WHARTON: Victorian stallions reign supreme after successful Hunter Cup night

16 February 2026 | Peter Wharton
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Victorian-based stallions ruled the roost in the feature events on the final night of the Summer of Glory carnival at Melton last Saturday.

Rock N Roll Heaven, who stands at Alabar Bloodstock, sired the back-to-back winner of the Group 1 $250,000 Sportsbet A. G. Hunter Cup in Swayzee, who is out of a mare by Art Major, who also stands at the famed Echuca nursery.

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