Manuel (foaled 27 September 2013 - 24 January 2020) was a

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winning

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n thoroughbred racehorse.

Background

Manuel was sold at the 2015 Inglis Easter yearling sale for A$240,000.

Racing career

Manuel won the 2019

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when leading all the way at odds of 20/1. This was Manuel's first attempt at a

race.

Death

On the 24 January 2020, Manuel was euthanised at

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after suffering severe injuries when falling in the

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References

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