This is an extract from a feature story that appeared on the Rockhampton Jockey Club’s website.
The comments in italic are ours.
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Local Trainer Tim Cook once stated “My mother always said she went into labour with me going to the Dingo races”.
Dingo? How apt is that.
This being the case, one can certainly say he was born to be in the racing industry.
Um. No comment.
Occupation?
Horse Trainer/ Farrier.
It used to be.
Pets?
2 dogs and heaps of horses.
Poor animals.
If you weren’t in racing, what would you occupation be?
School Teacher.
Thank God he wasn’t.
What do you love most about racing?
It is a great leveller.
Sure is.
Especially when you knock ’em down with a backhander.
Favourite Movie?
Police Academy.
Ha ha ha.
Favourite TV Show?
Doctor Doctor.
Vet, vet, vet!
Favourite NRL Team?