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The November Handicap is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 197 yards (2,393 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early November.

ClassHandicap
LocationDoncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England
Inaugurated1876
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
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November Handicap
ClassHandicap
LocationDoncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England
Inaugurated1876
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorVirginBet
WebsiteDoncaster
Race information
Distance1m 3f 197y (2,393 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
WeightHandicap
Purse£70,000 (2025)
1st: £36,078
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November Handicap
2025
Dark blue and maroon diabolo, maroon sleeves, dark blue cap Purple and light green diabolo, white and purple chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, light blue cross of lorraine, white sleeves and cap
Castle Cove Miss Dolly Rocker Atherstone Warrior
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Previous years
2024
Royal blue, red seams and armlets emerald green, mauve cap Royal blue, orange hoop and armlets, hooped cap
Lord Melbourne Waxing Gibbous Oneforthegutter
2023
Light blue, dark blue hollow box, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, yellow braces, sleeves and cap Mauve, black chevrons on sleeves, black cap
Onesmoothoperator Struth Beraz
2022
Orange, beige epaulets and star on cap Emerald green and mauve halved, sleeves reversed, quartered cap Red, white diamond, royal blue sleeves, red cap, white diamond
Metier Teed Up Emiyn
2021
Pink, purple diamonds on sleeves Purple, white sleeves, purple stars, purple cap, white star Light blue, royal blue sleeves, white cap
Farhan Calling The Wind Sam Cooke
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More information 2020-2011 ...
2020-2011
2020
White, red seams, red and white quartered cap Yellow, royal blue seams and sleeves, red cap Red, dark blue seams, dark blue sleeves, red armlets, striped cap
On To Victory Rhythmic Intent Nuits St Georges
2018
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Pale blue, campbell tartan hooped sleeves, royal blue cap Dark blue and white check, dark blue sleeves, emerald green cap
Royal Line Not So Sleepy Reshoun
2017
Dark blue and white check, dark blue sleeves, emerald green cap Light blue, royal blue sleeves, white cap White, orange seams, orange sleeves, white stars, white cap, orange star
Saunter Chelsea Lad Eddystone Rock
2016
Royal blue Light green and dark green diamonds Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap
Prize Money Erik The Red Cape Cova
2015
Royal blue, yellow and royal blue diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Maroon, yellow triple diamond and diamonds on cap White, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green and white chevrons on sleeves, pink cap
Litigant Buonarroti Esteaming
2014
Light blue, orange epaulets and cap Dark blue and pink (quartered), pink sleeves, dark blue armlets Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Open Eagle Aramist Dashing Star
2013
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Yellow, large black spots, black sleeves, yellow spots, yellow cap, black spots Light blue, orange epaulets
Conduct Rio's Rosanna Open Eagle
2012
Black, yellow disc, hooped sleeves and cap Dark green, red cross belts, hooped sleeves, red cap Black, white cap
Art Scholar Communicator Voodoo Prince
2011
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Royal blue Dark blue, grey epaulets, grey cap
Zuider Zee Willing Foe Merchant Of Dubai
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2010-2001
2010
Black, emerald green sleeves, striped cap White, red seams, red and white quartered cap Dark blue, pink sleeves, dark blue armlets, pink cap
Times Up The Betchworth Kid Simenon
2009
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves White, brown cross of lorraine, brown and white chevrons on sleeves, brown cap Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap
Charm School Hillview Boy Ella
2008
White, light blue spots, light blue cap White, red seams, red and white quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Tropical Strait The Betchworth Kid Tastahil
2007
Dark Blue, Red disc, Red cap Light blue, yellow hoop and armlets, yellow cap, light blue diamond Black, light blue armlets
Malt Or Mash Sanbuch Night Crescendo
2006
Royal Blue and Yellow stripes, checked sleeves, Royal Blue cap Dark Blue and Yellow stripes, diabolo on sleeves, Dark Blue cap, Yellow diamond Royal blue, White chevron, Light blue cap
Group Captain Resonate Book Of Music
2005
Beige, Orange star, sleeves and cap Emerald green, white chevron, white sleeves, emerald green armlets, red cap Beige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige cap
Come On Jonny Akarem Estepona
2004
Dark green and orange (quartered), white sleeves and cap Blue, yellow braces, red cap Dark blue, yellow hoop and sleeves, white cap
Carte Diamond Distant Prospect Bendarshaan
2003
Black, yellow checked cap Yellow, blue diabolo, purple armlets and cap Lilac, rose quartered cap
Turbo Perfect Storm Gold Ring
2002
Royal blue and pink chevrons, royal blue cap Claret, white sleeves, black and yellow quartered cap Dark blue, white hoops, white sleeves
Red Wine Bollin Nellie Greenfield
2001
Light Green and Mauve stripes, White sleeves, Mauve cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap White, red chevron, checked sleeves, red cap
Royal Cavalier Mesmeric Golden Wells
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2000-1991
2000
Dark green and orange (quartered), white sleeves and cap Red, black sash, white sleeves, black armlets, red and white quartered cap Royal blue and yellow diabolo, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap
Batswing Carlys Quest Seren Hill
1999
Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap Green, red cross of lorraine, armlets and cap Beige, green star, diamonds on sleeves, star on cap
Flossy Carlys Quest Lord Lamb
1998
Light blue, light blue and white check sleeves, white cap Red, green hoops and diamonds on sleeves, hooped cap Yellow, green star on body and on cap
Yavana's Pace Carlys Quest Dato Star
1997
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Straw, black cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Sabadilla Taunt Shaft Of Light
1996
Emerald green, black star, sleeves and stars on cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Clifton Fox Kutta Nabhaan
1995
Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Yellow, green star on body and on cap Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap
Snow Princess Dato Star Secret Service
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Pink, black epaulets, black and pink striped sleeves, hooped cap Maroon, light blue sleeves, white cap
Saxon Maid Penny A Day Proton
1993
Light blue and yellow check, red sleeves and cap Light green, white star and cap Orange, black chevrons, armlets and star on cap
Quick Ransom Lookingforarainbow Flight Lieutenant
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Pink, white diamonds on sleeves
Turgenev Daru Castoret
1991
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Red and black chevrons, red cap, black star White and red diabolo, royal blue sleeves, white armlets, royal blue cap, white diamond
Hieroglyphic Linpac West Canny Chronicle
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More information 1990-1988 ...
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Azzaam Army Of Stars Ivory Way
1989
Light blue and pink (quartered), light blue sleeves RED, yellow epaulettes, red cap Red, light blue spots on body
Firelight Fiesta Re-Release My Chiara
1988
Light blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap Buff, blue sleeves, mauve cap Green, yellow quartered cap
Young Benz Aim To Please Bush Hill
 
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History

The event was originally held at the New Barns, Manchester, where it was called the Manchester November Handicap. It was established in 1876, and was initially run over 1 mile and 4 furlongs before contested over 1 mile and 6 furlongs in 1880. It was cut to its present length in 1902 when the race was re-located to the Castle Irwell course.

The race was staged at Pontefract from 1942 to 1945. It returned to Manchester in 1946, and continued there until the venue closed in 1963.

The event was transferred to Doncaster in 1964, and from this point it was known as the Manchester Handicap. For a period it took place in October, on the same day as the Observer Gold Cup. It was rescheduled for November and given its current title in 1976. There was a race called the November Handicap run at Doncaster’s concluding Flat meeting of the season prior to 1976 but was over the St. Leger distance of 1m 6f 127 yds.

The November Handicap is now run on the last day of Britain's turf flat racing season.

Records

Most successful horse:

  • no horse has won this race more than once

Leading jockey (3 wins):

  • Steve Donoghue – Ultimus (1911), Old Orkney (1927), Saracen (1928)
  • Billy Nevett – Newton Ford (1936), Beinn Dearg (1940), Good Taste (1951)
  • Joe Mercer – Paul Jones (1958), Misty Light (1971), Bold Rex (1985)
  • Willie Carson – King Top (1972), Azzaam (1990), Hieroglyphic (1991)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • John Gosden – Hieroglyphic (1991), Turgenev (1992), Sabadilla (1997), Charm School (2009), Zuider Zee (2011), Royal Line (2018)

Winners since 1900

  • Weights given in stones and pounds.
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Year Winner Age Weight Jockey Trainer SP Time
1900 Lexicon 6 6-13 Tristram Heppell Joe Cannon 1040 40/1 3:14.40
1901 Carabine 3 6-09 Archibald Adey Hornsby 1014 14/1
1902 St Maclou 4 9-04 Mornington Cannon Charles Beatty 1009 9/1 2:40.20
1903 Switch Cap 3
1904Abandoned due to ?
1905 Ferment 3 6-02 Thomas Jennings John Watson 1025 25/1 2:49.00
1906 Spate 3 7-05 William Saxby Robson 1014.2857142857 100/7 2:42.60
1907 Baltinglass 3 7-11 William Halsey Peter Gilpin 1008 8/1
1908 Old China 4 7-11 George McCall James Fagan 1020 20/1 2:42.40
1909 Admiral Togo III 5 7-02 Frank Wootton Alec Taylor Jr. 1014.2857142857 100/7
1910 The Valet 6 6-09 Henri Jelliss Joe Cannon 1009 9/1
1911 Ultimus 4 7-03 Steve Donoghue Fallon 1002.25 9/4 F 2:35.80
1912 Wagstaff 3 8-01 Charlie Foy Willie Pratt 1008 8/1 2:40.60
1913 Dalmatian 6 7-08 Charlie Foy Joe Cannon 1010 10/1 2:42.80
1914 Wardha 3 6-05 Peter Jones Matthew Peacock 1009 9/1
1915-16no race
1917 Planet 3 8-01 Edward Lancaster Joe Cannon 1004 4/1 F
1918no race
1919 King John 4 8-06 Elijah Wheatley Peter Gilpin 1006.5 13/2 2:40.00
1920 Pomme-de-Terre 4 9-04 Tommy Robbins George Dundas 1003 3/1 2:40.60
1921 Blue Dun 4 8-05 Bernard Carslake Percy Bewicke 1003.5 7/2 F
1922 Torelore 5 9-00 Bernard Carslake Atty Persse 1006 6/1 2:36.00
1923Abandoned due to frost
1924 Cloudbank 3 7-10 Michael Beary Laing Ward 1011.1111111111 100/9 2:41.40
1925Abandoned due to frost
1926Abandoned due to fog
1927 Old Orkney 3 7-07 Steve Donoghue Macaulay 1008 8/1 2:44.80
1928 Saracen 3 7-08 Steve Donoghue Basil Jarvis 1006 6/1 2:48.40
1929 Promptitude 5 6-13 Willie Stephrnson Tom Rimell 1033 33/1 2:47.20
1930 Glorious Devon 3 7-05 Gordon Richards Tommy Hogg 1025 25/1 2:57.60
1931 North Drift 4 7-06 Charlie Dowdall Peter Vasey 1008 8/1 F 2:52.80
1932 Hypostyle 3 7-05 Albert Richardson H Ferguson 1020 20/1
1933 Jean's Dream 3 7-05 Johnny Dines Matthew Peacock 1020 20/1 2:38.00
1934 Pip Emma 3 7-09 Eph Smith Jack Jarvis 1014.2857142857 100/7 2:40.00
1935 Free Fare 7 8-04 Sam Wragg Ted Gwilt 1022 22/1 2:43.20
1936 Newtown Ford 4 8-04 Billy Nevett Matthew Peacock 1012.5 100/8 2:44.60
1937 Solitaire 6 8-01 Joseph Taylor Harry Peacock 1025 25/1 2:42.20
1938 Pappageno II 3 8-06 Gordon Richards Martin Hartigan 1014.2857142857 100/7 2:52.80
1939 Tutor 3 8-03 Eph Smith Jack Jarvis 1004.5 9/2 F 2:38.40
1940 Beinn Dearg 5 8-02 Billy Nevett Harry Peacock 1009 9/1 2:42.60
1941 Crown Colony 5 7-09 Cliff Richards Joseph Lawson 1016.6666666667 100/6 2:35.40
1942 [a] Golden Boy 4 8-11 Doug Smith Billy Carr 1010 10/1 2:41.00
1943 [b] Mad Carew 4 7-06 Joe Sime Peter Vasey 1033 33/1 2:40.00
1944 [c] Kerry Piper 3 8-00 Chuck Spares Sam Armstrong 1025 25/1
1945 [d] Oatflake 3 7-13 Edgar Britt Sam Armstrong 1012.5 100/8 2:44.00
1946 Las Vegas 4 8-08 Harry Wragg George Boyd 1020 20/1 2:48.00
1947 Regret 4 6-03 Jimmy Walker Percy Vasey 1066 66/1 2:39.60
1948 Sports Master 3 6-13 Derrick Greening John Beary 1020 20/1 2:44.20
1949 Fidonia 5 9-02 Harry Carr Evan Parker 1040 40/1 2:35.60
1950 Coltbridge 4 7-06 Joe Sime Sam Hall 1016.6666666667 100/6 2:48.80
1951 Good Taste 7 7-13 Billy Nevett Sam Hall 1028 28/1 2:41.80
1952 Summer Rain 3 7-13 Percy Evans Jack Jarvis 1016.6666666667 100/6 2:43.20
1953 Torch Singer 4 6-05 Denis Ward Norman Scobie 1040 40/1 2:53.60
1954Abandoned due to waterlogging
1955 Tearaway 5 6-11 Walter Bentley Sam Hall 1040 40/1 2:41.00
1956 Trentham Boy 5 7-06 Josh Gifford Towser Gosden 1016.6666666667 100/6 2:50.87
1957 Chief Barker 4 6-05 Dennis Walker Ryan Price 1033 33/1 2:41.06
1958 Paul Jones 3 8-02 Joe Mercer Arthur Budgett 1014.2857142857 100/7 2:51.37
1959 Operatic Society 3 8-09 Ken Gethin John Benstead 1018 18/1 2:34.10
1960 Dalnamein 5 7-10 Johnny Greenaway Sam Hall 1028 28/1 2:39.14
1961 Henry's Choice 4 8-02 Eddie Hide Rufus Beasley 1012.5 100/8 2:45.34
1962 Damredub 5 8-01 Michael Germon Towser Gosden 1020 20/1 2:41.02
1963 Best Song 4 9-06 Jimmy Lindley Towser Gosden 1014.2857142857 100/7 2:45.68
1964 Osier 4 7-10 Doug Smith Bernard van Cutsem 1020 20/1 2:33.60
1965 Concealdem 6 8-10 Ron Hutchinson Towser Gosden 1012.5 100/8 2:36.80
1966 Polish Warrior 3 7-03 Sandy Barclay Arthur Budgett 1016.6666666667 100/6 2:41.80
1967 Bugle Boy 4 7-08 Sandy Barclay Arthur Budgett 1022 22/1 2:41.80
1968 Zardia 4 7-08 Ray Still Avril Vasey 1025 25/1 2:40.00
1969 Tintagel II 4 9-00 Lester Piggott Richmond Sturdy 1007.5 15/2 2:41.40
1970 Saraceno 5 9-02 Graham Sexton Harry Wragg 1007.5 15/2 2:30.20
1971 Misty Light 3 8-05 Joe Mercer Frank Armstrong 1025 25/1 2:35.50
1972 King Top 3 7-11 Willie Carson John Oxley 1006 6/1 2:37.57
1973 Only For Joe 3 7-04 Ian Jenkinson Ron Smyth 1013 13/1 2:40.99
1974 Gritti Palace 5 7-00 Richard Fox Peter Robinson 1003.5 7/2 F 2:37.39
1975 Mr Bigmore 3 9-01 Greville Starkey Peter Robinson 1003.3333333333 100/30 2:34.03
1976 Gale Bridge 3 8-12 Brian Taylor Ryan Price 1010 10/1 2:50.08
1977 Sailcloth 3 7-07 Taffy Thomas William Hastings-Bass 1006.5 13/2 2:38.49
1978 Eastern Spring 4 7-10 Michael Wigham Luca Cumani 1008.5 17/2 2:35.33
1979 Morse Code 4 8-03 Paul Cook John Dunlop 1005.5 11/2 F 2:41.18
1980 Path of Peace 4 8-05 Jimmy Bleasdale Chris Thornton 1014 14/1 2:49.82
1981 Lafontaine 4 8-07 George Duffield Clive Brittain 1016 16/1 2:35.67
1982
(dh)		 Double Shuffle
Turkoman		 3
3		 9-00
8-07		 George Duffield
Dennis McKay		 Gavin Pritchard-Gordon
Duncan Sasse		 1012 12/1
1020 20/1		 2:43.62
1983 Asir 3 8-07 Greville Starkey Guy Harwood 1010 10/1 2:36.81
1984 Abu Kadra 3 8-12 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1025 25/1 2:47.09
1985 Bold Rex 3 8-07 Joe Mercer John Dunlop 1020 20/1 2:42.86
1986 Beijing 3 8-04 Richard Quinn Paul Cole 1016 16/1 2:38.48
1987 Swingit Gunner 6 8-11 Mark Birch Colin Tinkler 1009 9/1 2:40.50
1988 Young Benz 4 8-04 Mark Birch Peter Easterby 1012 12/1 2:35.30
1989 [e] Firelight Fiesta 4 9-08 Bruce Raymond Ben Hanbury 1004.5 9/2 F 2:37.50
1990 Azzaam 3 9-08 Willie Carson John Dunlop 1007 7/1 2:38.07
1991 Hieroglyphic 3 8-13 Willie Carson John Gosden 1002.75 11/4 F 2:37.76
1992 Turgenev 3 9-00 Darryll Holland John Gosden 1010 10/1 2:35.99
1993 Quick Ransom 5 8-10 Jason Weaver Mark Johnston 1006 6/1 F 2:34.53
1994 Saxon Maid 3 8-09 Jason Weaver Luca Cumani 1016 16/1 2:43.82
1995 Snow Princess 3 8-02 Richard Hills Lord Huntingdon 1005 5/1 F 2:31.90
1996 Clifton Fox 4 8-10 Nigel Day Jeremy Glover 1009 9/1 2:40.19
1997 Sabadilla 3 7-08 Royston Ffrench John Gosden 1010 10/1 2:41.68
1998 Yavana's Pace 6 9-10 Darryll Holland Mark Johnston 1008 8/1 2:36.73
1999 Flossy 3 7-07 Tony Beech Chris Thornton 1005 5/1 2:44.65
2000 Batswing 5 8-08 Robert Winston Brian Ellison 1014 14/1 2:44.24
2001 Royal Cavalier 4 7-10 Paul Quinn Reg Hollinshead 1050 50/1 2:41.26
2002 Red Wine 3 8-01 Martin Dwyer Jamie Osborne 1016 16/1 2:46.59
2003 Turbo 4 9-02 Tony Clark Toby Balding 1025 25/1 2:35.72
2004 Carte Diamond 3 9-06 Kieren Fallon Brian Ellison 1012 12/1 2:43.16
2005 Come On Jonny 3 8-00 Nelson de Souza Ralph Beckett 1014 14/1 2:43.65
2006 [f] Group Captain 4 9-05 Richard Hughes Roger Charlton 1010 10/1 2:29.16
2007 Malt or Mash 3 8-10 Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Sr. 1005 5/1 2:29.23
2008 Tropical Strait 5 8-13 Martin Dwyer David Arbuthnot 1020 20/1 2:42.19
2009 Charm School 4 8-12 Jimmy Fortune John Gosden 1008.5 17/2 2:35.96
2010 Times Up 4 8-13 Dane O'Neill John Dunlop 1014 14/1 2:32.62
2011 Zuider Zee 4 8-13 Robert Havlin John Gosden 1008 8/1 2:36.49
2012 Art Scholar 5 8-07 Franny Norton Michael Appleby 1020 20/1 2:35.04
2013 Conduct 6 9-02 Seb Sanders William Haggas 1008 8/1 2:44.95
2014 Open Eagle 5 8-12 Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara 1007.5 15/2 F 2:48.22
2015 Litigant 7 9-10 George Baker Joseph Tuite 1010 10/1 2:45.07
2016 Prize Money 3 8-10 George Wood Saeed bin Suroor 1004 4/1 2:31.42
2017 Saunter 4 8-13 Jim Crowley Ian Williams 1006 6/1 2:39.54
2018 Royal Line 4 9-08 Robert Havlin John Gosden 1009 9/1 2:40.26
2019 no race [g][1]
2020 On To Victory 6 9-00 James Doyle Alan King 1010 10/1 2:36.52
2021 Farhan 3 8-03 Hollie Doyle John Bulter 1004.5 9/2 F 2:39.67
2022 Metier 6 8-10 Saffie Osborne Harry Fry 1006.5 13/2 2:42.20
2023 [h][2] Onesmoothoperator 5 9–00 Ben Robinson Brian Ellison 1007.5 15/2 2:47.56
2024 Lord Melbourne 4 8-13 Jack Doughty Ralph Beckett 1014 14/1 2:39.84
2025 Castle Cove 4 8-11 Jason Hart William Haggas 1004 4/1 JF 2:42.33
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  1. [a]
    The 1942 running took place at Pontefract
  2. [b]
    The 1943 running took place at Pontefract
  3. [c]
    The 1944 running took place at Pontefract
  4. [d]
    The 1945 running took place at Pontefract
  5. [e]
    The 1989 running took place at Thirsk
  6. [f]
    The 2006 edition was run at Windsor over 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 135 yards
  7. [g]
    The 2019 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course
  8. [h]
    The 2023 running was run at Newcastle on an all-weather surface over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 98 yards

Earlier winners

  • 1876: Polonaise
  • 1877: Hopbloom
  • 1878: Belphoebe
  • 1879: Mars
  • 1880: Madame du Barry
  • 1881: Gladstone
  • 1882: Boswell
  • 1883: Corrie Roy
  • 1884: Keir
  • 1885: Raffaello
  • 1886: Stourhead
  • 1887: Carlton
  • 1888: Claymore
  • 1889: Fallow Chat
  • 1890: Parlington
  • 1891: Lily of Lumley
  • 1892: Paddy
  • 1893: Golden Drop
  • 1894: Ravensbury
  • 1895: Ivor
  • 1896: Telescope
  • 1897: Asterie
  • 1898: Chaleureux
  • 1899: Proclamation

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