Silvano Shines On July Day
With the first three past the post all being sired by Silvano and bred by Maine Chance Farms, the 2015 Vodacom Durban July proved an exceptional day for South African breeding
8th July 2015
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With the first three past the post all being sired by Silvano and bred by Maine Chance Farms, the 2015 Vodacom Durban July proved an exceptional day for South African breeding
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