11 THE IRON BAR This award is presented in honour of Jim Houlahan OAM. James Joseph “Jim” Houlahan (1913-2007) a legend of the the Australian turf and member of the Australian Racing and Warrnambool Racing Club Hall of Fame. The Iron Bar acknowledges the most important event in Jim's life, when as a nineteen year old, he rushed to the aid of his father who was being gored by an Ayrshire Bull. This instinctive act of courage prevented a tragedy and epitomises the values exhibited by Jim throughout, his life and his illustrious career in jumps racing. The Iron Bar award is presented annually at the May Carnival to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. 2020 Ric McIntosh 2021 Brett Scott 2022 Bill Gibbins AM & Iolanda Gibbins 2023 Des Roberts 2024 Des Williams 2025 Michael Lucas Iron Bar Recipients 2013 Mark Primmer 2014 George Taylor 2015 Colin McKenna AM 2016 Eric Musgrove 2017 Margaret Lucas 2018 Symon Wilde 2019 Gai Waterhouse AO
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