IT remains one of the most devastating come-from-behind victories ever witnessed in a major age classic on Australian tracks. When General Jeff not only overcame the handicap of box six, but also a tardy start, to take out the 1980 National Derby, he stamped himself as one of the best sprinters of his, or any other, generation.
Trained by Christine Coleman, General Jeff was a beautifully-bred white and fawn dog by Ungwilla Lad out of Odious. Both sire and dam were former champion sprinters trained by Jim and Christine Coleman.
General Jeff was plagued throughout his short 27-start career by nagging ‘track Read full article
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