I worked at the gallopers as a photographer in the mid to late 1980s for a company that sold framed photographs of the race finishes. My photos weren't the official race finish, I stood on the side of the track just down from the finish line with a Pentax 6x7 and took a photo as they crossed the line.

Some of the regular punters would often ask me if I had any tips. I'd tell them to keep their money. They only asked once.