b'22 MARCH 24, 2023 The Great Eastern Mailracing & sportA FTER a gruellingBAIRNSDALE\'S FORGOTTEN be the proudest moment for Spring it would haveowners Ray Richards and Jack been no surprise toCuthbertson, trainer George anyone that Family Of ManCHAMP Hanlon, strapper Julie Telford, would not come up in theJohnny, Jane and Dot Rule and Autumn. Running in thethe whole Gippsland town of classics in the West meant heBairnsdale.really did not get a break.Or was it?His first run back in earlyFamily Of Man had now March was in the Hawksburnwon on three of Melbourne\'s handicap at Caulfield in which,metropolitan tracks, but not for a 2400m Australian Derbyyet at Moonee Valley. His next winner, he ran a creditableTHE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY run would be in the Alistair third over 1200m. So whatClarke Stakes, a quality race now for the boom three yearover 1600m for 3yos. The old? PART ELEVEN score with the super filly, Her Majesty, QueenSurround was one all. He had Elizabeth 11 and her husband,beaten her in Queensland the royal consort, Prince Philipin the Marlboro and she had were in town. They wouldbeaten him at Caulfield in be at Flemington for a racethe Guineas. Punters, form named in their honour, theexperts, commentators all House Of Windsor Stakesscratched their heads and and the Queen would besent them out about equal presenting the trophies. favourites at 2/1. In the Dare he?history of Australian racing Would George throw hisno result has ever been more three year old colt into aappropriate; they dead heated.quality open handicap overMaybe they should have the unsuitable distance for abeen both retired on the spot Derby winner of 1400m? Heand sent off to the breeding certainly did and what a strokebarn to produce champions.of genius it was. The puntersQueen Elizabeth presents the House Of Windsor Stakes trophy to ownerPrince Philip congratulates owner Ray Richards. Photo courtesy of ElaineGeorge was no romantic backed George\'s decision andJack Cuthbertson. Photo courtesy of Elaine Lay. Lay. though. Family Of Man the colt, as a 7/4 favourite, inheaded to Sydney for the rich front of Queen Elizabeth andHe\'ll win! He\'ll win!"capable of anything. Cominghad an amazing knowledgeStakes. Carrying 51ks he brokeAutumn spoils. The campaign Prince Philip, ran out an easyAnd as Family Of Manoff a short break after three gutof all things equestrian,the course record for 1400mwas to be one of the low lights winner. stormed to the line in firstbusting derbies, he not onlyespecially thoroughbreds. Youat Flemington. In the Houseof his career and yielded a During the run Georgeplace, Gary looked down atwon, but smashed the coursecan bet she remembered theOf Windsor Stakes, Family Ofsolitary fourth. He was spelled was watching with his sonGeorge who was sitting, calmlyrecord in the process. Hermagnificent Bairnsdale Bay forMan, also a three year old colt,to prepare for his emergence Gary and asked him how thecombing his hair, getting readyMajesty and the Prince wouldthe rest of her days. carried 53.5ks and took half ain the Spring, no longer a colt horse was travelling. Garyto meet the Queen. have been suitably impressed.Just a few years earlier thesecond off Vain\'s record. but a four-year-old stallion. was standing up clapping andIt was probably this raceHad the Queen ever seen abrilliant colt Vain was taking allQueen Elizabeth presentedThe boy from Bairnsdale was cheering the horse home. more than any other thatmore handsome or talentedbefore him, including an Oaksthe trophies and in the greatabout to become a man, like "He\'s coming! He\'s coming!Family Of Man proved he wasracehorse? Queen ElizabethDay win in the Linlithgowhorse\'s brilliant career it wouldhis dad. Lots Of Man.STRONGER TOGETHERGUESTS INCLUDE: Join us at the bet365 Bairnsdale Racing Club. The Tesbury Jack Lawn Bar will be operating, Fashions on the Field, entertainment for the kids and a selection of food trucks will be on track. DIPPER General Admission20$ PPSIMON MARSHALLMarquee3 PP$ f 5romNICK QUINN161st Patties FoodsBairnsdale Cup GRANDVIEW ROOM PPSUNDAY, 26 THMARCH 2023, GATES OPEN AT 11:00 AM 240$ fromVisit our website for all the details, including free tickets - limited availability.COUNTRY.RACING.COM/BAIRNSDALE'