Who are some of the characters that would be at all the meetings ? do you remember a few that stick in your mind .

Fred with his calling of the races with hands over ears.

Herby Pitman it was worth giving him a dollar to get him away from you.

Mark a bloke who everyone on course knew had backed a loser with him screaming out curses at anyone from God to the driver/trainer and their families. a complete lunatic on course amazingly a gentleman off course.

The Botany frog (ed) a real knockabout bloke from the games who always had a sad story.

Alibi Tony always paid but only after he gave you an alibi why he couldnt until NEXT week