The By Andrew Dowdell
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olly McKechnie’s phone has been ringing off the hook – and a stable of 65 horses doesn’t run itself, even when one of the yard is the people’s favourite for the Melbourne Cup. McKechnie’s partner is Horsham trainer Paul Preusker, who prepares the lightly raced Surprise Baby at the couple’s stables just outside the Wimmera centre. Surprise Baby was bought cheap several years ago and despite racing just 13 times, is one of the favourites for the Melbourne Cup on November 3. “It has certainly been a busy time but I am not complaining at all – you wish for a horse like this every day of the week, so it is very exciting,” McKechnie said. “There’s something about this horse that has captured the imagination of people and he seems to be a real favourite for the general public.” McKechnie said the possibilities were endless for Surprise Baby. “I think it’s the rags to riches thing, he was bought for very little money by a group of loyal owners who have really deserved the success they are getting now,” she said.
Holly McKechnie with Melbourne Cup favourite Surprise Baby
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