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During 1977 Balmerino had 39 starts in New
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Balmerino was by
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Balmerino was the champion three-year-old of his year, winning both the
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Youtube video - Balmerino's classic encounter with
Alleged in the Arc.
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Balmerino died at
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before being relegated to second place, and also ran second in the
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Colours: emerald green, red stars, red sleeves and cap.
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Potter, Tony (16 June 1996). "A globetrotting great".
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