2023 Warrnambool Racing Carnival - Day Three Highlights (Pictures)

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Last updated: Thu 04 May 2023 09:25

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The final day of the 2023 Warrnambool Carnival was run on May 4
The Maher & Eustace-trained Rockstar Ronnie led throughout in the Grand Annual Steeplechase
Local trainer Maddie Raymond claimed the Warrnambool Cup with Rolls
See the best of the action below

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2023 Warrnambool - Day 3

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Spectators arrive ahead of Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Spectators arrive to the Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Beers sit in a makeshift bar during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of crowds during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Fashions on the field entrants stand on stage during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller riding Circle The Sun winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller poses with connections and parents Nash Rawiller and Sarah Rawiller after winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller poses with father Nash Rawiller and grandfather Keith Rawiller after winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of horses hooves in the heavy track during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Punters drink from a makeshift bar during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view racegoers during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of racegoers during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: John Allen riding Our August Rose winning Race 4, the Catanach's Jewellers F&M BM70 Handicap at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Getty)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Spectators watch on during fashions on the field during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: A general view of The Standard 3YO BM70 Handicap in front of the car park during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Crowds watch the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase from a home during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Steven Pateman riding Stern Idol after not completing the race in Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rockstar Ronnie ridden by Chris McCarthy leads the pack in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of the huge crowd on the famous hill before Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie won Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy rides Rockstar Ronnie (left) to victory in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rockstar Ronnie ridden by Chris McCarthy leads a pack through the paddock as it wins the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rockstar Ronnie ridden by Chris McCarthy leaps over a hurdle as it wins the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie winning Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy celebrates riding Rockstar Ronnie to victory in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Trainer Ciaron Maher watches on in the Mounting Yard during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace riding Rolls winning Race 9, the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace rides Rolls to victory in the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace celebrates riding Rolls to victory in the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Crowds watch on during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Linda Meech rides Pythagoras to victory in the No Fuss Event Hire BM64 Handicap during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Linda Meech riding Pythagoras winning Race 10 , the No Fuss Event Hire Bm64 Handicap, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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The final day of the 2023 Warrnambool Racing Carnival was completed on May 4, with Thursday's program highlighted by Rockstar Ronnie's victory in the Grand Annual Steeplechase.

All of the best action from The 'Bool can viewed below, or played in the picture gallery at the top of the page.

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Spectators arrive ahead of Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Spectators arrive to the Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Beers sit in a makeshift bar during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of crowds during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Fashions on the field entrants stand on stage during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller riding Circle The Sun winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller riding Circle The Sun winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller riding Circle The Sun winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller poses with connections and parents Nash Rawiller and Sarah Rawiller after winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Campbell Rawiller poses with father Nash Rawiller and grandfather Keith Rawiller after winning Race 1, the Hammonds Paints Champion Novice Hurdle, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of horses hooves in the heavy track during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Punters drink from a makeshift bar during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view racegoers during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of racegoers during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: John Allen riding Our August Rose winning Race 4, the Catanach's Jewellers F&M BM70 Handicap at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Getty)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: John Allen riding Our August Rose winning Race 4, the Catanach's Jewellers F&M BM70 Handicap at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Getty)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: John Allen riding Our August Rose winning Race 4, the Catanach's Jewellers F&M BM70 Handicap at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Getty)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: John Allen riding Our August Rose winning Race 4, the Catanach's Jewellers F&M BM70 Handicap at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Getty)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Spectators watch on during fashions on the field during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: A general view of The Standard 3YO BM70 Handicap in front of the car park during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Crowds watch the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase from a home during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Steven Pateman riding Stern Idol after not completing the race in Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rockstar Ronnie ridden by Chris McCarthy leads the pack in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: General view of the huge crowd on the famous hill before Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie won Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy rides Rockstar Ronnie (left) to victory in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rockstar Ronnie ridden by Chris McCarthy leads a pack through the paddock as it wins the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rockstar Ronnie ridden by Chris McCarthy leaps over a hurdle as it wins the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie winning Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie winning Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie winning Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy celebrates riding Rockstar Ronnie to victory in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy celebrates riding Rockstar Ronnie to victory in the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chris McCarthy riding Rockstar Ronnie winning Race 7, the Brandt Grand Annual Steeplechase, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Trainer Ciaron Maher watches on in the Mounting Yard during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace riding Rolls winning Race 9, the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace rides Rolls to victory in the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace rides Rolls to victory in the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace celebrates riding Rolls to victory in the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Harry Grace riding Rolls winning Race 9, the Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Crowds watch on during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Linda Meech rides Pythagoras to victory in the No Fuss Event Hire BM64 Handicap during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Linda Meech rides Pythagoras to victory in the No Fuss Event Hire BM64 Handicap during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Linda Meech riding Pythagoras winning Race 10 , the No Fuss Event Hire Bm64 Handicap, during Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racing Club on May 04, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)