Ben Xiriha searching for Cup glory at Wangaratta on Sunday

07 March 2025
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Young reinsman Ben Xiriha is on the hunt for his first country cup victory as he sets sights on both the pacing and trotting features this Sunday night at Wangaratta.

The 22-year-old will take the reins on the Tony Xiriha-trained Sunstar in the Yarrawonga Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wangaratta Pacing Cup, where he will start from barrier six in the 2210-metre event.

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