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New York Breeders' Futurity
Horse race
The New York Breeders' Futurity is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually since 1963 at Finger Lakes Race Track in Farmington, New York. A premier event for two-year-old horses bred in New York State, the race is a six furlong sprint contested on dirt. It currently offers a purse of $200,000 added.[1][2]
Historical notes
The 1963 inaugural running was won by Prophet Wise under jockey José Olivares who would win the race again in 1967 and 1969. A 2005 inductee into the Finger Lakes Racing Hall of Fame, through 2019 his three wins is a record that has been tied but not broken.[3]
For 1966 only, the race was split into two classes, one for colts and geldings and the other for fillies.[1]
In 1990 a large field resulted in the race being run in two divisions.[1]
Rudy Rodriguez rode By the Light to victory in the 2007 Futurity.[1] Seven years later he won again, this time as the trainer of Good Luck Gus.[4] Rodriguez earned his third win overall when he trained Dream Bigger to win the 2019 running.[2]
Records
Speed record:
- 1:09.85 @ 6 furlongs: Classic Pack (2005)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 – José Olivares (1963, 1967, 1969)
- 3 – Frank Lovato Jr. (1980, 1981, 1997)
- 3 – Kevin Whitley (1983, 1985, 1990)
- 3 – John Davila Jr. (1998, 2010, 2011)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 6 – Daniel H. Conway Sr. (1964, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1973)
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 – Mrs. Thomas M. Waller (1965, 1969, 1970, 1973)
- 4 – Assunta Louis Farms (1974, 1976, 1978, 1979)
Winners
| Year
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Winner
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Jockey
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Trainer
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Owner
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Distance
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Time
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Win$
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| 2023
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Whatchatalkinabout
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Joel Rosario
|
Wesley A. Ward
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Ice Wine Stable
|
6 F
|
1:11.92
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$161,547
|
| 2022
|
Acoustic Ave
|
Manuel Franco
|
Christophe Clement
|
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing
|
6 F
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1:11.78
|
$158,579
|
| 2021
|
Senbei
|
Manuel Franco
|
Christophe Clement
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Reeves Thoroughbred Racing & Darlene Bilinski
|
6 F
|
1:10.96
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$90,702
|
| 2020
|
Blue Gator
|
Reylu Gutierrez
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Michael J. Maker
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Three Diamonds Farm
|
6 F
|
1:12.62
|
$52,836
|
| 2019
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Dream Bigger
|
José Ortiz
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Rudy Rodriguez
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Repole Stable
|
6 F
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1:11.01
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$122,828
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| 2018
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Dugout
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Jose Valdivia Jr.
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Larry Rivelli
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Richard Ravin, Patricia's Hope & Larry Rivelli
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6 F
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1:10.66
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$120,173
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| 2017
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Analyze the Odds
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Chris DeCarlo
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Todd A. Pletcher
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Repole Stable
|
6 F
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1:12.73
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$130,125
|
| 2016
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Gold For The King
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Eric Cancel
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Charlton A. Baker
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Francis Paolangeli
|
6 F
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1:10.95
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$131,768
|
| 2015
|
Dr. Shane
|
Jamie Rodriguez
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Nicholas Esler
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Dutchess Views Farm (Michael Lischin & Anya Sheckley)
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6 F
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1:12.85
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$124,178
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| 2014
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Good Luck Gus
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Wilfredo Rohena
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Rudy Rodriguez
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Michael Dubb
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6 F
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1:11.87
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$151,259
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| 2013
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Wired Bryan
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Jamie Rodriguez
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Michael Dilger
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Anstu Stables, Inc.
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6 F
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1:10.50
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$142,474
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| 2012
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West Hills Giant
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Jose Espinoza
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John P. Terranova lll
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Robert Castelli, Andrew Cohen, Gina Bentivegna
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6 F
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1:12.81
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$148,403
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| 2011
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Wildcats Smile
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John Davila Jr.
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Dominic G. Galluscio
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Francis Paolangeli
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6 F
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1:12.65
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$156,526
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| 2010
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Bug Juice
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John Davila Jr.
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Bruce N. Levine
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Our Blue Streaks Stable (Neal Galvin)
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6 F
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1:10.24
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$169,755
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| 2009
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Ibboyee
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Cornelio Velásquez
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Todd A. Pletcher
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Anstu Stables, Inc.
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6 F
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1:12.23
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$188,558
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| 2008
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Legal Consent
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Dennis Carr
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Carlos F. Martin
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Lansdon B. Robbins
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6 F
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1:11.59
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$191,115
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| 2007
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By the Light
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Rudy Rodriguez
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Richard E. Dutrow Jr.
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Jay Em Ess Stable (Mace Segal family)
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6 F
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1:10.35
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$161,520
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| 2006
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Chief Officer
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Fernando Jara
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William I. Mott
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Zayat Stables
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6 F
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1:11.16
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$150,311
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| 2005
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Classic Pack
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Pablo Frogoso
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Ramon M. Hernandez
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John Becker
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6 F
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1:09.85
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$149,040
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| 2004
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Caribbean Cruiser
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Chin C. Yang
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Donna M. Bireta
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Star Track Farms (Peter Winston)
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6 F
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1:10.77
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$130,415
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| 2003
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Mother's Sacrifice
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Chin C. Yang
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Donna M. Bireta
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Star Track Farms (Peter Winston)
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6 F
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1:13.06
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$93,518
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| 2002
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Infinite Justice
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Aaron Gryder
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Thomas M. Bush
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Edward C. Behringer & Thomas P. Murray
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6 F
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1:10.86
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$89,535
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| 2001
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Shesastonecoldfox
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Michael Davila Jr.
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Anthony Ferraro
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Langpap Stable (Dennis & Deborah Petrisak)
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6 F
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1:11.51
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$82,740
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| 2000
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Pepper Blues
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Adrian Barron
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L. Craig Cox
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Paula Tompkins & Myreen Loveless
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6 F
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1:13.82
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$80,077
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| 1999
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Image Maker
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Chris DeCarlo
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H. James Bond
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James F. Edwards
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6 F
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1:11.40
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$86,835
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| 1998
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Hearts at Risk
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John Davila Jr.
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Richard E. Schosberg
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Albert Fried Jr.
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6 F
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1:11.80
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$80,153
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| 1997
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Mellow Roll
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Frank Lovato Jr.
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Todd A. Pletcher
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Anstu Stables, Inc.
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6 F
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1:10.40
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$88,298
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| 1996
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Say Florida Sandy
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Dale Cordova
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Robert M. Triola
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Sanford Bacon
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6 F
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1:12.00
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$78,976
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| 1995
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Carrbine Special
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Robbie Davis
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Angel A. Penna Jr.
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Moira Stable (Richard Rosee, et al.)
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6 F
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1:11.80
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$93,600
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| 1994
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Key Pro
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Frank Alvarado
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H. James Bond
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Rudlein Stable (Donald & Anne Rudder)
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6 F
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1:12.40
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$90,000
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| 1993
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Background Artist
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Paul A. Nicol Jr.
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Edward C. Perdue
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Stepwise Farm (Dr. Joan Taylor & Dr. Bill Wilmot)
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6 F
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1:12.80
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$90,000
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| 1992
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Our Matthew
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Michael J. McCarthy
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Stephen L. DiMauro
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Stephen L. DiMauro
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6 F
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1:11.40
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$101,858
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| 1991
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T.V. Heart Throb
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John Grabowski
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Edward C. Perdue
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Edward C. Perdue
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6 F
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1:11.80
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$89,940
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| 1990-1
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Regalade
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Michele Harris
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Robert Fieldhouse
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Betty Jean Murphy
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6 F
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1:14.60
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$58,114
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| 1990-2
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Clean and Bold
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Kevin Whitley
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William D. Anderson
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Chuckolow Stable (Philip C. Chuck & Harry Sockolow)
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6 F
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1:15.40
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$58,714
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| 1989
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Jack Betta Be Rite
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Michele Harris
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John J. Lambert
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Star Track Farms (Winston family)
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6 F
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1:11.20
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$90,705
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| 1988
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Proud Puppy
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John Grabowski
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William R. Strange
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Paul E. Labe
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6 F
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1:12.60
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$85,287
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| 1987
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Northern Crush
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Jorge Hiraldo
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William J. Lisi
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Betty Stiewe
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6 F
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1:10.60
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$96,564
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| 1986
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Royal Value
|
Eugene J. O'Brien
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Paul Magnier
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Kevmar Stable (Kevin G. & Mary H. Langan)
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6 F
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1:13.00
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$76,395
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| 1985
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B.C. Sal
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Kevin Whitley
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Stephen A. DiMauro
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Sal L. Tufano & Stephen A. DiMauro
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6 F
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1:13.40
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$78,502
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| 1984
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Rollick n' Roll
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Leslie Hulet
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Reginald S. Vardon
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Sam F. Morrell
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6 F
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1:13.00
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$80,988
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| 1983
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Impressive Gift
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Kevin Whitley
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William R. Strange
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William F. Wilmot
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6 F
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1:12.00
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$72,432
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| 1982
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Bix
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Kenny Skinner
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Sidney Watters, Jr.
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William C. MacMillen Jr.
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6 F
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1:11.60
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$67,032
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| 1981
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Salute Me Sir
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Frank Lovato Jr.
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John P. Campo
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Arlene Schwartz
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6 F
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1:12.20
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$64,742
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| 1980
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Always Run Lucky
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Frank Lovato Jr.
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John P. Campo
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Rockwood Stable (Herbert Schwartz & Robert Boggiano)
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6 F
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1:11.60
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$63,399
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| 1979
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Restrainor
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Ruben Hernandez
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Ramon M. Hernandez
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Assunta Louis Farm
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6 F
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1:14.20
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$61,776
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| 1978
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Dedicated Rullah
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Steve Cauthen
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Ramon M. Hernandez
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Assunta Louis Farm
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6 F
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1:13.80
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$60,000
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| 1977
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Tequillo Boogie
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Pat Day
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Sally A. Bailie
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Milfer Farm (Dr. Jonathan Davis)
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6 F
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1:14.00
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$54,285
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| 1976
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Vandy Sue
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Miguel Rujano
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Ramon M. Hernandez
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Assunta Louis Farm
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6 F
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1:12.40
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$26,619
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| 1975
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Krafty Doug
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Joan Phipps
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A. Gauthier
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Leon D. Star
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6 F
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1:14.80
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$25,386
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| 1974
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Divine Royalty
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William Nemeti
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Stephen A. DiMauro
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Assunta Louis Farms
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6 F
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1:13.20
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$22,050
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| 1973
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Top of the Ladder
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Robert McKeever Jr.
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Daniel H. Conway Sr.
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Mrs. Thomas M. Waller
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6 F
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1:14.20
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$18,279
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| 1972
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Only Jet
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Terry Hickmott
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Michael J. Magde
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Michael J. Magde
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6 F
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1:13.80
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$10,431
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| 1971
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Lord Ellsworth
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Anthony Russo
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Jerry C. Meyer
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Herbert E. Wilson
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6 F
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1:12.80
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$11,603
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| 1970
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Swift and Free
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John Tartaglia
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Daniel H. Conway Sr.
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Mrs. Thomas M. Waller
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6 F
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1:14.00
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$10,404
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| 1969
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Egobreeze
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José Olivares
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Daniel H. Conway Sr.
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Mrs. Thomas M. Waller
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6 F
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1:13.20
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$11,005
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| 1968
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Flower Bill
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Ben Feliciano
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Lonard H. Hunt
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Seymour Cohn
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6 F
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1:12.80
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$10,980
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| 1967
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Happy Gold
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José Olivares
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Daniel H. Conway Sr.
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William Ewing
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6 F
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1:14.00
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$8,795
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| 1966-C
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Jaldi Jaldi
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Warren Vedilago
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William H. McMath
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Charles R. Leonard Jr.
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6 F
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1:14.00
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$6,230
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| 1966-F
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Nice Princess
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Oswaldo Rosado
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Daniel H. Conway Sr.
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Cockfield Stable (Constance Winant)
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6 F
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1:15.00
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$6,038
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| 1965
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Without Warning
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Frank Verardi
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Thomas M. Waller
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Mrs. Thomas M. Waller
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6 F
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1:14.60
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$4,865
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| 1964
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Her Favourite
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George Gibb
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Daniel H. Conway Sr.
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William Ewing
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6 F
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1:16.00
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$3,721
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| 1963
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Prophet Wise
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José Olivares
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Anthony Caruso Jr.
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Mrs. D. M. Signore
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6 F
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1:16.40
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$1,856
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