'Lonners' leaves a legacy 4

He wasn’t so much a victim of racing as a champion of its cause. His eyes always lit up when he talked about the great horses he’d seen, or the colourful characters he’d met along the way. He had a rare understanding and respect for the talents of the greats — Bart Cummings of course, and jockey Geoff Lane. David was thrilled when Lane was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame this year.

Sean Stevenson’s tribute, here