News & Events
Fifteen of WA's Racing Greats Inducted into Hall of Fame
On Saturday 17 November 2007 at the Perth Convention Centre, over 550 people witnessed fifteen legendary WA racing icons inducted into the inaugural West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame.
The night hosted by Dennis Cometti was thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended and included the surprise appearance of one of TV's latest stars in Rachael Beck who stunned the crowd with her rendition of Perhaps Perhaps with racing personality Marty Young.
The night attended by many local and eastern states racing enthusiasts saw one of WA's greatest ever gallopers in Northerly inducted via the thoroughbred nominee's along with other greats as Eurythmic and current day champion jockey Damien Oliver.
Legendary horseman Fred Kersley was inducted for his outstanding achievements in the harness racing industry as did 1960's and 70's champion horse Mount Eden. From the greyhound nominee's, champion sprinter Sand's Me Mum was inducted having amassed the outstanding record of 62 wins from 92 starts.
To view the full list of inaugural inductees, go to Thoroughbreds, Harness and Greyhounds.
News
- 18 November 2007: Fifteen of WA's Racing Greats Inducted into Hall of Fame
- 12 October 2007: Winners Drawn for the Public Opinion Poll
- 3 October 2007: Results are in for the Hall of Fame Public Opinion Poll
- 14 August 2007: Racing Stars on Display at Hall of Fame Launch
Photo Gallery
- 17 November 2007: Gala Induction Ceremony
- 14 August 2007: Launch of the West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame
Audio
- Launch of the West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame: Ernie Manning
- Launch of the West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame: Wes Cameron
- Launch of the West Australian Racing Industry Hall of Fame: Wes Cameron and Sports Central's (6PR) Adrian Barich & Karl Langdon