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Darling Diamond (AUS)
3 f Pierro – Diamond Drille by Al Maher O: Lightning Thoroughbreds B: Lightning Thoroughbreds T: Mark Newnham W: Sky Racing Active Plate, 1400m, September 30, Kensington Darling Diamond could be the latest jewel in the Pierro (Lonhro) crown for owner-breeder Greg Kolivos, who saw this daughter of the champion racehorse surge clear for... Read More
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