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

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