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Winchester transferred to Australia, returns to racing

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Winchester edges out Gio Ponti in Manhattan Handicap

Winchester edges out Gio Ponti in Manhattan Handicap

Multiple Grade 1 winner Winchester was shipped to Australia after being purchased by Rosemont Stud before being transferred to Malua Racing Stables, reports the Thoroughbred Times. Winchester was retired following a third-place finish in the W.L. McKnight Handicap in Novermber 2011. Malua Racing Stables plans to return Winchester to racing with a goal of running in the Melbourne Cup on Nov. 6.

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