Breeding legend eyes local Cup

It took an absolute champion to deny local legend Barry Smith victory in his hometown Warrnambool Cup in 2000 when Mepunga Ben was edged out by the great Kantarn Bale, which like iconic breeder Smith is a member of GRV’s Hall Of Fame.

“Kantarn Bale was at his peak – what a dog he was – but he only beat Mepunga Ben by a half-head in the Warrnambool Cup and he also beat him narrowly in the Silver Chief,” Smith recalled ruefully.

Smith, who’s based at Mepunga East, approximately 20kms from Warrnambool, isn’t optimistic about going one better in Wednesday night’s Cup Read full article

Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2021/05/04/breeding-legend-eyes-local-cup/

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