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Why it’s second time lucky for the owner of Derby Day favourite

James Thomson
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Matt Hill can barely contain his excitement.

For Australia’s premier race caller, there’s always something special about Derby Day, which is known in racing circles as Christmas Day for punters. But after 18 months calling in front of empty grandstands and lawns, Hill can’t wait to welcome back the crowds on Saturday at Melbourne’s first post-lockdown event.

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James Thomson is senior Chanticleer columnist based in Melbourne. He was the Companies editor and editor of BRW Magazine. Connect with James on Twitter. Email James at j.thomson@afr.com

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