Episode 133: Greg Hall (Part 1)
Aug 27, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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Episode description
The former champion jockey talks about his current state of health and takes us through the emotional struggles of his post racing life.
Greg recalls the separation of his parents and many other childhood memories.
He talks of his days as an apprentice jockey with several different trainers in Melbourne and Sydney.
He remembers the thrill of his first Group 1 success on Innisfree in the Stradbroke- a horse trained by his father.
He looks back on his association with legendary trainer Angus Armanasco and Turf Ruler, the horse to put him under the spotlight.
He talks of his association with bookmaker Mark Read and the famous “plunge” horse Getting Closer.
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