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Racing: Exhibition gallop guide to form of superstars

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Racing: Exhibition gallop guide to form of superstars

Legarto and Wild Night are going to have an exhibition gallop together after the first race tomorrow. The three-year-olds are the favourites for the Karaka Classic Mile next week. Levante is the defending Telegraph champion. Sharp ‘N’ Smart is headlining the Wellington Guineas. The Trentham Stakes is final lead-up to the Wellesley Stake on January 28. Saturday”s Anniversary Handicap fills the same role for Thorndon Mile two weeks later.

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