David Hegan puts mind to weighty Melbourne Cup task

by | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

With Melbourne Cup entries now closed, David Hegan can get to work on finalising how much weight each horse will carry in this year’s $8.5 million Group 1 at Flemington. And Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper said competition for spots could be harder than any other of the post-Covid years. Total… Read More »

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