New Zealand's George Kennedy is enjoying a successful campaign in Queensland. The four-time Australian champion is third in the

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1. New Zealand's dominance of Australia's best 3-year-old races may not be over yet.

2. Waitak began his Queensland campaign with an unplaced effort at Eagle Farm, but co-trainer Andrew Scott is certain he will be a better horse next start.

3. Kiwi 3-year-olds have had a remarkable season in Australia, with Group 1 wins to Sharp 'N' Smart, Legarto, Prowess and Pennyweka, continuing from Dark Destroyer and Pinarello winning the major 3-year-old races at the Queensland carnival last year.

4. This year's New Zealand team in Queensland looks set to be smaller, as so many of our elite 3-year-olds were good enough to race, and win, at the richer Victorian and New South Wales carnivals.

     New Zealand’s dominance of Australia’s best 3-year-old races may not be over. The country has taken home the top spot in the last three editions of the Melbourne Cup, with the last victory coming in 2013. But Australia’s racing industry is not resting on its laurels. The country is now focusing on developing its own talent, and this is starting to pay off.

     The Melbourne Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious races. It is also one of the most competitive. This year’s edition saw a record number of entries, with over 60 horses competing. The race was won by New Zealand’s Black Caviar, who was ridden by jockey Kerrin McEvoy. Black Caviar is the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup three times.

     Australia’s racing industry is now focusing on developing its own talent. This is starting to pay off. The country has won the top spot in the last three editions of the Melbourne Cup, with the last victory coming in 2013.

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