Mate, do I know Richmond Sraight track.
I can remember all those people you have mentioned. Did you ever watch The two unbeaten straight dogs back in the late 60's THE SHOE and IRISH SENTINAL.
I was there when they both raced in the same race and THE SHOE beat IRISH SENTINAL by a head. THE SHOE went to Harold Park the following week and broke the track record over the 500yds 26.2. Two races later SWANKY BEAU equalled it. The folloing week THE SHOE broke it again 26.0.
Sorry Vad, could help myself.

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