Albion Park Race 6

Garrards Horse & Hound Nr70-99 Veterans Pace

Prize Money: $9,000

MAJOR JELLIS (3) has been competitive in both starts since switching from NSW, beaten only 2.5m when runner-up at this distance two back before stepping up in trip for fourth last time. Draws to advantage and gets his chance to strike. Leading hope. BETTERTHANAROCKET NZ (9) has not raced for four months but looks forward enough for the return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. ALTA EQUUS (1) recorded back-to-back placings before the latest outing and gets the inside draw so is worth another chance. TAIRLAW TOLL NZ (6) is also right in contention. Something for the Multiples: MAJOR JELLIS NZ (3)
  • Distance: 1660m
  • Class: NR 70 to 99
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: OCAST
  • Surface: All Weather
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1Doug Hewitt
  • Alta Equus (Fr1) 3308756238
  • Trainer: Doug Hewitt (Forest Hill)
  • Driver: Doug Hewitt
  • Prize Money: $137,648
  • Win / Place: 11% / 41%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALTA CHRISTIANO (NZ)

Dam: WILY WAHINI (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
137: 16-19-22
Distance
25: 2-4-5
Trk/Dst
22: 2-3-5
Track
38: 3-5-8
Season
23: 0-4-4
1st Up
8: 0-1-1
2nd Up
8: 1-1-0
3rd Up
8: 0-2-1
Metro
46: 3-7-8
Non-Metro
91: 13-12-14
Mobile
137: 16-19-22
All-Weather
137: 16-19-22
Best Mile
1:54.42
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Our Major Day (2:31.20) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 8 at $7.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track was 6th-12.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4 m by Royal Speech (1:55.60) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 1 at $19. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Can feature in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 88/4/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr2Doug Hewitt2:31.201:53.832.1m $7.50 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$60

1. Our Major Day

2. Royal Speech

3. Obi One NZ

3rd of 101/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr1Doug Hewitt1:55.601:52.13.8m $19 14NR 70 to 99$9,000$783

1. Royal Speech

2. Major Jellis NZ

3. Alta Equus

2nd of 718/3/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr1Doug Hewitt1:55.501:52.01.5m $34 14NR 70 to 99$9,000$1,566

1. Life Of Art NZ

2. Alta Equus

3. Our Major Day

6th of 84/3/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr2Brendan Barnes1:56.401:52.97.0m $14 7NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Targaryen NZ

2. Last Time Joe

3. Rocks Or Diamonds

5th of 925/2/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr3Doug Hewitt2:33.401:55.511.9m $81 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$348

1. Targaryen NZ

2. Royal Speech

3. Firestorm Red

7th of 818/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr1Doug Hewitt1:58.601:55.011.4m $18 5NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Sheza Bonny Sheila

2. Our Major Day

3. Parama NZ

3Jack Butler
  • Major Jellis NZ (Fr2) 9385798924
  • Trainer: Jack Butler (Logan Village)
  • Driver: Chloe Butler (C)
  • Prize Money: $170,474
  • Win / Place: 9.71% / 35%

8 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: CIRCUS FLYER (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
103: 10-15-12
Distance
7: 2-1-0
Trk/Dst
7: 2-1-0
Track
11: 2-1-0
Season
12: 0-1-1
1st Up
6: 1-0-1
2nd Up
6: 2-0-2
3rd Up
6: 0-2-0
Metro
88: 7-12-10
Non-Metro
15: 3-3-2
Mobile
92: 8-13-12
Standing
11: 2-2-0
All-Weather
103: 10-15-12
Slushy
2: 1-1-0
Best Mile
1:51.27
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs beaten 7 m by Our Major Day (2:31.20) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 8 at $4.20. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.9m on the pegs beaten 2.5 m by Royal Speech (1:55.60) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 1 at $10. Top chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 88/4/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr1Chloe Butler2:31.201:53.87.8m $4.20 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$522

1. Our Major Day

2. Royal Speech

3. Obi One NZ

2nd of 101/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr2Chloe Butler1:55.601:52.12.5m $10 42NR 70 to 99$9,000$1,566

1. Royal Speech

2. Major Jellis NZ

3. Alta Equus

42 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 1018/2/25Menangle1609mMobileAll WeatherFr8B L McDonough1:49.901:49.928.6m $51 11NR up to 70$10,000$196

1. Chevron Art NZ

2. Aliberto NZ

3. Quiet Storm

8th of 107/2/25Newcastle1609mMobileAll WeatherFr5Chris Geary1:55.101:55.112.0m $12 6NR up to 80$9,790$192

1. Quaddie Vc NZ

2. Sally Bigtime

3. Laceys Lad NZ

9th of 91/2/25Menangle1609mMobileAll WeatherFr7Ashleigh Delosa1:52.101:52.112.9m $10 14NR up to 80$20,400$400

1. Smaltese

2. Red Reactor NZ

3. One For The Rodi

7th of 818/1/25Menangle2300mMobileAll WeatherFr6Luke McCarthy2:45.701:55.919.4m $6.50 26NR up to 80$20,400$400

1. Bartello

2. Has The Courage

3. Cash And Bling

4Gemma Hewitt
  • Sweet Miracle (Fr3) 114x979968
  • Trainer: Gemma Hewitt ()
  • Driver: Brendan Barnes
  • Prize Money: $71,438
  • Win / Place: 33% / 55%
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8 yo Brown Mare

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: KEEPERS DELIGHT (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
27: 9-2-4
Distance
14: 6-0-0
Trk/Dst
11: 5-0-0
Track
12: 5-0-0
Season
6: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 2-1-1
2nd Up
5: 1-1-1
3rd Up
3: 1-0-1
Metro
12: 5-0-0
Non-Metro
15: 4-2-4
Mobile
27: 9-2-4
All-Weather
27: 9-2-4
Best Mile
1:52.52
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track was 9th-18.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Apollo Dreamz (1:56.80) in NR up to 75 on April 8 at $61. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 40 m by Chynchilla (2:33.00) in No NR M on March 22 at $151. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 98/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr6Brendan Barnes1:56.801:53.215.2m $61 17NR up to 75$9,000$60

1. Apollo Dreamz

2. Bonnies Cam

3. Kickatinalongpony

4th of 731/3/25Albion Park1660m-Brendan Barnes1:58.00-3.2m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Classie Washington NZ

2. Mister Reactor

3. My Ultimate Buddha

6th of 622/3/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr4Brendan Barnes2:33.001:55.142.2m $151 7No NR$17,100$300

1. Chynchilla NZ

2. Cheer Leader

3. Sheer Artistry NZ

9th of 915/3/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr1Gemma Hewitt1:54.601:51.140.1m $126 21No NR$16,500$300

1. Rylee Rhayne Bow

2. Chynchilla NZ

3. Cheer Leader

9th of 1022/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr1Dexter Dunn1:55.201:51.730.8m $21 14No NR$14,500$240

1. Miss Froufrou

2. Lara Tiara

3. Thesunandthemoon

7th of 88/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr7Gemma Hewitt1:56.401:52.817.7m $101 7No NR$16,500$300

1. Thesunandthemoon

2. Sheza Bonny Sheila

3. Sweet Agenda

5Jack Butler
  • Obi One NZ (Fr4) 5144665743
  • Trainer: Jack Butler (Logan Village)
  • Driver: Leonard Cain
  • Prize Money: $197,968
  • Win / Place: 10% / 38%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MCARDLE (USA)

Dam: SANTA ROSA GLORY (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
157: 17-22-21
Distance
66: 6-9-5
Trk/Dst
63: 6-9-5
Track
110: 10-15-13
Season
26: 3-1-2
1st Up
8: 2-1-2
2nd Up
7: 3-1-1
3rd Up
5: 0-3-0
Metro
116: 14-15-14
Non-Metro
41: 3-7-7
Mobile
157: 17-22-21
All-Weather
157: 17-22-21
Best Mile
1:52.10
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Fr3) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.9m on the pegs beaten 5 m by Our Major Day (2:31.20) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 8 at $12. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Royal Speech at this track over 1660m in a 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 1 at $7. Place best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 88/4/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr3Leonard Cain2:31.201:53.85.0m $12 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$783

1. Our Major Day

2. Royal Speech

3. Obi One NZ

4th of 101/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr1N T Rothwell1:55.601:52.18.9m $7.00 28NR 70 to 99$9,000$522

1. Royal Speech

2. Major Jellis NZ

3. Alta Equus

7th of 94/3/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr3Chloe Butler1:55.801:52.314.9m $71 7NR up to 75$9,000$60

1. Rudy Gee

2. Life Of Art NZ

3. Apollo Dreamz

5th of 1025/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr6Chloe Butler1:56.001:52.55.1m $81 7NR up to 75$9,000$348

1. Elegant Grooves

2. Checknoutthetalent

3. Moops

6th of 918/2/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr7Nathan Dawson2:34.801:56.55.8m $19 4NR up to 75$9,120$60

1. Our Benson NZ

2. Moops

3. Checknoutthetalent

6th of 914/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr7W T Rothwell1:57.101:53.525.7m $41 9NR up to 70$6,260$60

1. Rock Supreme

2. Glenledi Boy NZ

3. Despondent

6Chantal Turpin
  • Tairlaw Toll NZ (Fr5) 9875626x86
  • Trainer: Chantal Turpin (Patrick Estate)
  • Driver: Pete McMullen
  • Prize Money: $187,119
  • Win / Place: 18% / 37%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: BONNIE LASS (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
124: 23-10-14
Distance
23: 3-1-4
Trk/Dst
22: 3-1-4
Track
61: 13-5-6
Season
20: 4-3-1
1st Up
9: 1-1-2
2nd Up
9: 2-2-0
3rd Up
8: 1-0-1
Metro
61: 13-5-6
Non-Metro
63: 10-5-8
Mobile
100: 19-9-9
Standing
24: 4-1-5
All-Weather
116: 22-9-13
Slushy
2: 1-1-0
Grass
8: 1-1-1
Best Mile
1:52.20
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track was 7th-11.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Our Major Day (2:31.20) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 8 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 7th-16.7m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Royal Speech (1:55.60) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 1 at $10. In the mix.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 88/4/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherSr1Pete McMullen2:31.201:53.811.0m $7.00 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$60

1. Our Major Day

2. Royal Speech

3. Obi One NZ

8th of 101/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr5Pete McMullen1:55.601:52.115.4m $10 105NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Royal Speech

2. Major Jellis NZ

3. Alta Equus

105 Day Spell
6th of 817/12/24Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr6Pete McMullen1:57.401:53.87.7m $6.00 7NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Our Major Day

2. Alta Equus

3. Nurburgring NZ

2nd of 710/12/24Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr1Pete McMullen2:33.701:55.71.3m $2.60f 6NR 70 to 99$9,120$1,566

1. Soextra

2. Tairlaw Toll NZ

3. Our Major Day

6th of 84/12/24Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr6Pete McMullen1:55.601:52.011.3m $14 7NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Parama NZ

2. Kickatinalongpony

3. Our Major Day

5th of 827/11/24Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr4Pete McMullen2:32.001:54.41.2m $3.40 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$348

1. Last Time Joe

2. Kadar

3. Kickatinalongpony

8Graham Dwyer
  • Firestorm Red (Sr1) 6335672905
  • Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
  • Driver: Layne Dwyer (C,3)
  • Prize Money: $310,640
  • Win / Place: 13% / 37%

9 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: SPIRITED STORM (USA)

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Rating

Stats
Career
181: 25-25-17
Distance
27: 3-3-1
Trk/Dst
25: 1-3-1
Track
48: 2-4-3
Season
27: 1-3-3
1st Up
7: 0-2-1
2nd Up
7: 0-2-0
3rd Up
7: 0-2-1
Metro
116: 8-13-11
Non-Metro
65: 17-12-6
Mobile
181: 25-25-17
All-Weather
181: 25-25-17
Best Mile
1:52.00
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track was 8th-14.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Our Major Day (2:31.20) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 8 at $41. Before that 10th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 21 m by Royal Speech (1:55.60) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 1 at $23. Finds a few better. This looks a far sterner task.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 88/4/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr5Layne Dwyer2:31.201:53.88.6m $41 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$348

1. Our Major Day

2. Royal Speech

3. Obi One NZ

10th of 101/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr3Layne Dwyer1:55.601:52.121.4m $23 3NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Royal Speech

2. Major Jellis NZ

3. Alta Equus

9th of 1129/3/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr1Layne Dwyer2:32.401:54.724.9m $6.00 7B 5 No NR$14,980$240

1. Collect A Dime

2. My Rocky Romance NZ

3. Congo Line

2nd of 922/3/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr3Layne Dwyer1:56.001:52.54.4m $12 4B 5 No NR$14,500$2,394

1. Quaddie Vc NZ

2. Firestorm Red

3. Congo Line

7th of 718/3/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr4Layne Dwyer1:55.501:52.010.6m $12 3NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Life Of Art NZ

2. Alta Equus

3. Our Major Day

6th of 1015/3/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherSr3Layne Dwyer2:34.801:56.58.7m $23 11B 5 No NR$14,980$240

1. Mossdale Terry NZ

2. Nurburgring NZ

3. My Rocky Romance NZ

9Chantal Turpin
  • Betterthanarocket NZ (Sr2) 855311670x
  • Trainer: Chantal Turpin (Patrick Estate)
  • Driver: Tom Callaghan (C)
  • Prize Money: $134,146
  • Win / Place: 21% / 34%

7 yo Black Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: TRENDY'S ROCKET (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
73: 16-4-5
Distance
42: 9-3-3
Trk/Dst
42: 9-3-3
Track
69: 14-4-5
Season
17: 3-2-2
1st Up
3: 0-0-1
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 1-0-0
Metro
69: 14-4-5
Non-Metro
4: 2-0-0
Mobile
72: 16-4-5
Standing
1: 0-0-0
All-Weather
73: 16-4-5
Best Mile
1:52.20
Comments
Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at this track on December 14 over 2680m. Strong claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 64/4/25Albion Park1660m-Tom Callaghan1:57.00-8.4m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rudy Gee

2. Betterthanarocket NZ

3. Hot Rod Harry

- of 914/12/24Albion Park2680mMobileAll WeatherSr1Narissa Elkins3:11.001:54.799.0m $71 7No NR$26,580$304

1. Northview Hustler NZ

2. Classie Washington NZ

3. Duke Of Scotland NZ

7th of 97/12/24Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherSr1C A Turpin2:30.401:53.28.8m $51 7No NR$26,000$500

1. Mr McLaren NZ

2. Tims A Trooper

3. O B Legal NZ

6th of 1030/11/24Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr6Tom Callaghan1:53.701:50.224.7m $41 7No NR$20,770$304

1. Always Smokin NZ

2. Captain Shuffles

3. Tims A Trooper

1st of 723/11/24Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherSr1Pete McMullen2:34.101:56.02.7m $3.00 8B 4$14,980$8,379

1. Betterthanarocket NZ

2. Hiranya NZ

3. My Ultimate Carter

1st of 915/11/24Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr2C A Turpin1:56.201:52.60.1m $2.80 6NR up to 95$6,260$3,755

1. Betterthanarocket NZ

2. Alta Magacian NZ

3. Saint Veran

10Tayla Gillespie
  • Soextra (Sr3) 9133528099
  • Trainer: Tayla Gillespie (Prenzlau)
  • Driver: Adam Richardson
  • Prize Money: $187,854
  • Win / Place: 18% / 40%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LAGOON LADY (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
100: 18-12-10
Distance
35: 9-0-5
Trk/Dst
28: 4-0-4
Track
59: 8-5-7
Season
20: 3-1-2
1st Up
6: 2-0-0
2nd Up
6: 1-2-0
3rd Up
6: 1-2-1
Metro
78: 8-9-7
Non-Metro
22: 10-3-3
Mobile
100: 18-12-10
All-Weather
100: 18-12-10
Best Mile
1:52.53
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track was 8th-18.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Royal Speech (1:55.60) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on April 1 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 30 m by Dele Row (2:31.90) in No NR on March 22 at $151. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 101/4/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr2Adam Richardson1:55.601:52.118.6m $19 10NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Royal Speech

2. Major Jellis NZ

3. Alta Equus

9th of 1022/3/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr5Nathan Dawson2:31.901:54.429.1m $151 28No NR$26,580$304

1. Dele Row

2. Tims A Trooper

3. Turn It Up

10th of 1022/2/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr4Nathan Dawson2:31.701:54.213.2m $16 4No NR$14,500$240

1. Bretts Red

2. Aroda NZ

3. Firestorm Red

8th of 818/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherFr7Grant Dixon1:58.601:55.013.8m $18 7NR 70 to 99$9,000$60

1. Sheza Bonny Sheila

2. Our Major Day

3. Parama NZ

2nd of 811/2/25Albion Park2138mMobileAll WeatherFr6Nathan Dawson2:32.601:54.90.1m $18 7NR 70 to 99$9,120$1,566

1. Targaryen NZ

2. Soextra

3. Royal Gamble NZ

5th of 104/2/25Albion Park1660mMobileAll WeatherSr3Nathan Dawson1:58.101:54.55.9m $8.00 7NR 70 to 99$9,000$348

1. Miracle Moose NZ

2. Captain Nemo NZ

3. Royal Speech

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