It's In The Blood
Well Written
Breeder David Digney could be excused for feeling some seller’s regret as the unbeaten Well Written (Written Tycoon) forges what’s shaping as a spectacular career, capped off most recently with her six-length romp in Saturday’s Karaka Millions 3YO Classic (RL, 1600m). But he’s not taking it too badly. For overriding any misgivings about offloading the... Read More
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Snippets’ Lass
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McGaw
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Revelare
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