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Nearly wins the Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park.

Owner

Centennial Farms (Donald Little)

Trainer

Todd A. Pletcher

Jockey

Velazquez, John R.

Breeder

Wind Hill Farm

Earnings

$170,950

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

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Horse Profile February 5, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Nearly

Centennial Farms’ three-year-old named Nearly picked up 20 points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his impressive 5 3/4-length victory in the $267,500 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 31.

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