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Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees Announced
The West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame welcomed 16 new inductees last night at the Gala Induction Ceremony at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. From a shortlist of 36 awe inspiring nominees, the distinguished selection panels of industry experts chose the following inductees in 2010:
Thoroughbred Horses
Jolly Beggar (1900s/1910s)
Aquanita (1950s/1960s)
Placid Ark (1980s)
Jockeys
Frank ‘Tiger’ Moore (1940s/1970s)
John J Miller (1960s/1990s)
Thoroughbred Trainers
Robert Burns Snr (1900s/1950s)
Thoroughbred Associates
P A ‘Paddy’ Connolly (born 1867)
Harness Horses
Daintys Daughter (1960s/1970s)
Pure Steel (1970s/1980s)
Village Kid (1980s/1990s)
Trainer/Drivers
Cliff Clarke (1920s/1950s)
Bill Johnson (1930s/1960s)
Chris Lewis (1970s/present)
Harness Associates
Dr Ern Manea AM AO (born 1926)
Greyhounds
Afro Freeway (1980s)
Greyhound Trainers
Grant Langston (1980s/1990s)
“The West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame is a spectacular way of preserving the rich heritage produced by 174 years of thoroughbred, 123 years of harness and 36 years of greyhound racing in this State”, said Ron McFarlane, Chairperson Hall of Fame Management Committee.
Ken Norquay, non-voting Chairman of the three code Selection Panels said “This was an extremely difficult task for the Selection Panel members, however each and every one of the 2010 successful inductees deserve a place on the honour roll of the Hall of Fame, having contributed significantly during their respective eras to Western Australian racing.
Those nominees who were unsuccessful in the 2010 intake, will again be considered for induction at the next Gala Ceremony to be held in 2012,” he added.
Photo Gallery
- 25 November 2010: Gala Induction
- 27 July 2010: Launch
- 17 November 2007: Gala Induction Ceremony
- 14 August 2007: Launch of the West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame
