Teddy Knight recalls half century of Australian racing glory
The article portrays Teddy Knight, a long-time figure at major Australian racecourses, reflecting on his 50 years in the sport. It recounts a pivotal moment when Brimming broke down at Randwick, costing £125,000, and Knight’s measured, enduring approach to racing and reminiscences. Knight describes his early days, winning five of six at Brighton at age 17 and his consistent presence in racing circles.
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Doncaster
Randwick
Brimming
Tam
BE. “H. Knight
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Oversea
Cremorne
Teddy
Killarney
Australia
Knight
Brighton
Melbourne
Condi
Harry ‘Surner
Holling's
Mr. Marks
Leslie Barnett
Greenline
King Street
George Street
Market Street
Tom Clibbern
Keith
Hawkesbury
Plutarch
J. H. White
Abercorn
Jack Thompson
England
Carbine
White
Duke of Portland
Teddy Knight
Nde
Tovalay
Victorian racehorse lore and betting life in Sydney
In a colorful reminiscence the narrator recounts early Sydney betting culture and a life around racehorses and bookmakers. He recalls Empress in the Sydney Cup, a career in a King Street shop turned betting hub, and friendships with notable racing figures amid Melbourne and Caulfield Cup memories.
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Mor Dialog
Bloxsidge
Sydney
Randwick
Empress
Melbourne
King Street
Owas
Never No More and Racing Bets in Early Australia
In this reminiscence a famed betting man recalls cautionary tales from Australian racing days. He recounts losing large sums after celebrating a Flemington win, lessons against drinking on racecourses, and notes on notable horses, owners, and riders including PoleStar, Lord Exter, Peter Pan, Abercorn, Carbine, and connections like Jn Thompson and Joe Thompson.
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Jn Thompson
Joe
Australia
Memories of racing legends Carbine and Phar Lap endure
An elderly racing man recalls late 19th and early 20th century Australian stars Carbine and Phar Lap, comparing their feats with modern racing, noting tracks, weights, and the sport’s strong ethics. He recalls a Melbourne Cup moment, cautious praise for both horses, and the close-knit, trustworthy culture among old-time racing men.
When Serge Caused A Blue At Flemington
Recalling the afternoon Serge won the V A C Handicap at Flemington, after he failed previously. The jockey rode him with calm, a Melbourne barrister explained the betting, and stewards cleared the horse, not the owner, of any impropriety.
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Serge
Flemington
Billy Duggan
Joe Cunningham
Purves
Melbourne
Crook
Mr. Knight
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