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MALTSTER - HIS FORGOTTEN SONS

As we mentioned, Maltster sired some 39 stakes winners. Many of his sons went to stud but few are remembered even though they continue to be prominently placed in the pedigrees of some good horses.

Baverstock

Baverstock holds a special place in the Australian thoroughbred, being by Maltster out of the champion mare, Wakeful. It is hard to imagine a more regally bred thoroughbred. While he did not make a career on the track, he proved a useful sire although much of his

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