The voice of the Trots for more than 30 years died yesterday aged 80.
He was on course commentator at the Showgrounds and Moonee Vally from 1955-1983.
He called a world record 34,000 trots races including 20 Inters, he also broadcast races in 20 countries. Also a politician and Mayor of Heidelberg in 1990-1991. He was awarded a Medal of Order of Australia in 2000.