Kenya: Yearling Sale Set for Ngong Racecourse On August 7

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Kenya: Yearling Sale Set for Ngong Racecourse On August 7

[Nation] Several trainers have stretched their wings abroad, buying several young thoroughbreds for the new season in October.

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