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Royal Tribute
TRAINER: Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott RACE: Heritage Stakes (Listed, 1100m) Having broken his maiden at the second start in impressive fashion, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Royal Tribute (Snitzel) will be stepped up to stakes grade today when he tackles the Heritage Stakes (Listed, 1100m) at Rosehill. The son of Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice)... Read More
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