1979 Richelieu Guineas Finish – A Thriller!
Because of a bad draw in the race, the late Lenny Taylor got his hands on a fire station bell and taught his pretender to jump smartly when he rang that bell…
31st March 2020
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Because of a bad draw in the race, the late Lenny Taylor got his hands on a fire station bell and taught his pretender to jump smartly when he rang that bell…
He had lots of stories to tell and he was always particularly proud of his boys. It’s a sad day for me today. He was a good man.
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