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Steve reports from Hong Kong ahead of Sunday’s Audemars Piguet QEII Cup
This year, the locals headed by Werther (Tavistock) – who chases back to back wins in the race – and Shamardal’s (Giant’s Causeway) much publicised son Pakistan Star dominate the betting along with Japan’s Neorealism (Neo Universe) who is rated – market wise – well above The United States (Galileo) from Australia and Dicton (Lawman)... Read More
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I loved John Clarke. So this look at the 457 visa issue is offered with the greatest reverence
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Sectional Times Suggest The Mission’s Champagne Stakes Win Deserving Of More Merit
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