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Redzel’s outstanding sectionals on an amazing day of very fast times at Randwick
On a day of very fast times, which caught most racing buffs by surprise with the nine-race card being conducted on a surface rated as Good 4, generally considered far from ideal for breaking records. In addition, the meeting commenced with a penetrometer rating of 5.19, also not considered conducive to fast times, plus there... Read More
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Strong on-pace performance brings Written By into calculations for Blue Diamond Stakes
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Speedy juvenile filly Ennis Hill impresses with her dazzling pace
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