G1 winning jockey Peter Mertens passes away

by | Jun 25, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Former Group 1-winning jockey Peter Mertens has sadly passed away at the age of 58 after a battle with illness. Mertens enjoyed an illustrious 35-year career, amassing over 2,100 wins, including seven Group 1 victories in Victoria and South Australia. Notable among his triumphs were the 1999 Futurity Stakes and… Read More »

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