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Beside The Ocean (AUS)
3 f Zoustar – Tallow by Street Cry O: Ridgmont B: Phoenix Thoroughbred T: Chris Waller S: 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale V: Vinery Stud P: Cunningham Thoroughbreds / Clarke Bloodstock, $250,000 W: Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Series Handicap, 1300m, August 20, Warwick Farm Well-bred filly Beside The Ocean (Zoustar) looked an exciting prospect in... Read More
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Ferivia
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Sixties (AUS)
3 c Flying Artie – Gracie’s Lass, by Redoute’s Choice O: Aramco Racing B: Mr GJ Perry, NSW T: Chris Waller S: 2024 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale V: Vinery Stud P: Aramco Racing, $350,000 W: Inglis Xtra Bonus Handicap, 1150m, Randwick-Kensington, August 13 The Chris Waller-trained three-year-old Sixties (Flying Artie) announced himself as a colt... Read More
Takeko
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Censori (AUS)
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King Of Roseau
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