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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Harvey Wilson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ↑ "Harvey Wilson / Trainer Profile / RaceInfo / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ↑ "Racing: Waverley's It's A Wonder wins Grand National Steeplechase". NZ Herald. 1 June 2024.
