Palmetto a Diamond in the rough

by | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Five Diamonds contender Palmetto is yet to win beyond 1600 metres, but trainer John Sargent has no qualms about him extending to 1800 metres in the $2 million showpiece. The tough gelding booked his spot in Saturday’s race with a fighting victory in the Prelude (1500m) and Sargent said that on pedigree… Read More »

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