A legacy
of loyalty

Born in Melbourne, Victoria. He was the son of a jockey who won the 1943 Caulfield Cup.

Achieved his first professional win at Flemington Racecourse in the Braybrook Handicap.

Won his first of four Melbourne Jockeys' Premierships.

Won his 1st Melbourne Cup aboard Think Big for trainer Bart Cummings.

Won his 2nd Melbourne Cup on Think Big, achieving rare back-to-back victories on the same horse.

Won his 3rd Melbourne Cup aboard Arwon, this time for trainer George Hanlon.

White was renowned for his "cotton hands"—a riding style that relied on balance and gentle encouragement rather than the whip.

Won his 4th Melbourne Cup on Hyperno, equalling Bobby Lewis’s long-standing record of four wins in the race.

He famously maintained such a "cool" composure that he was known to take naps in the jockeys' room right up until minutes before the Melbourne Cup.

Captured the W.S. Cox Plate at Moonee Valley riding the legendary Rubiton.

He shares the record for the most Melbourne Cup wins by a jockey (4) with Bobby Lewis.

Inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the sport.

Officially retired from professional riding with a career total of 2,112 winners and 60 Group 1 victories.

Inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a battle he fought privately and with great dignity for nearly two decades.

His wife of over 40 years, Lauris, passed away from emphysema.

Passed away at the age of 78, on the eve of the Cox Plate—a race he had famously won 35 years prior.