Well said Beagle(Hoss?),
I also remember those days....but I'm probably not as old as you.....!
I remember in Feb or Mar '69 George rode Special Girl in a lead-up race to the Slipper. As she was so brilliant she soon went to the lead by approx 10lengths and maintained this to the last furlong(2oom).
Then George "nursed" this brilliant filly to the line....a practice which was prevalent in those days.
However, George miscalculated and eased Special Girl down virtually to a walk but unknown to him a horse named Cyron(approx 100-1) flashed down the outside and nearly grabbed victory.
George was gently dealt with by the stewards and things unfolded onto the Golden Slipper when the superior colt, Vain, blitzed all contenders with Special Girl finishing down the track(injured).
Great memories,

Cheers.