Volcanic Spark (4g Wrote x Peggy Hookham (Joyeux Danseur)) for P Yiu. Sha Tin race 5
NZB Ready To Run Sale Vendor: Highview; Buyer: Psd, Res $40,000
Wrote - New Winner
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