Racing is unpredictable by nature which is why the most expensive thoroughbred ever sold at auction in Victoria was beaten when making his debut on Sunday at Cranbourne by a horse whose dam cost $500.

Strategic Dead at 25

Darley have announced the sad passing of Group I winning sprinter and successful sire Strategic, who has succumbed to the infirmities of old age at Godolphin’s Woodlands Stud, where he was born almost 26 years ago.

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Danzero

6 wnrs, (1 sw) Illuminates

QUEST FOR FAME

5 wnrs, (1 sw) AICHI

Encosta De Lago

4 wnrs, (1 sw) Tudor

VOLCANIC PRINCE

4 wnrs, (1 sw) Rightson

Distant Music

2 wnrs, (1 sw) Upbeat

UNBRIDLED'S SONG

2 wnrs, (1 sw) MISS JUDGEMENT

Bianconi

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Coronation Shallan

Dracula

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Platelet

HENNESSY

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Strat's Flyer

Imperial Baron

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Haddle McDaddle

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