Two colour photographs. Kerryn Manning holding Cup and Flowers. Kerryn Manning in harness with male holding trophy and female in cream suit. 2017

1997 Harley Davidson Trot, Norway. Grand Circuit Race. Winning Horse Rug Horse Rug won by Knight Pistol for winning the Harley Davidson, Grand Circuit race in Norway in 1997Orange with Black and White writing, Brown edgingFront: Harley Davidson / Norway / race / 1997 / Grand Circuit / Sorlandets Travpark. Back: Harley Davidson / Norway / race /1997 / Grand Circuit.harness racing, knight pistol, rug, 1997, horse rug, harley davidson, norway, grand circuit, ke manning, kerryn manning, p manning, peter manning

KEVIN ‘BOOFA’ INNES By Lucy McCormick Kevin was a member of the celebrated Innes clan from Inglewood, in Central Victoria. “I think the first Innes’ came to Inglewood in 1851. My daughter used to say she can’t marry anyone from Inglewood, because she’s related to them all,” says Kevin. ‘Boofa’ is enjoying some well-earned relaxation on the couch after breaking a kneecap six or seven months ago in a track work incident. Not that it seems to be bothering him too much; he’s got plenty of time to keep up with the trots on television. “I do follow them,” Kevin says. “I don’t miss many, and I do have a bet. I like to sit in the chair and drive a race as much as anyone.” With an illustrious career both as a trainer and in the sulky, it’s a safe bet that Kevin Innes is a more than handy ‘grandstand driver’. His name is associated as a trainer/driver with many handy horses, including Lea Sands, Imatoff and Stormy Morn to name a few. Kevin is typically circumspect about his bigger triumphs, however that doesn’t seem to be what interests him the most. “I’ll tell you something,” he declares, doing just that, “I like winning with the horses that were no good. Some people never get a good horse. Imagine that. Luck is a very, very important thing. You have to have luck to buy a good horse at the sales, to get it going, keep it sound, find a race for it, find and owner and get a draw. And they still make a liar of you.” Funny, interesting or quirky stories seem to be of greater interest to Kevin, such as the time he had a strong chance in a standing start race – the favourite in the race being his only worry. “I told the owner it only had a 20-metre handicap – I couldn’t beat it off that,” he remembers. “So I was leading, waiting for the favourite to run past me. Toward the finish, I heard it coming, and it ran straight past all right – minus the driver. He’d fallen out of the cart and I won the race. Just lucky.” The Innes family have always been heavily involved in one sporting pursuit or another – Kevin himself being a champion bike rider of his time. “My Uncle Roy was a good bike rider, so he dared me to have a go. It turned out I was quite good at it as well.” So good, in fact that for many years Kevin was able to make a living from bike riding, riding the ‘board track’ for many years. “We trained hard. Bike riding was very big back then, we’d train and ride three or four times a week.” Kevin’s riding career spanned four Herald Sun Tours, a Warrnambool to Melbourne and a Sydney to Melbourne race, to name a few. “It definitely gets you in – it was long hours,” he muses. “But like anything, horse racing included, you only get back what you put in. We trained hard. I never drank, and I still don’t. I’ve seen that many athletes, great ones too, brought down by alcohol.” Lucky with injury too, Kevin can only remember a sore ankle – as well as the requisite scrapes and abrasions from tumbles on the wooden boards of the velodromes. He still enjoys watching all the big bike races when he can. “You can watch them race all over the world – France, Sweden, Germany. “To be honest I sit up and watch them with my son and we get just as much of a kick looking at the countryside than anything else. It’s so different to when I was racing.” Betting on the bike racing was big in Kevin’s day as well, and some of the bookies Kevin saw betting on the bike racing, he saw at the Showgrounds betting on the trots on a Friday or Saturday night. “Racing was different back then. There would be twelve thousand people at the showgrounds – they don’t have to come anymore, it’s just as easy to watch it on the TV.” Kevin remembers in those days that drivers had to ‘weigh in’ as well – everyone who drove needed to weigh ten stone (just under 65 kilograms). It’s something he remembers fondly. “I know not everyone will.” Kevin won’t be drawn on the subject of favourite drivers, either. “Look. Driving is different now. No disrespect to current drivers, but you had to think a lot more on a three furlong track than they do now on the bigger tracks. You had to drive with brains. And I really believe that good horses make good drivers. The horses are very good these days. Today’s drivers – your Gavin Langs, Chris Alfords – they’re thinkers, and brains will beat brawn every time. The girls are just as good now too. You only have to look at Kerryn Manning.” A garrulous and popular character, Kevin has trained horses for the likes of legendary Richmond player Jack Dyer, and also spent his fair share of time hosting sportsman’s nights, holding his own with the likes of Ron Barassi. On one such night, they had flown in a light aircraft to their destination. During their show, Kevin noticed their pilot, sitting in the front row, laughing appreciatively. There was one problem. He had a beer in his hand, and was consuming it with some enthusiasm. As the night wore on, the pilot became more and more inebriated, and Kevin became more and more disturbed, knowing that this was the same pilot who was to fly them home when they finished. Unbeknownst to Kevin, however, the flight had been cancelled and the pilot hadn’t told anyone, instead deciding to take full advantage of his client’s hospitality. For now, Kevin is happy living in Inglewood with partner Barbara. Son Grant and daughter Carla aren’t far away (both work at the Bendigo Harness track, and Carla has held both a trainer and driver’s licence). His granddaughter, Barclay Sands, was born on the same day of the demise of their star performer, Lea Sands, and may give the biggest hint yet just how important the world of harness racing is to Kevin ‘Boofa’ Innes. Blue with white yolkKevin Innes embroidered on left side chestkevin innes, k innes, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, bendigo, horses, race colours, trotting, pacing, harness racing

5846.01 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 7A.jpg 5846.01 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 7A Names.jpg 4th Row (L-R) - Andrew Dutkovich, Richard Sibun 3rd Row (L-R) - Jodi Bernard, Sanija Halilaj, Jenny Panlook, Maris Nesci, Leanne Kingston, Antoinette Micallef, Brioney Boase 2nd Row (L-R) - Robert Critch, Simon Parsons, Enzo Arena, Edward Grabic, John Dauld, Michael Collier, Angela Santic, Mr. Peter Julian (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Joseanne Vella, Melissa Goddie, Kim Ong, Debbie McNab, Jody Whitcher, Angie Aatson, Kym Gaham 5846.02 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 7B.jpg 5846.02 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 7B Names.jpg 4th Row (L-R) - Mitchell Brajic, Anthony Koumis, Darren Frazer, Israel Bull 3rd Row (L-R) - Le Ly, Keti Markovski, Maria Mogaverd, Vladd Mickovski, Kathy Spehar, Carolyn Buttigieg, Maryanne Tran 2nd Row (L-R) - Tam Hoang, Mark Gillespie, Gerry Gauchi, Carlo Argetto, Neil Brown, Huy Vi, Ms. A. Simatos (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Melissa Ashley, Susan Mesto, Elaine James, Anna Luu, Michelle Jackson, Biljana Todevski, Helen Griffith 5846.03 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 7C.jpg 5846.03 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 7C Names.jpg 4th Row (L-R) - Theo Chatzidimitrio, Shane Gillies, Scott Blizzard, Erin Bodey 3rd Row (L-R) - Jodie Wilson, Patrick Robertson, Stoja Zvizdalo, Robert Marinkovic, Lorraine Formose, Mato Civcija, Elizabeth Formosa 2nd Row (L-R) - Trong Hang, Ram Halilaj, Zoki Causovski, Brett Hereward, Tommy Sarkezi, Walid Hafda, Mr. Ziver Hasan (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Melissa Wainwright, Stella Kotpoulos, Lyn Found, Svetlana Ristesica, Janelle Myers, Vicki Emmett 5846.04 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 8A.jpg 5846.04 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 8A Names.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Kyle Ferguson, Francine Gaddiero, Jodie Bantz, Allyson Sammut, Susan Galea, Pheona Tran, Tammy Smith 2nd Row (L-R) - Ms. C. Damon (Teacher), Joe Matina, Sam Muraczwuk, Peter Mavric, Shane Mirabito, Craig Rowe, Alex Sorgiavanni Front Row (L-R) - Bernadette Smith, Melissa Smith, Shirley Aquilina, Doris Psaila, Dorothy Carrington, Claudette Gatt, Neral Ramadan 5846.05 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 8B.jpg 5846.05 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 8B Names.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Melissa Stork, John Tsatakios, Zlatko Obic, Paul Potra, Peter O'Brien, Lee Greech, Cindy Camilleri 2nd Row (L-R) - Ms. G. Luscombe, Mario Monteleore, Dung Tran, Danny Passilick, Matthew Gunther, Michael Robinson, Patrick O'Keefe, Shane Burley, Darren Allen Front Row (L-R) - Trinette Eberle, Susan Zammit, Sandra Billic, Kathy Tonkovic, Racheal Doyle, Teressa ludlow, Yen Ong Kneeling - Mizo Pandza 5846.06 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 8C Names.jpg 5846.06 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 8C.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Peter Francalanza, Christian Frazer, Michael Buttigieg, Edin Garibovic, Paul Pouwelse, Jamie Gahan 2nd Row (L-R) - Dean Kendrick, Nick Katsantonis, Hoa Luu, Robert Causovski, Owen Olely, Phillip Azzopardi, Ms. A. Battista (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Joanne Gilbelt, Sofi Zavitsonos, Jodie Hastings, Long Lee, Natasha Grech, Nerissa Kennedy, Antonella Care 5846.07 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 9A.jpg No Names 5846.08 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 9B.jpg No Names 5846.09 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 9C.jpg No Names 5846.10 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 9D.jpg No Names 5846.11 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 9E.jpg No Names 5846.12 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10B.jpg 5846.12 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10B Names.jpg 4th Row (L-R) - Tanya Thwaites, Tracey Cassar, Julie Frank, Wayne Cox 3rd Row (L-R) - Angela Sutherland, Nicole Schuliga, Sonia Getwerschuk, Jacqueline bajada, Franca Di Lorenzo, Betty Carter, Nicole Malloy 2nd Row (L-R) - Tran than H, Darren Hilderbrand, Paul Gauci, Jamie Cudlow, Ivan Micetic, Romney Davco Front Row (L-R) - Angeline Holroyd, Pauline Camilleri, Joanne Mallach, Andrea Allen, Lisa Forte, Kelly Stravianakis, Kelly Edwards Absent - Ms. Howes (Teacher) 5846.13 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10C.jpg 5846.13 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10C Names.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Jenny Carew, Shelley Danks, Gerald Smith, Cindy Leahy, Binh Ong, Valentina Cavsovski, Margaret Mitzi 2nd Row (L-R) - Charles Spiteri, con Antonakis, David Clake, Evan Mousafiriaois, Grant Stork, Richard Osadlzuk, Mr. McKenzie (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Phyllis Pace, Jenny Merrington, Michelle Brookshaw, Jody Kelly, Skye parsons, Leanne Allen, Carmen Camilleri 5846.14 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10D.jpg 5846.14 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10D Names.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Helen Sergakis, Kyle Gillies, Barbarella Duffy 2nd Row (L-R) - Raymond Attard, David Pettifer, Tim Passalick, Paul Nevodowsici, Rocky Senese, Mr. Cameron (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Suzanne Jordan, Julie Emmett, Allison Maynard, Kelly Pursglove, Julie Grainger, Diane Broodel, Kathleen Wilson 5846.15 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10L.jpg 5846.15 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 10L Names.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Pina Sorgiovanni, Joanna Lazarenko, Maria Todaro, Kristina Bozinov, Sylvia Bord, Raelene Goode, Jenny Ragusa 2nd Row (L-R) - Michael Glamcevski, Fiona Vella, Nga Tran Front Row (L-R) - Givliana Stradella, Slavica Lasic, Rachael Keane, Tracey Evans, Marina Mainelli, Carolyn Bernat, Irena Dutkovich Absent - MR. Tassigianakis 5846.16 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 11 Names.jpg 5846.16 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 11.jpg 6th Row (L-R) - Peter Kier, Jodi Conlin, Katerine Nicholson, Christine Anagnaston, Leanne Cooper, Vickie Kovcagh, Wendy Gardner, Yolanda Wislon 5th Row (L-R) - JoAnn ?, Tracey Clarke, Rebecca soldo, Krystna Bohenck, Anne Petzierlidis, Sue Psaila 4th Row (L-R) - Domenic Digilio, Chi Long Tran, Peitro Georgia, Chris Christo, Tony Diblesio, 3rd Row (L-R) - Peter Kirko, Jamie Parson, Tomaz Szfanic, Warren Theobould, Michael Okley, Ian Mauric, Emmanuel Kopsaftis, Serge Sinferosa, Gace Milveski, Andrew Dinh, Joe Scalise, Michael Sampson 2nd Row (L-R) - Doreen Merc, Imperia Gauci, Kerryn Wilby, Josephine Gauci, Kathryn Aquilina, Sonia Lorenzini, Christine Anagnostou, Lurdes Galea, Anna Gaffi, Michelle ?, Sue Micalef, Cynthia Rowe, Leanne Rowe Front Row (L-R) - Maria Kladas, Mary Santic, Kylie Taylor, Karen Lee, Lillian Bo, Fay Ts, Helen Kolop, Lydia Acanski, Christine Plant, Rebecca Stark, Danni Taleski, Louise Radaelo 5846.17 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 12 H.S.C. Group 1.jpg 5846.17 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 12 H.S.C. Group 1 Names.jpg 4th Row (L-R) - Andrew Hagiliassis, Michael Brown 3rd Row (L-R) - Vicki Stavrianakis, Nhan Lai, Dev Ariand, Loren Stemmer, Ian Huynh, Man Phan, Tony Petrarca 2nd Row (L-R) - Warren Nason, Andrew Van Andel, Marjan Marinkovis, Alfred Galea, Ingram Maynard, Broan Thiele, Geoff Graham, Ms. Annia Ware (Teacher) Front Row (L-R) - Sue Abraham, Sandra Aitken, Anne Ahmed, Monica Nilsen, Jeanette Kiery, Kathryn Hocking, Jannine Humphries 5846.18 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 12 S.T.C. Group 1.jpg No Names 5846.19 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Year 12 S.T.C. Group 2.jpg No Names 5846.20 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Staff.jpg 5846.20 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1987 Staff Names.jpg 4th Row (L-R) - Jenny Stratford, Demitrs Terlidis, Peter Crow, Anne White, Patricia Pozzobon, Mary Panayiotou, Martin Enright, Norman White, Anna Maria De Amicis, Peter Julian, Lyn Chatham 3rd Row (L-R) - Anusha Santhiapillai, Con Tassi, Bill Wringe, Michael Cameron, Loretta Brick, Ziver Hasan, Karen McCarthy, Antoinette Battijta, Chris Bassios, Christine Sandars 2nd Row (L-R) - Val Davies, Don Webster, Peter McKenzie, Nancy Harwood, David Smillie, Cathy Damon, Brian Gunn, Craig Harris, Greg Luscombe, Terry Costello, Peter Harrison Front Row (L-R) - Gus Napoli, Nenacl Pilic, David Howes, Sia Simatos, Geoff Allport, Sophie Alamanas, Julie Brown, Michelle Casey, Rose Johnsonsunshine high school, sunshine north, student photograph