Zac Lloyd set for second Melbourne Cup ride on Athabascan

by | Oct 24, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Sydney’s champion apprentice Zac Lloyd has been confirmed to ride Athabascan in the 2024 Melbourne Cup. This will mark Lloyd’s second Melbourne Cup appearance, following his debut last year aboard Kalapour, where he finished 20th. Despite the result, Lloyd described his first Cup experience as unforgettable. Athabascan, trained by John… Read More »

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