Top Sires Of The Last 100 Years
When making a list of outstanding stallions, it is easy to focus on a few big horses, rather than an individual stallion’s overall stud record.
5th December 2013
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When making a list of outstanding stallions, it is easy to focus on a few big horses, rather than an individual stallion’s overall stud record.
We have decided to call it a day with Bravura as he really doesn’t appear to be enjoying racing anymore.
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I think it is a serious insult to Bernard Fayd’Herbe and to Cape Racing in particular when our own champion jockey is not selected for the side
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