Top trainers farewell their rugby league playing Pop
Top Queensland trainers Toby and Trent Edmonds have farewelled their dad and pop Don ‘Bandy’ Adams, a Kangaroos representative and NSW rugby league star.
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Stop stalling, GC upgrades need green light
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Rothfire doing things young Buff couldn’t do
Robert Heathcote declared Rothfire the most exciting horse he’s had since Buffering, while jockey Robbie Fradd gave his seal of approval to take on the best in Sydney after the gelding bolted in again at Doomben.
Rothfire still a steal after costly email scam
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Gator must lift again to tick Group 1 box
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Nathan’s racebook: Don’t be afraid of the Wolf
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