This was everything he had ever wanted.
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Head of the emerging powerhouse Phoenix Thoroughbreds, he had just seen his horses finish first and second in a Group 1 at the biggest meeting there is. He even had Frankie Dettori, the world’s most famous jockey, execute the winning ride on Advertise.
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Published on 23 August 2025inThe Big Read
Last updated 19:30, 23 August 2025