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Calanda (AUS)
O: Newgate S F, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Horse Ventures, Em & Jb Rea & Mr A D Mitchell B: Mr AD Mitchell T: Peter and Paul Snowden W: Schweppes Maiden Plate, 1200m, Warwick Farm, 16 November S: $200,000 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale 2015 V: Yarraman Park Stud P: China Horse Club... Read More
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