The Owner of the Month for August 2013 is Ian Smith who has been with Delbridge Racing for a number of years and is one of our most enthusiastic and passionate owners.
Name: Ian, Tammy and Oliver Smith
Occupation: Landscape Construction (My own business) 10 years
Place of residence: Black Rock,Victoria
Horses Past and Current: Miss Makeapenny, Ayeefdee, Shamoline Warrior, Believabeel and (her foal to be), The Veal Deal, Ahmabelleva, Bernzigova, the new Denman/Indian Spice filly.
AFL/NRL or favourite sports team: Richmond Tigers
Interests: Horse Racing, Getting all my family and friends involved with
horse racing, Cycling, A good coffee, and a good meal with friends.
Family: Married to Tammy with 1 son 5 yr old Oliver.
Prediction for 2013: Small time Australian owner operator to Win the Melbourne Cup 2013. What a dream.
Best Horse: Owned ; Shamoline Warrior, and Followed all time favourite Kiwi.
Favourite horse: Shamoline Warrior.
Favourite Racing Story: Sale first race for Shamoline Warrior. Missed the start, went back on the bend weaved and pushed through and flew home for a gutsy win in a maiden 1200m. Not bad for a stayer. Buzzing all the way home for the 4 hour home trip. Sharing this great moment with one of my best mates Craig.
Best Win Horse/Punt: Shamoline Warrior winning Norman Robinson on Caulfield cup day a buzz. Group 3 race.
Racing Dream: Every horse persons Dream. To win the Melbourne Cup
Why Delbridge Racing?: Great people, great communication, passionate about racing, and Delbridge Owners dreams too. Very Professional outfit. Love the Colours of Lime, black and white.