Stratford Avon Race 2

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Stake: $17,714

I SHUT THAT D'OR (6) bids for a hat-trick. This reliable jumper arrives in tremendous condition with three wins from his last four chase outings. Another big run anticipated. SAINTE DOCTOR (4) returned from a short break to gain her third chasing success with a 2L Fakenham triumph. Thereabouts second-up. Chase debutant EL GRANJERO (1) is two from four in this grade and needs considering. KORUS (7) finished third at Ffos Las debuting over fences last month. Commands respect under the in-form James Bowen.
  • Distance: 4539m
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Cloudy
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: CHSE HCP
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1Clive Boultbee-Brooks
  • El Granjero (1) 22211x6522
  • Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks (Woolhope, H'fords)
  • Jockey: R Patrick
  • Weight: 77kg
  • Prize Money: $43,503
  • Win / Place: 20% / 70%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: YOUMZAIN (IRE)

Dam: MEXICAN SKY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Yeats

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Rating

Stats
Career
10: 2-5-0
Season
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-0
3rd Up
2: 0-2-0
4th Up
2: 0-2-0
Turf
10: 2-5-0
Good
4: 0-4-0
Soft
4: 2-1-0
Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
4: 2-2-0
Anti-Clockwise
6: 0-3-0
Hurdle
9: 2-5-0
Handicap Rating
122
Jockey Stats
Horse
7: 1-4-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4626m

Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 30 days. Last run finished second in a small field at Uttoxeter on February 8 over 4000m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Burrows Hall with 76kg at $2.90. Run before finished second of 8 runners at Uttoxeter on December 31 over 4000m, a nose behind Don Hollow with 74.5kg at $4.50. Capable of better showing. Looks very hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 58/2/25Uttoxeter4023mHDLE HCP 4U-Richard Patrick76kgSoft5:19.4445.3 km/h4.5L-$2.88f39$21,556$5,325

1. Burrows Hall

2. El Granjero

3. Don't Tell Su

39 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 831/12/24Uttoxeter4023mHDLE HCP 3U-Richard Patrick74.5kgGood Soft5:18.6745.4 km/h0.1L-$4.5018$21,556$5,325

1. Don Hollow

2. El Granjero

3. Haarar

5th of 913/12/24Bangor On Dee4626mHDLE HCP 4U-Richard Patrick75.5kgSoft6:09.4445.1 km/h19.3L-$1144$38,384$1,102

1. Strackan

2. Schalke

3. Plaisir Des Flos

44 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 930/10/24Newton Abbot4325mHDLE HCP 4U-Richard Patrick71.5kgHeavy5:36.7146.2 km/h11.8L-$8.00204$37,574-

1. Catch Him Derry

2. Flight Deck

3. Astronomic View

204 Day Spell
1st of 59/4/24Hereford4325mHDLE HCP 4U-Stan Sheppard76kgSoft5:37.1046.2 km/h6.0L-$1.44f13$15,029$8,327

1. El Granjero

2. Cabhfuilfungi

3. Petty Cash

1st of 1227/3/24Hereford3922mMHDLE HUNT 4-Richard Patrick73kgSoft5:09.6945.6 km/h9.0L-$1.44f18$15,518$8,587

1. El Granjero

2. Stay If U Want To

3. My Monty

2P F Nicholls
  • Stratagem (2) p1241x444x
  • Trainer: P F Nicholls (Ditcheat)
  • Jockey: Mr D Maxwell
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $90,178
  • Win / Place: 29% / 52%

9 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: SUNDAY BREAK (JPN)

Dam: OUR ZIGA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Linamix

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Rating

Stats
Career
17: 5-2-2
Track
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 1-0-1
2nd Up
4: 2-1-0
3rd Up
3: 0-1-0
4th Up
2: 1-0-0
Turf
17: 5-2-2
Good
11: 3-2-1
Soft
4: 1-0-1
Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Clockwise
4: 2-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
13: 3-2-2
Hurdle
4: 2-0-1
Steeple
13: 3-2-1
Handicap Rating
119
Jockey Stats
Horse
10: 3-1-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap check piece]

Comments
Resuming today after 10 months. Finished off last preparation 4 of 8 runners at this track May 31 over 4200m, 15 len behind Envious Editor carrying 80.5kg at $10. First up last campaign 4 of 7 runners at Southwell March 4 2024 over 4900m, slow track; 23 len behind Haven't Time carrying 79kg at $3.50. Solid top-three chance.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 831/5/24Stratford Avon4210mHCP CHSE 5U-David Maxwell80.5kgGood Soft5:12.3948.5 km/h15.0L-$1039$17,716$1,102

1. Envious Editor

2. Rebel Dawn Rising

3. Drakes Well

39 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 622/4/24Hexham4828mCHSE HUNT 5U-David Maxwell75.5kgHeavy7:32.9038.4 km/h138.8L-$3.7549$9,857$1,315

1. Jerrysback

2. Shanroe Street

3. Matts Commission

49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 74/3/24Southwell4928mCHSE HUNT 5U-David Maxwell79kgSoft7:26.0039.8 km/h23.8L-$3.50f650$9,857$1,350

1. Haven't Time

2. Polish

3. Drop Flight

650 Day Spell
1st of 424/5/22Southwell4883mCHSE HUNT 5U-David Maxwell80kgGood6:28.6045.2 km/h7.0L-$1.73f25$7,803$3,876

1. Stratagem

2. Glen Forsa

3. Wagner

4th of 1129/4/22Cheltenham4139mCHSE HUNT 5U-David Maxwell77kgGood5:15.8047.2 km/h11.5L-$3.25f29$10,678$685

1. Solomon Grey

2. Ami Desbois

3. Across The Line

2nd of 431/3/22Warwick Uk4023mCHSE HUNT 5U-David Maxwell79kgGood5:13.2046.2 km/h0.8L-$1.91f8$8,236$2,115

1. Not That Fuisse

2. Stratagem

3. Drakes Well

3J Scott
  • Pilsdon Pen (3) 342x3121x4
  • Trainer: J Scott (Dulverton)
  • Jockey: Lorcan Williams
  • Weight: 73.5kg
  • Prize Money: $82,969
  • Win / Place: 22% / 54%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HELMET (AUS)

Dam: BISOU (GB)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Hill

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Rating

Stats
Career
22: 5-4-3
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 1-0-2
2nd Up
5: 1-0-1
3rd Up
4: 0-2-0
4th Up
3: 2-0-0
Turf
20: 5-4-3
Good
10: 2-1-0
Soft
9: 3-3-3
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
9: 4-2-0
Anti-Clockwise
13: 1-2-3
Hurdle
12: 3-3-2
Steeple
5: 2-1-1
Handicap Rating
114
Jockey Stats
Horse
3: 0-2-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m

Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after 13 months finished fourth in a small field at Lingfield on February 11 over 4000m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Johnny Jump Up carrying 71kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 3 len Wincanton on November 23 2023 over 4000m slow track defeating Morfee with 73.5kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Holds ability to test the top fancies.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 611/2/25Lingfield4023mHCP CHSE 5U-Lorcan Williams71kgHeavy5:21.4045.1 km/h34.0L-$8.00396$18,226$1,108

1. Johnny Jump Up

2. Royal Mer

3. Clonakilty

396 Day Spell
1st of 512/1/24Wincanton4023mNCHSE HCP 5U-Rex Dingle68kgGood Soft5:18.9545.4 km/h3.0L-$2.88f24$30,214$16,224

1. Pilsdon Pen

2. Bourbali

3. Heros

2nd of 519/12/23Wincanton4023mSTPLE HCP 4U-L Williams74.5kgSoft5:35.1943.2 km/h5.5L-$2.75f26$20,147$4,976

1. Harjo

2. Pilsdon Pen

3. Harlem Soul

1st of 823/11/23Wincanton4023mSTPLE HCP 4U-Rex Dingle73.5kgSoft5:19.2545.4 km/h3.0L-$5.5016$20,147$10,816

1. Pilsdon Pen

2. Morfee

3. Moytier

3rd of 137/11/23Warwick Uk4023mSTPLE HCP 4U-Rex Dingle71kgSoft5:18.0945.5 km/h35.5L-$19182$20,147$2,489

1. Pepe Le Moko

2. High Game Royal

3. Pilsdon Pen

182 Day Spell
2nd of 89/5/23Ffos Las4023mHDLE HCP 4U-Rex Dingle76kgSoft5:17.7745.6 km/h4.5L-$4.5044$12,987$3,209

1. Walkinthewoods

2. Pilsdon Pen

3. Fanfaron Dino

44 Day Freshen-Up
4N P Mulholland
  • Sainte Doctor (4) x4211x3531
  • Trainer: N P Mulholland (Limpley Stoke)
  • Jockey: R P Mclernon
  • Weight: 73kg
  • Prize Money: $111,137
  • Win / Place: 29% / 54%

9 yo Grey Mare

Sire: DOCTOR DINO (FR)

Dam: PAKOONAH (GB)

Dam's Sire: Poliglote

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Rating

Stats
Career
24: 7-3-3
Season
1: 1-0-0
1st Up
7: 2-1-2
2nd Up
6: 0-2-0
3rd Up
5: 2-0-1
4th Up
5: 3-0-0
Turf
24: 7-3-3
Good
19: 7-2-3
Soft
4: 0-1-0
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
8: 1-1-2
Anti-Clockwise
16: 6-2-1
Hurdle
11: 3-2-0
Steeple
12: 3-1-3
Handicap Rating
113
Jockey Stats
Horse
13: 4-2-3
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3922m - 4264m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap check piece]

Comments
Useful type. Last outing won by 2 len Fakenham on February 14 over 4240m defeating Moviddy carrying 76kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Run before finished third in a small field at Wincanton on December 26 over 4040m, 16 len behind Another Day Out with 74kg at $3.80. Should measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 414/2/25Fakenham4264mHCP CHSE M 5-Richie McLernon76kgGood5:40.1245.1 km/h2.0L-$5.0050$17,405$9,193

1. Sainte Doctor

2. Moviddy

3. Aunty Christine

50 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 526/12/24Wincanton4055mHCP APP CHSE-Richie McLernon74kgGood Soft5:19.4845.7 km/h16.3L-$3.7523$20,990$2,550

1. Another Day Out

2. Mighty Moth

3. Sainte Doctor

5th of 103/12/24Southwell4123mSTPLE HCP 4U-Richie McLernon74kgGood Soft5:35.8044.2 km/h16.5L-$8143$17,927$553

1. Theformismighty

2. Kaituna River

3. Jaramillo

43 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 321/10/24Plumpton3922mSTPLE HCP 4U-Richie McLernon71.5kgGood Soft5:17.6044.5 km/h48.0L-$8.00544$31,990$4,355

1. Menaggio

2. War Lord

3. Sainte Doctor

544 Day Spell
1st of 426/4/23Ludlow4023mCHSE HCP M 5-Richard McLernon75.5kgGood5:04.5247.6 km/h15.0L-$2.38f16$22,455$12,438

1. Sainte Doctor

2. Whatsdastory

3. Moon Eagle

1st of 610/4/23Chepstow3912mSTPLE HCP 5U-Kevin Brogan75.5kgGood Soft5:07.2945.8 km/h2.5L-$3.2524$18,837$9,951

1. Sainte Doctor

2. Ballybeen

3. Coupdebol

5N Martin
  • Just Loose Change (5) 24x0x412p5
  • Trainer: N Martin (Minehead)
  • Jockey: S Bowen
  • Weight: 72kg
  • Prize Money: $58,578
  • Win / Place: 15% / 47%

8 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: YORGUNNABELUCKY (USA)

Dam: OVILIA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Clodovil

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Rating

Stats
Career
19: 3-3-3
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
7: 0-0-2
2nd Up
5: 2-0-1
3rd Up
3: 0-3-0
4th Up
3: 1-0-0
Turf
19: 3-3-3
Good
13: 3-2-2
Soft
5: 0-1-1
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
11: 2-2-2
Anti-Clockwise
8: 1-1-1
Hurdle
13: 2-2-3
Steeple
5: 1-1-0
Handicap Rating
111
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 5029m

Comments
Freshened for 52 days. Last run finished fifth of 10 runners at Market Rasen on January 17 over 4790m, 25 len behind Eyed with 73kg at $34. Run before pulled up at Hereford on December 21 over 5000m. Doesn't rate well enough against this field to figure in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 1017/1/25Market Rasen4801mHCP CHSE 5U-David Noonan73kgGood Soft6:31.9044.1 km/h25.3L-$3427$26,629$807

1. Eyed

2. Peejaybee

3. Knockanore

- of 721/12/24Hereford5029mSTPLE HCP 4U-David Noonan73.5kgGood Soft6:32.9846.1 km/h99.0L-$7.5029$17,927-

1. Muskoka

2. Gats And Co

3. Laskalin

2nd of 322/11/24Catterick Bridge5029mSTPLE HCP 4U-James Bowen72.5kgGood6:07.6449.2 km/h18.0L-$1.67f19$23,454$5,972

1. Presentandcounting

2. Just Loose Change

3. Mister Bells

1st of 63/11/24Huntingdon4744mHCP CHSE 4U-David Noonan74.5kgGood5:57.7047.7 km/h1.0L-$2625$20,990$11,086

1. Just Loose Change

2. Finn Lough

3. A Definite Getaway

4th of 69/10/24Ludlow4023mSTPLE HCP 4U-David Noonan74kgGood5:04.6747.5 km/h21.3L-$9.50155$22,156$2,736

1. Iron D'ex

2. Itso Fury

3. The Gypsy Davey

155 Day Spell
99th of 117/5/24Hereford3922mHDLE HCP 4U-Bradley Harris73kgGood4:37.3050.9 km/h99.0L-$12120$15,507-

1. Big Blue Moon

2. Notnowlinda

3. Soldierofthestorm

120 Day Spell
6Joe Tizzard
  • I Shut That D'or (6) 0307x01211
  • Trainer: Joe Tizzard (Sherborne)
  • Jockey: Brendan Powell
  • Weight: 72kg
  • Prize Money: $50,323
  • Win / Place: 21% / 42%
Going for the Hat-Trick

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BARASTRAIGHT (GB)

Dam: ANICKA D'OR (FR)

Dam's Sire: Nickname

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Rating

Stats
Career
19: 4-2-2
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 1-0-0
1st Up
5: 0-1-1
2nd Up
5: 1-0-1
3rd Up
4: 1-1-0
4th Up
4: 1-0-0
Turf
19: 4-2-2
Good
16: 3-2-2
Soft
2: 1-0-0
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
10: 2-2-2
Anti-Clockwise
9: 2-0-0
Hurdle
6: 1-0-0
Steeple
11: 3-1-2
Handicap Rating
111
Jockey Stats
Horse
10: 2-2-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3721m - 4023m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 54 days. Last run favourite; won by 2.75 len Hereford on January 15 over 3800m slow going defeating Zestful Hope with 76kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Start before favourite; won by 4.5 len Plumpton on December 16 over 3960m defeating Shaw's Cross with 76kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Sure to improve again. Versatile performer who is hard to go past.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 715/1/25Hereford3822mSTPLE HCP 5U-Brendan Powell76kgSoft4:52.2147.1 km/h2.8L-$3.50f30$18,537$9,951

1. I Shut That D'or

2. Zestful Hope

3. Jikala

1st of 616/12/24Plumpton3972mHCP CHSE 4U-Sam Twiston-Davies76kgGood Soft5:07.2246.5 km/h4.3L-$2.10f25$16,384$8,652

1. I Shut That D'or

2. Shaw's Cross

3. Pleasure Garden

2nd of 621/11/24Wincanton4023mSTPLE HCP 4U-Brendan Powell75.5kgGood Soft5:12.8046.3 km/h0.5L-$2.63f17$14,608$3,609

1. My Mate Polly

2. I Shut That D'or

3. Cave Article

1st of 84/11/24Plumpton3972mHCP CHSE 4U-Brendan Powell74kgGood5:03.7147.1 km/h1.5L-$9.0013$20,380$10,763

1. I Shut That D'or

2. Theonlywayiswessex

3. One Last Glance

10th of 1522/10/24Exeter3721mAPP HDLE HCP-Liam Trott73kgGood Soft4:36.4048.5 km/h29.3L-$21106$13,797-

1. Sindabella

2. Catboy

3. Ryder's Rock

106 Day Spell
7th of 148/7/24Worcester4023mHCP HDLE 4U-Brendan Powell75kgGood4:57.7548.6 km/h21.3L-$2940$12,599-

1. Robber's Bridge

2. Emanate

3. Chatty Chich

40 Day Freshen-Up
7W J Greatrex
  • Korus (7) 36x23933
  • Trainer: W J Greatrex (Upper Lambourn, Berks)
  • Jockey: James Bowen
  • Weight: 68.5kg
  • Prize Money: $10,899
  • Win / Place: 0% / 71%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: COKORIKO (FR)

Dam: CHIC ET ZEN (FR)

Dam's Sire: Chichicastenango

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Rating

Stats
Career
7: 0-1-4
Season
2: 0-0-2
1st Up
2: 0-1-1
2nd Up
2: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-1
Turf
7: 0-1-4
Good
4: 0-1-2
Soft
3: 0-0-2
Clockwise
3: 0-1-1
Anti-Clockwise
4: 0-0-3
Hurdle
4: 0-1-2
Steeple
1: 0-0-1
Handicap Rating
107
Jockey Stats
Horse
5: 0-1-4
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3173m - 4023m

Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished third of 7 starters at Plumpton on February 10 over 3900m, slow track; 5 len behind Walks Like The Man with 73kg at $6. Run before finished third of 11 runners at Ffos Las on January 11 over 4000m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Dangerous Touch with 76kg at $17. Sure to improve again. Well-placed to take this out.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 710/2/25Plumpton3922mSTPLE HCP 5U-James Bowen73kgSoft5:09.9245.6 km/h4.8L-$6.0030$22,156$2,736

1. Walks Like The Man

2. Bentley's Return

3. Korus

3rd of 1111/1/25Ffos Las4023mHDLE HCP 4U-James Bowen76kgSoft5:36.7043.0 km/h3.5L-$1715$14,097$1,740

1. Dangerous Touch

2. The Blueberry One

3. Korus

9th of 1427/12/24Chepstow3218mHDLE HCP 3U-Sean Bowen73kgSoft4:00.1348.2 km/h28.3L-$2125$30,214-

1. Castelfort

2. Bucephalus

3. Gold For Alec

3rd of 112/12/24Plumpton3218mHDLE 4U-James Bowen70kgGood Soft4:03.5247.6 km/h3.0L-$4.3329$16,117$2,055

1. Confinentic

2. Fromheretoeternity

3. Korus

2nd of 113/11/24Huntingdon3173mMHDLE 4U-James Bowen71.5kgGood3:50.3049.6 km/h0.3L-$13171$13,309$3,340

1. Kally Des Bruyeres

2. Korus

3. El Rayo

171 Day Spell
6th of 1216/5/24Fontwell Park3567mWFA HUNT FLA-Harry Cobden68kgGood Soft4:16.3350.1 km/h43.8L-$1036$9,835-

1. Groovy Blue

2. Jubilant

3. Elysian Knight

36 Day Freshen-Up
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