Tara Talks Racing - Long Live the Aussie Bred Stayer

Tara Madgwick - Monday November 10

Massive week of stakes racing behind us and we’re all a bit carnival weary, but we can take heart from the fact the Aussie bred stayer has not yet joined the Tasmanian Tiger on the path to extinction.

The Aussie bred stayer is not extinct just yet! - image Grant Courtney

We’re talking carnival, sales and whether Angel Capital has what it takes to get past Jimmy! Click here to read more about our Aussie breds at the Cup Carnival.

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