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Linga Longa Olympics a huge success

6th Aug 2013

Well the Linga Longa Olympics are over for another year, we had a great turnout of competitors and spectators on Sunday August 4th. Combine that with a great sense of friendly rivalry and the day was a huge success raising over $115,000 for the [Children’s Cancer Institute Australia(http://www.ccia.org.au/)], [4tracks4 kids(http://4tracks4kids.com.au/)] and the local public school, which is a fantastic result for a small village like Gundy. It’s testament to all those people who were so generous with their time in organising the event and those who kindly donated all of the great items for the auction and the sponsors of the various challenges.

Stewart and Jenny Barr of Lilivale Stud purchased the 10% of the Snitzel filly that was kindly donated by Gerald Ryan while the one month of training fees that were donated by a number of leading trainers were well sort after and the Dane Shadow nomination was purchased by Richard McClenahan of Dartbrook vets. This event is so unique as it shows how much the combined efforts of the Hunter breeding industry, local businesses and the local community can achieve when they come together to support such deserving causes.

We would love to say a big THANK YOU to all who supported the event so generously and in so many ways, the list is far too long to print here however thanks to all of you..

Results: 1st - Minnamurra Magic 2nd - The Linga Longa Lads 3rd - Patinack Boys