Special Melton victory ends 28-year drought

29 September 2025 | Terry Gange for Harnesslink
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Victorian hobby trainer Peter Wallis has broken a 28-year drought from the winner’s circle, preparing five-year-old gelding Orch (Lincoln Royal) to a victory at the Melton harness racing meeting on Friday night (Sept 26).

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