In the grand theatre of Caymanas Park, where fortunes rise and fade, Saturday’s (July 19) 10-race card offered more than just galloping hooves and flying turf—it delivered a stirring moment of sporting nostalgia.
A journeyman, a throwback, a living legend, Ian “Dolly Baby” Spence, turned back the hands of time in exquisite fashion.
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Ian 'dolly baby spence the grand master of the saddle is one word ACTIVE.its a throwback to the 70's when daddy dog" ARTHUR JONES held sway amongst the youngsters. dolly only proves his love for his profession but the grit and dedication to last over forty in the saddle.
He has the record of having his first three (3) winners disqualified back in 1980 when he was an apprentice. the first two were BLACK JACK ,EXCELLENCE and the third i dont recall now,if you look at his body posture in the irons you cant tell this icon of the pigskin is in his latter years. great job DOLLY,