Ben Tappenden has recently taken on a new role as General Manager at the renowned Cambridge Stud in New Zealand. A few weeks into the position, The Thoroughbred Report caught up with Tappenden to talk about his journey through the thoroughbred industry, the career path that led him to this point, and his outlook as he steps into the next chapter with one of the most recognised names in New Zealand breeding.

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