The build up to the '86 cox plate was like no other. The race itself surpassed all the hype and bill collins epic call ensured it will always be remembered as one of australias greatest racing moments.
My favourite horse of them all I was a little kid and can still remember watching this race live with my whole family nana granddad everyone. He crossed over into the mainstream consciousness of all Kiwis like no other horse has been able to do sunline came close to it but not quite. RIP big red “The Pride Of Ellerslie” the pride of all kiwis a hero for an entire generation of us.
No doubt for me the greatest race of all time and a great era for kiwi horse!!! Not only Bonecrusher and Our Waverley star but....... Sunline, Horlicks, Kiwi, Empire Rose and Mr McGinty!!!! Rest in Peace Big Fella...you gave me sporting memories that will stay with me until i die!!!
bone crusher one of the strongest race houses that you will ever see. but kingston town must go down as a champion. Kingston with 3 MS cox plates under his belt and 2nd in the Melbourne cup, he carried the in weight the grandstand that day, with idiot jockey that got into Kingston town too early in the straight cost him the race. Bone crusher A Champion horse and holds sound nice memories.
You think they were great, which is true and therefore correct. None of them would have been in the same race had Dulcify been around. He won a W S Cox Plate by 7 lengths on a track that didn't suit the big fellow. He's still the best I've seen in the last 45 years. 😁😂👍🍺
Had to laugh at Bill he said NZ owned or bred horses filled the first five places Bill says they might as well have some of these races in NZ. !t would save them taking the cup back!! Greatest race caller of all time and always will be. RIP Bill, us punters really miss you mate!
“Have they gone too early?” Bonecrusher an absolute champion but what an effort Our Waverley Star to sit three wide the whole race. Best Cox Plate finish ever.
I was lucky enough to be standing next to the fence 100 from the winning post, I have been to plenty of Cox Plates but that is by far the most exciting. The hair on the back of my neck still bristles every time I watch it. The noise of the crowd was unbelievable.
Bill said "Our Waverley Star will need to be Pharlap" @ about the 800m. The hair still stands up on my back watching these 2 greats fight out a magnificent finish. Truly legendary !! The crowd is electric as well.
the best race call of all time in my view. the best race of all time in my view. Our Waverley Star would have won for sure if the jockey had more patience and didn't race wide for more of the race than Bonecrusher.
you can only just hear it on this video but as they hit the line, Bill Collins thumps the desk or something in front of him. I remember on the day it was loud and clear - an electric race!
Bonecrusher is the clear winner he had to run longer being on the outside of Our Waverley Star. I'll never forget Bonecrusher my fave horse of all times.
The most fantastic horse race I have ever seen. To see "Big Red" who not only looked like Phar Lap but shared the same nick name win like that was an incredible once in a lifetime experience for me. But analytically had Our Waverley Star got a decent run in transit things may have turned out differently., but thank goodness it didn't, because I was on ......."B o n e c r u s h e r" !!!
There is an alternate audio only commentary (maybe Keith Haub) out there that is even better. It used to be the lead in for Des Coppin's handicapping show on a Friday night down inn EnZed. God I wish I could find it again.
One of my most memorable Haub calls is Kotare Chief's Auckland Cup win when he said the horse could lie down and have a rest due to being so far in front.
@@m.l.b.2908 Yeah the guy was a legend. Always enjoyed Alan Bright as well. He always used to say hello to us on the air when me and my bogan mates with boxes of Lion Red would be standing at edge of the birdcage at Trentham.
In my time, no other horse has captured the NZ public more than the Big Red.I was a big fan of Cardigan Bay - but lack of TV coverage and his early departure for the US made him less of an idol, than say - Delightful Lady...who was really the idol of Alexandra Park. Sunline was a champ, but not endeared to the kiwi public as much, because most of her big wins were across the ditch. But to contradict myself, Rough Habit was a champ that we took to heart - not just because he was a champ, but his plain looks and big heart and probably having the `Pumper' on him made him our champ - those Stradbroke victories are ridiculous. Sadly, we don't have a champ that we can take to heart nowadays - I'm not sure that there's budding champ out there.....be nice to have that sort of passion for a horse again.
Both great horses. A pity one of the great races ever,has to be run on one of the most ordinary tracks for thoroughbreds. A race like that should be run at Flemington. 😃
@@mjames4709 the main reason is that a track where major races are run,should give the runners a chance like Flemington which is the best metropolitan track in Victoria. Otherwise it could be at Sandown. Both good turf tracks.
@@dennispicone6801 true they’re both great and fair tracks, however The Valley has its challenges that makes winning the Cox Plate all the more interesting.
@@mjames4709being going to races all over Australia, except Western Australia and Tasmania since 1972. The Valley is one of the most unfair tracks in the world, not just Australia. It's an embarrassment. 😢😮
The build up to the '86 cox plate was like no other. The race itself surpassed all the hype and bill collins epic call ensured it will always be remembered as one of australias greatest racing moments.
Bonecrusher passed away today but will forever be remembered for this race.
+Shane O'Rourke Enjoyed this race and a great advert for racing.
He was a hero for New Zealand horse race followers
The only problem with this race is that someone had to come second. What a magnificent race
My favourite horse of them all I was a little kid and can still remember watching this race live with my whole family nana granddad everyone. He crossed over into the mainstream consciousness of all Kiwis like no other horse has been able to do sunline came close to it but not quite. RIP big red “The Pride Of Ellerslie” the pride of all kiwis a hero for an entire generation of us.
No doubt for me the greatest race of all time and a great era for kiwi horse!!!
Not only Bonecrusher and Our Waverley star but....... Sunline, Horlicks, Kiwi, Empire Rose and Mr McGinty!!!!
Rest in Peace Big Fella...you gave me sporting memories that will stay with me until i die!!!
bone crusher one of the strongest race houses that you will ever see. but kingston town must go down as a champion. Kingston with 3 MS cox plates under his belt and 2nd in the Melbourne cup, he carried the in weight the grandstand that day, with idiot jockey that got into Kingston town too early in the straight cost him the race. Bone crusher A Champion horse and holds sound nice memories.
You think they were great, which is true and therefore correct. None of them would have been in the same race had Dulcify been around. He won a W S Cox Plate by 7 lengths on a track that didn't suit the big fellow. He's still the best I've seen in the last 45 years. 😁😂👍🍺
@@dennispicone6801Lol, I gotta look that one up
@kevinsheldrick917 1979 Cox Plate Dulcify wiped the field that day
Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the memories Bonecrusher. Did us proud.
Bill Collins, what a call
"Bonecrusher responds to the whip...the roar of the crowd..." - wow what a call
What a champ, that replay gives me chills like watching a live race now!!
the greatest race of all time bar none
Bill Collins at his best.
Had to laugh at Bill he said NZ owned or bred horses filled the first five places Bill says they might as well have some of these races in NZ. !t would save them taking the cup back!! Greatest race caller of all time and always will be. RIP Bill, us punters really miss you mate!
Keith Phillips absolutely
brilliant....
I’m not into the races but always followed these great horses and will always remember watching this race the best EVER. Miss the Big Red ❤️
“Have they gone too early?” Bonecrusher an absolute champion but what an effort Our Waverley Star to sit three wide the whole race. Best Cox Plate finish ever.
I was lucky enough to be standing next to the fence 100 from the winning post, I have been to plenty of Cox Plates but that is by far the most exciting. The hair on the back of my neck still bristles every time I watch it. The noise of the crowd was unbelievable.
Thanks Big Red best race ever...be happy in the big paddock in the sky.
Trainer Frank Ritchie well deserved this win. He visited Bonecrusher every year after he was retired and was with him when he passed away :)
Furry Broccoli ❤️
Still my favourite race of all. I get goosebumps every time. Thanks for the memories. RIP Champs
Sent this to my nephew yesty , was telling me about champions , couldn't resist sending it with the caption " real champions" . Cheers 👌
Bill said "Our Waverley Star will need to be Pharlap" @ about the 800m.
The hair still stands up on my back watching these 2 greats fight out a magnificent finish. Truly legendary !! The crowd is electric as well.
Fired up, not Phar Lap.
'our wAVERLY STAR A WANNA BE PHARLAP'
@@robertmitchell2667clean your ears
Wow what a race!!!! I remember watching this as a kid on the tele with the old man, Grandfather and Uncles all riding Bonecrusher home.
Is it bad that I can recite this commentary word-for-word?
Not At All Be Proud Be Very Very PROUD!😂👲🏇
I always loved horse racing and loved Bonecrusher. What a horse! And he was a stock horse in his spare time…
Still gives me shivers listening to this brilliant call! Two great horses and a brilliant commentator- unforgettable.
Good by big fella, thanks for the memories.
the best race call of all time in my view. the best race of all time in my view. Our Waverley Star would have won for sure if the jockey had more patience and didn't race wide for more of the race than Bonecrusher.
Tai Pan ????BoneCrusher was on the outside the whole race?
Audio and video quality is very good. The race was simply exciting and a brilliant call by Bill Collins.
Bill "The Accurate One" Collins 1928-1997 Greatest Racecaller Ever Others Not Even Close This Call Is Total Evidence Of That Fact!🎙️👲🏇
RIP big fella.
British racing commentator Richard Hoiles wrote that Bill Collins' call was years ahead of its time.
RIP to a Great Horse
you can only just hear it on this video but as they hit the line, Bill Collins thumps the desk or something in front of him. I remember on the day it was loud and clear - an electric race!
Lance O'Sullivan on Waverly Star and Gary Stewart on Bonecrusher
The crowd is roaring it's head off. That Bonecrusher sure know where the line was.
beautiful! what a race!
Still the best race ever. Thanks to the two red giants of nz racing.
This is pure kiwiana. Should.be mandatory viewing for any kiwi wanting permanent residency
U should have to know the call from the moment they both come up the outside to get residency
I'm watching this while all my coworkers watch Melbourne cup in 5 mins. I'll turn up the volume and yell "bone crusher" hehe
JMcmstr08 😂
What a race, such a thrill to watch!
Dad was on Our Waverley Star and was on his way to collect at the 50m mark. Spewing.
Bonecrusher is the clear winner he had to run longer being on the outside of Our Waverley Star. I'll never forget Bonecrusher my fave horse of all times.
Enjoyed production values of this video - clear - widescreen Bravo !! Please post more horse racing videos !!
First time ive seen that, heard about it but never saw it till now, great race like Northerly and Freemason.
my favourite - toss up, Bonecrusher or Rough Habit....don't really matter - 2 absolute champs
We miss Bill, his passion converted those wavered before the tote to placing a bet
The most fantastic horse race I have ever seen. To see "Big Red" who not only looked like Phar Lap but shared the same nick name win like that was an incredible once in a lifetime experience for me. But analytically had Our Waverley Star got a decent run in transit things may have turned out differently., but thank goodness it didn't, because I was on ......."B o n e c r u s h e r" !!!
Fucking epic !!!!!!!!! Words don't do it justice !!!!!!!!!
This race makes me have dreams........ Both Bonecrusher and "Our" Waverley Star are deserving of this race but "there can be only one"!!!!!!!!
The sister of Gary Stewart, the rider of Bonecrusher was telling me they named a meat pie after Bonecrusher in New Zealand.
A great race.
I always thought a great quiz question would be who came 3rd in the 1986 cox plate lol🤣 The filbert of course!
I love Horse Racing, this was an Event on par with the Olympics.. Bonecrusher was a heck of a Horse
this is better than the melbourne cup.
There is an alternate audio only commentary (maybe Keith Haub) out there that is even better. It used to be the lead in for Des Coppin's handicapping show on a Friday night down inn EnZed. God I wish I could find it again.
One of my most memorable Haub calls is Kotare Chief's Auckland Cup win when he said the horse could lie down and have a rest due to being so far in front.
@@m.l.b.2908 Yeah the guy was a legend. Always enjoyed Alan Bright as well. He always used to say hello to us on the air when me and my bogan mates with boxes of Lion Red would be standing at edge of the birdcage at Trentham.
The race of the century
Still to this day the hair on the back of my neck get excited.
In my time, no other horse has captured the NZ public more than the Big Red.I was a big fan of Cardigan Bay - but lack of TV coverage and his early departure for the US made him less of an idol, than say - Delightful Lady...who was really the idol of Alexandra Park. Sunline was a champ, but not endeared to the kiwi public as much, because most of her big wins were across the ditch. But to contradict myself, Rough Habit was a champ that we took to heart - not just because he was a champ, but his plain looks and big heart and probably having the `Pumper' on him made him our champ - those Stradbroke victories are ridiculous. Sadly, we don't have a champ that we can take to heart nowadays - I'm not sure that there's budding champ out there.....be nice to have that sort of passion for a horse again.
I rode bone crusher that day
The field was good the build up was great but the race was better
a fucking champion
+michael oreilly can't you make a comment without using offensive language?
+Julia Davies, Well said!
Both great horses. A pity one of the great races ever,has to be run on one of the most ordinary tracks for thoroughbreds. A race like that should be run at Flemington. 😃
Why?
@@mjames4709 the main reason is that a track where major races are run,should give the runners a chance like Flemington which is the best metropolitan track in Victoria. Otherwise it could be at Sandown. Both good turf tracks.
@@dennispicone6801 true they’re both great and fair tracks, however The Valley has its challenges that makes winning the Cox Plate all the more interesting.
@@mjames4709being going to races all over Australia, except Western Australia and Tasmania since 1972. The Valley is one of the most unfair tracks in the world, not just Australia. It's an embarrassment. 😢😮
You don't margins like that to 3rd then right through the field today. That's just 2 great horses better than the best of the rest.
I wish Vo Rogue had competed in this.
Dandy a andy was my dad grandfathers horse
HELL BONE CRUSHER CODE
Here comes the New Zealanders lol
I think with better luck Waverley Star would have won
THE SAM KNIGHTS KILLER IS IN HELL YET KNOWS NOT
Bring it on skippy