Betting on a double

Published: 9:16PM Friday February 27, 2009

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You don't have to be a racing enthusiast to know the name Bonecrusher, the big red who's magical deeds have him mentioned in the same breath as that other mighty thoroughbred, Phar Lap.

Memories of Bonecrusher's daring do will be revived during the running of this country's richest ever race at Ellerslie on Saturday, as Shaun Ritchie, the son of Bonecrusher's trainer, Frank, goes after his own piece of New Zealand derby history.

Michael Holland and the Ritchie boy chasing big riches.

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