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We came, we saw, we left with our tails between our legs - but I've never seen anything quite like it
The Closutton assistant trainer with his diary from an ultimately unsuccessful trip to Melbourne
Patrick MullinsJockey
Vauban before finishing unplaced in the Melbourne CupCredit: Vince Caligiuri (Getty Images)
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”
Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz
Saturday
The plane lands with a thump. I’ve just finished the first two Lord of the Rings films, leaving the last one for the return journey. David Mullins, Kieran Stokes and I are downstairs; Paul Byrne is upstairs. It’s a recurring life theme.
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