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Vicky Leonard
@vickyleo
Lover of thoroughbreds, racing, marketing & tech. Owner & MD @kickcollective & @ttrausnz. Founder @kickupforracing 🇦🇺 // @lightupracing 🇺🇸
Sydney, New South Wales
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Apr 12
    The GoFundMe page is back live. It was reported for “inflammatory language”, however the review found no issue (funny that 😆) and it’s been reinstated. Thanks to everyone for all your amazing support! 💪 here’s the link:
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Apr 9
    Have had a few messages about our GoFundMe being down the last few hours. It’s currently offline due to being reported today, which is rather curious… anyway, we’re in contact with them and will have it back up soon.
    Donate to Defence against Peter V’landys’ defamation action, organized by Vicky Leonard
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Jul 4, 2017
    How our industry must change. Off the pace: my discoveries on the irrelevance of horse racing [blog]. Read: dita-blog.com/single-post/20…
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Oct 28, 2017
    Salute to Winx. Aboslute legend. We all owe the superstar for what she’s given to the sport.
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Jan 6, 2023
    Very sad passing of a legend and gentleman, Sir Patrick. At aged 10 I wrote to Cambridge Stud about doing a school project on Sir Tristram, Sir Patrick wrote back with an invitation to visit Cambridge Stud, sparking the passion of a lifetime. Thank you Boss, RIP 🙏
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Apr 8, 2019
    "I have just one thing to say about Winx, I wish I trained her... She’s beautiful, fast and she wants to win. Brilliance never has to make an excuse." — Bob Baffert Lovely reading tributes to Winx from Northern Hemisphere legends. @TDNAusNZ @garykingTDN tdnausnz.com.au/edition/2019-0…
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Mar 28, 2025
    The Rosehill vote being called off is like Albanese calling the federal election, realising he’s about to get absolutely smashed, then postponing it for another go. Unbelievable!
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Dec 20, 2018
    It was a tearful farewell this week for the @VineryStud team as their resident legend More Than Ready departed for his last trip across the pacific to @WinStarFarm. Check out the stunning tribute video: youtu.be/1YLmm9oBuxU @garykingTDN @TDNAusNZ tdnausnz.com.au/edition/2018-1…
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Mar 15, 2023
    Thanks @peter_fitz for driving home precisely why ignorant comments need to be addressed @KickUpForRacing. It’s downright insulting to the amazing people working on countless initiatives in racehorse aftercare to have misinformed “celebrities” promote such untrue assumptions.
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    Peter FitzSimons
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    Mar 15, 2023
    And when they slow down, Peter Moody, what then? Still as well cared for?
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Jun 29, 2018
    My last day at Arrowfield with these legends comes to a close after an amazing seven years working with superstar humans & horses. It’s been unreal - thank you A team! #alwaysdiscoveringgreatness #timetokickon
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Jun 24, 2020
    Congrats to the Flying Start Alumni Award winners tonight, including Australia’s own Adrian Bott! @GaiWaterhouse1 was on hand and gave us a few tips when filming the award presentation yesterday. @FlyingStartNews @NewgateFarm
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Mar 26, 2019
    The obligatory ‘pull my tongue’ photo with Redoute’s Choice - fairly confident 95% of industry participants have a version of this photo with the legend from the last 15 years... #ripchampion 👅🐴😥
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Mar 8, 2017
    Arrowfield filly Earth Angel salutes impressively on debut, the first winner for Animal Kingdom. Here she is as a foal with mum Miss Finland
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Oct 15, 2024
    Very dramatic show for The Everest barrier draw. Watching it, I can’t help but find it perplexing that RNSW couldn’t find $17k to support Pony Racing. The G1 King Charles pays more for 12th.
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    Vicky Leonard
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    Apr 27, 2017
    Animal Kingdom's first runner in America gives her rivals a galloping lesson at @keenelandracing. #theking