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Big race day in store at Longreach on Sunday

Sunday's Longreach races are headlined by the $12,500 Battle of the Bush Longreach Qualifier (1200m). (RLR Photography)

The Longreach Jockey Club is preparing for another full day of country racing and celebrations this Sunday, with a bumper […]

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