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Caulfield Stakes, V.R.C. Melbourne Stakes and L. K. S. Mackinnon Stakes but Tranquil Star gained revenge on Amana in the St George Stakes by relegating him into second place. Tranquil Star also placed second in V.A.T.C.
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During her long and distinguished racing career
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Caulfield (Yalumba) Stakes and the Cox Plate double. During the season she had 14 starts for 6 wins in major races, but was unplaced in her other starts for this season.
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Enfield, who was unable to win a race in 13 starts. Tranquil Star descended from Daffodils Dam through Lady Vivian (GB), who were from the
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