Winona Costin out for family breakthrough in Melbourne Cup

by | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Jockey Winona Costin has a long family association with the Melbourne Cup. One of four female jockeys riding in Australia’s greatest race at Flemington on Tuesday, Costin is hoping to break the families ‘duck’ in the 3200m handicap. Costin’s great-grandfather on her father’s side Larry Wiggins rode Akbar into second place… Read More »

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