Champions of the Australian Turf

Overview

This video captures the real stories behind racing's undisputed idols through the performances and personalities that made them great. Presented as a History of Racing, you'll visit Australia's first race meeting in 1810, the 1866 Melbourne Cup, the Carbine Story, Phar Lap's greatest victories, Peter Pan and Chatham in the Craven Plate, Ajax winning his third Memsie Stakes, Bernborough's amazing races, Tulloch winning the AJC Derby and Caulfield Cup, Todman - the fastest two year old, and contemporary champions, Kingston Town and Beau Zam, Australasia's first $2 million earner.