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Golden years

Mill Reef wins the 1971 Derby

Was it the golden age? I think it was.
I’m now 92 years of age. I had my first each-way bet on a horse called Harry Lime in the 1946 Lincoln, or thereabouts. It was placed. I won about sixpence. I was hooked.
I’ve followed racing ever since and, looking back, realise what pleasure it has given me.
I remember the titanic struggles between the great Rheingold and Roberto. I saw both Mill Reef and Arkle.
Would Flyingbolt have beaten Arkle? I don’t think so.
Trainers such as Ryan Price and Barry Hills would speak at length about their h...

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