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OTI Gazette | Issue 59

In the 59th edition of the OTI Gazette, we have a chat to Sydney Cup-winning jockey, Ronnie Stewart, who happens to hold a Helicopter licence!

We also discuss the spring carnival, look at our upcoming runners, recent winners and Matt Stewart focuses on a few of the feel-good stories that have emerged. All that and much more!

A CONVERSATION WITH RONNIE STEWART

“I’d like to ride more good horses, and I do love riding abroad so if the opportunity was there I’d probably return to Singapore to ride. My father is Scottish so I would love to ride in England one day and experience that, though I am not sure how I would enjoy the weather. I’ve become quite spoilt when it comes to warm weather and sunshine!”


RACING IS ALIVE AND THRIVING

“Despite the naysayers and anti-racing folks’ opinions, the spring carnivals in both Melbourne and Sydney were a huge success. Crowds, although in restricted numbers, were allowed back to the track, betting turnover was up, six TV stations covered racing on certain days and all horses got through their races safely.”