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Horses for 'Farclas

News | 16 Jan 2009 | Issue 77 | By Rob Allanson

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The inaugural Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeplechase was held at the Cheltenham race course recently.The lucky winner was Davy Russell aboard Dix Villez.

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