Racing mourns the passing of Bebe Murray, a person that will be long remembered as a thorough gentleman and a popular racing identity.

Bebe was a regular at the Victorian Yearling Sales each year; however, he missed this year due to obvious illness.

He had a log innings as a trainer, 53 years first at Conjola, on the South Coast of New South Wales, before moving onto Kembla Grange 12 years later, where he enjoyed a lot of success.

The Australian Derby, Spring Champion Stakes, Canterbury Guineas and Ranvet Stakes, with Universal Prince, Victory Vein , Half Hennessy, Hussar’s Command and a host of others all stakes winners.

Bebe Murray was a great traine,r and a gentlemen, he will be surely missed, he is survived by his wife, Edie, and sons Paul and Graeme and their families.