The Unraveling of a Racing Icon: Gavin Eades' Fall from Fame Gavin Eades was once the toast of Australian racing, a flamboyant and talented jockey who rode some of the most thrilling victories in the sport's history.
However, his career has been marked by controversy, including a stint on the disqualified persons list last year after making abusive phone calls.
Eades' troubles began long before his latest ban from Racing Victoria, which has seen him warned off indefinitely for allegedly failing to cooperate with stewards in an investigation.