Frank Reys (c.1931–1984) was the first, and to date, only Australian Aboriginal jockey to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup when, in 1973, he rode to victory on Gala Supreme.
Reys' career began in Northern Queensland. He raced in North Queensland, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne and Victoria and rode his first winner in 1948 as a 16 year old. In his career as a jockey he had 1,329 winning rides, his 1973 Melbourne Cup win being one of his last. His last ride, also a win, was as a 45 year old in 1976.
Read more about Frank Reys: Heritage, Early Years, Career, Injuries, Trainer, 1973 Melbourne Cup, Death, Shelley Reys
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