Matthew Smith finds his Melbourne Cup Marvel

by | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Matthew Smith will break new ground after 20 years as a trainer when he saddles his first Melbourne Cup runner. Eight-year-old gelding True Marvel will be Smith’s long-awaited debut in Australia’s great race at Flemington on Tuesday. The French-bred galloper may not be the best credentialled galloper in Tuesday’s 3200m contest, but… Read More »

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