Bob Hoysted holds a unique connection with the St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Amateur Football Club. On the St Bede’s side, he was the first protestant captain of the St Bede’s College first eighteen football side, winning their Best and Fairest award in 1941. On the Mentone side, he won the club’s Jack Titus Cup in 1942. Something of an all-round sportsman, Bob belonged to a five-generation racing family and went on to become one of Australia’s best trainers from his Mentone stables. Equally at home with training sprinters or stayers, some of the many champions he trained included Rose of Kingston, winner of the VRC Oaks and AJC Derby; Blue Diamond winners Aare and Love A Show; and Sydeston, winner of the Caulfield, Moonee Valley and Sandown Cups. In 1978, Bob took over the training of brilliant two year old sprinter Manikato after the death of his brother Bon. Manikato was recognised as Australia’s champion sprinter and won 29 times including twelve Group One races (and an amazing five consecutive William Reid Stakes). This was an incredible training feat when you consider the horse had ‘dicky’ legs and had previously bled. Bob was President of the Australian Trainers’ Association for 12 years and was inducted into the Hall of Australian Trainers’ Association Fame in 2008. He was also awarded an OAM for services to horse training. Bob Hoysted passed away on 09 May 2014. He is survived by his wife, Iris, and daughters Merilyn and Rhonda. Condolances from the Board Chair, Committees, Players and Members.