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and won by 3.5 lengths in a then record time for the race of 3:36.00. Days after the race protesters had made allegations against Don Juan and his win in the
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for £50. The ownership of Don Juan caused much controversy, with the listed owner being Mr W. Johnstone. It was revealed however that
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