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ODT Racing Chat: Big day to finish

ODT Racing Chat: Big day to finish

ODT Racing Chat, brought to you by Fred's Fencing, is back one more time as we preview and review the season's last feature meeting at Wingatui.
Qe talk to the world's best tipster, Blake Prince, about what is happening at rugby at the races on Sunday.
We check out the rumour that the Punters Club is close to selling out? We need to know if the undie 500 is on again this year?
We also pester Blake to give us a couple of winners we can take to the bank.
We also grab local trainer Terry Kennedy to give us a rundown on his runners and his best of the day.
Remember Racing Chat will be out at the races on Sunday to catch some of the action, for our last video of this season.
The races begin at 11.30am on Sunday.

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ODT Racing Chat, brought to you by Fred's Fencing, is back one more time as we preview and review the season's last feature meeting at Wingatui. Qe talk to the world's best tipster, Blake Prince, about what is happening at rugby at the races on Sunday. We check out the rumour that the Punters Club is close to selling out? We need to know if the undie 500 is on again this year? We also pester Blake to give us a couple of winners we can take to the bank. We also grab local trainer Terry Kennedy to give us a rundown on his runners and his best of the day. Remember Racing Chat will be out at the races on Sunday to catch some of the action, for our last video of this season. The races begin at 11.30am on Sunday.

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