Ian Craig calls final race

AAP - June 24, 2009

Sydney's leading rider Hugh Bowman raised a $300 salute to a racing legend as he crossed the line first on Verrekeen in the Farewell Ian Craig Handicap at Gosford.

The final race on Wednesday was also Craig's final race call after a career spanning more than 40 years but Bowman's tribute was frowned on by stewards who fined him, a fine he was more than happy to pay.

Craig chose to...Read more

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