The colt however made an inauspicious debut at Sydney's Harold Park as a two-year-old when he fell, as a short priced favourite.

He started in an incredible seven consecutive Miracle Miles at Harold Park (one of Australia's Grand Circuit races which is invitation only) winning once in 1976 beating Don't Retreat and Hondo Grattan in a time of 1.58.4.

He became known as the 'Nellie Melba' of trotting as he was retired to stud on several occasions only to be brought back to racing again successfully at the top level.

He won many feature races other than the Miracle Mile such as the Sir Clive Uhr Championship at Albion Park in Brisbane in 1975[9] and 1977[10] and the Winfield Cup in Melbourne in 1977 where he defeated Pure Steel and Rip Van Winkle.

Harness racing was featured weekly on Saturday night TV as part of the popular live variety show The Penthouse Club.

In the early 1990s Paleface Adios was included in a satirical song honouring Australian sporting legends presented by Graham and The Colonel on ABC TV's The Late Show.