Sam Kavanagh loses battle to cancer

by | Dec 14, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Sam Kavanagh, a New South Wales-based horse trainer and the son of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mark Kavanagh, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 38 after battling illness. Despite early success, Kavanagh faced significant challenges in his career. In 2015, he received a lengthy ban from racing for… Read More »

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