Many years ago, 1956 to be exact, the VRC Hotham Handicap was held at Flemington Racecourse and there was an amazing photo finish result. Three horses crossed the finishing line simultaneously, namely Pandie Sun, Ark Royal and Fighting Force. After very close scrutiny of the photo finish photo, the judge could not split the trio,…
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Yarn Spinners: Melencolia
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