In this edition of the Gazette, we chat with retired jockey Jason Benbow, who was recently appointed as the new CEO of the Stony Creek Racing Club.
We preview our weekend contenders, celebrate OTI’s 100th winner for the season, get an insight on Mark Twain’s road to the Cup, hear from the Barrier Rogue and introduce a most exciting 3yo Listed winner with Annabel Neasham.
CHAT WITH RETIRED JOCKEY JASON BENBOW
“Two fronts, physical and mental and unfortunately, they both work hand in hand. The nature of being a jockey, you are always on the go, something to do, be it; cutting weight; track work; trials the list goes on and then bang, everything stops, but your mind doesn’t.“
RACING’S LUCKY COUNTRY
“The term “The Lucky Country” was coined by Australian author Donald Horne in 1964. Sixty years later, when it comes to racing, we can safely say it still applies. A look at European and West Coast USA racing shows us that when it comes to some of the essentials that make racing survive, let alone prosper, we’ve got a lot going for us.“