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2 c Ghaiyyath – Smooth by Lonhro O: Godolphin B: Godolphin T: James Cummings W: Tile Importer Handicap ,1400m, June 4, Sandown Lakeside Darley’s former shuttler Ghaiyyath (Dubawi) chalked up his second individual winner on Wednesday when promising colt Observer (2 c ex Smooth by Lonhro) registered an impressive maiden victory at Sandown-Lakeside. The James... Read More
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