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Flying the flag from Flemington to Fannie Bay
Intro: Darwin and Melbourne may be at opposite ends of Australia, but when it comes to racing revelry – and at least one equine family – they are inextricably linked. Story: Of the 315 active racetracks in Australia, few are more different in setting than Flemington and Fannie Bay. The former hosted the first stakes... Read More
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Cost of living and the thoroughbred industry
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