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Shamus Award - New Winner

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Captain Barbossa (3c Shamus Award x Fabulosa (More Than Ready)) for M Price & M Kent Jnr. Bendigo race 2
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale Vendor: Newhaven Park, Boorowa; Buyer: Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Australia) / Mick Price Racing $200,000
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