10yo Ole Snip swaps paddock for racetrack to become one of Australia's oldest debutants

One of the oldest horses ever to make a racing debut in Australia is set to get his first start at a Queensland race track.

With expected odds of more than 100-1, Ole Snip, a 10-year-old bay gelding, is set to jump from barrier five in Race 3 at Callaghan Park in Rockhampton on Friday.

Trainer and owner Victor Heading has turned more than a few heads with the nomination and said he had no idea Ole Snip could be one of the oldest debutants.

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Article written by: Megan Hendry