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8 From a Kiwi stable of just a dozen horses, trainers Bev and Ken Kelso produced the 2023 Australian Guineas winner, Legarto, which is the first New Zealand-trained horse to take out the top honours. A DREAM COME TRUE
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12 GOING AT A DIFFERENT PACE
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Group 3 winner Widgee Turf was taken in by the legendary horse family the Egans following his retirement and is now living a quiet but fulfilling life in the high country of Victoria.
As King Charles takes the reins of the Royal family’s thoroughbred interests, their loyal Bloodstock and Racing Advisor, John Warren CVO is hoping that a strong, tough Australian filly at this year’s Royal Ascot meeting will bring some joy. ALL THE KING’S HORSES
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We reflect on the legacy left behind by jockey Dean Holland, who was tragically taken too soon. VALE DEAN HOLLAND
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Mariah Kaminski has loved horses her entire life. Now, whilst running Stonewood Agistment Farm at Mornington and working as a pre-trainer and strapper for stables keeps her busy, she wouldn’t have it any other way. A LIFELONG LOVE TAJ ROSSI: THE BEST 3YO FOR BART AND ROY Taj Rossi blazed a trail of success in the spring of 1973, and we look back at his remarkable career. 50 years on, Flemington will once again host the final of the Taj Rossi Series in July. 24
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