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Final fields and betting for the Classics

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Final fields and betting for the Classics

Final fields and betting for the Classics have been announced. Safe Passage and Rain In Holland are in the final fields for Saturday's Grade 1 SA Classic (1800m) and its fillies’ counterpart. The Classics are the second legs of the Triples. The Derby and the Oaks are coming in a month's time. Zeus from Fabian Habib yard and Captain Lannister from Ashley Fortune's yard are new to the male field.

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