VRC Country Race Day 2025 7 Jun 2025

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VOBIS GOLD MILE

2:10 PM 1600 3YO+ OPEN
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See no reason to jump off JIMMY THE BEAR (3) who was well supported and duly saluted last week at Caulfield, scoring by half a length, strong to the line. He's a rock-solid miler at this sort of level and may even strip a touch fitter third up. POUNDING (1) is knocking on the door of another elusive win. He's worked home well without threat at his past couple and only needs the right run to be breaking through. Not sure what to do with OH TOO GOOD (5). The return at Caulfield was very good and she was heavily backed at Sandown Hillside last time, seemingly with every chance. The last 100m there was disappointing and while she'll be fitter again, she needs to lift. REGAL VOW (7) is going well and steps back up to a mile which should suit. Was behind Jimmy The Bear last time but has claims. CHICAGO STORM (6) could be an improver and give a sight.

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3. JIMMY THE BEAR Rtg 100 T: Patrick & M Payne   J: T Prebble (59kg)
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Silk
5. OH TOO GOOD Rtg 95 T: K Daffy   J: B Allen (57kg)
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7. REGAL VOW Rtg 85 T: C Littlefield   J: B Mertens (57kg)
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3. JIMMY THE BEAR Rtg 100 T: Patrick & M Payne   J: T Prebble (59kg)
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Silk
1. POUNDING Rtg 89 T: P Moody & K Coleman   J: L Cartwright (60kg)
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Silk
5. OH TOO GOOD Rtg 95 T: K Daffy   J: B Allen (57kg)
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Silk
7. REGAL VOW Rtg 85 T: C Littlefield   J: B Mertens (57kg)
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3. JIMMY THE BEAR Rtg 100 T: Patrick & M Payne   J: T Prebble (59kg)
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5. OH TOO GOOD Rtg 95 T: K Daffy   J: B Allen (57kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

See no reason to jump off JIMMY THE BEAR (3) who was well supported and duly saluted last week at Caulfield, scoring by half a length, strong to the line. He's a rock-solid miler at this sort of level and may even strip a touch fitter third up. POUNDING (1) is knocking on the door of another elusive win. He's worked home well without threat at his past couple and only needs the right run to be breaking through. Not sure what to do with OH TOO GOOD (5). The return at Caulfield was very good and she was heavily backed at Sandown Hillside last time, seemingly with every chance. The last 100m there was disappointing and while she'll be fitter again, she needs to lift. REGAL VOW (7) is going well and steps back up to a mile which should suit. Was behind Jimmy The Bear last time but has claims. CHICAGO STORM (6) could be an improver and give a sight.

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Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Makram with 56.5kg at $20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 55kg at $5. Working up to a win. Going well, big chance.

Career/Overall51: 8-16
Prize Money$1386315.00
Age6 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamEXCEED AND EXCEL-SILENT ENTRANCE (GB)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 17May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyLuke Cartwright (56.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 3May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyEthan Brown (55)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingSat 12Apr25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLinda Meech (59)
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 22Mar25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyLuke Cartwright (59)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueWERR
Date of MeetingSun 8Dec24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyWill Price (59)
Finishing Position14
Racetrack/VenueCRAN
Date of MeetingSat 23Nov24
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Nolen (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSALE
Date of MeetingSun 27Oct24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Nolen (59)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingFri 25Oct24
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Nolen (60)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 11Feb23
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Melham (57)

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Not Usual Glorious with 61kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 May 24 over 1400m defeating Red Galaxy with 55kg at $61. Have to respect now.

Career/Overall31: 6-10
Prize Money$780900.00
Age5 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamMAGNUS-LUXASPIN
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 24May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJett Stanley (55)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueWNBL
Date of MeetingThu 1May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBen Allen (61)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 28Dec24
Race Distance2040m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLiam Riordan (57.5)
Finishing Position14
Racetrack/VenueBALT
Date of MeetingSat 7Dec24
Race Distance2000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyPatrick Moloney (54.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueKILM
Date of MeetingSun 24Nov24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyBilly Egan (55.5)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingFri 25Oct24
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDeclan Bates (59)
Finishing Position11
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 12Oct24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Moor (53.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 28Sep24
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyHarry Coffey (54)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueNEWC
Date of MeetingSat 11May24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyTom Sherry (54)

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 10 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind War Machine carrying 56kg at $26. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Bm100 May 31 over 1600m defeating Regal Zeus carrying 57kg at $3.10. No reason he won't be winning again.

Career/Overall35: 9-9
Prize Money$910525.00
Age6 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamJIMMY CREED (USA)-BELVEDERE ROAD
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 31May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTom Prebble (57)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTom Prebble (56)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueSALE
Date of MeetingSun 27Oct24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBilly Egan (60)
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 12Oct24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBilly Egan (53.5)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 21Sep24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBilly Egan (57)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 31Aug24
Race Distance1700m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBilly Egan (56.5)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 17Aug24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBilly Egan (59)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 27Jul24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyBilly Egan (59.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMILD
Date of MeetingFri 19Jul24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBrad Rawiller (60)

Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Angry Skies carrying 57kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, slow going 6 len behind El Rocko with 50kg at $8.50. Not going well enough of late.

Career/Overall41: 7-5
Prize Money$674650.00
Age6 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamTORONADO (IRE)-THE FRENCH HOUSE
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyRose Hammond (57)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 26Apr25
Race Distance1519m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyRose Hammond (50)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingSat 12Apr25
Race Distance1300m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyRose Hammond (58)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueWERR
Date of MeetingSun 8Dec24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTom Madden (54)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueKILM
Date of MeetingSun 24Nov24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyTom Madden (54)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueDOND
Date of MeetingSun 17Nov24
Race Distance1620m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTom Madden (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORN
Date of MeetingSun 3Nov24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyHarry Coffey (54)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueSALE
Date of MeetingSun 27Oct24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLauren Burke (59.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCRAN
Date of MeetingFri 31May24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyLauren Burke (59.5)

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $10. Second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hughes carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Fitter again, can improve.

Career/Overall10: 4-5
Prize Money$443200.00
Age5 yo
Sex/TypeMare
Sire/DamALL TOO HARD-GOOD OH
ColourB/BR
Past Races
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 24May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBen Allen (59.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (59.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingSat 21Dec24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCRAN
Date of MeetingSat 23Nov24
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDamian Lane (58)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingThu 7Nov24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDamian Lane (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueGEEL
Date of MeetingWed 23Oct24
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDamian Lane (56.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 27Apr24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Nolen (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueYGLN
Date of MeetingFri 29Mar24
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDamian Lane (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingThu 8Feb24
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCarleen Hefel (57.5)

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings on May 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Regal Azmon with 58.5kg at $12. Each way hope.

Career/Overall28: 9-10
Prize Money$427490.00
Age6 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamTRUST IN A GUST-BENT CHICAGO
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (55.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 26Apr25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyEthan Brown (58.5)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 29Mar25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCeline Gaudray (57.5)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 10Aug24
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyMargaret Collett (58.5)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 11May24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCarleen Hefel (55.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 27Apr24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCarleen Hefel (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 13Apr24
Race Distance1527m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCarleen Hefel (54)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueOAKB
Date of MeetingSat 30Mar24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJason Holder (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueGAWL
Date of MeetingFri 27Oct23
Race Distance1500m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJason Holder (54.5)

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 15 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Merrigold with 59kg at $2.45. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind War Machine with 54kg at $12. Ready to fire now.

Career/Overall18: 6-7
Prize Money$387865.00
Age5 yo
Sex/TypeMare
Sire/DamSWEAR-REGIME (USA)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBeau Mertens (54)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 15Mar25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCraig Williams (59)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCHTH
Date of MeetingThu 26Dec24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCraig Williams (54)
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 30Nov24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyBeau Mertens (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Nov24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBeau Mertens (55)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueMOE
Date of MeetingFri 18Oct24
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBeau Mertens (58)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 6Apr24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyJack Hill (59.5)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingWed 20Mar24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJack Hill (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 13Jan24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJack Hill (57)

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 9th of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Regal Azmon with 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings on May 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55.5kg at $61. Can't recommend.

Career/Overall38: 7-12
Prize Money$368685.00
Age5 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamMANHATTAN RAIN-AL DHAKIRA (USA)
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position11
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCallan Murray (55.5)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 26Apr25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyHarry Coffey (55)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Nov24
Race Distance2000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (53)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueKYNE
Date of MeetingWed 6Nov24
Race Distance2006m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyHarry Coffey (54)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingWed 16Oct24
Race Distance1440m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJaylah Kennedy (61.5)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 24Aug24
Race Distance2040m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyLuke Currie (60)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 10Aug24
Race Distance2019m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyCallan Murray (58)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueMILD
Date of MeetingFri 19Jul24
Race Distance2000m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyDanica Munro (59)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingSat 15Jun24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyDanica Munro (58)

Second-up today. Last start 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hughes carrying 57kg at $101. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Regal Vow with 57.5kg at $9. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Career/Overall23: 3-9
Prize Money$361950.00
Age6 yo
Sex/TypeMare
Sire/DamNOT A SINGLE DOUBT-RATHSALLAGH (NZ)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 24May25
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDeclan Bates (57)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 16Nov24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (57.5)
Finishing Position11
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 17Aug24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (58)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 27Jul24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyBen Melham (58)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 6Jul24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBlake Shinn (60)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 22Jun24
Race Distance1420m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBlake Shinn (60)
Finishing Position12
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 11May24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBeau Mertens (53)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 27Apr24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDeclan Bates (55)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingWed 23Mar22
Race Distance1300m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBlaike McDougall (56.5)

Last start 2nd of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm86 on May 24 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Great Maximus with 59kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings on May 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55.5kg at $101. Not hopeless on latest.

Career/Overall46: 6-12
Prize Money$413675.00
Age7 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamI AM INVINCIBLE-LULUORU
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueMURB
Date of MeetingSat 24May25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyConnor Murtagh (59)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJake Toeroek (55.5)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 12Apr25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyZac Spain (58.5)
Finishing Position99
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 23Nov24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJake Toeroek (60)
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingTue 5Nov24
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJoe Bowditch (58.5)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueMURB
Date of MeetingSat 12Oct24
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyKayla Crowther (54.5)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 28Sep24
Race Distance1550m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBen Price (56)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMORK
Date of MeetingSat 31Aug24
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyRochelle Milnes (58.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueMURB
Date of MeetingSat 7Oct23
Race Distance1600m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJustin Potter (54)
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
Silk
1
POUNDING (9)
Silk
2
MAGNASPIN (4)
Silk
3
JIMMY THE BEAR (10)
Silk
4
CHARTRES (1)
Silk
5
OH TOO GOOD (8)
Silk
6
CHICAGO STORM (3)
Silk
7
REGAL VOW (7)
Silk
8
NEW YORK HURRICANE (6)
Silk
9
BELLE SAVOIR (5)
Silk
10
JACK THE LAD (2)
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