Graham Ireland

Graham Ireland was a popular jockey who overcame some early setbacks to be a regular in the top 10 jockeys in the 1970s. He later became a steward and was chief steward at Caloundra for many years before retiring in 2011. His best wins included: Queensland Guineas (Beau Cera), Ipswich Cup (History), Brisbane Handicap (Sailmaker), QTC Lightning (Captain Kirk, Seekers Gold), Bribie Handicap (Sidalo), Koomeela Stakes (Beau Cera), Golden Horseshoe (Tramp), Labour Day Cup (All Fashion), McDougall Stakes (Lleona's Joy, Shail, Isvestia), City Handicap (Smokey Civey), Frawley Stakes (Combo), J.J. Lynch Stakes (Prince Lysander), Sapling Stakes (Tramp), Freshman Stakes (Ima Smokey), Lialla Stakes (Lleona Joy), Rockhampton Cup (Jungle Hunter), Ross Stakes (Nicard), Tatt's Mile (History), BTC Stakes (Roco Little).