Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Remember when....


1994

Greenpark fox (pictured) is put to sleep aged seven and a half suffering from lung cancer.
In the same week breeders are talking about one of his outstanding offspring the 28.64 kasco unraced winner Come on ranger


2006

Sky sports presenter and football pundit Gary Newbon tips Birmingham to beat Liverpool in the nights F.A cup match.... actual score Liverpool 7 Birmingham 0


1992

Paddy Keane widely acknowledged as one of the greatest trainers of all times,died from a massive heart attack at his home in kildare his winners include English (faithfull hope) and Irish (pampered rover) derby winners He also formed what was reckoned to be the greatest collection of track trainers ever assembled during his days at clapton where he trained along side Jimmy Jowet,Phil Rees,Paddy Mc evoy,Adam Jackson,John Bassett and Stan Gudgin


1969

Irish stud keepers threaten to boycott the stud book when a new scale of fees are introduced.They include a £10 registration fee for the dogs and a £1 for every mating

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