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Historic display on show at racecourse

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Historic display on show at racecourse

Historic display on show at Warrnambool Racing Club's Woodford Lounge during this week's three-day May Racing Carnival. It includes a silver cup from 1909 Grand Annual Steeplechase won by David Kelly's Mossbank. The display also includes an array of historic photos, race books, cards, trophies and the silks, riding boots and whip used by prolific Kevin Lafferty rider, J N (John) Williams. The items were drawn from the club's archives, his personal collection and from public donations.

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