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A STAR of the future reigned in the cob championship. Richard Leeman’s smart six-year-old Love Joy (Duke) and Frazer Atherden first topped the lightweight Royal International (RIHS) qualifier.

Duke was bought as an unbroken three-year-old from Wayne Thorneycroft.

“He’s had limited experience due to the pandemic, as is the case with most novices,” said Frazer. “He gives a lovely, light ride

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