We all know of Max Crockett one way or another, but no one knew him better than his wife, Cheryl.
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All but two weeks ago the Crockett family were faced with the news every person dreads, the news a loved one has passed.
The passing of Max Crockett unsurprisingly shook Mudgee and the entire racing community.
The Mudgee Cup came as the perfect opportunity to honour the horse breaker with jockeys wearing black armbands.
Mrs Crockett says the amount of tributes for her late husband has been something rather astounding.
“I honestly think it’s an honour because he’s so well known in the racing industry,” she said.
It’s been quite unbelievable.
- Cheryl Crockett
“He’s been in the industry since he was about 12 so he’s been around a very long time.”
On Friday, Cheryl was there doing what she does, preparing the horses for racing, the ultimate chance for her to get back out in the community.
“I was really looking forward to going today and getting out,” she said.
For the first time, Cheryl entered a horse under her own name, Balmain Girl, and will continue to do so in the future.
“I was pleased Racing NSW gave me the racing licence straight away, it was good,” she said.
They let me run the other filly the other day in Max’s name so that was good too.
- Cheryl Crockett
Balmain Girl ran tenth in the Craigmoor Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (1100 metres), with Bjorn Baker trained Terra Reign coming in first in the $30,000 race.
“I like her, she’s a sweetie.”
While it is obvious the Crockett’s are hugely involved in racing, Cheryl says her favourite part comes down to presentation, taking fashion on the field quite literally.
“I love getting them ready for the races, putting in the ribbons of their race colours,” she said.
“I am a show rider so I love the presentation.
If they don’t run well, at least they look good doing it.
- Cheryl Crockett