An Hour of Racing History

IT is two minutes after 2.30pm when Jacqui Jenner leads Best Mate into the pre-parade ring.

Covered by a simple green rug, the big bay gelding is a picture.

Of the other contenders for the Gold Cup only Truckers Tavern, second last year, is there already and is being walked around the ring by his lass.

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