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Willowy
Willowy will set out to repair a tough couple of weeks for Godolphin three-year-olds and become the latest headline act for her super-producing dam and a highly successful female line in today’s VRC Oaks at Flemington. She will also be looking to provide her sire Kermadec a follow-up Group 1 winner – after triple top-level... Read More
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