Auckland Cup winner Trav to target Melbourne Cup

by | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

For New Zealand trainer Raymond Connors, the dream of having a Melbourne Cup runner has long simmered in the background — but that vision is now edging closer to reality with his talented stayer Trav. Connors has already proven himself in the major staying events across the Tasman, guiding Blood… Read More »

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