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1976 - A MELBOURNE CUP TO REMEMBER

There were 78,500 people at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day 1976. Those still living, hold indelible memories of their visit to the historic course on the day mother nature threw a tantrum.

1976 - A MELBOURNE CUP TO REMEMBER

Matthew Smith

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MATTHEW SMITH GETS HIS HOMETOWN GROUP 1 AT LAST!

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MATTHEW SMITH GETS HIS HOMETOWN GROUP 1 AT LAST!

Nimalee’s win in Saturday’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes meant more to Matthew Smith than any of his four previous victories at racing’s elite level.

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WIDELY TRAVELLED HORSE HAS HUGE IMPACT ON MATTHEW SMITH’S TRAINING CAREER

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WIDELY TRAVELLED HORSE HAS HUGE IMPACT ON MATTHEW SMITH’S TRAINING CAREER

Fierce Impact’s original owners must have mixed feelings about the stallion’s slashing Group 1 Australian treble - Toorak Hcp, Cantala Stakes and Saturday’s Makybe Diva Stakes.

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IT'S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY

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IT'S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY

I was reminded of Matthew Smith’s background, as his 5 year old gelding Plymouth Road led all the way to win the 2400 metres BM 82 at Randwick on Saturday. Matthew was born and reared at Wangaratta in Victoria, which boasts one of the oldest country racetracks in Australia(1855). His Dad Christopher was a member of the Wangaratta Turf Club Committee, and a keen racehorse owner.