FIXTURE LIST 2023

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Tuesday 07 February

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

Stewards Of The Meeting

LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward), PETER HEATON (Steward’s Panel Chair),

NATHAN GREEN, GWEN THOMAS, GUY UPTON

Starters

LEE JONES

ROBERT SUPPLE

JUDGE

DAVID HICKS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

PAUL CHAMPION

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SUE TAYLOR

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PATRICK MACANDREW

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Dr LAURA DAVIES

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DAWN PRICE

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOHN BRAMHILL

JEREMY WILLIS

JANE SOUTHAM

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MARK SLATER

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DANNY MORGAN

MANAGING DIRECTOR & SAFEGUARDING LEAD

DAVID ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON

RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

JONATHAN HIPKISS

CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com days since last ran form guide previous performances

EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the first British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.

/ = new season horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number

- = new year

Bold type shows All Weather form

C = course winner

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite

3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD weight st-lb jockeys silks draw age

2 9-2 (2)

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby

Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teofilo colt Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut. TFR HHHHH BHA100

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

Each horse is given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means without a chance

HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims

HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

IIIII Can be given little or no chance

Official Bha Ratings Explained

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating

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FIRST RACE 5.30

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETUK’S ACCA CLUB £5 FREE BET APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £12000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Appleby (74 wins from 647 runners, 11%) runs INTERVENTION

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs INTERVENTION

WEIGHTWATCHER: MUSCIKA won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 11lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYARE trained by L Russell, Kinross, 308 miles.

IDOAPOLOGISE fared best of those held up when hitting the crossbar at Southwell last week and he is appealing off the same mark here. The hat-trick seeking Walking On Clouds looks set for another leading role and he is second choice, albeit only marginally as Vespasian has been knocking on the door since returning from a break in December and Intervention also has claims

1-2-3: 1.IDOAPOLOGISE 2.WALKING ON CLOUDS (IRE) 3.VESPASIAN (IRE) colours no horse

1 VESPASIAN (IRE) (14) 16523-3 D

10-2 (5)

B g Acclamation - Lady Livius (IRE) Harry Burns

Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Br Ballylinch Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip and should make his presence felt TFRHHHII BHA82

2 ALGHEED (IRE) (11) 331-113 CD

5 10-2 (2)

B m Dark Angel (IRE) - Rathaath (IRE) Luke Catton (3)

S. & A. Mares Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner here in January. 3/1, good third of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 11 days ago. Unlikely she will be far away TFRHHHII BHA82

3 INTERVENTION (GB) (17) 033-622 CD

6 9-13 (8)

B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE) Adam Farragher

The Horse Watchers 8 Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Seven wins from 25 runs last year Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/2) 17 days ago. Entitled to have a say in the finish

4 WALKING ON CLOUDS (IRE) (12) 511-211 D

TFRHHHII BHA79

4 9-11 (6)

B g Gale Force Ten - Aglaia (IRE) Oliver Stammers Moment Of Madness Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br Irish National Stud Herbs Unlimited

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Three wins from 9 runs last year Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/8) 12 days ago. Merits consideration in his hat-trick bid, for all that a 5lb rise demands more. TFRHHHHI BHA77

5 BALLYARE (GB) (12) 00655-0 CD

6 9-9 (4)

B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Saddlers Bend (IRE) Ryan Sexton

Mr Michael Fitzpatrick Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mrs C. E. Cone Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 14/1) 12 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA75

6 SARAH’S VERSE (GB) (17) 32305-3 CD 6 9-9 (9)

B m Poet’s Voice - Sancai (USA)

Laura Pearson

Mr N Sfrantzis Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br Byerley Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 20/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, running on Likely to find a few too good TFRHHIII BHA75

7 MUSCIKA

B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche Mark Winn (3)

IDOAPOLOGISE (GB) (5) 100-362 CD 6 9-0 (3)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Shiba (FR) Aiden Brookes (3)

Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton

Br The Shiba Partnership

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 21 runs last year Creditable second of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 5 days ago, faring best of those held up Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA66

9 Q TWENTY BOY (IRE) (28) 30306-6 CD 8 8-9 (1)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Judies Child (IRE) Isobel Francis (5)

The Mark Usher Racing Club

Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Mrs Lucy Lynch Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip and he’s 3lb ‘wrong’ at the weights. TFRHIIII BHA58

2022: NO CORRESPONDING FIXTURE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Walking On Clouds (IRE), 5-1 Vespasian (IRE), 11-2 Algheed (IRE), 6-1 Intervention (GB), 13-2 Idoapologise (GB), 10-1 Muscika (GB), 16-1 Sarah’s Verse (GB), 28-1 Ballyare (GB), 33-1 Q Twenty Boy (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

POSITION OF STALLS

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

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SECOND RACE 6.00

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE TOP ODDS EVERY DAY WITH BETUK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Appleby (74 wins from 647 runners, 11%) runs BOARHUNT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs BOARHUNT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: RAJMEISTER & ANGEL AMADEA trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 180 miles.

A low-grade novice with BOBBY DASSLER narrowly preferred over Angel Amadea. He may have needed his recent Southwell run when well backed starting out for Tom Ward and should be much closer to his best Irish form here. Similarly, Angel Amadea should strip fitter for her first outing for Rebecca Menzies and is expected to show a lot more.

1-2-3: 1.BOBBY DASSLER (IRE) 2.ANGEL AMADEA 3.LOCO LOBO colours no horse

1 BOARHUNT (GB) (71) 00- 4 9-7 (1)

B g Equiano (FR) - Guishan Frederick Larson (3)

Mr Brian D. Cantle Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br B. D. Cantle

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 125/1, last of 12 in maiden at this course (7.2f) 71 days ago.

2 BOBBY DASSLER (IRE) (14) 2/4502-6

4 9-7 (3)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Butoolat Daniel Muscutt Whitehouse Stable Syndicate Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Br Chris Hayes Racing Ltd

VIEWFair gelding 5/2, off 3 months/first run since leaving Eddie & Patrick Harty when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago, racing freely Should be much closer to form back in trip this time and strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA68

3 OKEANOS (FR) (7) 4-0

4 9-7 (4)

B g War Front (USA) - Oceanique (USA) Jason Hart

Mr B Stephens & Giggle Factor Ivan Furtado, Newark

Br Wertheimer & Frere

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden Seventh of 12 in minor event (40/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. Down in trip Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 RAJMEISTER (GB) (14) 3060-00

B g Showcasing - Brilliant Sunshine

Flash Figs Racing

5 9-7 (5)

Paddy Bradley (3)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Total Performance Data

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Looks to have lost his way. TFRHHIII BHA56

5 ANGEL AMADEA (GB) (10) 64424-3

5 9-2 (2)

Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Keene Dancer Charlie Bennett

Flash Figs Racing

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Newsells Park Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Total Performance Data

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair mare. 20/1, off 4 months/first run since leaving Chris Wall when below form third of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut This is easier and good claims on pick of her form TFRHHHHI BHA65

6 JACQUELINA (IRE) (198) 440-

B f Heeraat (IRE) - Springstride

4 9-2 (7)

Josephine Gordon

Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Nicola Kent Tallon International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Off 6 months Hooded for 1st time Looks modest at this stage.

7 LOCO LOBO (GB) (-)

HIIII BHA40

5 9-2 (6)

Ch m Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Senora Lobo (IRE) Cam Hardie

Miss Hazel Roberts Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br Miss H. J. Roberts

TIMEFORMVIEW Captain Gerrard mare. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Wears hood Belated debut but wouldn’t need to be anything out of the ordinary to pick up some prize money. TFRHHHII BHA-

Hood worn first time by No. 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

JACQUELINA: Following its run on 24/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was fractious in the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Bobby Dassler (IRE), 15-8 Angel Amadea (GB), 7-1 Okeanos (FR), 16-1 Loco Lobo (GB), 33-1 Rajmeister (GB), 100-1 Boarhunt (GB), 150-1 Jacquelina (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 6.30

TWO MILES ABOUT 120 YARDS [16F ABT 120YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HUGE DAILY BOOSTS ONLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £12000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D M Simcock (30 wins from 206 runners, 15%) runs SMART CHAMPION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs FLEURMAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRANDEE trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 173 miles.

BLAZEON FIVE showed she’s still in cracking form when second at Kempton last time and can make it 4 wins in her last 5 starts MilitaryTwo Step may give her most to do, although it would also be no surprise were Fleurman to leave his recent hurdle efforts behind now returning to the Flat. 1-2-3: 1.BLAZEON FIVE 2.MILITARY TWO STEP (FR) 3.FLEURMAN (IRE)

TWO STEP (FR) (13) 06101-4 D m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Step This Way (USA)

C R Hirst & Dougie Livingston Charlie Johnston, Middleham Br Kingsley Park Ltd

Two wins from 6 runs last year 7/1, creditable fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (2m) 13 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again

2 FLEURMAN (IRE) (487) 001215/- 5 9-12 (4)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Fleur de Nuit (IRE) Kevin Stott Bective Stud Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Fleur Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Had disappointed in 2 handicap hurdles this winter but he was quite useful when last seen on the Flat in 2021. Would come into it if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHII BHA83

3 SMART CHAMPION (GB) (13) 0161-55

8 9-10 (1)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Soryah (IRE) Saffie Osborne

John Cook & Partner David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Al Basti Equiworld

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 2m wins last year, latterly at Kempton in September Only a respectable fifth in 2 outings there last month but he’s down to only 1lb above his last winning mark TFRHHHII BHA81

4 BLAZEON FIVE (GB) (27) 63111-2 BF

5 9-10 (5)

B m Indian Haven - Precision Five Lewis Edmunds Calne Engineering Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br Calne Engineering Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a hat-trick in staying handicaps on AW at the end of 2022. Couldn’t complete the 4-timer at Kempton last month but still improved again in second Looks sure to give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA81

5 MUKHA MAGIC (GB) (15) 005-154

7 9-7 (3)

B g Mukhadram - Sweet Lemon (IRE) Jonny Peate (5)

J Moynihan,R Mortlock & W Robinson

Br Alvediston Stud

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 16 runs last year and added another at Lingfield (2m) at the start of January. Has performed no more than respectably twice since, though TFRHHHII BHA78

6 GRANDEE (IRE) (13) 34520//-6

9 9-4 (2)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Caravan of Dreams (IRE) Aidan Keeley (5)

Mr A Coupland, Mr C Dillon & Leon Best Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

Br Oak Hill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Last Flat win was back in 2019 but did score over hurdles at Uttoxeter in October. 40/1, last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (2m) back on the Flat 13 days ago. Will need to leave that behind TFRHHIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Blazeon Five (GB), 4-1 Military Two Step (FR), 9-2 Fleurman (IRE), 13-2 Mukha Magic (GB), 10-1 Smart Champion (GB), 22-1 Grandee (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 7.00

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS £300 SPREAD BETTING CASHBACK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £16400 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6998, 2nd £3498, 3rd £1750, 4th £874. (Penalty Value £8856) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Appleby (74 wins from 647 runners, 11%) runs LARADO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs LARADO WEIGHTWATCHER: REVOLUTIONISE won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 10lb to 80. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MASTER ZOFFANY trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.

Preference is for FARHH TO SHY, who failed to fully fire at Southwell last time but she was previously just a length adrift of the second-placed Jilly Cooper when third to subsequent Listed winner Manaafith over this C&D. She meets that rival on 6lb better terms this time. Jilly Cooper recently hit the target here and should be in the mix once more, whileTylos makes each-way appeal Keyser Soze snapped a long losing run at Kempton and can’t be ruled out.

1-2-3: 1.FARHH TO SHY 2.JILLY COOPER (IRE) 3.TYLOS (FR) colours no horse

1 MOAI (FR) (12) 1340/3-0

B g Showcasing - Psychometry (FR) Joey Haynes

Mr Ivan Furtado Ivan Furtado, Newark

Br Famille Niarchos

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving P. Bary when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 50/1) on UK debut 12 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.

2 AMBER ISLAND (IRE) (43) 121003- CD

6 9-5 (7)

B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Raphinae Laura Pearson (3) David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br Godolphin Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 40/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 43 days ago. Others look stronger for win purposes.

3 KEYSER SOZE (IRE) (19) 34000-1 D

9 9-2 (11)

Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Causeway Queen (IRE) Jason Hart Rebel Racing (2) Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br J. Hanly Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, won 8-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago, slowly away His profile suggests that he’s far from certain to follow up but there’s no denying that he remains on a good mark following a 4lb rise

4 FARHH TO SHY (GB) (37) 06003-4 D

HHHII BHA88

5 9-1 (4)

B m Farhh - Coconut Shy David Egan

Mr F. Butler

Br Mr F. Butler

George Margarson, Newmarket

F. G. Butler, General Builder

TIMEFORMVIEWFourth of 5 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 9/2) 37 days ago. Merits consideration judged on her previous C&D third when around a length adrift of the re-opposing runner-up Jilly Cooper TFRHHHHH BHA87

5 LARADO (FR) (3) 1561-55 D

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Suertez (USA)

Mrs Elisabeth Cash

Br Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois

5 9-1 (6)

Theodore Ladd

Michael Appleby, Oakham

Premier Steak House

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in December 66/1, 7 lengths fifth of 6 to Manaafith in Listed race at Lingfield (8f, AW) 3 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA87

6 TYLOS (FR) (12) 21/54-22 CD

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - New Arrival (FR)

Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner

4 9-1 (10)

Luke Morris

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr A. Foeckler Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 11/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago, well positioned Cheekpieces on 1st time and he’s in with an each-way shout. TFRHHHII BHA87

7 MASTER ZOFFANY (IRE) (28) 00515-5 CD BF

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Dufoof (IRE)

Let’s Go Racing 2

5 9-0 (5)

Oisin Orr

Richard Fahey, Malton

Br Roundhill Stud Racing People

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 11/4) 28 days ago. Likely to find one or two too strong TFRHHIII BHA86

(FR) (15) 22300-0

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Perle Rare (USA) Kieran O’Neill Ryan , Chappell & Dixon Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Haras d’Etreham et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 66/1) 15 days ago. Readily passed over.

11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note:

COUNSEL: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Jilly Cooper (IRE), 9-2 Keyser Soze (IRE), 6-1 Farhh To Shy (GB), 13-2 Tylos (FR),

12-1 Master Zoffany (IRE), Revolutionise (IRE), 14-1 Amber Island (IRE), 16-1 Larado (FR), 22-1 Counsel (GB), 66-1 Moai (FR), 80-1 Perseverants (FR) RACE

Notices

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