Melbourne Cup bid likely for Willie Mullins’ Royal Ascot winner

by | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Trainer Willie Mullins could have another live Melbourne Cup contender waiting in the wings, as Belloccio achieved the same feat as Vauban when taking the Copper Horse Handicap (2800m) on day one of Royal Ascot. Stablemate Vauban was an impressive victor of the race twelve months ago and used that success as… Read More »

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