediately afterwards, trainer Morgan Scannell stepped in with an offer of work at his Cheshire stables. Alex accepted.
It was a good move; Quixote won at 10/1 and immediately afterwards, trainer Morgan Scannell stepped in with an offer of work at his Cheshire stables. Alex accepted.
The next two years brought Alec relative security and success as Scannell sent out a number of winners; then disaster! The trainer lost his licence and, though offered it back shortly after, he chose instead to become Head Lad for Sir Gordon Richards.
The next two years brought Alec relative security and success as Scannell sent out a number of winners; then disaster! The trainer lost his licence and, though offered it back shortly after, he chose instead to become Head Lad for Sir Gordon Richards.
Once again out of work, Alec returned to Redcar where, shortly afterwards, his father died. It was not a good time.
Once again out of work, Alec returned to Redcar where, shortly afterwards, his father died. It was not a good time.
Then, a few weeks on, a change of fortune: Alec was offered work at the stables of Horace Baker which stood not a stone's throw from Alec's Redcar home. Keen to find work of any description, Alec readily accepted.
Then, a few weeks on, a change of fortune: Alec was offered work at the stables of Horace Baker which stood not a stone's throw from Alec's Redcar home. Keen to find work of any description, Alec readily accepted.
Though a very small stable, Alec initially found success there riding, among others, Pharo's Star, owned by coach-builder G.W. Fleming, whom Alec had unsuccessfully approached for work just after leaving school.
Though a very small stable, Alec initially found success there riding, among others, Pharo's Star, owned by coach-builder G.W. Fleming, whom Alec had unsuccessfully approached for work just after leaving school.
Then, inexplicably, the Baker horses lost form: in an effort to stem the flow of losers, the trainer brought in outside jockeys. Alec, suddenly relegated to riding no-hopers, decided to quit.
Then, inexplicably, the Baker horses lost form: in an effort to stem the flow of losers, the trainer brought in outside jockeys. Alec, suddenly relegated to riding no-hopers, decided to quit.
The remainder of 1949 was a nightmare; Alec had just a few rides and little success, and faced once again the possibility of leaving the game.
The remainder of 1949 was a nightmare; Alec had just a few rides and little success, and faced once again the possibility of leaving the game.
Then a chance meeting with Middleham trainer Jack Weymes changed everything. Jack had an 18-strong stable and wondered if Alec would like to ride for him as first jockey in 1950.
Then a chance meeting with Middleham trainer Jack Weymes changed everything. Jack had an 18-strong stable and wondered if Alec would like to ride for him as first jockey in 1950.
Alec readily accepted and, in doing so, began at long last his climb from obscurity.
Alec readily accepted and, in doing so, began at long last his climb from obscurity.
Alec enjoyed an excellent 1950, easily his best season so far. He won several times on Comic Turn, a high-class sprinter, and, operating in Middleham, the heart of Northern racing, his riding performances were beginning to be noticed by the right people.
Alec enjoyed an excellent 1950, easily his best season so far. He won several times on Comic Turn, a high-class sprinter, and, operating in Middleham, the heart of Northern racing, his riding performances were beginning to be noticed by the right people.
Jack Weymes' next-door neighbour was another well-known trainer, Avril Vasey, and soon Vasey was poaching Alex to ride his horses when not required by Weymes.
Jack Weymes' next-door neighbour was another well-known trainer, Avril Vasey, and soon Vasey was poaching Alex to ride his horses when not required by Weymes.
Eventually, Alec became the first jockey for Avril Vasey.
Eventually, Alec became the first jockey for Avril Vasey.
In 1955, Alec began an association with Middleham stables of Col. Wilfred Lyde, for whom Alec developed a great admiration both as a trainer and as a man.
In 1955, Alec began an association with Middleham stables of Col. Wilfred Lyde, for whom Alec developed a great admiration both as a trainer and as a man.
This was also the year that Alec first sprang to national prominence. His handling of the difficult filly Shirley Pat when winning the Midland Cesarewitch at Birmingham was voted the greatest piece of jockeyship seen that season.
This was also the year that Alec first sprang to national prominence. His handling of the difficult filly Shirley Pat when winning the Midland Cesarewitch at Birmingham was voted the greatest piece of jockeyship seen that season.
Shortly before the beginning of the 1956 season, Alec severed his connections with Avril Vasey.
Shortly before the beginning of the 1956 season, Alec severed his connections with Avril Vasey.
He said at the time 'I don't see eye to eye with Mr Vasey any more, and I have informed him that it would be better if someone else rode his horses.'
He said at the time 'I don't see eye to eye with Mr Vasey any more, and I have informed him that it would be better if someone else rode his horses.'
It was in this season that Alec first became acquainted with the horse he would always claim to have been the best he'd ridden – Quorum. Alex first realised that Quorum might be something special when they won the Breeders' Foal Stakes for two-year-olds at Nottingham.
It was in this season that Alec first became acquainted with the horse he would always claim to have been the best he'd ridden – Quorum. Alex first realised that Quorum might be something special when they won the Breeders' Foal Stakes for two-year-olds at Nottingham.
Quorum wintered well and was sent to Newmarket for the Free Handicap. Quorum won and for the first time, Alec was able to dream about Classic success.
Quorum wintered well and was sent to Newmarket for the Free Handicap. Quorum won and for the first time, Alec was able to dream about Classic success.
They returned to Newmarket for the 2,000 Guineas; only Crepello, ridden by Lester Piggott, bested them. Crepello had met with a lot of trouble in running yet had still won easily - Quorum had been beaten by one of the truly great horses of the turf.
They returned to Newmarket for the 2,000 Guineas; only Crepello, ridden by Lester Piggott, bested them. Crepello had met with a lot of trouble in running yet had still won easily - Quorum had been beaten by one of the truly great horses of the turf.
Alec and Quorum went on to win that year’s Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
Alec and Quorum went on to win that year’s Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
On July 18, 1957, jockey Ted Larkin was involved in a car accident, and was obliged to cry off his two mounts booked for the next day at Bogside. These two mounts were given to Alec.
On July 18, 1957, jockey Ted Larkin was involved in a car accident, and was obliged to cry off his two mounts booked for the next day at Bogside. These two mounts were given to Alec.
The next day, Alec, now with a full book of rides, made his way to the course in an optimistic mood. He considered that he might well land a treble: Double Up, for Col. Lyles's stable, Cigarry, for Harry Blackshaw and Newton, for George Boyd.
The next day, Alec, now with a full book of rides, made his way to the course in an optimistic mood. He considered that he might well land a treble: Double Up, for Col. Lyles's stable, Cigarry, for Harry Blackshaw and Newton, for George Boyd.
Alec was also due to ride Courtier, owned by jockey Eddie Hide's father, Ludlow trainer Willie.
Alec was also due to ride Courtier, owned by jockey Eddie Hide's father, Ludlow trainer Willie.
There were just three horses in Courtier's race, and as Larkin was injured, Scottish trainer G Laurence asked Alex if he could switch mounts and ride his horse, which was favourite for the race.
There were just three horses in Courtier's race, and as Larkin was injured, Scottish trainer G Laurence asked Alex if he could switch mounts and ride his horse, which was favourite for the race.
Realising that Courtier had little chance (he had seen it run a very poor race some weeks earlier) Alex approached Willie Hide seeking permission to swop rides).
Realising that Courtier had little chance (he had seen it run a very poor race some weeks earlier) Alex approached Willie Hide seeking permission to swop rides).
Mr Hide, to Alec's eternal gratitude, refused.
Mr Hide, to Alec's eternal gratitude, refused.
As expected, Double Up, Wage Claim and Cligarry all won.
As expected, Double Up, Wage Claim and Cligarry all won.
Then Alec weighed out for the fourth race.
Then Alec weighed out for the fourth race.
A long-distance event, Courtier was a long way behind and Alec thought he had no chance of winning. Then, at the halfway stage, Alec asked the horse for an effort and surprised the jockey with an immediate response. Courtier made up ground at an astonishing rate to pass its two rivals and to win very easily by three lengths. Four out of four!
A long-distance event, Courtier was a long way behind and Alec thought he had no chance of winning. Then, at the halfway stage, Alec asked the horse for an effort and surprised the jockey with an immediate response. Courtier made up ground at an astonishing rate to pass its two rivals and to win very easily by three lengths. Four out of four!
He now climbed aboard Newton. The horse ran to its strength and galloped first past the post.
He now climbed aboard Newton. The horse ran to its strength and galloped first past the post.
Five down – one to go!
Five down – one to go!
With the eyes of the racecourse upon him, he jumped up on Roselime, his last mount.
With the eyes of the racecourse upon him, he jumped up on Roselime, his last mount.
Recalling the race later Alec said, 'It was just like any other race. I rode Roselime exactly as I had been told and after we'd gone a couple of furlongs, I knew my horse had enough in hand to win. I took him to the front at the right time and went straight for the post. The horse won very comfortably.'
Recalling the race later Alec said, 'It was just like any other race. I rode Roselime exactly as I had been told and after we'd gone a couple of furlongs, I knew my horse had enough in hand to win. I took him to the front at the right time and went straight for the post. The horse won very comfortably.'
It was not until making his way back to the paddock to the most almighty reception did the enormity of what he had achieved begin to sink in, and he felt dazed.
It was not until making his way back to the paddock to the most almighty reception did the enormity of what he had achieved begin to sink in, and he felt dazed.
He was given a terrific reception in the jockeys' changing room as champagne was sent in by the Stewards.
He was given a terrific reception in the jockeys' changing room as champagne was sent in by the Stewards.
That afternoon, Alec had scaled the heights: his name would be in the record books long after he was gone.
That afternoon, Alec had scaled the heights: his name would be in the record books long after he was gone.
96 years earlier, a young stable-boy had gone to Epsom an unknown - and had come back a hero.
96 years earlier, a young stable-boy had gone to Epsom an unknown - and had come back a hero.
Alec had done the same that afternoon at Bogside!
Alec had done the same that afternoon at Bogside!
Alec married Joan Snaith on January 18 1958. She gave him a son, Alex.
Alec married Joan Snaith on January 18 1958. She gave him a son, Alex.
Alec Junior had two step brothers (Peter and Alan) from his mother's previous marriage. Their names were changed from Brereton to Russell when Joan and Alex married (leading many people to think that he had three sons).
Alec Junior had two step brothers (Peter and Alan) from his mother's previous marriage. Their names were changed from Brereton to Russell when Joan and Alex married (leading many people to think that he had three sons).
Alec won the 1960 Zetland Gold Cup on Hard And Soft and went on to enjoy a successful career throughout the 1960s and early 70s. Towards the end of his career he was associated with two top-class horses, Jimsun, trained by Herbert Jones, and the Sam Hall-trained Warpath. In 1972 he won the Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Handicap and the Extel Handicap on Warpath, while on Jimson he won that year’s Andy Capp Handicap.
Alec won the 1960 Zetland Gold Cup on Hard And Soft and went on to enjoy a successful career throughout the 1960s and early 70s. Towards the end of his career he was associated with two top-class horses, Jimsun, trained by Herbert Jones, and the Sam Hall-trained Warpath. In 1972 he won the Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Handicap and the Extel Handicap on Warpath, while on Jimson he won that year’s Andy Capp Handicap.
Alec also enjoyed a long association with that popular veteran sprinter Le Garcon D’Or. When they teamed up for the final time at Newcastle on August 14, 1973, the combined ages of the 15-year-old horse and the veteran jockey was over 70.
Alec also enjoyed a long association with that popular veteran sprinter Le Garcon D’Or. When they teamed up for the final time at Newcastle on August 14, 1973, the combined ages of the 15-year-old horse and the veteran jockey was over 70.
Alec rode his last winner on Sam Hall’s two-year-old Sunblessed in a five-furlong maiden at Doncaster on October 26, 1973. He had what proved to be his final race-ride when finishing last of eleven on Sovereign Seal half an hour later.
Alec rode his last winner on Sam Hall’s two-year-old Sunblessed in a five-furlong maiden at Doncaster on October 26, 1973. He had what proved to be his final race-ride when finishing last of eleven on Sovereign Seal half an hour later.
Barely a week afterwards, Alec broke a thigh, cracked two ribs and punctured a lung when thrown from one of Jack Ormston’s horses on the gallops. In March 1974, shortly before his 58th birthday, he was forced to announce his retirement from the saddle.
Barely a week afterwards, Alec broke a thigh, cracked two ribs and punctured a lung when thrown from one of Jack Ormston’s horses on the gallops. In March 1974, shortly before his 58th birthday, he was forced to announce his retirement from the saddle.
Born: 65, Buxton Street, Middlesbrough, Monday 27 March 1916
Born: 65, Buxton Street, Middlesbrough, Monday 27 March 1916
Died Middlesbrough General Hospital, Sunday 4 February 1990
Died Middlesbrough General Hospital, Sunday 4 February 1990
Alec died from lung cancer at Middlesbrough General Hospital.
Alec died from lung cancer at Middlesbrough General Hospital.
Big winners:
Big winners:
1955: Midlands Cesarewitch – Shirley Pat
1955: Midlands Cesarewitch – Shirley Pat
1957: Free Handicap – Quorum
1957: Free Handicap – Quorum
1957: Jersey Stakes – Quorum
1957: Jersey Stakes – Quorum
1957: Sussex Stakes – Quorum
1957: Sussex Stakes – Quorum
1958: Ayrshire Handicap – No Comment
1958: Ayrshire Handicap – No Comment
1959: Shakespeare Stakes – Come To Daddy
1959: Shakespeare Stakes – Come To Daddy
1959: Gosforth Park Cup – Anton
1959: Gosforth Park Cup – Anton
1959: Lanark Silver Bell – No Comment
1959: Lanark Silver Bell – No Comment
1960: Zetland Gold Cup – Hard And Soft
1960: Zetland Gold Cup – Hard And Soft
1961: Lanark Silver Bell – Falls Of Cruachan
1961: Lanark Silver Bell – Falls Of Cruachan
1965: Gosforth Park Cup – Roughlyn
1965: Gosforth Park Cup – Roughlyn
1972: Andy Capp Handicap – Jimsun
1972: Andy Capp Handicap – Jimsun
1972: Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Handicap – Warpath
1972: Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Handicap – Warpath
1972: Extel Handicap – Warpath
1972: Extel Handicap – Warpath