
Star Major Scratched From Durban July After Elevated Temperature
Star Major has been scratched from the G1 Durban July after developing an elevated temperature, changing the shape of Saturday’s Greyville feature.
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Star Major has been scratched from the G1 Durban July after developing an elevated temperature, changing the shape of Saturday’s Greyville feature.

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