Wharton: Colonial stallion's influence on racing and breeding

09 July 2025 | Peter Wharton
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Colonial bred stallions are making their presence felt whenever they are given reasonable stud chances. The results of metropolitan racing around the country last weekend and the national sires’ premierships emphasised this.

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