edor 58 Report post Posted March 31, 2022 layed to rest today 97 years old a legend trained knights star that won the northen at ellerslie back in the 60/s trained in te aroha great turnout for a great mate of us all meomy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted March 31, 2022 Yes Ray trained Knight’s Star when he won the 1957 Great Northern Steeplechase ridden by Johnny Potter. Ray was also a part owner of Lord Lu who won the 1975 Wellington Hurdles ridden by Gary Bell. It was Gary’s third win in that race following Blueit in 1972 and War Path in 1973. meomy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampfox 94 Report post Posted March 31, 2022 ray trained at waihi beach for awhile.had my fathers horse there helping a tendon injury.few years ago now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meomy 971 Report post Posted April 2, 2022 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19570731.2.21 query=Knight’s+Star Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meomy 971 Report post Posted April 2, 2022 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19580528.2.15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meomy 971 Report post Posted April 2, 2022 Here's a few stories about Ray Demler's childhood days. Contributions like this are very important and tie in links with the importance of the wider picture why all Racecourse Reserves must stay as that. Ray Demler https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers?phrase=2&items_per_page=25&snippet=true&query=Ray+Demler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...