Star Queenslander Leap To Fame draws perfectly for Victoria Cup

08 October 2024
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Leap To Fame's stranglehold on Victoria Cup favouritism became vice-like after a "perfect" barrier draw in Saturday night's $300,000 Group 1 feature at Melton.

The $3.2 million-earner will start the hottest favourite in the 50-year history of the race they call the Cox Plate of harness racing.

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