SANTA ANA LANE
very much because of nagging, niggling problems that he just struggled to overcome. “But when he did, he got stronger and better. His first real glimpse of true ability probably surfaced at Wagga in the Town Plate which is one of the toughest sprint races in country New South Wales. “But once he hit his straps, he was able to win Group 1 races across the nation,” Freedman said. After four years of brilliant racing, Santa Ana Lane is now retired and relaxing and residing at Living Legends where he brings much joy to visitors. And for Michael Ramsden and his friends, it seems that success on the sprinting side of racing is just as good as owning a stayer, considering eight Group 1 wins is hard to get out of any horse. Head down to the Horse Stalls to visit Santa Ana Lane and 2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin. They will also be parading in the Mounting Yard after races 2 and 4.
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