The son of a leading trainer Kevin Thomson, Brent became the champion apprentice of New Zealand at the age of 16. He moved to Australia as a fresh-faced teenager to further his career earning the nickname ‘The Babe’ from the local racing press. Settling in Melbourne, he made his name on the hallowed Moonee Valley turf claiming 4 Cox Plate victories in the 1970s. In this episode Thomson opens up about his rise to stardom at such a young age, his formidable partnership with Dulcify and conquering the United Kingdom

<p>The son of a leading trainer Kevin Thomson, Brent became the champion apprentice of New Zealand at the age of 16. He moved to Australia as a fresh-faced teenager to further his career earning the nickname &lsquo;The Babe&rsquo; from the local racing press. Settling in Melbourne, he made his name on the hallowed Moonee Valley turf claiming 4 Cox Plate victories in the 1970s. In this episode Thomson opens up about his rise to stardom at such a young age, his formidable partnership with Dulcify and conquering the United Kingdom</p>

In 2020, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival will celebrate the 100th running of The Race Where Legends Are Made - The Ladbrokes Cox Plate.

In 2020, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival will celebrate the 100th running of The Race Where Legends Are Made - The Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Award winning journalists Andrew Rule and Leo Schlink will bring you the untold stories from those who made their name in the famous weight-for-age race - from Hugh Bowman on Winx, to Glen Boss on Makybe Diva and Greg Childs on Sunline.

<p>In 2020, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival will celebrate the 100th running of The Race Where Legends Are Made - The Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Award winning journalists Andrew Rule and Leo Schlink will bring you the untold stories from those who made their name in the famous weight-for-age race - from Hugh Bowman on Winx, to Glen Boss on Makybe Diva and Greg Childs on Sunline.</p>

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