LESTER Piggott and George Moore on one racetrack will evoke memories of a golden era in British racing back in the mid-1960s - but that's the way it will be at Taipa racecourse in Macau today.
Piggott, the 58-year-old happy wanderer of the world's racecourses, samples the delights of Taipa racing for the first time and Moore, retired in Queensland after a decade and a half of total success as a Hong Kong trainer, is a guest of the Macau JockeyClub.
Legendary riders both - with Moore capping his magnificent career in the saddle with a tremendous training stint in Hong Kong - they would have a few memories over which to reminisce.
Moore rode for one incredible year in England in 1967. He got the chance when Piggott opted to go freelance leaving the Warren Place stables of Sir Noel Murless who promptly responded to the shock move by bringing in Moore from the other end of the world.
It only lasted 12 months, but what a year it was. Moore capped it by winning the Derby on Royal Palace having earlier tasted Classic success on Fleet in the 1,000 Guineas.
It's all history now, of course, but these two giants of the turf will meet today on what is definitely one of world racing's outposts, Macau.
But full marks to the MJC for doing their utmost to put on a day to remember and with Piggott riding for the first time, a competitive Derby, a lucky draw and a full programme of racing, there should be no lack of public support.