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Highfield Princess on course for Golden Pal showdown

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Highfield Princess on course for Golden Pal showdown

The Flying Five mare will go to the $1m Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint in Kentucky. John Fairley-owned daughter of Night Of Thunder has won her last three runs at Group One level. She will be up against Golden Pal, who is already a dual Breeder”s Cup winner. Wesley Ward is three from three on his home track, having also won the Woodford Stakes and the Shakertown Stake this spring.

Highfield Princess is on course for Golden Pal showdown. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is 0808 8020 133.

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