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Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter.
Significance
Scotch Notch raced from 1981 (3yo) through to 1985 (7yo) then raced in US from 1985 to 1987 (9yo). Inducted into the Victorian Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2009. Leading Australian Trotting Stakes Winner in 1983 (All Ages), 1985 (All Ages). New Zealand Trotter of the Year in 1983. Inducted into the Interdominion Hall of Fame. Had Winning Streaks of 8 and 6 wins. Career: 65 wins 31 seconds 8 thirds 134 starts.
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