Young Quinn

Young Quinn is one of the best known standardbred racehorses ever to come from New Zealand. He was named after Snowy Quinn a champion New Zealand sheep shearer, and was driven by the great Charlie Hunter. His record was phenonomenal, and he was sent out odds on on many occasions. He raced against the very best in horses like Mount Eden, Arapaho, Robalan and Lord Module. He was however beaten by the great Robalan in the New Zealand Cup.

Related Topics:
Standardbred - New Zealand - Charlie Hunter - Mount Eden - Arapaho - Robalan - Lord Module - New Zealand Cup

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In the Miracle Mile, Australia's premier mile, at Harold Park he won from barrier six, the outside draw on a very tight track, which was considered almost impossible. He later raced in the United States with mixed sucess.

Related Topics:
Australia - United States

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All in all, Young Quinn had 80 starts, for 44 wins, an excellent record.

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