Jericho Cup provides something money can't buy

The first "Pop-Up" race was held in 1918 on the Jordan River. The original official Jericho came a year later. It's a little bit more grassroots and has a bit less money than the current "Everest" which is the world's richest race on turf.

Bill The Bastard won the Jericho Cup at Warrnambool on Sunday. Jackie Mullagh rode him bareback because his partner had lost a leg. Mick Ormond's grandfather rode for the Light Infantry in Gallipoli in 1918. Sargent, a Kiwi Anzac won at The Bool. He is the breeder part-owner of Bastida.

Bill Gibbins started a trucking company called FCL and later sold it to LinFox. He bought Raelene's Boyle and offered her 1972 Olympic Silver Medal in 1997. Gibbs is also involved in charity work. He is not shy about racing and the engagement with community and audience. The Jericho Cup is a calendar favourite.

Bill Gibbins started the Jericho Cup in Warrnambool in December 2015. He has been involved with the event for three years. It is a three-mile race through the paddocks. The event is valuable to the community and the racing. Light Infantry from Australia and New Zealand have been invited to take part in tent-pegging events. Gibbon was in hospital dialysis. He is still involved in the organisation. His business partner RV took over the business. They have a calendar of qualifying races across Australasia. There are fields for the Cup and Consolation. This year's field is for The Cup.

Gibbins went to hospital on Oaks Eve because he felt unwell. He is in hospital now and is hoping to be out by Friday. Gibbin believes that racing should focus on the horse and promote the positives. He grew up on Melbourne Cup and believes it should be given back to the fans. The horse is an amazing and amazing worker. It is also a source of livelihood. There are many positives to racing.