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Blue Diamond winner Artorius joins Newgate’s colts armory
Newgate Farm has made its third high-stakes stallion play in a matter of weeks, securing Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m)–winning colt Artorius (Flying Artie) to go with duelling Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) favourites Profiteer (Capitalist) and Stay Inside (Extreme Choice). Newgate’s managing director Henry Field last night confirmed the operation had completed... Read More
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