Image courtesy Trackside Photography - Scenic Shot was hard to miss with his spectacular stockings. Walking in the background is former legendary race caller, the late Wayne Wilson.
Shane looks back on his association with a very good horse called Prince Salieri, who gave him 2 Gr 1 wins. He said Prince Salieri raced in a tough era, but held his own against some outstanding horses.
He talks of his fleeting association with champion Rough Habit. He had one ride for one unforgettable win on the legendary galloper. He can remember every step of the 1995 P.J. O’Shea Stakes - Rough Habit’s last run in Australia.
Shane looks back on his association with the last top liner he got to ride - West Aussie Scenic Shot. They combined to win two Doomben Cups and a McKinnon Stakes.
He pays tribute to favourites like Oppressor, Buck’s Pride, Burdekin Blues and Consular.
Shane was happy to talk about his most disappointing day as a jockey. He talks of the amazing circumstances under which he got a last minute ride on Octagonal in the 1995 Victoria Derby. He says he’d love another crack at that one.
The former outstanding jockey reflects on his “brain fade” at Ipswich, when he lost his whip and politely “borrowed” one from another jockey. The incident put him on the sidelines for several months. He’s happy to talk about a regrettable chapter in his career.
Shane talks of his Brisbane Jockeys Premiership win in the 2008/2009 season, when he had far less opportunities than the lighter jockeys. He was pretty “chuffed”.
He closes with special mention of his 16 year old daughter Halle.
(Banner image courtesy Trackside Photography - Scenic Shot beats My Kingdom Of Fife and Glass Harmonium to win his second Doomben Cup 21/05/2011.)