Hamilton: The swings and roundabouts of Grand Circuit racing

20 September 2021 | Adam Hamilton
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DAVID Moran knows the importance of looking ahead and not back in this game.

It would’ve been pretty easy to sulk a little when his stable star Lochinvar Art was sidelined indefinitely in his prime and then have NSW Derby winner Patsbeachstorm mysteriously and frustratingly lose his mojo.

But Moran has kept his focus and the opportunities are flowing, big time.

Not only is he a man in demand with the powerhouse Emma Stewart/Clayton Tonkin stable, but he was booked yesterday (Sunday) to drive champion pacer and clear favourite King Of Swing in the $300,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup on October 9.

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