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Johnson delight at Aldbourne destiny

4BR talks to Aldbourne's MD David Johnson following their victory at the Cheltenham.

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4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Aldbourne MD David Johnson, following his band's date with destiny at Cheltenham after winning the First Section National title.

The full results and news report on the victory can be found at:
http://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?id=13982

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