Senior Sergeant Michael Mannix, born and raised in Nyah West, has at many times in his 36 years with Victoria Police thought that he'd "seen it all", but he knows the nature of the job will prove him wrong again.

"Even after 36 years, I know I'll continue to see something that I've never seen before," Sen-Sgt Mannix, now based at Wangaratta police station, said.

On Tuesday at Wangaratta Racecour...