Tara Talks Racing – Episode 11

Tara Madgwick - Monday November 11

We’re wrapping up the G1 races from Champions Day discussing riding tactics, unconventional creatures, the stakes racing circus, 1st season sires, Yulong’s excellent spring, women in racing, some unraced 2yo's to follow and how to name a Wootton Bassett!

 

 

 

 

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