Turf Talk Newsletter – 4 April, 2025

Isivunguvungu looking a picture of health at Meydan before his big assignment on Saturday. (Picture: Chase Liebenberg).

All eyes will be on Meydan on Saturday as the Hollywood Racing-owed Isivunguvungu flies the South African flag in the Gr 1 Al Quoz Sprint, which is to be run at 16H20 SA time.

The 1200m trip on the turf is further than the strongly built What A Winter gelding’s ideal 1000m but that is only due to his tendency to take a strong hold. He showed he can win over this trip in the Gr 1 Mercury Sprint in 2023, where Richard Fourie took him to the front from a wide draw and he then managed to find extra when challenged.

Graham Motion has shown the ability to train horses with a change of running style in mind and, for example, Beach Bomb has been converted from a known hold up horse to a horse who has won two in a row from the front.

He should be able to instil a running style change in Isivunguvungu that will help him get home full of running.

Isivunguvungu is drawn seven out of eleven with Christophe Soumillon aboard.

Soumillon has ridden him twice before, both times over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, and he went close on both occasions, including in the Gr 1 Pongracz Cape Flying Championship where he finished a 1,55 length third behind two champions, Gimme A Prince and Rio Quaerari.

He faces a tough field on Saturday but Graham Motion said he could not have him any better and the courageous horse will be making abold bid.

Ed Marnane’s analysis of the race analsis is below:

Southern Hemisphere-bred sprinters have a good record in the race and the Australian-bred Howdeepisyourlove, representing Hong Kong, holds leading claims.
Trained by John Size, he has run third behind Ka Ying Rising, the world’s top sprinter, at Group 1 level in his last two runs at Sha Tin. He has the assistance of James McDonald and should go close to giving the in-form Size his first win at the fourth attempt in the Emirates.
Believing, bought by Coolmore at the Tattersalls December Sale, will be popular on her seasonal debut for George Boughey. It’s hard to fault her record and only a Group 1 victory is missing from her illustrious CV. This looks a good opportunity to make the breakthrough at the highest level and she has the services of William Buick, the leading rider at Meydan this year.
West Acre, the sole three-year-old in the field, has blossomed since arriving in Dubai and impressed winning in a track-record time in the Blue Point Stakes before following up in the Nad Al Shea Turf Sprint. He’s a progressive sprinter and possesses an electric turn of foot.
Audience, the highest rated runner in the race, returns after his winter break and John and Thady Gosden’s six-year-old can boast Group 1 success, winning the Lockinge Stakes, over a mile, at Newbury 10 months ago.

A confirmed-front runner, he could be hard to catch if allowed dominate as he’s a talented performer on his day, albeit has often disappointed many times.

Graham Motion’s Isivunguvungu, owned by Hollywood Racing, is a two-time Grade 1 winning sprinter that holds each-way claims at big odds. He shaped nicely in his prep over an inadequate distance at Tampa Bay Downs and South Africa has had success in the race.

Regional, a Group 1 winner sprinter at Haydock in September 2023 has an outstanding record off break, winning on his seasonal debut at two, three and five. He showed a decent level of ability last year, although he failed to get his head in front when restricted to just three appearances. He can’t be overlooked in a competitive event.

Local sprinters historically have largely struggled in the Al Quoz Sprint, as only three winners have kept the prize at home since the race was switched to Dubai World night in 2010 to coincide with the opening of Meydan.

Hopes rest with Marbaan, trained by Michael Costa and the lone UAE-trained runner. He comes here at the top of his game, building on an encouraging comeback at Abu Dhabi when winning the Al Fahidi Fort and the Ras Al Khor, both at Meydan.

He hasn’t raced over 1200m for almost two years and will need to take a big step forward to make an impression in this grade.

Van Niekerk’s woes started with an inquiry into his ride in the R5 million Big Cap. which he is seen above winning on All Out For Six. (Picture: Wayne Marks). 

NHA Press Release

INQUIRY – JOCKEY G VAN NIEKERK

The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on Friday, 04 April 2025, Jockey G van Niekerk was charged with a contravention of Rule 72.1.26.

The particulars being that Jockey van Niekerk behaved or conducted himself in such a manner which has or might have the effect of discrediting horse racing or which does or might bring into disrepute the good name of the NATIONAL HORSERACING AUTHORITY, a RACING OPERATOR, any training establishment, the ACADEMY, the STEWARDS or members of any committee of the NATIONAL HORSERACING AUTHORITY or any INQUIRY BOARD, APPEAL BOARD, INQUIRY REVIEW BOARD, the LICENSING BOARD, any OBJECTION BOARD or any RACING OPERATOR or any official of the NATIONAL HORSERACING AUTHORITY or RACING OPERATOR;

The charge originated from comments made by Jockey van Niekerk during a post-race interview following the running of Race 2 at Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

Jockey van Niekerk pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of the charge.

Penalty Imposed

After considering the nature of the offence, the rule violation, Jockey van Niekerk’s personal circumstances, and the interests of the racing community, the Inquiry Board ruled as follows:

1.         Suspension:

A 90-day suspension from race riding, of which 60 days are suspended for three years, subject to the following conditions:

1.1            Public Apology: Jockey van Niekerk must issue a public apology to the NHA via the media within ten days of this ruling.

1.2            Jockey van Niekerk must not be convicted of Rule 72.1.26 during the three-year suspension period.

1.3            The nine days suspension already served will be taken into account in determining the dates of the remainder of the 30 days’ suspension.  Accordingly, the 30-day suspension could be served from 27 March 2025 to 26 April 2025, subject to his right of appeal.

2.         Fine

2.1       A fine of R100,000, of which R75,000 is suspended for three years, on condition that Jockey van Niekerk is not convicted of another Rule 72.1.26 violation during this period.

Jockey G van Niekerk was given the Right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed.

Picture: Giavellotto has been tipped to win the Dubai Sheema Classic.

Tim Carroll’s Dubai World Cup Night Preview (At The Races)

Saturday sees Dubai World Cup night at Meydan where Tim previews all the big races and gives his four

Godolphin Mile, 1 mile (Dirt) – 2.45pm
MUFASA is a quality recruit to the leading yard of Bhupar Seemar that makes his local debut having originally started off in Chile where he was a multiple winner. He then made his way to Northern America, winning three of his five starts including a Grade 3 at Gulfstream when last seen in December where he had the 2023 Breeders Cup winner, White Abarrio, in second.

It’s always difficult to know what to expect when they run first up in a new jurisdiction, but he goes well fresh having won two from three when back from a layoff (also won on debut), he brings a high level of form and he’s a pace runner, which is usually a good fit for the dirt track here at Meydan.

Al Quoz Sprint, 6 furlongs – 3.20pm
HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE will be the play, and I suspect regular readers of my Hong Kong piece on the website will think I’m being slightly bias, but hand on heart, I think this fellow has a tremendous chance of providing Hong Kong with back-to-back wins in the race. Although this is always a tough race to win, the selection is going to find it less challenging than chasing home the world’s leading sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, something he has done six times in his last seven starts, hitting the frame on four occasions.

The selection will be having his first trip away, but he’s with a shrewd yard and he seems completely straight forward at home. They go down the straight course for this race and it’s worth noting that the John Size inmate has only gone down the straight course at Sha Tin once in 27 starts, winning a Group 3 Handicap in January when giving away up to 20lbs to his rivals, which is the only race he’s contested since June last year that didn’t see him taking on Ka Ying Rising.

UAE Derby, 9.5 furlongs (Dirt) – 4pm
SHIN FOREVER will be trying to make it four winners in as many years for Japan and whilst he may not quiet be in the league of last year’s winner, Forever Young, I think he’ll be good enough. The Hideyuki Morio trained 3yo has won just one of his six starts in Japan, (all on turf) a maiden over the mile last August, but he justified the trip away when runner-up in the Saudi Derby (1 mile) last month when having his first spin on dirt. However, he has an American dirt pedigree, thus it was no surprise he acted so well on the new surface, and he has scope for further improvement on it.

This will be his first time over this trip, and he did show blinding speed before being picked off last time, but he was only collared late on by a rival that had won the UAE Guineas the start prior with the pair will clear of the rest. If they try similar tactics here, which looks likely, he’ll be helped by a track that suits speed horses, and it’s worth noting that the Meydan dirt track has a shorter straight (- 50m) than Saudi.

Golden Shaheen, 6 furlongs (Dirt) – 4.40pm

STRAIGHT NO CHASER with a rating of 117 and seven wins from eleven starts, is a talented sprinter, and not surprisingly, the American sprinters tend to do well in this race having been successful in five of nine running’s since the dirt replaced the tapeta surface in 2015 (no race 2020 due to Covid). The Daneil Blacker trained inmate was purposely held back as a younger horse and although now a 6yo, he’s low mileage and his recent efforts have been career highs.

The selection has only tasted defeat once in nearly two years, and that’s when he stumbled badly in the Run Happy at Belmont. His last three wins have seen him hack up in a Grade 2 at Santa Anita before taking out the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Del Mar and then when a comfortable winner of the Riyadh Dirt Sprint at Saudi in February. He is a pace runner, but he doesn’t have to lead as he showed when he tracked the speed before taking out the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, something they may look to do here from the 9 draw.

Dubai Turf, 9 furlongs – 5.15pm
ROMANTIC WARRIOR, who has now won at the top level in four countries and in both hemispheres, has built a CV that would stack up against just about any horse that has ever travelled. The Danny Scum 7yo arrives after a rare defeat when having his first spin on dirt in the world’s richest race (Saudi Cup) last time, and whilst the ride from J Mac may have divided opinion, one thing that was universally agreed upon, we witnessed a race for the ages when the pride of Hong Kong and the brilliant Forever Young from Japan went to war all the way down the straight, a battle that didn’t deserve a loser.

Although he proved his credentials on dirt that night, he now returns to the turf, a surface he hasn’t tasted defeat on since October 2023 in Australia when first-up and underdone. His last spin on turf was here in January when winning the Jebel Hatta over this trip in track record time by a margin running away with every single rival that lines up here in behind, and provided he runs to form, which he seemingly does every time he steps out these days, it’s very difficult to see any other outcome.

Sheema Classic, 1m4f furlongs – 5.50pm
GIAVELLOTTO could represent some value in what looks a solid renewal of the race. The Marco Botti 5yo, who enjoys quick going, was formerly tried as a stayer, and although luckless in the St Leger as a 3yo, he always seemed to struggle to get 2 miles.

Many would say he had a breakout performance over this trip when winning the Hong Kong Vase last December despite meeting trouble at the top of the straight, but it’s worth noting that he hacked up in the Prince of Wales Stakes at Newmarket in July, which has been his only other start over the trip. This is a deeper contest than both of those, but he’s by Master Craftsman, and they can often be slow burners that come on with age, and I think he could have more to offer after what was a career best last time.

Dubai World Cup, 1 mile 2 furlongs (Dirt) – 6.30pm
FOREVER YOUNG, who won the Derby on this card last year, has gone on to be arguably the best dirt horse in the world. The selection has won eight of his ten starts but surely would have won last year’s Kentucky Derby if not for fly-jumping at the start, with his only other defeat being a game third in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic. He arrives after a gutsy win in the Saudi Cup when he and Romantic Warrior drew clear to fight out one of the all-time great battles, prevailing by a neck on the line.

Along with his sparring partner from Saudi, he’ll be the shortest price runner on the card, but that’s understandable as this is a softer target than taking on Romantic Warrior or his Breeders Cup assignment when narrowly denied. He drew the outside in Saudi and had to do some work to grab a spot, but the draw in 5 this time couldn’t be any better, and with pace drawn either side he should be able to layup behind the speed with the gun run.

TIM’S BEST BETS (scale 1-5 points)
3.20pm MEYDAN
3pts win HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE

5.15pm MEYDAN
5pts win ROMANTIC WARRIOR

5.50pm MEYDAN
1pt each-way GIAVELLOTTO

6.30pm MEYDAN
4pts win FOREVER YOUNG

Picture: Minella Cocooner has been tipped to win the Grand National (Sky Sports Racing)

The Grand National, to be run at 17H00 South Africa time on Saturday is Britain’s biggest betting race and is always worth a flutter as there is always a big field and the prices make the dividends handsome.

Read the At The Races pen pictures below of every runner.

Click for Horse By Horse Guide to the Randox Grand National

Kevin Blake of At The Races’ verdict: 

MINELLA COCOONER proved his suitability for this type of contest when winning the Bet365 Gold Cup last year and looks to have been trained with this race in mind all season. His form ties in with Intense Raffles, who has also been laid out for this all year and looks to have serious claims. Kandoo Kid has previously shown an aptitude for these fences and should relish the stamina test, while Perceval Legallois has already had an excellent season but may well be progressive enough to keep his momentum going by running a big race in this wonderful spectacle.

1. MINELLA COCOONER
2. Intense Raffles
3. Kandoo Kid
4. Perceval Legallois

Picture: I Am Maximus wins last year’s Randox Grand National (Sky Sports Racing).

Last year’s winner leads the challenge, as legendary owner seeks fourth big-race win.

At The Races

JP McManus has never hidden his love of the Grand National and claiming the outright record for wins in the great race with a fourth success on Saturday would be the icing on the cake following last month’s Gold Cup triumph.

Cheltenham hero Inothewayurthinkin is absent from the Randox-sponsored Aintree spectacular – but there will be a five-star squad carrying the famous green and gold colours, including the Willie Mullins-trained I Am Maximus, who was so brilliant 12 months ago.

Mullins said on Thursday he feels he has the nine-year-old “exactly where I want him” after two moderate runs at Leopardstown so far this season.

And Frank Berry, racing manager to McManus, is happy to have I Am Maximus leading the team: “We’re going there with some really nice horses and we hope to have a bit of luck on the day.

“Things haven’t been as smooth for I Am Maximus this year and there’s been a few little hiccups along the way, which isn’t ideal, but Willie thinks he’s back in good form.

“I’m not sure how he’ll cope with drying ground and he would probably like a bit more juice in the ground, but hopefully he will be all right on the day.

“He couldn’t have done it any better last year, he was very good.”

Mullins also runs Meetingofthewaters, while Gavin Cromwell’s Perceval Legallois is another strongly-fancied Irish raider for McManus following two wins over fences and hurdles this winter.

Berry said of the latter: “We were a little bit disappointed in the autumn, but he turned up trumps at Leopardstown over Christmas and then went back there over hurdles and was very good once again.

“He would maybe like more juice in the ground, but Gavin’s horses are in great form, so he goes there in good order.”

Nicky Henderson’s Chantry House will be a long shot in the McManus silks, but Iroko is among the market leaders for the Cheshire-based team of Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero.

Greenall – son of former Aintree chairman Lord Daresbury, who oversaw the bomb scare National and the void race that never was – commented: “We’d like it a little bit softer, but they’ve done a great job with the ground and it should be perfectly fine.

“Everything has gone well up to this point and it’s very exciting. The plan will be to just get him settled in mid-division and enjoying himself and then take it from there.”

Irish trainers have taken six of the last eight renewals and Cromwell’s Stumptown is vying for favouritism following his impressive cross-country success at the Cheltenham Festival, while stablemate Vanillier was an eyecatching third in that race and seeks to go one better than his 2023 National second.

Cromwell said: “Stumptown seems very well, it’s a quick enough turnaround but he seems very fresh and well.

“He’s been very good this season, the drying ground is a small bit of a concern. It’s going to be a fast pace, we just need him to keep his position and then hopefully he’ll stay well.

“He’s going to love the fences. He loves the cross-country fences so I think it will really bring out the best in him.

“Vanillier ran very well at Cheltenham, again he’s one that may struggle to keep his position as I imagine he’s going to be flat out. He will stay well, so I just hope he doesn’t get too far back.

“Perceval Legallois is coming into it a bit fresher than the other two, he’s never gone further than three miles, but I don’t think it’s going to be a problem.

“He should travel round fine as he has a little bit more pace, he hasn’t been round Aintree but he has seen the fences at home and jumped them fine, so hopefully he will take to it.”

Tom Gibney’s Intense Raffles bids to follow up last year’s Irish Grand National triumph with an even more famous victory for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.

Their racing manager Anthony Bromley said: “Tom has been very happy with his preparation and the horse is relatively unexposed and we hope he is reasonably handicapped.

“We would have liked it to have been proper soft ground rather than watered soft ground, but it is what it is and we couldn’t be happier with the horse at the moment.”

Aintree glory would add another amazing chapter to the Hewick fairytale, with the €850 bargain buy having already earned over £750,000 in prize-money.

Trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon said: “There has only been one plan for this year and that plan has been in place for the last six months. The English National is the race we want and, please God, all we ask is a bit of luck now.”

Golden Destiny has been tipped to win Race 3 (Picture: Wayne Marks).

Hollywoodbets Greyville Sunday Formguides and Selections

R1     Summary: Recent arrivals with half decent Cape Town form usually do well in their first local run. GURKHA (5) fits the bill and was a recent arrival with Kannemeyer’s string. MASTER DU ROUVRAY (9) may just have needed his last effort when returning from a break and should stripe fitter here. FIRELIGHTER (1) has the best of the draw and was a beaten favourite last run. He looks to be in a good space. BLACK PLATINA (11) returns from a break but was much improved last run. Wide draw but can feature. (Andrew Harrison: 5-9-1-11).

R2     Summary: Tricky handicap. BEACH PALACE (2) won well enough in a small field last run. He has been consistent of late and the stable is in form. MARIACHI MADNESS (4) makes the trip from the Highveld and comes with some solid recent form although over shorter. RAFIKI (3) is re-united with Calvin Habib , his last win over course and distance. He does carry top weight. COTTON RON (8) seldom runs a bad race. He steps up a furlong in trip but does have a 4kg claimer up. (Andrew Harrison: 2-4-3-8).

R3     Summary: GOLDEN DESTINY (1) won his last two at Hollywood Kenilworth and although going an extra furlong he does have the best of the draw and could still be under the handicappers radar. MAX THE MAGICIAN (12) has a wide draw to contend with but Roy Magner seldom makes the trip from the Highveld and his gelding has shown up well in his last two. TYRCONNELL (10) has drawn a little deep but is seldom out of the money and should put in another good effort. STARS IN HEAVEN (8) goes well this trip and has a handy galloping weight. He takes on stronger but should run well again. (Andrew Harrison: 1-12-10-8).

R4     Summary: FESTIVAL OF MAGIC (11) has dropped in the handicap but has been taking on slightly stronger of late. He has a wide draw but cheek pieces could see her improve. ELUSIVE BELLE (1) takes on males and if she can reproduce her penultimate run over course and distance with only 49kg to shoulder she will be dangerous. COUNT MARSH (14) has the widest draw but was touched off over the trip last time out. He gets Lerena aboard. BASIE RAAKVAT (10) is seldom far off them and goes well this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 11-1-14-10).

R5     Summary: FAILED MARSHAL (3) was most disappointing last start after a smart previous effort. He can make amends on his best form. Lerena has deserted Field Marshal to partner SPIRIT OF LEVANA (1) who her rode last time out. The blinkers have been replaced by cheek pieces. QUATERMAIN (4) has been knocking on the door for some time now and comes with consistent Highveld form. He gets the benefit of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance although taking on stronger. VIEW OF THE WORLD (6) is hardly ever out of the money and with a more experienced rider aboard cannot be ignored lightly. (Andrew Harrison: 1-3-4-6).

R6     Summary: INAFIX (8) won well enough over the distance last time out and only got a four-point rise in the handicap. He meets modest company and can follow up. MY SIRAYA (4) won first time pout for S tuart Ferrie. She is lightly raced and should have a strong chance in this line-up. AVERNI PRINCESS (1) has not been out since August last year but had some fair form before the break She has a handy weight and can surprise. PURPLE POWAHOUSE (5) has not won for over three years but is never far back. He was running on late last start and can feature prominently in this field. (Andrew Harrison: 8-4-1-5).

R7     Summary: VISION TO ACHIEVE (7) is struggling for her next win but is seldom far back. She has a big weight but looks primed for this. SAHARA DAWN (2) showed up well over course and distance last run and from a good draw should be in the shake-up. DRIVE BY (1) is over her best course and distance and has a 4kg claimer aboard. DYNASTY’S LAST (4) is still a battling maiden but with her light weight has a chance in this line-up. (Andrew Harrison: 7-2-1-4).

R8     Summary: Competitive handicap. SLYTHERIN (5) surprised on debut and has started at long odds in two subsequent starts. His does appear to be under the handicappers radar. ANTONIO GAUDI (1) was a recent maiden winner on the Highveld but had steady form leading up to that win. He has the best of the draw. WHO BLINKED (3) has not been far back since shedding his maiden and can feature. Stable companion EL DANTE (12) just needed his last run. His best form is over further but he should come on from his last effort. (Andrew Harrison: 5-1-3-12).

R9     Summary: RICH FOLKS HOAX (2) has smart Cape form over a mile. He has a handy weight and could prove too classy for this line-up even over this shorter trip. FUTURE FLO (5) will have plenty of supporters but has been climbing the handicap steadily and got an eight-point rise in the handicap last start as the handicappers try to put him in his place. He steps up a furlong but is capable. QUANDARY (6) has been in good form of late and is over his optimum trip. He will be a big runner. SMORGASBORD (3) has been consistent and should be competitive. (Andrew Harrison: 2-5-6-3).

Kudzu has been tipped to win the headliner. (JC Photos).

NB – this race meeting has been postponed from Saturday to Monday April 7 due to a waterlogged track.

Andrew Harrison

After a string of four runner-up finishes, Kudzu finally broke the ice last time out as Muzi Yeni drove him home with a strong finish to win over the Turffontein inner mile.

Johan Janse van Vuuren’s gelding goes an extra furlong on the same course tomorrow when he runs in the MR 96 Handicap that heads the card. Like most handicaps, it is a competitive affair but now that Kudzu has finally got his head in front again, he can build on that confidence in spite of a four-point rise in the handicap.

A point to ponder is that Yeni has preferred the ride on Fabian Habib’s runner King’s Express who was a winner over course and distance last time out. That was his second run after a break and if he still has more improvement to come then Yeni will have made the correct choice.

Seasoned trainer Tyrone Zackey holds a strong hand with La Moohal and Flashy Apache, both in with strong chances. Both were in the money last time out and the very much in form Gavin Lerena takes the ride on La Moohal.

However, the list of possible winners does not stop there. Star Coin and Player are both in good form while Two Miles West is 1.5kg better off with King’s Express on their last meeting and Craig Zackey, fresh from a treble at Hollywoodbets Scottsville midweek is back in the irons.

Without much confidence Kudzu is taken to get home ahead of Two Miles West and King’s Express.

It is a nine-race card so the Pick 6 kicks off with a Graduation Plate over 1450m in the fourth.

Best weighted is Alec Lairds charge Aristotle who battled gamely last time out over a mile on the standside track. His two wins in the Cape came over 1200m and 1400m respectively but was jumped up in trip on his arrival on the Highveld. He appears to be back over what could be a more suitable trip.

Gimmeanotherchance is not the most reliable of customers but can get it together on his day. It was not his day in the Hawaii Stakes last weekend where he finished tailed off. It was a well below par performance and the fact that Mike and Mathew de Kock have backed him up in a week suggests that there was nothing physically amiss. The blinkers come off that could lead to a much improved performance. However, his well being and mindset must be taken on trust.

The fillies are up next in a competitive Graduation Plate. Pointer showed signs of a return to form when three lengths back third to Oxalis Gold last time out. The De Kock’s filly has since smashed a useful field of males in last week’s Gr3 Byerley Turk coming home in a canter so that form could hold up for Pointer.

Scars Of War returns from a lengthy break but she had cracking juvenile form behind the likes of Fiery Pegasus and Quid Pro Quo. If Tony Peter has her anywhere near her best she will be a dangerous customer. Frozen Fantasy and Golden Moment can also get into the scrum.

Plus Four reiterated the strength of the Cape form when making a winning debut for Candice Dawson with Lerena aboard. Plus Four got a hefty six-point rise in the handicap but given her last showing, she could still be under the radar.

Just Var is in mustard form of late as he bids for a hattrick of wins but he is 2kg worse off with Theres A Light with the latter also having the best of the draw.

DJ Junior could prove the pick in a competitive field in the eighth. The six-year-old is lightly raced but seldom out of the money and the form of his last race has panned out well.

Dark Silver and Dance King are others to consider.

Gregarious and One Party are progressive three-year-olds, both in good form while top weight Exceedingly Glam could round up a boxed trifecta.

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