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A former top jockey has revealed how Kerry Packer made millions at the races after his cheeky sledge convinced the media mogul to bet big on his 'unbeatable' horse.
Champion rider Greg Hall revealed this week the late billionaire added $20million to his fortune after their trackside chat during Derby Day at Flemington back in 1993.
Hall was on board Victorian stayer Mahogany as he made his way to the mounting yard when Packer approached.
'I'm standing [next to] this bloke who's worth $12 billion, and I've got $12,' Hall told That's Racing on Tuesday night.
'He used to call me boy or son, and he said "What do you think boy? Do you think this so and so can win?"
A former top jockey has revealed how Kerry Packer (pictured at Derby Day in 2001) made millions at the races after his cheeky sledge convinced the media mogul to bet big on his 'unbeatable' horse
'And I said "How much have you had on it"? He said, "What do you mean son? How much have I had on it", and I said "Well,
