Date of Issue : 24 Jan 2007
Postmark : Flemington VIC 3031
Denomination : 12 x 50c
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Each year, Australia Post produces a stamp issue celebrating the lifetime achievements of one or more living Australians. 2007 Australia Post Australian Legends Award celebrates six greats of Australian horse racing – horse jockeys, renowned horse breeder and leading horse race caller. The stamps feature Scobie Breasley AM and Breasley riding Santa Claus to victory in 1964; Bart Cummings AM and Cummings with the Melbourne Cup in 2011; Roy Higgins MBE and Higgins riding Light Fingers in winning the Melbourne Cup in 1965; Bob Ingham AO and Ingham with Lonhro in 2004; George Moore OBE and Moore on Tulloch in 1960; as well as John Tapp OAM and Tapp in a race calling box during his final call at Rosehill Gardens in 1998.