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Star Of Justice (AUS)
3 f Justify – Fair Isle by Fastnet Rock O: Te Akau Fair & Just Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) B: PJ & PM Vela T: Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson S: 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale V: Pencarrow Stud P: David Ellis, $190,000 W: Canterbury Westland Racing Owners Association Maiden, 1200m,... Read More
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