Let's go back to 29 January 1977
The subject of top jockeys is one that could keep us tied up all day in debate.
Lucky Nicolaides has a treasure trove of pics at home and he sent us this one of a race back in 1977.
The jockey board in the background caught his attention.
Were there any top guys on there?
This is the race detail for interest’s sake:
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