Tara Talks Racing – This Week We Talk to Bennett Racing

Tara Madgwick - Monday September 8

In the wash up of last Saturday’s great day of spring racing there was no winner that meant more to his connections than Group I MVRC Moir Stakes victory Baraqiel, so our obvious guest this week had to be Nathan Bennett.

Some days are diamonds - Nathan Bennett accepts the trophy at Moonee Valley - image Reg Ryan / Racing Photos

Bennett Racing bought Baraqiel for $150,000 at Magic Millions in 2020 from the Arrowfield Stud draft and the path to G1 stardom has not been smooth, which is why the emotional scenes following his win are exactly why we all love racing.

The MVRC couldn't fit all the owners into the committee room! - image Grant Courtney

Find out how a former electrician with a passion for racing has become a very successful racehorse syndicator responsible for introducing people from all walks of life into racehorse ownership.

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We learn how Southport Tycoon has turned some of his owners into breeders, how Jimmy Recard got his name (it’s gold!) and we get a tip for a new season 2YO with Magic Millions aspirations, plus we’re talking Everest, did we see the winner last weekend?

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