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Favourably drawn William Robertson looks best in Spring Challenge

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Favourably drawn William Robertson looks best in Spring Challenge

Favourably drawn William Robertson looks best in Spring Challenge. Imperial Ruby, Business Day’s 40-1 tip for the popular marathon race, was only snared close home by Shangani. Keagan De Melo riding at Durbanville, trainer Johan Janse van Vuuren has engaged Piere Strydom for Puerto Manzano. Team Gold is an improver in this race. Justin Snaith”s six-time winner Hoedspruit is in the line-up. The five-year-old is first step towards competing in Summer Cup on November 26.

There are 8 races in the series. Gregor Macgregor won the first race. The others are: Gregarious Gal, Intoxicating, Cape Lights, Tabby Cat, Angelsea, Feather Boa, Mrs Browning, Miss Daisy, Tamarisk Tree, I Am Giant, Now I Got You, Big Burn, Desert Miracle, Homely Girl, Mercury Rising, and Definitely Maybe.

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