Melbourne Cup 2025 hopeful Trav headed for Australia

by krambohorse | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Melbourne Cup hopeful Trav has secured his passage to Australia following a strong showing over 2100m at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Bulls-based gelding, returning to the Auckland track for the first time since capturing the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) in March, produced a run that echoed his staying qualities…. Read More »

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