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SOBAR

Sobar was one of the enigmas of Australian racing. For a time in his 3yo season, he was rated as the equal to the mighty Tulloch. Sadly a tendon injury saw him fail to recapture his form but he would show glimpses at times of what might have been.

He started his career at Flemington in March of his 2yo season running second beaten only a short half head by Arabian Breeze when ridden by Len Hill. His second start came only a few weeks later when he won the Caulfield Orrong Handicap over 6 furlongs by an

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