Star jockey impressed with Melbourne Cup mount Al Riffa

by | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Mark Zahra is already a two-time Melbourne Cup winner and was suitably impressed with his latest ride Al Riffa after sitting on the stayer for the first time at Werribee. Zahra headed to the Werribee quarantine centre on Wednesday to ride Al Riffa in preparation for the Melbourne Cup (3200m)… Read More »

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