86 years old (Born on June 05, 1938)
Happy Birthday, Roy! Another year gallops by, and you're still ahead of the pack—though we know keeping your weight down was always tougher than winning the Melbourne Cup. Your legendary rides in the '60s and '70s proved that gravity had nothing on your determination!From Flemington to Caulfield, you rode into history with unmatched skill and humor. Even today, jockeys envy how effortlessly you balanced fame (if not scales). May this birthday bring fewer weigh-ins and more cake slices—you've earned it! Here's to celebrating a true champion whose legacy remains timelessly inspiring—and delightfully lighter-hearted than his diet ever was.
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