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Hercules Morse (2 c Caravaggio – Girluphigh by Unbridled’s Song)
Trainer: Ciaron Maher and David Eustace Race: Magic Millions Ballarat 2YO Classic (1000m) The powerful Ciaron Maher and David Eustace yard will unleash an interesting newcomer in the Magic Millions Ballarat 2YO Classic (1000m) today. Hercules Morse (Caravaggio) is yet to make his first racecourse appearance but finished a closing second in a jump-out over... Read More
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