Tommy Berry’s 2012 Epsom-Metropolitan double with Fat Al and Glencadam Gold remains one of his most cherished moments in racing – but not just because of his Group 1 triumphs.
“I was very confident about Glencadam Gold’s chances and when I won the Epsom earlier on Fat Al, I knew I could get the double,” Berry said. “I remember walking back into the jockeys’ room after the Metropolitan and (late twin brother) Nathan jumped out of the shower and gave me a big hug. It was a special day.
“All those memories I was able to celebrate with Nathan really stand out to me because I don’t get to do that anymore.”
Meanwhile, Tommy Berry is having success in another racing code – as a greyhound owner.
Berry and fellow Sydney jockeys Brenton Avdulla, Kerrin McEvoy, Nash Rawiller, Regan Bayliss, Tom Sherry, Winona Costin, Jason Collett and jockey manager Tye Angland share in the ownership of Best On Ground, a brilliant winner of her only two starts.
Leading trainer Darryl Thomas sourced Best On Ground for owner Brad Canty before the jockeys bought shares in the promising greyhound.
Avdulla, who is currently on the injured list, has a passion for the greyhounds and formed the jockeys syndicate.
McEvoy, rider of three winners of The Everest and Melbourne Cup, said Best On Ground is his first foray into greyhound ownership.
“Best On Ground is showing a lot of promise and it’s been exciting,” McEvoy said.
