Confirmation was received this evening of the passing of champion jockey Roy Higgins MBE

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http://www.racenet.com.au/news/9824...Roy-Higgins-MBE

Oh no, one of the greatest ever.

Vale The Professor, you were one of the Greats!

I fully concur......Roy "The Professor" Higgins was indeed one of the best of a golden era(George Moore etc).
He had an ongoing battle with his weight and would have a cigar and a black coffee for breakfast and for a special treat would "indulge" in an orange.
His death leaves us with sadness but he left an enduring legacy R.I.P.

Roy was from the old school, a real character. He used to throw money to the punters on his way home at the track when he was riding high.
He always had to ride above his weight and still won it all.
There has been mention of a State funeral which would be a fitting tribute.
Rest In Peace Roy.

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Vale Roy,
My mate and I will never forget that day in Adelaide where you went to sleep in the saddle.
Binoculars on you we prayed "Wake up Roy ,Wake up, weve got money on ya horse"
Mercifully he did and Won.