Why Jamie Kah is riding for Waller in the Melbourne Cup
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Why Jamie Kah is riding for Waller in the Melbourne Cup

Star jockey Jamie Kah has picked up a ride for champion trainer Chris Waller in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

  • byDamien Ractliffe

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The Caulfield Cup was the one place to cheer for an emergency

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  • byPeter Ryan