Toorak Handicap

Question
I have been keeping records of all Group One races conducted in Australia since the graded system was implemeneted in the 79/80 season. For several years I have been trying to find details on the "VRC Toorak Handicap", I have spend many hours on the internet, librarys and book shops but as yet can not find the following information:

Jockey and Trainers of the following winners of the VATC IXL / TOORAK Handicap - GP1

Manora (1979) Torbek (1980) Penny Edition (1981) Magari (1982)Showmeran (1983) Mr Ironclad (1984)

These are the only details I need to complete my records, besides keeping race details I have also recorded breeding (sire/dam/dam sire)of every horse that has won or placed at Groupo One level since 1979.

Your help here would be greatly appreaciated.

Steve  

Answer
Hi Steve,
        My claim of not knowing all the answers but knowing who will know is right again! Enjoy,

Further to your email concerning the trainers and riders of Toorak Hcp winners from 1979 to 1984, I provide the following; trainer, then rider:
1979- Manaroa-  A.W. Smith, R.J. Skelton
1980- Torbek- W.H. Walters, M.Campbell
1981- Penny Edition- B.J. Ralph, D.Short
1982- Magari- R.S.McDonald, R.Heffernan
1983- Showmeran- K.Newman, G.Doughty
1984- R.E. Hoysted, P.Jarman
Regards,
Don
PS: Note Manaroa not Manora!