Turf Monthly

GEORGE MOORE

eorge Moore is undisputedly one of the world’s great jockeys. He was one of the original inductees into the Racing Hall of Fame and not one person would dispute his selection. “Cotton Fingers” was simply without peer on the Australian racetracks of the 1950’s and 60’s, and right up there with the best in the world.

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