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Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 22 Jun 2020 03:24
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Mark Staines wrote:
General Jeff Odious Acclaim Star Promises Free Winifred Bale Brother Fox Worth Doing All bred in NSW and all champions !!!!!
Royalty.
Andrew Bobak Australia (Verified User) Posts 61 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 02:08
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I think it was around the same time. This bitch had the same racing pattern Cobabalena.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 05:54
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Farrarmi...gee this post is certainty bringing back great memories,thanks for that one "Brother ",lol. Now Tony,correct if i am wrong,but i'm sure Farrarami was a bitch ??
Tony Digiorgio wrote:
The dog I enjoyed watching most was the stayer, Farrarami. Was always tailed off midway through it's races and would come home with a wet sail. Great stayer !
Couldn't find any footage but maybe someone can help.
Tony Digiorgio Australia (Verified User) Posts 1008 Dogs 25 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 06:10
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Correct.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 06:39
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Thanks Tony. Who could ever forget Worth Doing winning the 1989 Derby,one of the best wins i have even seen,a true champion imo. I can't put the video up...hey, Micky where are you lol.
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 23 Jun 2020 09:28
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daryl barrett wrote:
Thanks Tony. Who could ever forget Worth Doing winning the 1989 Derby,one of the best wins i have even seen,a true champion imo. I can't put the video up...hey, Micky where are you lol.
He was a champion, mate, through and through. Here you go...there's a few races of him. Enjoy.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 09:59
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Ahhh,Michael thanks very much mate,& thanks for starting this thread,a great idea mate,it sure puts a smile not only on my face,but i'm sure a smile on countless others. This has the potential to go on for quite some time. PS, I just remembered another dog called Wooly Wison,the 60s,70s & 80s really were the Golden Era of greyhound Racing in Australia,but i say that without detracting from this wonderful industry that continues today,albeit through very challenging & changing times. Cheers Michael.
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 23 Jun 2020 10:48
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daryl barrett wrote:
Ahhh,Michael thanks very much mate,& dthanks for starting this thread,a great idea mate,it sure puts a smile not only on my face,but i'm sure a smile on countless others. This has the potential to go on for quite some time. PS, I just remembered another dog called Wooly Wison,the 60s,70s & 80s really were the Golden Era of greyhound Racing in Australia,but i say that without detracting from this wonderful industry that continues today,albeit through very challenging & changing times. Cheers Michael.
Today's racing doesn't come within cooee of yesteryear, Daryl. Not by a long long shot. The dogs, the atmosphere, the personalities, the bookies...all gone, never to return. That's why it's good that those moments are still on film...so those who witnessed them can revisit and for those who wished they did.
We deal with what we have today mate, but gee, give me the days of the Gabba any day! I loved them... The whole ground smelled like a brewery, the bookies took as much as you want, the crowds were huge, the deafening roar as the dogs crossed the line. Aaah, yes, those were the days my friend...
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 23 Jun 2020 20:52
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Very funny, Quinny. A couple of good sorts in there too.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 21:44
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Michael...thanks mate,i didn't stop smiling & laughing watching that,& i don't mind saying,i had a tear in my eyes as well mate listening to Gary's life stories & his comical recollections of his life & times,he really was a wonderful & genuine man.The "yarn" about PA putting him into a lovely,warm therapeutic bath was abslolute gold,ha ha ha ha.,& Wooly Wilson,what a dog!!,just as i remembered him in my waivering memory,thank you so much mate.
I nominate your'e thread as the best so far of 2020,
Maybe Brucie can find something from his memories to show everyone the positive side of him ? , Come on old mate,i know you can Bruce.
Michael Geraghty wrote:
Here you go... What a great story!
If this doesn't put a smile on your dial, nothing will.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 21:56
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Can't agree more mate,also,the pungent smell of that well used folding stuff existing the short pockets of the punters into the leather money bags of the bookies & more times than not ,back into those punters pockets again,which magically seemed to multiply by that time that transpired to the great disappointment & frustration of the " Bagmen ",..the betting ring also seemed warmer,maybe it was the old kerosene heating mixed with those pockets full of profit,. Those hotdogs seemed to taste better & better with each collect ha ha ha.
Michael Geraghty wrote:
daryl barrett wrote:
Ahhh,Michael thanks very much mate,& dthanks for starting this thread,a great idea mate,it sure puts a smile not only on my face,but i'm sure a smile on countless others. This has the potential to go on for quite some time. PS, I just remembered another dog called Wooly Wison,the 60s,70s & 80s really were the Golden Era of greyhound Racing in Australia,but i say that without detracting from this wonderful industry that continues today,albeit through very challenging & changing times. Cheers Michael.
Today's racing doesn't come within cooee of yesteryear, Daryl. Not by a long long shot. The dogs, the atmosphere, the personalities, the bookies...all gone, never to return. That's why it's good that those moments are still on film...so those who witnessed them can revisit and for those who wished they did.
We deal with what we have today mate, but gee, give me the days of the Gabba any day! I loved them... The whole ground smelled like a brewery, the bookies took as much as you want, the crowds were huge, the deafening roar as the dogs crossed the line. Aaah, yes, those were the days my friend...
Jimmy Corbo Australia (Verified User) Posts 435 Dogs 16 / Races 126 23 Jun 2020 22:31
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I remember her well, that was the time I got into the dogs so I recall that period fondly. She was the star stayer, held the record at Wenty from memory, 41.95?
I was fan of Classy Spider, faultless beginner, so many others;
Sailing Waverly Jessica Casey (not spoken about enough when great racers are discussed) Warren's Flyer
Great post to bring back some old memories
Tony Digiorgio wrote:
The dog I enjoyed watching most was the stayer, Farrarami. Was always tailed off midway through it's races and would come home with a wet sail. Great stayer !
Couldn't find any footage but maybe someone can help.
Mark Wilcox Australia (Verified User) Posts 264 Dogs 1 / Races 0 23 Jun 2020 23:04
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Do remember a couple of smart performers the stayer miss high low and the that brilliant sprinter gliders son they were very good.
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4497 Dogs 70 / Races 14 23 Jun 2020 23:26
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Miss Hi Lo was a beauty !!!! Another great Lid pinger was a bitch called Happy Endo she won a stack of races at W.P.
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 24 Jun 2020 00:32
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daryl barrett wrote:
Michael...thanks mate,i didn't stop smiling & laughing watching that,& i don't mind saying,i had a tear in my eyes as well mate listening to Gary's life stories & his comical recollections of his life & times,he really was a wonderful & genuine man.The "yarn" about PA putting him into a lovely,warm therapeutic bath was abslolute gold,ha ha ha ha.,& Wooly Wilson,what a dog!!,just as i remembered him in my waivering memory,thank you so much mate.
I nominate your'e thread as the best so far of 2020,
Maybe Brucie can find something from his memories to show everyone the positive side of him ? , Come on old mate,i know you can Bruce.
Michael Geraghty wrote:
Here you go... What a great story!
If this doesn't put a smile on your dial, nothing will.
It's a rippa of a story, Daryl, and I knew you would enjoy.
Thanks for the vote but it's just great to have a thread where people can enjoy without the rubbish.
As for the invite to Torn, you're pushing the proverbial up the hill...not such a bad thing this time. The PH balance of the thread is too alkaline...
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 24 Jun 2020 02:20
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Hear,hear Michael,well as far as " Tom " go's,we can only try mate.
Michael Geraghty wrote:
daryl barrett wrote:
Michael...thanks mate,i didn't stop smiling & laughing watching that,& i don't mind saying,i had a tear in my eyes as well mate listening to Gary's life stories & his comical recollections of his life & times,he really was a wonderful & genuine man.The "yarn" about PA putting him into a lovely,warm therapeutic bath was abslolute gold,ha ha ha ha.,& Wooly Wilson,what a dog!!,just as i remembered him in my waivering memory,thank you so much mate.
I nominate your'e thread as the best so far of 2020,
Maybe Brucie can find something from his memories to show everyone the positive side of him ? , Come on old mate,i know you can Bruce.
Michael Geraghty wrote:
Here you go... What a great story!
If this doesn't put a smile on your dial, nothing will.
It's a rippa of a story, Daryl, and I knew you would enjoy.
Thanks for the vote but it's just great to have a thread where people can enjoy without the rubbish.
As for the invite to Torn, you're pushing the proverbial up the hill...not such a bad thing this time. The PH balance of the thread is too alkaline...
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 24 Jun 2020 02:38
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I'm pretty sure Gillian he won the Derby at 16 mths old,then later went on to be quite a good sire,the Mc Donald line from memory,which should be mentioned in relation to this thread; Camden Glider,Gliders Ghost,Peter Glider etc.
gillian wilcox wrote:
Do remember a couple of smart performers the stayer miss high low and the that brilliant sprinter gliders son they were very good.
Kevin Martin Australia (Verified User) Posts 1183 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Jun 2020 05:01
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Tony Digiorgio wrote:
The dog I enjoyed watching most was the stayer, Farrarami. Was always tailed off midway through it's races and would come home with a wet sail. Great stayer !
Couldn't find any footage but maybe someone can help.
Hi Tony Went to school in Sydney( Westfield) a School mate Grand Father race FarraFlash Used to wait and see her races on TV on Sunday morning on free to air Sport Show love watching her Jump then fall back to last at Harold Park the with a couple of hundreds to go she would take off and circle the whole field and run over them in the straight.