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Fabre has high hopes for Fintry

Andre Fabre expects Fintry to put up a good show despite an enforced 90-day lay-off when she returns in the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Atalanta Stakes at Sandown today.

In-form Mango Diva can take centre stage in Nassau

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In-form Mango Diva can take centre stage in Nassau
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Kingman and Toronado set for Sussex Stakes showdown

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Leading Light given Arc go-ahead
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No Heretic defies odds at Newmarket

No Heretic made a stylish return to action in the Qipco Supporting British Racing Stakes at Newmarket.

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Certify up to scratch in Fillies’ Mile
Certify up to scratch in Fillies’ Mile

Certify had no great difficulty in extending Godolphin’s record in the Shadwell Fillies’ Mile to three in a row when coming home unchallenged at a windswept Newmarket yesterday.

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