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The incomparable George Moore
The incomparable George Moore George Thomas Donald Moore OBE (1923 – 2008): In Australia, Moore is credited with a record 119 Group 1 winners. He was champion jockey in Sydney ten times. Neither bettered. In Hong Kong, he was champion trainer 11 times – a tally only matched by John Size. ... Read More
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First Group 1 winner for Australia
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