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The incomparable Rae ‘Togo’ Johnstone
From a German POW camp in France to the Arc de Triomphe William Raphael Johnstone (1905-1964), better known as Rae “Togo” Johnstone or “Le Crocodile”, was arguably the greatest of Australia’s international jockeys. Johnstone rode 50 winners of races which now have Group 1 status in England, Ireland and France. That included 29 Classics. No... Read More
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New winners Bobby’s Kitten – Former Twin Hills Stud shuttler Bobby’s Kitten (Kitten’s Joy) sired his seventh individual winner when Mirage Mac (2 f ex Megachurch by Pulpit) made a successful debut to take out a seven furlong fillies’ novice contest on the Wolverhampton all-weather on Wednesday’s evening card. Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Gr 1,... Read More
Edgar Britt – Incomparables Inductee
Edgar Clive Britt was a living legend a lot longer than most. Born in Sydney, on October 30, 1913, he died 104 years later on January 29, 2017. Through a distinguished career, he rode about1200 winners internationally and was aboard major race winners in England, Ireland, America, India and Australia. He twice won the St... Read More
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New winners Shalaa – Arrowfield shuttler Shalaa (Invincible Spirit) was represented by his seventh individual winner from his first northern hemisphere crop on Saturday when Legal Attack (2 c ex Lauren Louise by Tagula) struck on debut at Newmarket. The Simon and Ed Crisford trained juvenile was sent off as favourite and looks a colt... Read More
Commanding Missile (AUS)
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Hundred-plus Classic races won by ‘The Incomparables’
ANZ Bloodstock News’ ongoing research reveals the impact of the group we’ve dubbed ‘The Incomparables’ was even greater than first thought. This remarkable group of Australian jockeys travelled to the British Isles and Europe through the 20th century and amassed a huge tally of Classic and major race wins – especially through to the 1970s.... Read More