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Brad Waters' best bets and value play for Echuca races Tuesday

Brad Waters' best bets and value play for Echuca races Tuesday

News.com.au02-06-2025

Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday's Echuca meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.

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